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Phillies broadcasters make huge jump into Top 10 in latest rankings
The Philadelphia Phillies' broadcasting crew has made its debut in the Top 10 of Awful Announcing's yearly broadcaster rankings. They made the leap from 14th last year to No. 7 in 2024. Was the jump big enough for the beloved team at NBC Sports Philadelphia?. The crew consists of play-by-play...
Notebook: Cape Henlopen's Gelof enjoys chance to play in Philly; Henderson gets pro experience
Zack Gelof has spent most of his Major League career playing 3,000 miles from Delaware. So getting the chance to play anywhere near his Rehoboth Beach home is special for the former Cape ...
Someone Built a Hobbit House in Chester County and it’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute...
Temple will visit Boston College to start home-and-home series
The Temple men's basketball team will visit Boston College on Nov. 15, according to the schedule posted on BC's athletic department website. The Friday night game will be Temple's first against the Eagles since the 2003 National Invitation Tournament and its first at Conte Forum since 1992. The on-off-and-on matchup...
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20
Cristopher Sanchez starts for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at PNC Park against Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The favored Phillies have -167 moneyline odds against the underdog Pirates, who are listed at +139. Philadelphia is favored on the run line (-1.5). The total is 8.5 runs for the contest (with -113 odds on the over and -108 odds to go under).
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
This Philly Construction Camp Teaches Young Girls Various Industry Skills
Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center of Local 19 and the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation are creating a pathway for women in the construction industry with a camp for young girls to gain valuable skills and insight. With a growing need for construction workers nationwide and a major gender disparity in...
City of Trenton and Trenton Housing Authority Awarded $15.6M Choice Neighborhoods Grant
President Biden and HUD Acting Secretary Todman announced the Choice Neighborhoods awards to build new homes and spur economic development. Trenton, N.J. – Mayor Reed Gusciora welcomed the announcement by the Biden Administration of a $15.6 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant to the City of Trenton and the Trenton Housing Authority. The Grant funding will be for transformative development in the North Ward Battle Monument neighborhood between Donnelly Homes and Capital Health Helene Fuld campus. The objectives of the grant were to help build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Aid in Search for Missing 79-Year-Old Beverly Campbell
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a public appeal for help in the search for Beverly Campbell, a 79-year-old woman reported missing from the 19th District. According to the department's official bulletin, she was last seen at her residence on City Avenue yesterday at approximately 5:45 PM. Described as 5...
Philly police investigate vandalism of Israeli flag on the Parkway
Philadelphia police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Friday morning. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, the legal director of the Deborah Project – described as a “public interest law firm that asserts and defends the civil rights of Jews facing discrimination” – shared a photo of what appeared to be red paint smeared on the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
Swarthmore Garden Uses a Conscious Gardening Approach
For more than 40 years, Charles Cresson has overseen the Swarthmore, garden that his grandfather began. If you want to bring more design and better plant choices to your garden and not just impulse buy at the local nursery, you might want to look into ‘Conscious Gardening’, writes Margaret Roach for The New Yok Times.
N.J. grooming business owner arrested following dog’s mysterious death and drug discovery
A week after their beloved family pet died at a Gloucester County dog grooming business, a Woodbury Heights family say their grief has turned to anger as they look for answers. The family doesn’t know how Harley, a 3-year-old border collie Australian shepherd mix, died. But, authorities said the proprietor...
NL MVP odds show Bryce Harper has some work to do to catch Shohei Ohtani
New National League Most Valuable Player odds are now out, and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is among the names currently in the running after his performance in the first half. He is currently second in the best odds for National League MVP behind Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has put together a stellar first campaign in Los Angeles and ahead of Freddie Freeman, Marcell Ozuna and Ketel Marte, who round out the top five rankings.
Japanese restaurant Sagami in NJ closed indefinitely after the death of a co-owner
Beloved restaurant Sagami in Collingswood, New Jersey, is closed for the foreseeable future after the death of one of the owners. The authentic Japanese restaurant announced the closure on its website and posted a sign on the front door to alert customers. The sudden closure comes after the death of...
Cinnaminson Driver Flown In Moorestown Crash Dies, Police Say
The driver, who was not identified by name, struck a tree in a two-door sedan on Tom Brown Road just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, according to police. He was airlifted to Cooper Hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later. No other vehicles were involved. The Moorestown...
Beloved Philadelphia, PA News Reporter Mike Jerrick Shares Cancer Diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Well, Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not...
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