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Eagles Sign Explosive Receiver & Cut Rookie in Late-Minute NFL Moves
The offseason may officially be over, but the Philadelphia Eagles are still making roster moves even as training camp begins. Philadelphia announced the signing of wide receiver Griffin Hebert while releasing rookie tackle Gottlieb Ayedze. The offensive lineman was on the Non-Football Injury List prior to being released. This is...
Eagles Rookie Carted Off Field After Apparent Leg Injury
The Philadelphia Eagles are finally back on after a long offseason with training camp officially underway. Unfortunately, suiting up again also means players are in harm's way more consistently now than they were during spring workouts. That opens the door for injuries to occur, and it appears one Eagles rookie...
Body discovered in Delaware River identified as missing man: police
PHILADELPHIA - New details have emerged after police say the body of a man in his 40s was found in the Delaware River Thursday. At around 3:30 p.m., Philadelphia police responded to reports of a body in the river at Linden and Delaware Avenues. Upon arrival, the Philadelphia Police Marine...
Woman, 72, shot on South Philadelphia street: police
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A crime scene unfolds in South Philadelphia after a 72-year-old woman was shot. The gunfire broke out on the 1200 block of Porter Street Thursday, a little before 5 p.m., according to authorities. The woman suffered a graze wound to her stomach. Medics rushed her to Jefferson...
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Pennsylvania plays take center stage in Bellefonte this weekend
A State-College area volunteer theater company is highlighting local creators with a short play showcase, all written by Pennsylvanians. Andi Stout, one of the writers, said she’s looking forward to seeing everyone’s script come to life. “They're all so different and dynamic, and it really showcases the talent...
Former Dolphins DC Vic Fangio is already throwing Eagles players under the bus
Did he seriously not learn anything from his rough season with the Miami Dolphins? When Vic Fangio was with Miami, the players inside of the locker room didn't like him. Just ask Jevon Holland about Fangio and his eyes will probably light up, but not in a good way. Dolphins...
WITF Presents Kids’ Night Out!
Hey, Kids! Need a break from grocery shopping, running errands, picking up toys, and helping to wash the dishes? Sounds like you need a Kids’ Night Out!. This WITF party is just for kids (ages 6-12)! Each night will feature a different STEAM project, a pizza party, and healthy snacks. Meanwhile, all those parents can run errands on their own!
Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program application date extended
In January Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, or PTRR for short. With the program, hundreds of thousands of older and disabled Pennsylvanians will now be eligible for a rebate up to $1,000. This brings the maximum standard rebate up from its previous level of $650. Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne sat down with The Spark Host Asia Tabb to share how the program works, and why the deadline is being extended. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the program.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
The rise of Alyssa Thomas: How the Central Dauphin grad, WNBA star reached Olympic stage
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas just has that switch. She’s capable of flipping it on at will every time she steps on a basketball court. Posting a near triple-double in a June outing against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Connecticut Sun’s star was right on brand. The urgency in her communication, the pure physicality in her movement, it was typical stuff from the five-time WNBA All-Star.
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