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Berkshire Mall closed until Friday due to water main break, Boscov’s remains open
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A shopping mall in Berks County is temporarily closed. A post Thursday morning on Facebook for the Berkshire Mall says the mall is closed because of a water main break. The mall posted an update Thursday afternoon saying it will be closed until Friday, when it will...
Upper Darby ramps up recruitment efforts amid nationwide school bus driver shortage
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — The Upper Darby School District is working to hire more staff amid a nationwide shortage of school bus drivers.The district has 80 school bus drivers on staff but needs 15 to 20 more. The clock is ticking, with the first day of school coming up on Monday, Aug. 26.John-Paul Loggia, transportation supervisor for the Upper Darby School District, said the district is working hard on recruitment."We have daily open houses for hiring that we post on social media," Loggia said. "We have flyers out. We have incentives that we put in for our drivers, attendance...
72-year-old woman grazed by bullet in South Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after a woman was grazed by a bullet in South Philadelphia.It happened around 4:50 p.m. Thursday on the 1200 block of Porter Street.Police say a 72-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the stomach. She was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.There was no word on what led up to the gunfire or if any arrests were made.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
Bad Gas at Richboro, PA Wawa Gas Station Damages Dozens of Cars
Beware. If you stopped to get gas at a certain Bucks County, PA gas station recently you may be in for some car trouble and a big 'ole mechanic's bill. Locals have been experiencing car trouble after getting gas at Wawa in Richboro. NBC 10 Philadelphia is reporting some locals...
Video shows gunman fire at person riding motorized scooter on Philadelphia street
PHILADELPHIA - Disturbing surveillance video shared by police in Philadelphia shows a masked gunman brazenly opening fire on a person riding a motorized scooter. Authorities say the shooting happened last Saturday near the intersection of Diamond and 21st streets. The gunman, dressed in dark clothing, is seen walking towards a...
SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Small business owners will have an opportunity to pitch their product or service ideas to a panel of experts at a SCORE 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition. Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level?. This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition...
Wawa customers report issues after fueling up at Richboro store
RICHBORO, Pa. (CBS) -- Wawa says an equipment issue at its Richboro, Pennsylvania store led to mechanical problems for some customers who fueled up their vehicles there.All over social media pages in Bucks County you can hear from customers who got gasoline at the Wawa on Second Street Pike - and then experienced issues leading them to take their cars to repair shops.It's not clear what happened to cause the fuel to impact these vehicles.Wawa said once the company learned of the issue, "we took immediate steps to correct it and we are working with our fuel equipment manufacturer to...
Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Philly with these specials
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are beginning on July 26 and if you are planning to stay in Philly and watch the events, plenty of businesses in Philadelphia are getting into the Olympics spirit with special food and drinks. Olympics Food and Drink Specials: Panorama14 N. Front Street Panorama Wine Bar located inside the […]
K to Z Collective Restaurant Group of Glenside launches Events by K to Z
K to Z Collective, which operates The Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown, West Avenue Grille in Jenkintown, and the Highland Restaurant & Bar in Glenside, has launched a new arm of their business: Events by K to Z. “Ordering catering or planning an event can be confusing and intimidating,” co-owner Dan...
Driver who fatally struck cyclist Barbara Friedes allegedly was drunk, speeding
The driver who fatally struck cyclist Barbara Friedes last week in Center City allegedly had a blood-alcohol concentration that was twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania and was driving as fast 57 mph when he hit her from behind, sending her body at least 150 feet from where the collision occurred, prosecutors said Thursday.
Bucks County SCORE Offers Numerous Business Webinars in August
SCORE Bucks County is offering free August business seminars for entrepreneurs and business owners. In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer nearly a dozen Augusts business webinars and educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide...
BARNES FOUNDATION FIRES OR LAYS OFF TWELVE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CURATOR INAUGURATING ROLE
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia over the past six months terminated a dozen full-time roles, Artnews reports. The eliminated positions account for 6 percent of the museum’s 206 employees. Among those who lost their jobs are finance director Jill Duncan, curator Corrinne Chong, who specializes in nineteenth-century art; research associate Amy Gillette; and historian TK Smith, the Barnes’s inaugural assistant curator for art of the African diaspora.
Cobbs Creek Community Watershed Grants Available: Apply by the end of July
The Clean Air Council launched the Cobbs Creek Watershed Community Mini-grant program earlier this month to support community organizations focused on education, recreation, and stewardship inside of Cobbs Creek Park and Watershed. With funding support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and US Fish and Wildlife Service the Council is...
Champs! Blue Jays win region, off to states
Danny Qualteria, a St. Peter’s signee, hit two, two-run singles as Quakertown topped host Lower Macungie 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon in the American Legion Region 2 championship game. Quakertown, the reigning region champ and 2024 Bux-Mont League champion, successfully defended its title. Qualteria and Caleb Everitt each knocked three...
GoFundMe launched by Glenside resident whose rental property was destroyed by a fire
A GoFundMe has been launched by Randy Mims of Glenside, whose rental property on Cobden Road was destroyed by a fire in May 2023. According to the campaign’s description, the property has yet to be rebuilt and is described as “an eyesore for the community.”. From the campaign’s...
Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jake West, a top-200 recruit in the class of 2025, was the X-Factor for Team Final during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam last week, averaging 11 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds en route to a 7-3 record. The 6-foot-2 guard out of William Penn Charter in Philadelphia led his team in assists and was second in points, only behind five-star backcourt mate Jerry Easter. He has a unique game: doing the dirty work for his team, hitting big shots when needed and has a nice playmaking ability. “I’m a competitor,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I make my teammates better, hit shots [and] just [do] anything to win a basketball game. I’m a winner, so anything that does that, I’m going to do it.” He’s worked on getting physically stronger this summer, and has proven that with multiple finishes through contact at Peach Jam. West is hearing from a whole host of schools as of late, previously taking visits to Penn State, West Virginia and Providence, while looking to setup trips to new schools involved like Coastal Carolina. Alabama, Purdue, Virginia, Florida, Siena and Buffalo have reached out as well. He aims to setup official visits with West Virginia, Providence and Coastal Carolina thus far, with those potential trips being further in the works then others, and dates could come in the next few days. West broke down his options to ZAGSBLOG: WVU: “The way Coach [Darian] DeVries and their coaches preach playing hard, and that’s what I like to do, I play really hard. I went out to one of their practices, and they competed [for] all [the] hour they had. They didn’t complain or anything, so I really like that.” Penn State: “The coaching staff is really cool. They welcomed me right when I got on my visit, everybody was there, so that was pretty cool to see.” Providence: “I think just the school [is the biggest appeal]. When I went up there it was really cool. It’s a small school but the program is really good. [They’re in the] Big East, and they have nice facilities, so I really like that.” Coastal Carolina: “I think just the way that they recruit me. Every coach, I feel like I get a call from them everyday. So they’re really into me and I know the whole staff already which is kind of cool. They seem like they’re really interested in me and they want me to be there.” Purdue: “I talked to them after DMV Live with my high school. They like the way I compete, and that’s what I want to do at the next level. [They see me like] Braeden Smith: just competing and always giving it my all.” Charlotte: “Coach [Aaron] Fearne, he really likes my game. I like the way that he likes my game because he shows me my feel for the game and the way I compete. He really likes that stuff about me. So he’s been talking to me a lot, and I’m really appreciative of that.” Alabama: “They’re a really historic program. They’ve been in deep runs in the tournament. I know a couple guys that have gone there. I think just the coach, Nate Oats, who’s there now is a really good coach, and I think, hopefully, I hear more from him.” Florida: “Coach [Kevin] Hovde hit me up. I think with Florida, I just like where it is. Florida [is] an amazing place. The SEC is a great conference too, and they’re a great program.” Siena: “They’ve shown love to me since the start. Coach G-Mac [Gerry McNamara], is an amazing guy. [Him and] the staff don’t miss any of my games, so I think that’s really important to me. They really want me and they really want to recruit me.” Buffalo: “Coach [Hamlet] Tibbs has been at most of my games and he’s always checking in during the week, so I’m appreciative of them.” Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Things to Do: Berks Summer Fest returns
Berks Summer Fest will return to FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading on Saturday with a celebration of music, food, and fun. The free event will feature all-day concerts, fun for the kids in the R-Phils' Phunland, and cornhole games. The festival will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Tyler Reed performing family...
Philadelphia Mourns CHOP Doctor Killed in Bike Accident as City Weighs Cycling Safety Overhaul
Philadelphia was jolted by the sudden death of Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who was killed in a tragic bike accident at 18th and Spruce streets in Rittenhouse Square. According to FOX 29, she was struck by a vehicle that veered into the bike lane, a collision that also involved two parked cars. One week after the incident, officials have signaled that a major development is imminent in this case.
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