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Phillies farm system is even better than we thought after midseason ranking updates
The Philadelphia Phillies farm system has come a long way since president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski entered the fray during the 2020 offseason. After inheriting a minor league system that had obvious room for improvement, Dombrowski and his associates in amateur and international scouting set out to add elite talent to the organization while also using the team's vast financial resources to overhaul the big league roster in free agency.
Philadelphia schools 2024-25 calendar: Key dates, events and important information
PHILADELPHIA - The back-to-school season is in full swing, and Philadelphia students will be back in the classroom by next week. In an effort to ease some worries and help organize for the year ahead, here's everything parents need to know:. School District of Philadelphia 2024-25 calendar:. Parents and students...
Levittown Physician, Pharmacy Owner Agrees to Pay $300,000 to Resolve Controlled Substances Act Violations
A Levittown doctor and pharmacy owner owner has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve Controlled Substances Act Violations, federal authorities announced last week. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said Joseph E. Kepko, D.O., has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to maintain adequate Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrations for his Red Rose Rejuvenation medical practices that he owned and operated, failing to maintain receiving and dispensing records, failing to perform biennial inventories, and possessing pre-signed prescriptions.
Perry County man charged with raping two young girls
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Perry County man accused of raping two young girls. Troopers arrested 57-year-old James Sarver of Bloomfield Borough. He's charged with raping two young girls in Oliver Township. Sarver admitted to the sexual assault, according to investigators. Police said the assaults...
Shapiro says 'real freedom' starts with public schools
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday that Democrats support the “kind of freedom” that starts in the classroom. Specifically, the public school classroom. “You know what Democrats? We are the party of real freedom,” Shapiro said from the Democratic National Convention stage in Chicago. “The kind of real freedom that comes when that child attends a great public school with an awesome teacher because we believe...
Pennsylvania National Guard will deploy soldiers to Germany
(WHTM) — Over 150 soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be deployed to Germany for one year. “We’re going over there to help with the U.S. Army partners and allies that supports our national interest,” Commander Of The 56th SBCT Christopher Costello said. “And we’re going over there to […]
FAFSA delays, problems still plaguing families as new school year begins
HARRISBURG, Pa. — College students are heading back to class, some still with questions about their financial aid. "It's definitely very challenging," said Diona Brown, director of school services for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. At Millersville University, the school's director of financial aid says the last year...
PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
Working with customers to help them access cleaner electric transportation options is an integral part of PECO's Path to Clean commitment. PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets, the company has been implementing programs to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint, while also investing in infrastructure to make cleaner energy solutions more accessible, affordable, and equitable for customers. One of the ways PECO is doing this is by embracing electric vehicles (EVs).
Wanted Man Arrested After Setting Off Fireworks
(Dauphin County, PA) -- A wanted man is in custody after he reportedly scared guests at a Dauphin County hotel. Police said Justan Grube disturbed guests at a Sunrise Inn in Hershey last Friday by setting off fireworks in the parking lot. Grube allegedly gave officers a fake name and tried to flee, but was taken into custody following a struggle. After learning his real identity, investigators found Grube had six warrants out for his arrest.
Harrisburg calls on volunteers to help clean up tornado storm damage
The City of Harrisburg is calling on the community to help tackle tornado damage stemming from Aug. 9 storms. In a call to action release, City of Harrisburg Public Works and Disaster Aid USA announced that they are calling all physically able volunteers to help clean up tree limbs and debris in the Bellevue neighborhood on the following dates:
Seven more Lancaster County farms will be preserved thanks to funding
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Lancaster County is number one in the country for farmland preservation and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. Seven more farms totaling 652 acres will now be preserved across the county. More than $2-million of state funding and $540,000 of county funding is being used. Once a farm is preserved, the […]
Denim Coffee Co. to open second location in downtown Harrisburg, with meeting space, food options
A central Pa.-based coffee company plans to open a second Harrisburg location, in the heart of downtown. Denim Coffee Co. has signed a lease for 2,500 square feet of space on the first floor of the Menaker apartment building, located at Market Square at 17 S. 2nd St., according to building owner Harristown Enterprises.
Former Teacher Accused Of Sending Explicit Picture To Student
A former teacher from Northern Lebanon School District, Ryan Stewart, 47, has been charged with sending an explicit image to a student. The incident allegedly occurred in May 2024, and the charges were filed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Stewart, a resident of Jonestown, Lebanon County, reportedly admitted to sending the image via Snapchat during an interview with investigators, but claimed it was an accident, according to ABC27.
Free haircuts for students on Friday
Philly egg roll brand Rock N Rolls, 2903 Holme Ave., is hosting a free back-to-school haircut event on Friday, Aug. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. Modern Male Barber Academy’s haircut bus will roll up in front of Rock N Rolls to provide free haircuts to students of all ages. Rock N Rolls will also offer free egg roll lunch boxes containing an egg roll with fries and a drink for kids receiving haircuts.
PennDOT to host job fair in Allentown for various opportunities
ALLENTOWN, Pa., – A job fair featuring onsite interviews and job offers will be held by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The fair will be hosted at the PennDOT Lehigh County office, located on 1712 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA, on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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