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Newly-Minted Millionaire! $10 Scratchoff Ticket Winning $1 Million Sold At West Chester Exxon
The winning ticket was sold at the Exxon located at 851 South High Street, West Chester, the Pennsylvania Lottery said. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Jumbo Bucks is a $10 game offering a top prize of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery....
Asking Eric: When friends ask about my son, how much should I say?
Dear Eric: My adult son was a stellar athlete and scholar in our small Midwest high school. But as the years went on, he ended up suffering from chronic pain due to a back injury, which thwarted a career path after college. A year ago, he was diagnosed with long Covid, which he and his partner still have. He recently also received a mental diagnosis and continues to have challenges.
Warminster man facing homicide charges in fatal crash that killed man, 78. What happened
A 43-year-old Warminster man is facing homicide charges after an accident investigation found he was speeding when he was involved in a fatal crash earlier this year. Warminster police responded to a two-car accident at Newtown Road and Coventry Lane shortly before 8:30 p.m. on July 16 where one driver was reported unresponsive and slumped over the steering wheel of his car.
Savannah Bananas bringing Banana Ball to PA and Baltimore in 2025
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Savannah Bananas, a team that plays baseball like no other, announced its 2025 Banana Ball World Tour City Draft including stops in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Games in the three cities will take place in the summer of 2025, bringing the game of Banana Ball...
Hundreds of animals taken from Allentown home, humane society says
Hundreds of animals were taken Wednesday night from an Allentown home by the Lehigh Valley Human Society. Jackie Folsom, chief development officer for the society, said the organization was contacted by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Wednesday for a report that a home in the 2300 block of Fifth Street was full of animals. Folsom said Friday there were well over 200 animals, ...
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
Bumper-to-Bumper Bumper Crop: Montco Has Two of Top 100 Traffic Bottlenecks in the U.S.
Four high-traffic areas in Pensylvania are among the 100 worst truck bottlenecks in the nation, and two of them are in Montgomery County, writes Max Bennett for the Philadelphia Patch. The annual analysis published by American Transportation Research Institute measured truck-involved congestion at more than 300 highway locations nationwide. It...
Kennett Square Restaurant One of Most Reliable Places to Eat in Region
La Peña Mexicana has been included in a list of restaurants in the area for owning one of the most reliable and homey resturants. One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
UConn football overcomes Temple on final play, stays undefeated at home
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football stole a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday, defeating Temple 29-20 on the game’s final play. With the win, UConn remains undefeated at home this season, moving to 4-0 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in 2024. After...
NBC Today Show’s Al Roker and Daughter Bringing Their New Cookbook to Doylestown, PA
If you love cooking and great conversation, you’re in for a treat. Al Roker, NBC’s Today show co-host, and his daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, will be in Doylestown, PA, on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, for a special book event, according to Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops. They are stopping...
Volunteers restore dignity to 163-year-old cemetery in Pottstown
With history dating back to the 1800s, Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown has found a new team of advocates to keep it alive.The board of volunteers works year-round to raise funds, typically requiring $25,000 annually to maintain the landscape of the cemetery.In addition, they host two annual cleanup events like the one that took place today.The cemetery's restoration and maintenance is supported by community organizations such as The Hill School and Hobart's Run.To learn more, watch the video above and visit their Facebook page.RELATED: South Jersey couple restores tornado-torn home and farmThree years after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Hoagland Farm, their decades-old chrysanthemum garden is growing strong.
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