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If the Phillies are looking for an outfielder, this guy Can-ha make a difference
Here is another entry in our series looking at trade targets for the Phillies, both those rumored by those in the know and others we’re interested in. Platooning players is a wise route to go about roster construction. If it worked for Casey Stengal and Earl Weaver when the game was played a different way, then it should work today. It’s a sound strategy to go about not only getting the advantage when the game begins, but to also have a bench deep enough when the game starts to wind down. We all know that baseball is a chess match, so putting your players in the right spots for success is paramount to winning. However, there is one small issue with platooning.
One of the East Coast’s Biggest Chef Conferences Comes to LA This Fall
Philadelphia’s Chef Conference is headed to Los Angeles this fall. The conference founded by Mike Traud, the director of hospitality management at Drexel University, gathers hospitality professionals from across the country to connect over industry issues through events and panels. It will continue to be bicoastal with another event in Philadelphia later this year.
Man convicted of third-degree murder in 2022 Philadelphia shooting
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man was found guilty of fatally shooting another man during an argument over two years ago. Kelechi J. Chibundu, 27, was convicted of third-degree murder in the Jan. 2022 killing of 21-year-old Melvin Hollimon in the city's Tioga neighborhood. Prosecutors say Hollimon was helping deescalate an...
ADL Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Philadelphia School District Over Alleged Antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia school district, stating that Jewish students are facing persistent harassment amidst a surge of antisemitism in classrooms. This wave of discrimination comes in the aftermath of the escalation of violence in the Middle East that began earlier this October when Hamas launched attacks against Israel, as reported by NBC Philadelphia. The complaint, addressing incidents such as inflammatory messages by staff and the distribution of antisemitic materials on school grounds, is seeking immediate action to protect Jewish students from the entrenched and troubling bias.
Two Tyler programs earn STEM classification from Dept. of Education
Students from around the world come to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture for its graphic and interactive design (GAID), and metals/jewelry/CAD-CAM (MJCC) programs. The programs emphasize incorporation of science and technology, leading to partnerships with the College of Engineering and the Kornberg School of Dentistry. Their graduates land design jobs at companies like Tiffany & Co., Puma, Vanguard and in the gaming industry.
These 3 Friends Turned A Light-Hearted Joke Into A Spirits Company — Now, They’re Planning To Launch An Internship To Usher Young Founders Into The Industry
An idea tossed around as a light-hearted joke turned into a business. Ernest Drummond, Howard Riley, and Michael Earley developed an idea to venture into the spirits business during COVID-19, the Philly Voice reported. With Pennsylvania’s state-owned liquor stores closing during the pandemic, they wanted to create their own.
COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE GAUTHIER REACTS TO NEW REPORT SHOWING SCOPE OF PHILLY’S HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
PHILADELPHIA – Today, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District), Chair of City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless, issued the following statement in response to Pew Charitable Trust’s report on Single-Family Home Sales in Philadelphia. “We pride ourselves on being a city where most residents,...
Two defendants convicted at trial of possessing with intent to distribute 36 kilograms of fentanyl and maintaining two drug houses in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA. – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Gabriel Rivera-Otero, a/k/a “Carlos Vasquez,” a/k/a “Gustavo,” 39, of Philadelphia, PA, and Angel Reyes-Valdez, a/k/a “Abel Anton Alberto Nunez,” 48, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, were convicted at trial of possession with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Reyes-Valdez was also convicted of illegal reentry after deportation.
Philadelphia man sent to prison in DUI crash that killed woman in Cheltenham
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man was sent to prison on charges he was driving under the influence of alcohol when he caused a two-vehicle crash in Cheltenham Township that killed a woman in the second vehicle. Shaikan Pitts, 38, of the 1400 block of Shelmire Street, was sentenced in...
Philly Woman Charged for Stealing Rental Vehicle
A Philadelphia woman was charged last week for allegedly refusing to return a car rental. The unusual accusation started when Enterprise Car Rental, 2oo block of Lincoln Highway, called police reporting a rental with an expected return date of May 16 needed to be reported as stolen. Police interviewed the...
Philly rapper’s murder trial starts with ‘guesswork’: ‘We have to have evidence’
The trial regarding the murder of rapper and Philadelphia, Pa., native, PnB Rock, has begun. However, the lawyer of one of the defendants is claiming how the trial has started off primarily with “guesswork.”. PnB Rock — whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen — was shot and killed...
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular destination for local residents and visitors to the area, the lake and its park are replete with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Update: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:44 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Snyder, Northumberland and Dauphin counties. Anticipate pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:43 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
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