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What in the world are watermelon fries?
FAIR HILL — Watermelon fries are like regular fries — in name and shape only. Contrary to what they are called, watermelon fries are not fried (nor baked, broiled, roasted, seared, grilled or cooked in any fashion whatsoever). They are cool to the touch. Watermelon fries look like fries because of their finger-like shape and because those strips are served in a little, cardboard basket. ...
Korean firm buys control of Philly’s Ghost Robotics in $240M deal
LIG Nex1, a South Korean maker of electronic warfare and communications equipment, says it has paid $240 million for a 60% controlling stake in Ghost Robotics, a Philadelphia-based developer of the Vision 60 dog-like four-legged robots used by the military and law enforcement. Ghost’s 62 employees, including chief executive Gavin...
North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the Philadelphia Folk Festival, but as a solo act, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oates made headlines late last year when his rift with Daryl Hall went public...
Police offer 5 safety tips as theft rises on Wilmington trail
After an uptick in thefts and attempted thefts along the Jack A. Markell Trail, the New Castle County Police are warning walkers, runners and bikers a lot to be safe. Joan Burke, a 74-year-old resident of Bear, frequents that trail along with many others, as she’s an active member of the Wilmington Trail Club and hikes six times a week ... Read More
Eagles’ Josh Sweat hints team is retiring No. 9 in honor of Nick Foles
As we know, Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat changed his number from 94 to 19 this offseason. What we didn’t know, however, is that he actually wanted to change it to 9, until the team told him he couldn’t. Josh Sweat on not being able to get No....
Temple University Police K9 Chandler Remembered for Service After Passing Away
The Temple University community is in mourning after the loss of K9 Chandler, a member of the university's police force, who passed away on Sunday due to a medical condition, as reported by the university's police department on their social media accounts. Chandler, a seasoned canine who was acknowledged for his dedication and service, had celebrated his 10th birthday only last month, an event that was featured on FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia, according to the information shared by FOX 29.
Recent Penn graduate Blake Broszus crashes out of 2024 Olympics in the second round of the men’s foil individual
Sports is all about peaking at the right moments. For recent Penn graduate Blake Broszus, there was no time better to hit his stride than ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. As a foilist on the Penn fencing team, the San Jose, Calif. native was part of a team that made Penn program history this past year. Broszus’ efforts at the 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships set up a final match that guaranteed that a Quaker would bring home the individual title — a feat that had not been accomplished in 27 years.
Kensington unveils first Roberto Lugo sculpture at KCT Community Garden party event
Under the warmth of Saturday's sun, the El train rumbled by the KCT Community Garden as community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first Kensington sculpture installation. The “Garden Party” was not an ordinary event; it was a vibrant display of art, culture,...
This Delaware Nature Center Makes For The Perfect Peaceful Day Trip
Walking along a quiet path in nature just has this way of restoring the soul. If things have felt a little too hectic and busy lately, don’t worry – Delaware has so many parks, gardens, and nature centers where you can unplug and reconnect with the world around you. We’re about to take a little journey to one of our favorite Delaware nature centers, located in Hockessin. Take a deep breath in, then out, and come with us to explore Ashland Nature Center.
Man hurt in shooting at large gathering in SW Philly, police say
A man is recovering after he was shot at a large gathering in Southwest Philadelphia, police said. Police responded to 60th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard on Sunday around 9:35 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of a person shot. Léelo en español aquí. When police arrived, they found a...
Judge, Chisholm both homer twice, Rice, Volpe also go deep and Yankees rout Phillies 14-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Judge homered twice to increase his major league-leading total to 39, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first two home runs for the Yankees and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 14-4 on Monday night for its first three-game winning streak since early June. Judge, Chisholm and Ben Rice all took All-Star Zack Wheeler deep in the first two innings, and Judge added a two-run shot against Yunior Marte for a big league-best 99 RBIs. “I told him I had 96 one year,” manager Aaron Boone said of his 2003 season. “He passed that tonight in July and he gets walked and pitched all the time, too.” Anthony Volpe hit his ninth homer of the season, a two-run shot in the eighth, and Chisholm added a ninth-inning homer against catcher Garrett Stubbs to give the Yankees their first six-homer game this season.
Will the northern lights be visible in Pennsylvania? Here's what our meteorologists say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Could Philadelphia have another chance to see the northern lights this year? Our NEXT Weather meteorologists are breaking down why and how our area could have another chance to see the aurora borealis.Sunday evening a strong solar flare was observed from a region of the sun currently facing toward Earth. A flare is an eruption of energy from the sun that can generally last minutes to hours. While solar flares are relatively common, the magnitude of the recent flare is not as frequent.This strong flare was classified as an X-class flare at X 1.5. The strength of...
Jazz Chisholm Jr. looks very comfortable with Yankees, hitting 2 home runs vs. Phillies
Jazz Chisholm is enjoying playing for the New York Yankees. Starting at third base and batting sixth in the lineup on Monday night, the Yankees' newest addition hit two home runs in a 14–4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Chisholm hit his first home run...
Aggravated, concerned with Phillies? Ritchie confident, DeCamara conflicted
The Philadelphia Phillies are still an MLB best 65-40, but there’s no question they are struggling right now, losing four straight series’. They are just 20-20 since their London series against the New York Mets.
Camden officials are now offering residents money for reporting illegal dumpers
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Camden officials announced Monday a new weapon in catching people who dump their trash illegally within city limits. They are now offering rewards of up to $1,000 for tips and evidence that lead to the arrest and conviction of violators.
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