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SB: Tillotson Tabbed Head Coach of Softball Program
LANGHORNE, PA - Brady Tillotson has been named the Head Coach of the Cairn Softball program for the 2025 season, returning to Langhorne after a stint as an Assistant Coach for the Highlanders in 2021. Tillotson got her start locally at Central Bucks East, a four-year varsity third-baseman, ranked #14...
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of rain, storms expected throughout the week
PHILADELPHIA - A muggy Monday with afternoon and evening showers will set the tone for a pattern of unsettled weather that forecasters believe will clear up by the weekend. FOX 29's Sue Serio expects showers to move into the parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey around 3 p.m. and continue to cover most of the region overnight.
Olivet Boys & Girls Club enjoys free screening of "Twisters" thanks to generous gift
READING, Pa. -- Members of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading were treated to a special screening of the new "Twisters" movie on Wednesday night. The group was invited to the Reading IMAX theater to enjoy the screening for free, thanks to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Tom White...
Police SUV with lights, sirens on collides with car in West Philadelphia, police say
Two people were checked out for any possible injuries after a police SUV with its sirens on and their car collided in West Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday morning. The crash happened at the intersection of South 57th and Larchwood streets around 6:15 a.m. on July 22, 2024, Philadelphia police...
Historic ballpark gets new life in Allentown. Tilghman St. bridge work on tap. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, July 22:. L. MT. BETHEL TWP. | The Riverton-Belvidere bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to shut down Monday so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said. “Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days,” the DRJTBC said in a news release. “Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by Aug. 25.” The two-lane bridge connecting Northampton and Warren counties across the Delaware River is expected to remain open to motor-vehicle traffic while the repairs are made.
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.
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $285M Refinancing for Two Class A Temple University Student Housing Properties
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the closure of a $285,500,000 refinancing for Vantage and The View at Montgomery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two student housing properties are located on Temple University’s campus and represent one of the largest student housing financings closed thus far in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722910532/en/ Vantage Apartments (Photo: Business Wire)
WATCHING THE SKIES | July 22-28, 2024 | Pluto lines up with Earth and sun
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Brad Klein reviews the week’s astronomical highlights with Bethlehem’s ‘Backyard Astronomy Guy,’ Marty McGuire. This week the dwarf planet, Pluto. It would be an ideal week to view Pluto from Earth, due to its position in its orbit. But sadly, it's too far away, and too small for casual viewing.
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Paoli Student Headed Straight from Community College to Ivy League with Full Tuition Scholarship
Paoli's Chloe Johnson earns a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree. Paoli student Chloe Johnson has earned a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News.
Renowned Sculptor George Anthonisen and his Wife and Manager Ellen Are Art Legacies
Solebury couple George and Ellen Anthonisen have built a formidable legacy in the art world writes Tamala Edwards for 6 ABC Philadelphia. George’s early sculptures, often depicting his family, highlight his exceptional visual memory. George, a sculptor, attended the University of Vermont, followed by rigorous training at the National...
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.
Philadelphia is One of the Best Large U.S. Cities for Economic Growth, According to New Study
Certain U.S. cities have emerged as beacons of prosperity and growth as the nation continues to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, writes Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. Philadelphia is one of those cities, as it has ranked as the 8th best large U.S. city for economic growth. CoworkingCafe recently...
Albright College Appoints Inaugural Dean of School of Business and Professional Studies
Veteran professor, Lisa Wilder, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies at Albright College. Wilder joined the Albright economics faculty in 2001 and has served as chair of the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics for three terms. During her tenure as chair, the department launched new majors in sports management and entertainment management.
Shooting injures six, kills three after gunmen open fire at Philadelphia party
Philadelphia, PA – Police are investigating a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that left nine people shot, three fatally. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m. Sunday, when gunmen opened fire on a party with more than 100 people in attendance. The victims were 33, 23, and 29 […]
Medical Report: Weight loss isn’t the only benefit of drugs like Ozempic, study says
Semaglutide is part of a group of drugs called GLP-1. It was originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar, but a new study details an additional benefit. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.
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 […]
Snow in a Heat Wave Reported at Philadelphia International Airport
Rare but not impossible snow traces were reported Sunday when thunderstorms brought hail. Snowfall was officially recorded July 14 in Philadelphia even as we navigate a heatwave with temperatures approaching 100 degrees, writes Chloe Mayer for Newsweek. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey described it as a...
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