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Becahi and Lehigh wrestling great Darian Cruz took wild ride to become an Olympian
Darian Cruz didn’t have a long time to celebrate qualifying for the Olympics, at least not at first. Cruz, who won back-to-back PIAA Class 2A individual wrestling titles at Bethlehem Catholic in 2012-13 and a national championship at Lehigh University in 2017, will represent Puerto Rico at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a 3-0 run at the Pan Am Olympic Qualifier on March 1.
Bucks County Experts Agree: 1982 Roosevelt Dimes Not Worth $1,000
According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes are not worth that $1,000, despite speculation. According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes that are the subject of speculation that prices them at $1,000 are not worth remotely that much, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Buckingham warehouse plans come before supervisors amid mounting criticism
A highly contested proposal for a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Buckingham is expected to go before the township supervisors Wednesday. Preliminary land development plans, submitted by developer J.G. Petrucci Company, of Asbury, New Jersey, outline the redevelopment of the DiGirolamo Tract for a warehouse with 30 truck bays, two parking areas, an access drive for trucks at Stony Lane and another driveway for employees off Progress Meadow Drive.
Somerset communities issue water conservation guidelines; farmers feeling heat of drought
Dry conditions through June and July have caught up with Somerset County as more municipalities have issued water conservation guidelines and farmers expect a bleak year of production. On Thursday, the National Integrated Drought Information System reported that 77,715 people in Somerset County are affected by drought, which is an increase of 100%...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Philadelphia Eagles training camp schedule for 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Training camp is here for the Philadelphia Eagles, who enter the 2024 season with plenty of questions after a disastrous end to 2023 and similar Super Bowl expectations. Rookies and veterans will report to NovaCare Complex for training camp on Tuesday.The Eagles enter training camp with significant changes to the coaching staff as Nick Sirianni enters a pivotal fourth year as head coach. The Birds will have a new starting center for the first time in more than a decade after Jason Kelce retired. Philadelphia enters camp with plenty of position battles to watch, including at right guard...
Update: Berks County under a flash flood warning Monday morning
On Monday at 6:07 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 7:30 a.m. for Berks County. "At 6:07 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated showers and thunderstorms that produced between 1 and 4.5 inches of rain across the warned area have weakened and mostly moved to the south and east. Portions of Route 422 in Exeter Township are closed due to flash flooding," according to the weather service. "This includes Interstate 176 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 3 and 11."
Eagles Get Bad Injury News on Young Defender Ahead of Camp
The Philadelphia Eagles will finally open 2024 training camp this week as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season. After a spring full of roster changes, these first practice sessions will be incredibly important for this new-look squad to determine roles and build chemistry for the campaign ahead. Unfortunately,...
Sixers Tabbed as Landing Spot for Former $120 Million Star
The Philadelphia 76ers have had one of their most productive offseasons in recent memory. In this stage of the offseason, they can offer veteran free agents the chance to play for a playoff team for cheap. One who fits that bill is Gordon Hayward. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey explained in...
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade AJ Brown to the Carolina Panthers
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, AJ Brown becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Carolina Panthers. For the Eagles they...
REPORT: Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni and Quarterback Jalen Hurts Working on Strained Relationship
The Philadelphia Eagles are most certainly one of the NFC teams with a legitimate chance of making it to the Super Bowl. They most recently appeared in the Big Game as the NFC representative in Super Bowl LVII, which they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the loss, they are still considered one of the best teams in the NFC.
Central Pennsylvania gas prices trending lower in past week, GasBuddy data shows
Gas prices are dropping in central Pennsylvania compared to last week, Gasbuddy data shows. Average gasoline prices in Harrisburg have fallen 3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.63/gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 241 stations in Harrisburg. Prices in Harrisburg are 0.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 5.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
More Funding for Home Repair Program Left Out of State Budget Despite High Demand
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help from the Whole-Home Repairs program were waitlisted because of a lack of available funding, according to a survey by the Department of Community and Economic Development this spring. “We’re very disappointed — more than disappointed,” said...
25 questions entering 2024 PA high school football season in Bucks County area
It's almost time. Heat acclimatization for most Pennsylvania high school football teams in the Bucks County area begins Monday, Aug. 5, with scrimmages Aug. 16 or 17 and the first PIAA games scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23. Here are 25 questions with the start of the season 32 days away. The answers to...
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