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After 25 Years, Birchrunville Store Cafe Continues to Boast Fabulous Reputation
A quarter century after it first opened its doors, Birchrunville Store Cafe continues to maintain the fabulous reputation that can still make it challenging to get a table, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. This unassumingly unique BYOB has 38 seats inside and 16 on the front and back...
Phillies acquire Carlos Estevez in trade with Angels in massive bullpen lift
The Phillies acquired one of the top relievers on the market. Philadelphia landed right-hander Carlos Estevez in a trade with the Angels, the Phillies announced Saturday. In return, the Angels will receive pitching prospects Sam Aldegheri and George Klassen. “He’s one of the best relievers in baseball this past year,” Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said. “He’s a guy that can pitch the ninth inning. How (manager Rob Thomson) determines how he’s going to use him, we’ll see. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gets a lot of ninth innings.” Estevez, 31, along with the Marlins’ Tanner Scott, were...
N.J. man finds $40K in unclaimed money for Catholic diocese, churches
For a while now, Philip Britton has had a regular habit. A couple of times a year, the 84-year-old Pennsville man visits the state’s unclaimed property website to check if there are any unclaimed funds under his name. New Jersey holds $6.3 billion in unclaimed assets, according to the...
Why it might seem like your dog is ignoring you | Pet Project
PHILADELPHIA- It's often easy to understand why our fellow humans may be ignoring us, but what about our dogs? When our pups ignore our commands or calls, it can be a source of frustration for owners. However, Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Advocate Carol Erickson says not to take it personally."They're not simply just ignoring... the best thing to do is figure out why your dog isn't listening," Erickson says. For instance, your dog might be distracted by your environment. If you're trying to talk to your dog in a place with lots of sights, sounds and smells, it might be too much...
Witness describes fiery Black Horse Pike crash that killed 2 people, injured 7
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — When Chris Wilson came up to a car on fire from a four-car accident on the Black Horse Pike Friday night, he knew he had to help. Wilson, 46, of Vineland was headed to Rainbow Sushi in Ventnor with a friend when he noticed a silver Nissan Sentra about 70 yards away from his car. Two people were killed and seven others injured in the accident, police said.
Angels trade closer Estévez to Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies beefed up their bullpen Saturday, acquiring former All-Star closer Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect George Klassen and lefty Samuel Aldegheri, the teams announced. Estévez, an All-Star in 2023, is enjoying the best season of his eight-year career. The...
Guests experience the best night of the summer at annual Best of the Main Line Party
UPPER DARBY— In what has become a summer tradition across the region, the 27th annual Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs Party seemed to be another rousing success Thursday, as hundreds of guests poured into Drexelbrook Catering & Special Events Center in Drexel Hill to experience some of the area’s best food, products and services.
Giancarlo Stanton injury update: Yankees DH activated ahead of pivotal series vs. Phillies
The New York Yankees on Monday activated designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton prior to their series opener against the Phillies in Philadelphia. In a corresponding move, the Yankees designated INF/OF Jahmai Jones for assignment. Manage Aaron Boone had previously indicated that Monday was Stanton's most recent targeted return date. Stanton has...
Eagles training camp observations Day 4: Mekhi Becton shines at RG; Nolan Smith, Will Shipley have strong day
PHILADELPHIA -- A cloudy day hovered over the NovaCare Complex as the Philadelphia Eagles emerged from an off day to start the second week of training camp. Day 4 is the final day of the acclimation period before the pads come on and the competition begins. Even in the 72-minute...
So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers
For years, Nate Golubiewski looked forward to buying an electric vehicle. He wanted to do his part to combat climate change and loved the idea of charging his car while he slept. “For me, home charging is actually the number one benefit to any EV,” said Golubiewski, an Adobe software...
Phillies land 2023 All-Star closer Carlos Estévez from Angels for pitching prospects
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies acquired closer Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels for a pair of minor league pitching prospects on Saturday as they strengthen their bullpen for a run at their first World Series championship since 2008. Estévez has 20 saves in 23 chances this season, a year after he had 31 saves and was an All-Star for the Angels. The 31-year-old Estévez, a native of the Dominican Republic, originally signed with Colorado in 2011 and made his major league debut in 2016. He has 76 saves in 418 appearances, all in relief.
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