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Kamala Harris receives the most important Philly endorsements: Questlove and Sheryl Lee Ralph. But what about Taylor Swift?
Vice President Kamala Harris has earned the support of two figures consequential to Philadelphians. No, we’re not talking about Gov. Josh Shapiro or Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (though they’ve also extended their support). This is about Questlove and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Following President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Harris...
De George: Despite disastrous summer, Union still have shot at playoff berth
CHESTER — Things have gone about as poorly for the Philadelphia Union through 25 games of the 2024 MLS season as possible. They’ve lost their top striker to an outgoing transfer with no clear replacement. Their once-cornerstone center backs have regressed at an alarming rate. They’ve got six...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper’s two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters,...
Judah Mintz finishes strong: How did former Syracuse players, CNY products fare in NBA’s Summer League?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. ― Judah Mintz got off to a bit of a slow start with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas. But the former Syracuse University guard finished off strong with double-digit scoring performances in three of the Sixers’ last four games, including an 18-point effort on Sunday.
On Admiral Wilson Boulevard, a colorful look at East Camden
CAMDEN — The walls can't talk but they do tell a story at a building here. A recently completed mural presents the story of East Camden on donated space at the headquarters of Bush Refrigeration on Admiral Wilson Boulevard. The images of people and places reflect a neighborhood that's...
Stress Urinary Incontinence: How symptoms can be solved, help for women sufferers
PHILADELPHIA -- It's a common condition that's often stigmatized - stress urinary incontinence. Many women hesitate at even mention it to their doctor. However, there are effective solutions. It can happen with laughter, a cough, or heavy lifting - an embarrassing situation - bladder leakage. Dr. Joshua Cohn of the...
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Form, structure, community and weight, in ‘Pathways’ at AUTOMAT
Artblog's new contributor, Alicia Link, sees an exhibit at AUTOMAT that raises thoughts about art making and about the weight of things, emotional, physical and even institutional. The five women and non-binary artists in the exhibit, who are very involved in the Philadelphia arts community, have also been faculty, staff or guest critics at PAFA, whose weighty decision to close their degree programs left many reeling. Link says, "Pathways is a show with a lot to chew on in regards to making, form, and structure, but mostly I’m left thinking about community." Go see the exhibit and think about our community. 'Pathways' is up until July 27.
Are the Philadelphia Phillies 2024 World Series favorites? Here's what odds makers say
Coming out of the All-Star break the Philadelphia Phillies aren't just the best team in Major League Baseball, they are the favorites to win the World Series, according to some odds makers. For the first time this season, the Phillies are the odds-on favorite to win the World Series, according...
Bordentown Post 26 outlasts Allentown in American Legion Baseball State Final 8 marathon
WOOD-RIDGE — When the Bordentown Post 26 and Allentown Legion baseball teams met Monday in New Jersey American Legion State Final 8 second-round play at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, no one wanted to lose. While that is an everyday occurrence for any team, these clubs took that to the...
Bucks County gym celebrates 19th anniversary
Flex Force Training, a locally-owned gym offering personal training, small group training, and group classes in Hulmeville, is celebrating a milestone anniversary of 10 years in business!. Since its founding, owner Katey Smyth has prioritized creating an environment where there’s a plan for everyone no matter where they are in...
Amazon moves closer to opening a supermarket on a site once dubbed ‘possibly the ugliest shopping center in Philadelphia’
Retail giant Amazon is inching closer to opening a supermarket next to a new Northern Liberties high-rise, a project that has been on the books for several years. Amazon, which operates Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh stores, would not specify which brand it will be — or directly confirm that it was opening a market at Sixth and Spring Garden Streets next to the Carson, a 12-story, 370-unit apartment building.
Messiah Lutheran Church gets OK to demolish flood-damaged building
DOWNINGTOWN — Messiah Lutheran Church has received the approvals from the Borough of Downingtown to demolish the educational wing of the church at 46 West Lancaster Avenue. The church’s entire facility was severely damaged by the Hurricane Ida flooding in September of 2021. Coordinating with FEMA since the...
Ex-Philadelphia OFFICER RECEIVES 8-20 Year SENTENCE FOR SHOOTING 12-year-old in the Back
After being sentenced to eight to twenty years in prison for third-degree murder on Monday, a former Philadelphia police officer who had shot and killed a 12-year-old kid two years ago was given the punishment. Edsaul Mendoza, the individual who shot Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back on March 1, 2022, was urged by the […]
Sunny days ahead: ‘Solar for Schools’ bill approved by PA General Assembly
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Schools across Pennsylvania can now receive free assistance in applying for funds for solar enhancements. Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and Gov. Josh Shapiro recently passed ‘Solar for Schools,’ a bill that aims to fund...
Lansdale man draws prison for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex
NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale man was sent to prison after he admitted that he had online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and took substantial steps to arrange a sexual encounter with the girl, who in reality was an undercover detective. Ian Patrick Horrocks, 46, of...
Trenton’s former first lady Betty Holland celebrates 90th birthday (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
Betty Holland celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday amid friends, family members and memories. The former First Lady of the City of Trenton, as wife to Mayor Arthur Holland, enjoyed a party inside The Refectory Restaurant on the campus of Villanova University. Hundreds of displayed photos captured Holland’s life as First...
Eagles training camp: 5 undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the 53-man roster
We're now just 24 hours away from Nick Sirianni embarking on his fourth and most crucial training camp as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Thanks to GM Howie Roseman, this Eagles roster has star power at just about every position. Unlike past years, an undrafted rookie will have trouble cracking the starting lineup, let alone making the 53-man roster.
Delaware County emergency services digest: Not prowlers in Marple, rollover in Springfield, dumping in Chester
Marple Township police said that on July 17 officers were alerted to suspicious persons observed on home security cameras. The suspicious subjects were in a dark sedan and approached front doors on several township streets while holding flashlights. As a result of a tip from a resident, police determined whose...
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