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Mr. William Viss, Director of Evangelism at New Life Presbyterian Church in Glenside, volunteer Chaplain, accomplished musician has passed away at 92
Mr. William E. Viss, an accomplished pianist and organist and Director of Evangelism at New Life Presbyterian Church in Glenside, passed away at Dock Woods, Lansdale, on Friday, July 26. He was 92. Mr. Viss was also a volunteer Chaplain at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Home in Hatboro and the...
Rare Bird Handmade Crafts Eye-Catching Jewelry in Havertown
Courtney Jacob comes from a family of vintage dealers and collectors. “I was always going to flea markets, yard sales and thrift shops with my parents and Grandma June,” she says. “I’d always make a beeline for the vintage costume jewelry and clothes.”. Jacob got her...
70-year-old dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle Sunday in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The Lehigh County Coroner reports a man has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident from over the weekend. Miguel Angel DeJesus, 70, of Allentown was pronounced dead Monday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. The coroner says DeJesus was injured after being hit by...
Richard F. Piccirilli St. Anne R.C. Church member
Richard F. Piccirilli, 76, of Bethlehem, died July 19, 2024, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Francis and Katherine (Zuick) Piccirilli. He was the husband of Carol (Harris) Piccirilli for 46 years. He was graduate of Liberty H.S. and Moravian College,...
Penn State Brandywine professor receives grant for business research
Penn State business professor Lua Yang has received a $10,000 grant for business research. Luna Yang, assistant professor of business at Penn State Brandywine in Media, has recently received a $10,000 research grant from the Academy of International Business, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The grant will fund...
Newtown Native, Host of Call Her Daddy Podcast, Joins NBC’s Coverage Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Newtown native and podcast host Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Newtown native Alex Cooper is joining the NBC lineup for coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, writes Brendan O’Sullivan for The Sporting News. Cooper, host of the “Call Her Daddy”...
Community First Fund partners with Alvernia to promote microbanking in Reading
From left: Jonathan Encarnacion, MBA; Alvernia University Vice President of Research, Economic Development and Innovation Rodney S. Ridley, Sr., Ph.D., RTTP; Community First Fund Senior Vice President and Director of Lending Alba Fernandez, Alvernia University President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. University’s O’Pake Institute to provide technical assistance for microlending...
Eagles add a former Giant to their offensive line mix
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles have signed free-agent Nick Gates, an offensive lineman who has plenty of familiarity with the NFC East. In fact, if he makes the roster out of training camp, the Eagles will be his third different NFC East squad in the last three seasons. If you...
Carlos Estévez may get shot at nailing Philadelphia Phillies closer role
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, it looks like the Phillies have their closer in Carlos Estévez. OK, maybe not by defined job title just yet. Philadelphia, though, didn’t surrender two prized pitching prospects to the Los Angeles Angels for the 2023 All-Star just to make him a situational late-innings reliever.
Phillies vs. Yankees: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber hit the field when the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Bookmakers list the Phillies as -120 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Yankees +100 moneyline odds. The contest's over/under is set at 9.5 runs. Place...
10 Philadelphia Eagles players who won't survive training camp
Last season ended with a thud, but this time around, the Philadelphia Eagles are hoping their offseason changes will make a lasting impact going into the 2024 season. New coordinators, a youth movement happening on defense and an offense that can still hang with the best of them should have the Eagles right back up there competing with the NFC's elite. But first, they've got to make it through training camp and the preseason.
NFL: Preseason-Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles
Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (23) breaks the tackle attempt of Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Sirianni Says 3 Eagles Have Been ‘Relentless’ In Practice
Some people feel the Philadelphia Eagles are poised to bounce back strong this season after coming apart at the seams in December and January of last season. If the Eagles are to become Super Bowl contenders once again, they will have to undergo a resurgence on defense, which was the area they struggled most in last year.
Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Maxey Shares 1 Honest Thought About Massive Contract Extension
Tyrese Maxey is loving life with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Kentucky guard wasn’t a lottery pick in the 2021 Draft, and questions about how his offensive game would translate to the pros saw him fall all the way to Philadelphia at #21. However, he’s long proven his doubters wrong, and he’s one of the surprise players out of his class as he now stands alongside Joel Embiid as pillars of the franchise. He’s also shown the ability to lead the team when the big man missed considerable chunks of the season due to injury.His emergence as a star player this season immediately...
Jamaican restaurant to occupy 111 Old York Rd in Jenkintown | Free parking in the borough moved from Wednesdays to Tuesdays
111 Old York Road in Jenkintown, vacated for years, is expected to become the new home of a Jamaican restaurant. Borough manager George Locke said that the applicant, Leston Donaldson of Philadelphia, has been going through the application/permit process, though no timeline is available yet. “We haven’t issued any permits,...
Top Democrats stress contrasts between Trump, Harris at Pa. rally
AMBLER, Pa. — Seeking to capitalize on an outpouring of enthusiasm and an influx of cash, Democratic Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania sought Monday to draw a contrast between Vice President Harris and Donald Trump, warning a packed gymnasium here that he would strip more freedoms from a vast swath of Americans.
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