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Flyers sign former first-round pick to eight-year extension
The deal, which carries a cap hit of $8.75M, will begin in the 2025-2026 season and keep him under contract in Philly through 2032-2033. It’s a significant raise from his previous $5.5M cap hit. It’s the most lucrative deal in Flyers franchise history, beating out the 12-year, $69M pact...
Joel Embiid's Blunt Response to NBA Fans Who Dislike Him
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid had a blunt answer when asked about fans who aren't too fond of him. Embiid is a polarizing figure in the NBA. His playful trolling, such as the infamous meme mocking Ben Simmons when the former Sixer was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, hasn’t always won him ...
Birchrunville Store Cafe Maintains Its Stellar Reputation
Francis Pascal’s Birchrunville Store Cafe still shares its circa-1850 structure with a working post office. And while that lends a certain quirky charm to its out-of-the-way Chester County location, it’s not the primary draw. For 25 years, this unassumingly unique BYOB has enjoyed a stellar reputation—so much so that scoring a table can still be a challenge.
Baseball Receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
PHILADELPHIA – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) revealed its Team Academic Excellence Award presented by SportsAttack winners for the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday, as the University of Pennsylvania baseball team was recognized for its tremendous performance in the classroom. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. Nearly 350 high school programs and more than 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award. Coaches...
Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
An Entrepreneurial Forum Aug. 8 in Upper Darby will focus on ideas to grow community entrepreneurship. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike!. All are welcome to attend on Thursday,...
First wave of weekend repairs at Fern Rock station to begin July 27, service will be impacted
August 17 – 18 Fox Chase Line: Shuttle buses will replace all trains between Fox Chase and Wayne Junction, serving all intermediate stops. Glenside, Lansdale/Doylestown, Warminster, & West Trenton Lines: All Inbound trains will terminate at Fern Rock Transportation Center. For continuing travel to Center City and beyond, riders will need to take the Broad Street Line or a shuttle bus.
Eagles jettison injured developmental player and add tight end turned wide receiver
The Eagles released a potential developmental player Thursday after he was dealing with an injury. The team officially announced that offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze was waived from the Non-Football Injury list (NFI). In his place, the Eagles signed wide receiver Griffin Hebert. BUY EAGLES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETMASTER. Ayedze,...
Woman charged with arson after historic Pennsylvania home catches fire twice: officials
BERWYN, Pa. - In a shocking turn of events, officials have charged a Chester County woman with arson of her own home that has caught fire not once, but twice. Kathryn Frankel has been arrested and charged with arson with intent to destroy an unoccupied building and other related offenses.
Bad gas? Drivers face thousands of dollars in damage after filling their tanks at Bucks Co. Wawa
Bad gas has left a number of drivers with thousands of dollars worth of damages. This all started last week at a Wawa gas station in Richboro, Bucks County. A trip to the gas station typically can cost between $30 and $60, but over 30 drivers in the Richboro area are now facing price tags of upwards of $4,000.
New Eagles Arrival Got Visibly Sick at First Camp Practice
The Philadelphia Eagles' offseason reached the next stage as training camp officially began on Wednesday. While a large chunk of the roster is more than familiar with the NovaCare Complex field, plenty of newcomers are experiencing Eagles training camp for the first time — including veteran offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
Couple behind Lou & Ann's Deli in Cherry Hill want to retire, but are hoping deli continues to thrive.
Louis Napolitano, co-owner of the Lou & Ann's Deli that bears his parents' names, said huge changes have occurred around their store on Route 70 since his mother and father first opened the establishment in 1959. "Remember where Olga's Diner used to be?" he asked, referring to the distance to...
Burlington County Sending Two Athletes to 2024 Paris Olympic Games
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County residents have a chance to cheer on two hometown athletes when the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opens this week. Curtis Thompson of Florence will be competing in the javelin and Paxten Aaronson of Medford will be competing in soccer for Team USA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024 Games will be Thompson's second Olympics, as he represented the United States in Tokyo in 2021, where he placed 22nd. He qualified for this year's Olympics by winning the men's javelin throw finals at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials...
76ers' Joel Embiid drops 'most hated' claim before Olympics
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is among the best players in the entire NBA. Yet, Embiid has received criticism in the past. He has heard the noise and addressed it during a recent appearance on the Check Ball Show, via ClutchPoints. “I'm probably the most hated guy in the league,”...
French Fans Make Feelings on Joel Embiid Very Clear After Controversial Olympics Decision
Last fall, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid faced a major decision. Born in Cameroon and holding both French and American citizenship, Embiid had an opportunity to choose which country he would represent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His decision to commit to Team USA sent shockwaves around ...
Woman charged with arson for allegedly setting historic Berwyn home on fire, police say
BERWYN, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- A Chester County woman was charged for deliberately setting a fire at a historic Main Line home on Tuesday morning. Easttown Township Police charged Kathryn Frankel with arson, risking catastrophe and other related offenses on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a home in Berwyn at 400 Leopard Road.
Philadelphia Mourns CHOP Doctor Killed in Bike Accident as City Weighs Cycling Safety Overhaul
Philadelphia was jolted by the sudden death of Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who was killed in a tragic bike accident at 18th and Spruce streets in Rittenhouse Square. According to FOX 29, she was struck by a vehicle that veered into the bike lane, a collision that also involved two parked cars. One week after the incident, officials have signaled that a major development is imminent in this case.
Eagles 2024 training camp practice notes, Day 2: Cam Jurgens should be just fine replacing Jason Kelce
Day 2 of Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books. There are still no pads this early in camp, and like Day 1, it was a short practice. Let's get right to the notes. • One of the players under the microscope in this camp is Cam Jurgens, who is taking over at center for the legendary Jason Kelce. Jurgens opened up a big hole with an athletic second-level block that sprung Jalen Hurts for a good gain on a draw play.
Tickets to see ‘Hamilton' at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on sale now
The revolution is returning to Philadelphia this fall. You don't want to miss your chance to see the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton" at the Academy of Music from Oct.29 through Nov. 23. Tickets are available for purchase now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, or in person at the Academy of Music...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Authorities identify victims of fatal plane crash near the site of an air show in Wisconsin
NEKIMI, Wis. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin. The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn,...
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