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VIDEO: FLASH radiotherapy ‘transformative’ in treating pediatric brain tumors
PHILADELPHIA — In this video, Michael Fisher, MD, highlights a keynote presentation given by Charles Limoli, PhD, at the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology. Limoli, a professor and vice chair of radiation oncology at the University of California-Irvine, presented on the use of FLASH radiotherapy for quicker treatment delivery that spares normal tissue and improves outcomes.
Double Feature of Inventive New Underground Films Will Premiere at PhilaMOCA
"Spirit Riser" is a new feature film created by NYC's Dylan Mars Greenberg, who describes it as "homemade". "It was a family affair and stars my real life little sister" says Greenberg. "We made it over the course of six years, and a lot of it was shot on sets I made in my parent's house. Amanda Flowers is the star and one of my closest friends. So it really felt like making an arts and crafts project together, just on a bigger scale."
Who is the Phillies’ first-half MVP?
With the All-Star break just about over, we're now just hours away from the Philadelphia Phillies beginning the second half with a three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road. This break in game action has allowed us all to reflect on how the Phillies performed during the...
7/18/24 TNA Impact Recap
Location: 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Match 1: Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights vs. Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel and KUSHIDA. The members of TNA all get a submission on the No Quarter Catch Crew guys. The NXT boys all drop them with a powerbomb. Kushida hits a Pele Kick on Dempsey. Wentz gets the tag and Dempsey is set up against the ropes but Gresham comes out at the stage and claps. Kushida runs to chase him. Dempsey hits a German Suplex. Borne hits a neckbreaker and Dempsey hits a Dragon Suplex on Wentz for the win.
3 bold predictions for Phillies’ second half
The Philadelphia Phillies have certainly had a season to remember so far in 2024. Currently, the Phillies hold the best record in all of baseball at 62-34, fueled by the outstanding performances of both their hitters and pitchers. More impressively, they have somehow maintained their dominance despite injuries to members...
Hydrogels being developed to improve healing during restorations
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation to enhance healing and tissue remodeling in dental restoration procedures. The research team has created a hydrogel matrix that mimics fibrosis to study white blood cell interactions with tissue. By understanding the feedback loop...
Collegeville man sent to prison for raping intoxicated, unconscious woman in Skippack
NORRISTOWN — A Collegeville man will spend up to a decade in prison on charges he raped an intoxicated and unconscious woman after a night of drinking among friends at a Skippack Township residence. Zachary Thomas Brandt, 25, of the 400 block of Bridge Street, was sentenced in Montgomery...
2 kids break arms after intoxicated driver hits utility pole, N.J. cops say
A motorist and two kids were treated for serious injuries after a car ran off a Gloucester County roadway and struck a utility pole Thursday night, police said. Sean P. Asman, 31, of Audubon, was driving east on Hurffville Grenloch Road in Washington Township shortly before 6 p.m. when his car left the road and hit the pole near Quay Park, according to township police.
Eagles 53-man roster projection before 2024 training camp
As the Eagles get ready to begin training camp next week, it’s time for another 53-man roster projection. This year, the NFL deadline to cut the roster to 53 players is at 4 p.m. on Aug. 27. Before then, the Eagles will have a bunch of training camp practices, a joint practice with the Patriots and three preseason games.
Global tech outage: Here's what's being impacted by massive tech outage in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A global technology outage on Friday morning grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off-air in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack...
Radnor police reports: Arrest warrant issued for “armed and dangerous” man
RADNOR — Radnor police have issued an arrest warrant for a Wilmington, Delaware, man police described as armed and dangerous. Police have identified the suspect as 25-year-old Shawn Davis. According to police, Davis was stopped on Monday for various traffic violations. Police reported that while officers spoke to Davis,...
How Bucks Co. emergency services are still able to respond amid global IT outage
Many emergency services, such as police and fire, are returning to old-school methods amid the widespread outages.Emergency services, including 911, are not affected but services may be slowed down more than usual, according to ABC News.ALSO SEE: How the global IT outage is impacting services in PhiladelphiaIn Warminster at the Bucks County 911 center, emergency calls are coming in but they are having computer issues amid the global IT outage.That means, when you call 911, dispatchers have to manually take down the information.The call is then radioed out.RELATED: What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?Outages, like the...
Trends in remote, hybrid, and return to office mandates
Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15. Mayor Cherelle Parker made the announcement, saying she wants to create a more visible and accessible government. The decision ends the city’s virtual work policy that was put in place in 2021 and essentially returns employees to pre-pandemic scheduling. Ryan Unger the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President and CEO, stopped by The Spark to speak with host Asia Tabb about how the City of Harrisburg is looking from a hybrid, remote, and return to office setting overall.
Riverfront Movie Night: Schuylkill River Greenways and AWE Fellowship To Present ‘The Parent Trap’ Jul. 24
Schuylkill River Greenways and their AWE fellow invite families to attend a free outdoor movie night on Jul. 24 featuring "The Parent Trap." Schuylkill River Greenways and their AWE fellow invite families to attend a free outdoor movie night on Jul. 24 featuring The Parent Trap. The event will start...
Baby injured in Philadelphia shooting as video shows suspect open fire on family
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released video showing the moment a suspect walked up to two adults and a baby and opened fire, injuring the baby boy. The shooting happened on the 400 block of Meridian Street just before 6 p.m. Thursday in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. Video of the...
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