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Fulton to close 13 Philly-area branches following Republic First Bank deal
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank says it is closing 13 Philadelphia-area branches later this year following the April acquisition of the failed Republic First Bank.The 13 financial centers are set to close on or about November 22, the bank announced in an SEC filing last week.(The video in the player above is from previous coverage.)SEE ALSO: Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year"While it's never easy to close one of our financial centers, it's sometimes necessary after we evaluate factors including overlapping service areas and trends in how customers conduct their banking," a spokesperson for Fulton Bank...
Christmas comes for Eagles fans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It is officially football season. The Eagles training camp is underway as of July 24. For the next 29 weeks, assuming the Eagles make it to the Super Bowl LIX New Orleans, it is football season. And thank heavens for that.
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
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Phillies top prospect dazzles in Double-A debut after recent promotion
It's been quite an exciting couple of weeks for Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford. The 20-year-old first pick of the Phillies in the 2022 MLB Draft has been rewarded not once but twice this month for his stellar play this season as a member of the Class-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
The Philadelphia 76ers may have a brewing Jared McCain problem
Jared McCain’s Summer League performance has been underwhelming. Known as a shooter coming out of Duke making 2.4 threes per contest on 41.4 percent efficiency, he has failed to replicate that production and efficiency this summer. Through eight contests, he averaged 23.5 minutes, 11.9 points, and 1.8 threes per game while converting 28.6 percent of his attempts from the field and 25.5 percent of his threes.
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Phillies all but crown J.T. Realmuto’s backup catcher for next year
For the past couple of seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have had Garrett Stubbs firmly entrenched as the backup catcher to J.T. Realmuto. Stubbs may be lacking a bit in terms of production with his bat, but whenever he has been called upon, no matter how sporadic, he can always be counted on for his defensive play and calling behind the plate. On top of that, he is also a popular figure in the Phillies clubhouse.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has to be studied
Some players have a knack from coming through in the clutch, when the stakes are highest. David Ortiz and Derek Jeter are remembered for their ability to come through in big spots. Jack Morris is in the Hall of Fame because of his ability to come through in the playoffs. And then there is Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.
Gunpoint Robbery At 7-Eleven Leads To Two Arrests: Bensalem Police
Christopher Yelverton, 42, and Amanda Petherbridge, 34, are each charged with robbery, conspiracy, and related counts, Bensalem police said in a release on Monday, July 22. The robbery happened at the 2511 Lincoln Highway 7-Eleven in Trevose just before 3 a.m., investigators said. Yelverton walked into the gas station and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes, then pointed a handgun through his sweatshirt at the cashier and demanded money, according to authorities.
Bensalem police investigating report of man pulling gun on couple at ShopRite parking lot
Bensalem police are investigating a report that a man pointed a gun at a couple in a supermarket parking lot Monday night after a verbal confrontation. A woman told police that she was leaving the ShopRite in the 2200 block of Bristol Road shortly before 9 p.m. when a man made a comment to her under his breath, Bensalem Sgt. Glenn Vandegrift said.
Douglas Yearley, Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Named to Barron’s ‘Top CEOs of 2024’ List
Douglas Yearley, the President and CEO of Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, is one of the top CEOs, as listed by Barron's. Douglas C. Yearley Jr., chairman and CEO of the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, Toll Brothers, has been named one of the Top CEOs of 2024 by Barron’s, the building company wrote in a press release.
Pennsylvania swing voters sound off after Biden drops out of race
After President Joe Biden made the historic announcement on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, voters in closely-watched Bucks County, sounded off."I think overall for the country it's a good thing," said Bob Doyle, of Chalfont. He lives in the hotly contested county that some consider a bellwether. Democrats have won the county in the last three presidential elections by tight margins."I think it's ridiculous that Joe Biden was the elected nominee and now I feel like the Democratic Party is getting robbed of their candidate," said Ryan Foster, of Chalfont.READ MORE: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro declines to...
Enhancing the skills of drivers with medical conditions
Dennis Magrann, of DriveWell Rehab, was the guest speaker at last week’s Take Back Your Neighborhood meeting. Magrann has a background as an occupational therapist and more than 20 years experience as a driving rehabilitation specialist. He works with clients with medical issues such as stroke, neuropathy, amputation, spinal cord injury, concussions and head injury, Parkinson’s, paralysis and multiple sclerosis.
ChristianaCare Raises Minimum Wage to $16.50 an Hour
ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage exceeds federal, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania minimum wage rates. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here. “At ChristianaCare, we are committed to creating health so that people can flourish, and that begins […] The post ChristianaCare Raises ... Read More
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