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Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
NFL insider believes Bill Belichick wants one HC job 'in the worst way'
It may have been the initial shock factor that led to nobody scooping up Bill Belichick last offseason cycle. The only team that seemed to have a sliver of interest in the former New England Patriots head coach were the Atlanta Falcons. The Dirty Birds ended up going with a former assistant of theirs in the organization in Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Belichick was left out.
Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Montgomery County officials intend to debut a 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center by the end of 2025. “The launch of this crisis center marks a...
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Chester Providing Grants for Business District Aesthetic Upgrades
The Facade Enhancement Initiative provides grants to Chester business owners to make aesthetic improvements to their businesses. The City of Chester has taken the next step to revitalize its Central Business District with a Façade Enhancement Initiative. The program will elevate the aesthetic appeal of Chester’s commercial buildings by...
Altoona Sheetz to host hiring event
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Calling all Sheetz Freakz! The Altoona Sheetz is hosting a hiring event where they will be looking for their next best workers. The event will be held on July 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with all on-the-spot interviews being held at the Sheetz located at 1915 Pleasant Valley Blvd. […]
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Phillies rookie sees an unbelievable streak come to an end
Philadelphia Phillies fans still remember the night of Sept. 25, 2023. That was the evening that ascendant rookie Orion Kerkering made his MLB debut against the New York Mets in the eighth inning in front of a packed Citizens Bank Park crowd. Following an inning of work that saw Kerkering record his first two MLB strikeouts, the TV cameras panned into the crowd, where Kerkering's father had tears of joy streaming down his face after watching his son's debut. It was pure baseball cinema.
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.
76ers quietly make big move to fill crucial role for next season
Following their early free agency bonanza, the Philadelphia 76ers are still left with a handful of roster spots they are eyeing to fill out ahead of the 2024-25 season. While they are definitely already penciled in as winners no matter how they go about things to finish the offseason off, it never hurts to double down on depth and bring in reinforcements at every position.
MLB fans were in disbelief after Nick Castellanos hit a HR on the day Joe Biden dropped out of presidential election
When President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would withdraw from the U.S. presidential election, the sports world basically all had the same thought:. Nick Castellanos was about to turn into prime Barry Bonds. And, of course, he delivered on that prediction. The Phillies outfielder has long managed to hit...
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
Traffic signal project at Route 72 and Isabel Drive to begin this week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on Monday that a traffic signal project is scheduled to begin this week at the intersection of Route 72 and Isabel Drive in North Cornwall Township. Weather permitting, work will begin on Wednesday, July 24. Initial work includes tree trimming, test boring and the installation of...
New PA law would help level the playing field for large, small pharmacies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law that looks to help independent pharmacies. State Representative Pat Harkins joined state Rep. Jessica Benham on Monday at Medicap Pharmacy in Erie. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new law they said would help make the system...
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