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Barbers Who Care give free haircuts for students ahead of first day of school
Ahead of the first day of school students have the opportunity to look and feel their best.On Sunday, families lined up outside the West Philadelphia YMCA for the Barbers Who Care event.Students had the opportunity to get their haircut before the first day of school Monday. They also got to pick out a backpack and sneakers."I just got these white Puma sneakers, just for like mostly because I'm going to paint over them," said Simone Mac, of West Philadelphia.The event is for students between the ages of 5-17. The goal is to boost their confidence ahead of the first day of school in the Philadelphia School District."We believe that when you look good, you feel good, and it affects how you show up," said Keturah Duncan, co-founder of Barbers Who Care.Family members say the event is great to help boost their little ones confidence."My grandson needs to get his hair done, and I brought the little ladies so they can get their back to school supplies," said Shamane Graves, of Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Cherry Hill swim clubs and decades of resilience: 'Not just a pool; it is a community of pools.'
The Old Orchard Swim Club membership volunteer who called the Rueppel family in Cherry Hill almost 60 years ago had no idea he would alter the scope of the family's history. "I would not be interested in a swim club, but my wife loves to swim," Janice Rueppel recalls her husband, Bob Rueppel, telling the caller.
Lower Mortgage Rates Mean Big Numbers for Toll Brothers
While lower mortgage rates are opening the resale market, Fort Washington homebuilders Toll Brothers think it will be a boon for new homes as well, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent years, higher mortgages and federal interest rates have pushed many home buyers into new construction....
Former Wyncote Public School building, now an office, on the market for $689K
The former Wyncote Public School buiding, now an 11,611 sf office building at 400 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote, is on the market for $689,900. According to the listing, the three-story property is currently fully leased to 10 small businesses and comes with storage areas and 56 parking spaces. From the...
Teens get paid to work and learn through Allentown School District internship program
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Hundreds of Allentown teens spent their summer earning money and picking up job skills that will help them after graduation. This is the second summer that Allentown School District has offered a paid internship program to high school students, placing them in jobs throughout the district and the city.
Check when your Bucks County district returns for 2024-25. Some return before Labor Day
Summer is not officially over, but for some schools classes are in session before Labor Day in Bucks County. Here are the schools in Bucks that head back before Sept. 1 for the 2024-25 school year. All schools, however, have off for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 2. Check...
Bernards Committee Due to Hire New Police Officer and 2 Crossing Guards At Tuesday Meeting
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ After budgeting for two more police officers this year _ and seeing the department's deputy chief retire in early August _ the Bernards Township Committee is due to hire another patrol officer at Tuesday night's meeting. The agenda posted for the meeting scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 in Basking Ridge includes the hiring of Dean Hogan as a new patrol officer. The meeting will be held in the main meeting room at the township municipal building at 1 Collyer Lane.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The...
NJSIAA keeps similar state finals football schedule, with games at Rutgers and MetLife
Beranrds and Westwood square off in the Group 2 semifinals on November 17, 2023 in Washington Twp. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) Last season, the second in which the NJSIAA saw high school football play all the way to group champions, some fans didn’t like the fact that those true state title games had the potential to be played during the week.
Mural artist pays homage to Camden’s musical history
Alysia Mackenzie of “Art by Alysia” is an artist and business owner that specialized in murals, “the bigger the better” as she likes to say. In this spot we take a look at her most recent work in Berlin, NJ at the Victor Vault. It commemorates Camden’s influence on the music indusstry and was made possible thanks to the Downtown Berlin Revitalization Corporation.
Thirteen Gymnasts Named WCGA Scholastic All-Americans
MARLBORO, N.J. – Led by five-time honoree Kenadi Brown (Las Vegas, Nev.), the UNH gymnastics program placed 13 gymnasts on the 2023-24 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America Team, and the Wildcats' 3.74 team grade point average (GPA) ranked 13th in the country and No. 1 among EAGL schools.
Quadruple shooting in Chester leaves one dead, police say
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Police in Chester, Delaware County are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one man dead late Saturday night.According to Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky, the shooting happened just before midnight on Aug. 24 near MacDonald and Butler streets.Police said all four victims were adult males, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The three other victims were taken to a local hospital, where two are in stable condition and one man is considered critical after being shot in the head, Gretsky said.Police are actively looking for any witnesses or videos that captured the shooting.This is a developing story. CBS News Philadelphia will share more details as new information becomes available.
Springsteen Band Member Plays Margate Between Philly Gigs
When you're working hard in Philadelphia over the summer, but you have a day off, what do you do?. A member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band added a gig Thursday evening on the beach in Margate. Max Weinberg plays the Margate Beach. When Bruce Springsteen and the E Street...
RHONJ’s Joe Gorga Includes Teresa Giudice Jokes in His Comedy Show
Joe Gorga cracked jokes about his fractured relationship with his sister Teresa Giudice. In August 2024, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” husband took the stage for his comedy show, “An Evening of Comedy Starring Joe Gorga.” The event was held at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
A Taylor Swift Planetarium Show is Coming To Rowan University
Get ready, NJ Swifties! A planetarium show is coming to Rowan University's campus and anyone and everyone will be able to buy tickets and go! This year has been the year of Taylor Swift and we all know it. From her sold-out shows around the world on her iconic Era's...
New electric plane soars at Atlantic City, NJ airport showcase
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — An aviation company is being lured to Atlantic County after showing off an electric aircraft that could drastically reduce the costs of passenger travel and shipping. The fixed-wing aircraft developed by BETA Technologies took off from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) on Monday morning. It...
Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Joined By CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN For 'Would?' Performance In Atlantic City
CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin joined ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell on stage on August 23 at the Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey to perform the ALICE IN CHAINS classic "Would?" Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The next day, Kevin...
Celebrity Cake Artist Closing New Jersey Bakery
It was a huge hit on TLC for 15 seasons. The reality show "Cake Boss" featured cake artist Buddy Valastro and his family running Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. I used to love that show and was so excited when the Cake Boss opened Carlo's Bakery in Marlton on Route 73 in the Marlton Square Shopping Center. It was such a great location.
Phillies giving former first-rounder another shot in the rotation
As the Philadelphia Phillies finish up their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team appears to have a surprising move in place. With team ace Zack Wheeler originally in line to start the series finale, that spot will now go to Kolby Allard, who will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs prior to the game, according to Phillies Nation's Tim Kelly.
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