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America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
SAP's U.S. headquarters in Newtown Square continues to be a good place for women to work, according to Forbes Magazine. Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP in Newtown Square to...
Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half dozen new faces arriving. At the joint Tyrese Maxey-Paul George press conferences earlier this week, head coach Nick Nurse discussed the team’s offseason moves:
Expect Delays on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove for Bridge Repairs and Roadway Reconstruction Next Week
Get ready for a bit of congestion if you're hitting U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township next week. PennDOT just flagged that bridge repairs and roadway reconstructions are on the clock, set to ripple through your commute along a crucial 2.1-mile stretch of this expressway. With an $83.6 million project budget at the ready, they're tackling the area between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Montgomery County.
Former MIT Assistant Aaron Green Joins Villanova Coaching Staff
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova Swimming and Diving Head Coach Rick Simpson announced Thursday the addition of Aaron Green to his coaching staff. “We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to the Villanova Swimming and Diving family,” Simpson said. “AJ comes to the Main Line with a wealth of collegiate and club coaching experience. He will have an immediate impact on the development of all our student-athletes.”
George wants 76ers fans to 'be as critical and as hard as you can'
Paul George is ready to find out just how ruthless Philadelphia 76ers fans can be. At his introductory press conference with the 76ers on Tuesday, the nine-time NBA All-Star asked the team's fanbase to be as critical as possible. "Be as critical and as hard as you can," George said,...
LatinoCoating: Recognizing surface-level attempts at diversity and inclusion
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. In recent years, the concept of diversity and inclusion has become a focal point for many companies striving to appeal to a broader audience. However, a concerning trend known as “LatinoCoating” has emerged, characterized by surface-level attempts at diversity that fail to offer meaningful representation. This practice involves incorporating stereotypical imagery, language, or cultural elements into marketing campaigns without a deeper connection to or respect for the Latino community.
A love letter to Danny: Rumph Classic transcends the hardwood
Before he stepped foot on The Liacouras Center floor, Temple Basketball legend Khalif Wyatt spent his summer days at the now-named Danny Rumph Recreation Center to watch the Danny Rumph Classic. The Norristown, Pennsylvania, native watched the Pro-am basketball that featured the best hoopers in the City of Brotherly Love.
Twins take two out of three games against Phillies
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minnesota Twins took the rubber-match of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-4 win at Target Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Twins trailed by three entering the bottom of the seventh, but Carlos Santana hit a game-tying double to cap off a three-run inning. In the ninth, Max Kepler hit a walk-off single to give Minnesota the victory. Matt Wallner homered in the victory, while Jhoan Duran earned his sixth win in relief.
GoFundMe launched by Glenside resident whose rental property was destroyed by a fire
A GoFundMe has been launched on behalf of Randy Mims of Glenside, whose rental property on Cobden Road was destroyed by a fire in May 2023. According to the campaign’s description, the property has yet to be rebuilt and is described as “an eyesore for the community.”. From...
Universal Health Services beats on revenue, earnings in Q2, raises 2024 forecast
Universal Health Services (UHS) raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance buoyed by strong financial performance in the past six months thanks to acute care growth. The health system outpaced analyst estimates during the second quarter amid revenue and volume improvements across its acute care business. However, Medicaid redeterminations still...
Flyers’ 7 Best Moments at the Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to undergo their fourth name change for their stadium which was built in 1996. Known as Wells Fargo Center from 2010 to today, the naming rights will be dropped after the 2024-25 season. While a stadium name might just be corporate branding and all, there...
Vic Fangio’s Brutal Honesty Could Be Exactly What the Eagles’ Defense Needs: Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter Should Benefit From His Arrival
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio peeled back the curtain a bit during his press conference on Thursday. Fangio discussed his homemade analytic model, James Bradberry’s position change, and more. The most notable part of Fangio’s press conference may have been the 65-year-old coach’s brutal honesty. While...
Eagles’ Brandon Graham To Retire After 2024 Season
The Eagles saw two members of their ‘Core Four’ retire following the 2023 season. Center Jason Kelce and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox have elected to hang up their cleats, but defensive end Brandon Graham will play out one more year in Philadelphia. The latter confirmed at the start...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Navy Uses MSTIC OTA to Award $122M Agreement for Propulsion Load System Development Work
Emblem of the United States Navy / Wikimedia, Licensed under Public domain. The U.S. Navy has awarded a potential $122 million agreement to conduct research, design, build and integrate propulsion load systems into the FFG 62 Land Based Engineering Site and DDG(X) Land Based Test Site. The service branch said...
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