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Quintessence Theatre company buys historic Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Quintessence Theatre company has bought the historic Sedgwick movie theater on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, which has been the performance group’s home base for 14 years. The 1928 Art Deco movie palace is the centerpiece of the recently designated Mount Airy Historic District corridor.
Deptford Uno Pizzeria & Grill is Closing After This Weekend
The Deptford Uno Pizzeria location on Hurffville Road will close after this weekend, with the last full day of operation being Sunday July 28th. I am not aware of another tenant set to take over. This news came as a surprise to employees of the Hurffville Road restaurant and bar,...
Phillies’ struggles are coming at the right time
For the first time this year, the Phillies are struggling a bit. After Wednesday’s 5-4, walk-off loss to the Twins capped off a 2-4 road trip through Pittsburgh and Minnesota, the Phils lost for the sixth time in the nine games since their three-game sweep of the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park.
Flyers sign Konecny to 8-year, $70M extension
The Philadelphia Flyers signed winger Travis Konecny to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $8.75 million, the team announced Thursday. Konecny will be Philadelphia's highest-paid player when the new contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season. He's currently set to ride out the final season of a six-year deal that pays him $5.5 million annually.
Man fatally shot in Kensington, 19-year-old charged with murder
Police have identified the man who was fatally shot in Kensington on Monday night, and caught and arrested the man who did it. 19-year-old Jaylen Holloway has been charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, VUFA, and related charges for shooting and killing 27-year-old Jair Mack. Officers were dispatched to Kensington at 10 p.m. on July 22 […]
FINALLY! Insomnia Cookies is Now Open in Cherry Hill, New Jersey!
Fresh cookie lovers of South Jersey, rejoice! We've been waiting quite a while for this one. The new Insomnia Cookies, located at 1006 Haddonfield Rd in Cherry Hill (where the Fast Signs used to be, next to First Watch) is now open!. What is Insomnia Cookies?. If you're not familiar...
Philadelphia Launches $1,000 Monthly Support Programs for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families
Philadelphia is implementing groundbreaking initiatives designed to provide financial support to pregnant individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. According to Business Insider, the city’s new programs aim to address critical issues such as high infant mortality rates and childhood poverty through substantial monthly aid. Two key programs, PHLHousing+ and...
Desouza Family’s Kidney Donation Journey
Kenneth Desouza’s eyes fluttered open, a shallow breath escaping his lips as tears welled up. Profound relief followed his four-hour kidney transplant surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His heart full, he immediately thanked God and then called his fiancée, Nicollette Gauthier. Nurses...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign Star Forward to Multi-Year Contract
As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to make a push for the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, the organization re-signs star forward Travis Konecny, to a multi-year contract extension. Konency’s eight-year extension will pay him an average annual value of $8.75 million. Originally drafted 24th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, the 27-year-old has become an integral part of the Flyers’ roster. Over his career with the team, Konecny has consistently contributed offensively, scoring 400 points in 564 games.
Travis Konecny inks 8-year extension with the Flyers, announced first by hockey insider Travis Sanheim
The Flyers have signed homegrown winger Travis Konecny to an eight-year contract extension with an annual average value of $8.75 million, keeping their leading scorer in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future. Konecny signed a six-year contract in 2019, which will be extended starting in the 2025-26 season. Right before the...
Philadelphia DA announces conviction in deadly 2022 Tioga shooting
A man who tried to break up a domestic altercation was killed for his efforts on January 11, 2022 in Philadelphia's Tioga section, officials said. And, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said that the man responsible has been convicted in the slaying. On Wednesday, Krasner announced that a jury had...
Saquon Barkley wants to move on from ‘Hard Knocks’ Giants life to fresh start with Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley has a small hang-up with “Hard Knocks” and its airing of his phone call to say goodbye to the New York Giants. The Philadelphia Eagles running back said he had no clue his side of the conversation with Giants management in the midst of free agency would be recorded and aired on the documentary television series, and certainly didn’t give his permission.
Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate. The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
76ers' Joel Embiid responds to Gilbert Arenas' offensive remark
Retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas made quite an offensive comment regarding Team USA's narrow victory over South Sudan. Within his remark was a jab at Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. “This is crazy, man Embiid over there, throwing the game for his cousins and [expletive].” Arenas said this at one point in the video posted to TikTok.
Paris Olympics watch parties in Philadelphia
The world's top athletes will float down the Seine Friday to officially commence the 2024 Paris Olympics.Why it matters: Over 10,000 athletes representing more than 200 countries will show off their athletic prowess on the global stage over the next two weeks.By the numbers: 35 Olympians from Pennsylvania will compete in the games, including a handful from Philadelphia.The Keystone State has the fifth-most competitors in the country behind California, Florida, Texas and Illinois.What to expect: Over 16 days, there will be 329 medal events across 32 sports.The opening ceremony kicks off Friday at 1:30pm ET, and is expected to last...
Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman's six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with...
Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When she envisioned a treehouse-like pavilion for her Villanova home, Julieann Shanahan turned to Peter Zimmerman Architects in Berwyn. When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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