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This Awesome Indoor Pickleball Court is Coming Soon to Burlington County, NJ!
Pickleball really is becoming all the rage across the country, and New Jersey is no exception!. Grab your rackets! PickleRage, an indoor Pickleball club is coming soon to the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area! This will be their first location in New Jersey. Where will PickleRage in Moorestown be located?. Back in...
Teen recovering in the hospital after being shot in the neck in North Philadelphia
A teenager is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the neck on Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of West Loudon Street in the Logan section of North Philadelphia, police said. A...
Fulton to close 13 Philly-area branches following Republic First Bank deal
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank says it is closing 13 Philadelphia-area branches later this year following the April acquisition of the failed Republic First Bank.The 13 financial centers are set to close on or about November 22, the bank announced in an SEC filing last week.(The video in the player above is from previous coverage.)SEE ALSO: Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year"While it's never easy to close one of our financial centers, it's sometimes necessary after we evaluate factors including overlapping service areas and trends in how customers conduct their banking," a spokesperson for Fulton Bank...
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
In a pilot study of Penn undergraduates, 39% of respondents reported using alcohol or other recreational drugs for the express purpose of combating stress. Penn’s primary substance use resource hub is the SUPER (Substance Use, Prevention, Education, and Recovery) program, which provides students with a list of recovery resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon. The program also provides wellness workshops focused on harm reduction strategies, which is a scientifically-supported approach to substance use focused on directly engaging with individuals who use drugs to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use. Although Penn has implemented progressive measures, additional steps are necessary to keep pace with evolving harm reduction strategies.
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
Pray Tell Wines, founded by South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso, in Oregon. If everything goes as planned, a new Philadelphia will open in August. South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Two new exhibitions open at Hicks Art Center Gallery at BCCC
Bucks County Community College (BCCC) announced the opening of two new exhibitions: “Dreams of Flora and Fauna” and “Endless Summer” at Hicks Art Center Gallery at the College’s Newtown Campus now through Sept. 14. In the main gallery, “Dreams of Flora and Fauna,” comprised of...
Local Cancer Support Group Prepares to Kick Off Busy Fundraising Season in Towns Like Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local group dedicated to helping cancer patients in Bucks County is looking for sponsors and partners as it gears up for its busy fall fundraising season. Main St., formerly known as Pine2Pink, has helped more than 2,000 cancer patients in Bucks County since 2018. The group uses the money it raises to support food assistance, integrative services, counseling and therapy and out-of-pocket expenses, among other things, for cancer patients and their caregivers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Main St. ramps up its fundraising every October, when it holds more than 20 events...
'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
The family of Barbara Friedes, the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a speeding driver last week, says they feel the strength of Philadelphia communities that are supporting them.Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Now, CHOP and a community of bicyclists are stepping up for her family as they grieve.As the family tries to navigate their lives without their middle daughter, they are dedicated to carrying on her work and saving more lives."It was very reassuring and very warm to know that she was making a...
One of Pa’s ‘most charming small towns’ is ‘buzzing with activity’
Many people seek out small towns as places to live for a variety of factors: Good school systems, cleanliness, affordability, etcetera. And this small town happens to be one of Pennsylvania’s “most charming.”. Betway Insider — which is described by its “Meet the Team” page as “an editorial...
Thousands of Pennsylvania workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the US Labor Department says it can’t find them
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The...
Nearly 2 dozen car windows destroyed in Fairmount overnight, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A recent rash of car vandalism in Philadelphia's Fairmount section has left dozens of windows shattered and glove compartments ransacked.Residents said they feel uneasy and that they are looking for answers.Police are again on the lookout for vandals who destroyed close to two dozen car windows overnight Tuesday in Fairmount and Francisville.The vandalism happened as detectives were actively investigating other incidents over the last several weeks in which vandals hit cars in neighboring areas."It's really a problem," Jess, who lives in Fairmount, said. "Obviously, you don't want this to be a fear every time you...
Philadelphia and Main Line area Latin and Greek nonprofits receive continued funding from The Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund for Classical Studies
In 2007, Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio created a trust fund under the auspices of the Philadelphia Foundation to encourage the study of Latin and Greek among students of all ages. In mid-July of 2020, numerous nonprofits along with the officers of the Philadelphia Classical Society received very special envelopes from the Philadelphia Foundation.
Aiming High: Mahir Jordan's Final Season and Future Football Aspirations
Mahir Jordan, a Class of 2025 athlete from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, stands out on and off the field. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 163 pounds, Jordan is looking to show that he's one of the best players in Philadelphia and the state. Despite an injury-shortened junior season in 2023, he showcased his versatility by amassing 190 rushing yards and 250 passing yards in limited action. As he gears up for his senior year, Jordan is driven by personal and team goals that reflect his passion for football and his dedication to his teammates.
Karate-loving twins raise funds for Warminster Food Bank
Karate stars and twins Shane and Weston Fox have been practicing karate since they were 3 years old. They were inspired by their older brother who stepped on the mat before them.In order for the twins to earn their junior black belts from Action Karate Jamison, they had to participate in some kind of community service, or give back to the community in some way.They hosted a lemonade stand outside their studio and raised $800 for the Warminster Food Bank.Warminster Food Bank is the new name of an organization that has been serving the community since 1958. They use donations like these to prepare grocery baskets for families in need.To learn more about the Warminster Food Bank, visit their website.RELATED: Gentile's Market worker celebrates 70 years serving Delaware County"I love it, and I love it, and I love it." Joe Gentile shows no signs of slowing down after 70 years serving fresh produce to families in Delaware County.
A $1,700 Goodwill purchase turned out to be part of George Washington's war tent
A piece of fabric now hung on the walls of the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City might seem trivial but its far from it. Its now a piece of the puzzle in the exhibition called “ Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travel’s of Washington’s Tent.”
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