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Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
A former Philadelphia Police homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting an innocent man more than a decade ago to obtain a false murder confession […] Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
Seizing his opportunity, Phillips helps Phillies snap skid and avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH — When you think about a stopper, you don't think of an unheralded rookie making his second career start but Tyler Phillips stepped into the role admirably on Sunday afternoon to prevent the Phillies from being swept. Phillips held the Pirates scoreless over six innings to win his...
MLB insider nixes several popular Phillies deadline targets, but leaves 1 enticing option on the table
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to be one of the more aggressive teams in trade discussions in the next week and a half before the deadline. They have a few holes to fill on their roster including in the bullpen and in the outfield. The bullpen needs help, especially after...
Joel Embiid sends brutal message to LeBron James
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid seems to think that LeBron James has lost a step. During a recent interview with the New York Times about Team USA as they head into the Olympics, Joel Embiid did not hold back his true thoughts as he made it clear that he thinks that LeBron James is not the same player that he was “a couple of years ago.”
NBA Trade Rumors: Grant Williams could emerge as sudden trade target for 76ers
NBA Trade Rumors: As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to build out their roster, Grant Williams could emerge as a natural trade target heading into the season. Over the first few weeks of the NBA offseason, there's an argument to be made that there hasn't been a team that has been more effective than the Philadelphia 76ers. The front office has done an amazing job in putting themselves in a great position to contend for a championship in the Eastern Conference.
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.
MAAM P-61 Nose Art – Introducing “Moonbeam Dream”
Just over a month ago, in June 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) unveiled a brand-new paint job on their Northrop P-61B Black Widow, USAAF #42-39445. The massive fighter sat proudly, fully covered in gloss black paint, as visitors from around the country stopped to take photos during the museum’s 33rd Annual World War II Weekend. Just recently, during the museum’s members’ day picnic on July 20th, there was another unveiling to do. After 79 years, their P-61 has its own identity and nose art; Moonbeam Deam.
JD Vance makes solo debut as GOP vice presidential nominee with rallies in Ohio and Virginia
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will make his first solo appearances on the campaign trail Monday, a day after the 2024 presidential race was thrown into upheaval as President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, leaving the Democratic candidate an open question. Vance,...
Review: HARRISBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL DAY 2 at Various Harrisburg Venues
The second night of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Friday, July 19th gave audiences another night of wonderful artistic variety and talent. Check out this reviewer’s observations of five of the Friday evening performances. Cheaper Than Therapy: If you never thought a tuba could be a solo instrument, Matthew Murchison...
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority of which is Mack/Volvo).
Magera Earns AHL Contract with Bears
The Hershey Bears added six players on AHL contracts on Thursday to bolster their depth. Unlike their previous signings, these players are most likely going to play for their ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays. Most players are new additions to the team, but one is a known quantity: Austin Magera, who played in South Carolina last year. After tearing up the ECHL, he’s on Hershey’s radar and should be a great candidate to push for time in the AHL.
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Jersey Mike’s opening Cumberland County location this week
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Jersey Mike’s is slated to open its doors later this week in Shippensburg. According to Jersey Mike’s, they will be opening a new location at 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center later this week on Wednesday, July 24. In celebration of the new...
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