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Popular music store in Camden County has closing date
CHERRY HILL — A once-popular music store has set the date to close here. The Sam Ash shop, part of a chain that flourished for most of its century-long run, will shut its doors on July 21. Its parent firm, Sam Ash Music Corp., filed for bankruptcy protection in...
Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
Once Dilapidated Chester County Barn Finds New Life as Entertainment Venue
A weathered barn in Chester County has recently been fully renovated to turn it into a stunning space for entertaining by its new owner. A weathered Chester County barn has been renovated and turned into a stunning entertaining space, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. The barn...
Pottstown woman admits possessing gun on Spring-Ford Area High School campus
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown woman faces several years of court supervision for possessing a handgun on the campus of Spring-Ford Area High School and passing it to a teenage boy involved in an altercation with another juvenile during a basketball game between Pottstown and Norristown high schools. Jayana Niyae...
Man left motorcyle crash after his passenger was on road injured, Warminister police say
A 30-year-old Warminster man is facing multiple felony charges after he crashed his motorcycle seriously injuring his female passenger, then left the accident scene. Warminster Police allege that Joseph “Sonny” Hudicek should not have been driving at all because he had a DUI-suspended license when the accident occurred on April 14, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Philadelphia Parks and Rec summer campers cool off at Lackman Pool and Playground during heat wave
PHILADELPHIA (CBA) – At the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation summer camp at Lackman Playground, campers were feeling the heat Monday."It's like burning," said Ryan Particelli, age 11."Lava! Like lava!" said Dominic Barilone, age 11.It's why the 50 campers, ages 6-12, spent a good portion of their day inside the pool. Nine-year-old Max Casperson described it as "refreshing."Recreation leader Vinnie Ward has been working with the Parks Department for 16 years, and he said this is the busiest summer Lackman Pool has had to date. Typically, during the weekdays, the pool is closed to the public during certain times, keeping it for campers...
Mike Solomonov is opening an Israeli-inspired oyster bar in Kensington
One of Philly's most esteemed chefs, Mike Solomonov, is bringing another potential culinary hit to the city. Along with partner Steve Cook, the Zahav chef plans to open Jaffa Bar, the city's first Israeli-inspired seafood restaurant, in Olde Kensington this fall. The duo behind hits including Goldie, Federal Donuts, Laser...
LSU LB Harold Perkins Jr. reflects on recruitment, decision to decommitment from Texas A&M football
DALLAS – In the 2022 recruiting cycle, Texas A&M football landed almost every player it wanted. The Aggies finished with what is now widely considered the best recruiting class of all time, signing 18 top-100 recruits to their 30-player haul 2022 class. But one recruit from that cycle, linebacker...
Philadelphia Phillies Select Indiana Outfielder Carter Mathison in 2024 MLB Draft
With the 162nd pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Carter Mathison, an outfielder who hit 42 home runs in 182 career games at Indiana.
Listen tonight: An anthem for unity
Our music this evening includes Valerie Coleman's Umoja: An Anthem for Unity; the first piece ever commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra from an African American woman composer. Tune in at 8 p.m. on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music stream.
Young People’s Continental Congress to Put Fresh Eyes on the Nation’s Founding
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is on July 4, 2026. The many scheduled events leading up to the sequential include the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) presented by Carpenters’ Company and National History Day. YPCC kicks off this week and is set to recreate the events of the First Continental Congress.
LSU leans on depth to replace Heisman winner, first-rounders
LSU enters fall camp seeking replacements for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels and a pair of his wide receivers, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, who all landed in the NFL as first-round picks in April. But the focus for head coach Brian Kelly isn't on the skill positions as the Tigers get back on the field after posting a 10-3 record (6-2 SEC) last season. "Being the No. 1 offense in the country was not good enough," Kelly said Monday at SEC Media Days in Dallas. "We need more balance. We've got to be able to complement each other. We're...
Retired Giants, Eagles star gets new job
Former Eagles and Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is joining the coaching staff at Bayshore High School in Bradenton, Florida. Bayshore announced the hire on the football team’s X account. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Kensington news: 25th police district's annual block party, hiring event, Music Video Showcase, Prevention Point zoning, and Philly police quality of life effort
A few neighborhood events were postponed last weekend due to rain, but here’s a new week of events and activities for you to enjoy. As always, if you know of an event or resource you’d like us to include in future newsletters, email us at editors@kensingtonvoice.com. News (in...
Saquon Barkley tells Inquirer’s EJ Smith that running backs not being able to survive in the NFL past 30-years old is ‘BS’
In a recent interview with EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley challenged the old narrative that running backs cannot survive in the NFL after their 30th birthday – calling it “hogwash” and “BS”. Saquon Barkely on Running Backs playing...
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