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NCAA Basketball: Arkansas, Texas A&M and Villanova after 20 ppg transfer David Coit
Just about all of the capable power conference-level players from the NCAA Basketball transfer portal had picked new homes for next season. However, one is now fully available, with former Northern Illinois guard David Coit in the mix. Coit started the last two years with the Huskies, coming off averaging...
Police pay special attention to store thefts
The Mantua police department is taking a harder stance on crime – specifically retail theft – in response to increased calls from the township’s four major retailers. Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot and Kohl’s have all been battling theft, a crime that has also increased nationwide. As a result, township police consulted with other law-enforcement agencies to create a special task force.
Philly Woman Charged for Stealing Rental Vehicle
A Philadelphia woman was charged last week for allegedly refusing to return a car rental. The unusual accusation started when Enterprise Car Rental, 2oo block of Lincoln Highway, called police reporting a rental with an expected return date of May 16 needed to be reported as stolen. Police interviewed the...
Bad gas at Pa. Wawa to cost customers thousands
A Wawa in Bucks County is accused of selling contaminated fuel, resulting in mechanical problems for customers’ cars. According to reports from NBC10 and 6ABC, several people who got gas at a Wawa in Richboro between July 17-18 ended up having their cars malfunction. “I got a call from...
Eagles make two roster moves ahead of training camp Day 2
Ahead of the Eagles’ second training camp practice, the team announced that they had signed WR Griffin Hebert and waived OT Gottlieb Ayedze from the Non-Football Injury list. Hebert is a tight end/wide receiver hybrid, and first signed with the Eagles back in December 2023 when he joined the...
Eagles' James Bradberry: Switching to safety
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters Thursday that Bradberry will be moving to safety in 2024, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. After being spotted working with the second-team defense at safety Wednesday, Fangio made Bradberry's positional change official when talking to reporters Thursday. Fangio also noted that Bradberry could still play some corner for Philadelphia as well. If the positional switch works out for the Eagles, Bradberry could serve as a versatile defensive back and even get a starting nod in the team's secondary. Conversely, the 30-year-old could be in jeopardy of missing Philadelphia's 53-man roster if the switch doesn't work out.
Bucks County has a shortage of affordable senior housing. Bensalem adding to inventory
Construction is now underway on a new affordable housing complex for low-income senior citizens in Bucks County. Officials celebrated the Federation Housing Inc.'s groundbreaking of the Daniel B. Green House at 4695 Somerton Road in the Trevose section of Bensalem on July 12. This 60-unit development aims to provide low-income seniors with accessible and affordable housing, addressing the region's critical housing shortage, officials said. The community is expected to open in early September 2025.
Wawa customers report issues after fueling up at Richboro store
RICHBORO, Pa. (CBS) -- Wawa says an equipment issue at its Richboro, Pennsylvania store led to mechanical problems for some customers who fueled up their vehicles there.All over social media pages in Bucks County you can hear from customers who got gasoline at the Wawa on Second Street Pike - and then experienced issues leading them to take their cars to repair shops.It's not clear what happened to cause the fuel to impact these vehicles.Wawa said once the company learned of the issue, "we took immediate steps to correct it and we are working with our fuel equipment manufacturer to...
The Ultimate Guide to Happy Hour in Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Wilmington, Delaware, boasts an impressive culinary and craft beverage scene, but it truly shines during those special hours after lunch and before dinner. Happy hour in this city transforms ordinary afternoons into something extraordinary, offering enticing menu items that are sure to delight. From cozy taverns to trendy eateries, these spots promise delicious bites and refreshing drinks that will leave you more than satisfied.
Saquon Barkley reveals how he really feels about the Giants
When a team makes their new running back the highest-paid at his position, in franchise history, that speaks volumes about the type of player being signed. And, that's exactly what the Philadelphia Eagles did when they brought in former New York Giants star, Saquon Barkley. Now in Philadelphia, Barkley is...
Pursuit in Riverview leads to injuries for Kansas Trooper, Pennsylvania woman
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - An afternoon chase left a Kansas State Trooper and Pennsylvania woman with injuries after a collision in Kansas City’s Riverview neighborhood. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that just after 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, Trooper Isaiah J. A. Cortes, 23, of Olathe, attempted to stop a vehicle with an unknown driver for a traffic violation. However, the driver refused to pull over and attempted to speed away.
Abington mother searching for identity of driver who allegedly struck her son and drove away
Mandy Leigh, an Abington resident, shared via Facebook that she and Abington police are searching for the identity of a woman who allegedly struck Leigh’s son while he was riding his bicycle to work on Friday, July 19. According to the post, at approximately 3:45pm that day an “older...
For Fine Dining and Bread, These 2 Delaware County Locations are Stand Outs
Philadelphia Magazine has named the Ridley Park restaurant Rosemary as the Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs on its Best of Philly Top 50 list for Food and Drink. The magazine noted that Rosemary is one of the few restaurants that has been able to get city dwellers to travel to Delaware County for dinner.
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Stand-out, 2025 RB, Jackson McCarter talks Villanova commitment
Class of 2025, dynamic, high-level running back, Jackson McCarter rushed for 1,804 yards and 24 touchdowns for Patriot high school (Nokesville, Virginia) last season. The Pioneer's star running back had a phenomenal 8.4 yards per carry. McCarter is a one of the best prospects in Virginia and recently committed to the Villanova Wildcats. We talked about his commitment to 'Nova and more for VUSports.
Heads Up! Here Are 5 New Businesses Coming Soon to the Cherry Hill Mall
Get ready for more shopping options at one of the most popular malls in New Jersey!. The Cherry Hill Mall is about to welcome another round of new stores, including a new restaurant!. As locals know, the Cherry Hill Mall is no stranger to change! Let's see which new spots...
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