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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...
Berwyn-Based Playfly Sports Adjusts Leadership to Keep Company on Continued Rise
CEO Mike Schreiber, the company’s founder, right, will move to the position of executive chairman. Craig Sloan will move from president to CEO position on Sept. 1. Berwyn-based Playfly Sports is hoping that the recent changes in leadership will ensure that the four-year-old agency will continue its rapid growth, writes Ethan Joyce for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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).
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.
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.
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...
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...
Animal Welfare Association to host ‘Barking Lot Sips & Brews’ fundraiser on July 26
The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) in Voorhees will host a “Barking Lot Sips & Brews” event on Friday, July 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to raise money for homeless animals. The family-friendly fundraiser will feature food trucks, Tito’s cocktails, local brews, live music by Opus Soul, cornhole,...
Council, Dowtin lead charge as Sixers put Spurs away in Las Vegas
Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr. led the way for the Sixers, who buried the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter to seal a 96-80 victory in Las Vegas Summer League play on Friday. Here's what I saw. Likes. - Every once in a while, you'll see a...
Investigation underway after Israeli flag defaced on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police are looking for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag on the Ben Franklin Parkway Friday morning.The city has already replaced the vandalized flag with a new one.But there are still signs of red paint on the road that was also splashed all over the flag.The vandalism happened the day after a drone strike in Tel Aviv killed one person and hurt at least eight other people.The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia released a statement Friday afternoon about the incident:"The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia strongly condemns the vandalism of an Israeli flag on Benjamin Franklin Parkway this morning. This defacement following last night's terror attack in Israel meant to threaten and intimidate the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community, further contributing to rising levels of antisemitism nationally. We appreciate the work of Mayor Parker's office to swiftly remove the defaced flag, sending a clear message that there is no tolerance for antisemitism and hate in Philadelphia."
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.
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...
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