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Community House welcomes new executive director
Pam Henshall has held different positions in Philadelphia in the last 13 years, but she’s returning to her South Jersey roots to serve as executive director of the Community House of Moorestown. Henshall graduated from the College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s in business. She has led various...
Local Taekwondo athletes to compete at ATA World Championships
WEST CHESTER — A large contingent of local Chester County-area martial arts athletes will be competing at the American Taekwondo Association’s Tournament of Champions which takes place July 23rd through 28th in Phoenix, Arizona. T.O.C. qualifiers must hold the rank of Black Belt and either finished in the...
All clear given after potential hazmat situation, evacuations on block in Point Breeze
Police, fire, counter terrorism, hazmat and SWAT personnel were dispatched to home on south 22nd Street in Point Breeze on Friday afternoon after neighbors reported a strong smell of ammonia and bleach coming from inside the residence.
Crews extinguish Huntingdon Valley housefire reportedly caused by lightning
The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company announced that crews were dispatched at 9:00pm on Wednesday, July 17 for a report of a housefire caused by lightning on High Road near Red Lion Road. Huntingdon Valley firefighters extinguished “significant fire” in the house’s basement and the roof. The Bryn...
Can New Jersey Lure the 76ers Away From Philadelphia?
The 76ers' time in Philadelphia might be running out, especially with a neighboring state heating up its pursuit. According to a report from ROI-NJ, the state of New Jersey has ramped up its efforts to persuade the franchise to move out of the City of Brotherly Love. State officials are ...
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Laces Jaw-Dropping 120.5 MPH Double vs. Phillies
An absolute missile from Oneil Cruz. Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has consistently been one of baseball's hardest hitters throughout the 2024 season, but his latest blast was impressive even for his standards. During the Pirates' first game back from the All-Star break, Cruz came to the plate against Philadelphia...
How did Harley die? N.J. family awaits answers after dog’s groomer is arrested on drug charges.
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...
Holy Family breaks ground on Athletic Fieldhouse
A new era of Holy Family University athletics has just begun. On July 11, the school broke ground on a new fieldhouse facility that is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The project is the first major addition for the school’s Northeast Philadelphia campus since 2005. The...
Major Roadwork on I-476 to Cause Significant Traffic Delays
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a series of resurfacing, guiderail replacement, and bridge repair operations on Interstate 476. This extensive $63.7 million project will impact nearly 17 miles of the interstate, including on-and-off ramps and bridges from I-76 in West Conshohocken Borough to I-95 in Ridley Township.
Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
Ben Franklin Parkway was created by two French architects, and the idea was inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write Jacqueline London and Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Fun Philadelphia Day Trips To Take Before The Summer Ends
You know summer is ending and back-to-school is quickly approaching when all the stores have school supplies stockpiled high. That time again is right around the corner but don’t fret, there are still plenty of days left of summer to have some family fun that’s just a day trip away! I created a guide to help you find the best and fun Philadelphia day trips to take before the summer ends! All of these places are about 2 hours or less away from Philly, but provide an unforgettable day of adventure! This is your guide for the best options of beating the heat, having a day of thrills, or relax a bit and take in some sights.
Game #97: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 19, 2024, 6:40 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it. Remember Bucs Dugout is basically...
Dreams of Buctober Creeping in for Pirates
The Pirates walked off the MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, pushing their own record above .500 for the first time since late April with an 8-7 comeback win. After the game, second baseman Nick Gonzales, who delivered the winning hit—saying he was looking for “something hard and a strike” in the decisive at-bat—lauded his team’s ability to go blow for blow with one of baseball’s most dangerous lineups.
GM of LuLu Country Club in Glenside wins Philadelphia Open Championship
Jon Rusk, general manager at LuLu Country Club in Glenside, won the Philadelphia Open Championship, Amateur Golf reported. The 36-hole tournament was held on July 16 and 17, during which Rusk bested amateur Zak Drescher and professional Andrew Cornish in a four-hole aggregate playoff at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern after the trio completed 36 regulation holes over two days in 4-under par 136.
The Sub ‘Bread That Made Atlantic City Famous’
Pictured above are “The Fab Four,” The Beatles enjoying the famous Atlantic City sub bread in 1963 … made by Formica Brothers Bakery. With no disrespect to great submarine sandwich makers throughout the Atlantic City, New Jersey … it really is all about the bread. George...
Haddon Twp., NJ’s Bricco Coal Fired Pizza Ranked One of America’s Best
A popular Haddon Township, New Jersey pizzeria is holding on to its standing as one of the best in America, making a prestigious list yet again. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza's motto is 'You can't buy happiness, but you can buy pizza, and that's the same thing!'. Sound logic, wouldn't you...
South Philly: Date Night at Genos Steaks
South Philly - While the Philadelphia food scene is much more than just cheesesteaks, it seems to be what we're known for. Pat's and Geno's are the most talked-about cheesesteak establishments– this post isn't about which is better. Honestly, it all depends on how you like your meat cooked, what kind of cheese you want, and how you like the texture of your roll. The list goes on and on. Every cheesesteak shop in Philadelphia has loyal customers who have returned for years and swear by their allegiance.
Global tech outage: PHL copes with delays, cancelations as Mayor Parker says city impacted
PHILADELPHIA - Airports, hospitals, banks, courts – you name it, the CrowdStrike outage sent a ripple effect across the entire country. CrowdStrike, as you may know by now, is a cybersecurity company that provides software to companies around the world. The CEO of the company claims a Windows update is to blame for the global technology outage.
Phillies' Aaron Nola: Shaky to start second half
Nola didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four. After the Phillies jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Pittsburgh responded with three straight hits off Nola in the bottom of the frame before tying the game 3-3. The 31-year-old right-hander had delivered five straight quality starts prior to the All-Star break, working to a 3.13 ERA in that span (31.2 innings). Overall, Nola is 11-4 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 120:28 K:BB across 124.2 innings this season. He currently lines up for a road matchup with the Twins in his next outing.
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