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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.
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 ...
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.
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,”...
Chester starts a new anti-crime initiative for the summer
Chester officials are determined to do what they can to keep city streets safe and they’re getting a helpful boost from an innovative partnership with the county district attorney’s office and other agencies. Last week (July 15), County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots...
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society shows off green improvements in Nicetown-Tioga
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society showed off one of its most ambitious efforts on Wednesday. Environmental Protection Agency officials toured PHS’ Love Where You Live Greening Plan to make Nicetown-Tioga cleaner and safer.
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.
Burpee’s Fordhook Farm Opens to Public for Exclusive Garden Tours
Fordhook Farm, home to the renowned gardening company Burpee, will offer a rare opportunity for the public to explore its gardens and estate. Fordhook Farm, home to the renowned gardening company Burpee, will offer a rare opportunity for the public to explore its gardens and estate this weekend, writes Ed Doyle for Tapinto Doylestown.
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,...
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...
Downtown Glenside Foundation to host annual Christmas in July Festival on July 27
The Downtown Glenside Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. “Get an early jump on holiday shopping while also enjoying local music and food trucks,” the Foundation said in a post. The event was featured this week by NBC...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Washington Crossing Park Hosting Wine On The Waterfront
Wine enthusiasts and history buffs will gather along the scenic Delaware River for the 7th Annual Wine on the Waterfront on Saturday, July 27. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the park at 1112 River Road in Upper Makefield Township. The event promises an afternoon...
Ex-First Round Pick Threw Up 10 Times on Day 1 of NFL Training Camp
Offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, who was the No. 11 overall selection in the 2020 NFL draft, expects to compete for a starting job on the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line during training camp. And apparently he's not going to let a tough first day of training camp hurt his chances of earning a ...
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
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...
Joel Embiid takes petty shot at Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid has yet to come close to winning an NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the former MVP clearly thinks his supporting cast has a lot to do with that. During a recent appearance on the “Check Ball Show,” Embiid took a petty swipe at Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Embiid basically said... The post Joel Embiid takes petty shot at Jayson Tatum appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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...
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