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Wells Fargo will drop their name from the South Philadelphia arena
The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will soon need a new name. Wells Fargo has decided not to renew its naming rights deal when it expires next year. A company spokesperson said Wells Fargo regularly reviews sponsorship strategies and it made the business decision not to renew the deal for the naming rights. The […]
Ewe-Turn Alert: Chalfont Residents Seek Escaped Sheep
Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman's six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month. Chalfont residents have been vigilant since Rob Jerman’s six sheep escaped their 15-acre enclosure last month, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Daily updates flood a local Facebook group, with...
Large grant approved for Lebanon Steel Works redevelopment project
State Rep. John Schlegel announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved more than $2 million for the City of Lebanon, on behalf of Second Sail Development, LLC, for the redevelopment of the Lebanon Steel Works, a former Bethlehem Steel site along Lincoln Avenue. The CFA, an independent agency within the...
Builder Toll Brothers Buys 22-Acre Site in Downingtown with Plans for Development
Toll Brothers purchases a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhomes on the property for $6.23 million. Toll Brothers has purchased a 22-acre site in Downingtown with plans to construct 89 townhouses on the property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fort Washington-based homebuilder...
Rising Sun Presents Helps Power Live Music Around the Main Line
As little as a year ago, you wouldn’t expect to see acclaimed national acts like Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Donavon Frankenreiter and Sarah Jarosz performing at an Upper Merion park. Turns out those are just a few of the highlights from this year’s Concerts Under the Stars, our critics’ pick for Best Outdoor Concert Series.
Former GM includes Phillies outfielder in potential package for Randy Arozarena
The July 30 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Philadelphia Phillies have been linked to many targets in the weeks leading up to it. If you’ve been following the rumor mill, you’d see that the most linked position when it comes to what the Phillies could go after at the deadline is the outfield.
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
Bucks County has a shortage of affordable senior housing. Bensalem adding to inventory
Construction is now underway on a new affordable housing complex for low-income senior citizens in Bucks County. Officials celebrated the Federation Housing Inc.'s groundbreaking of the Daniel B. Green House at 4695 Somerton Road in the Trevose section of Bensalem on July 12. This 60-unit development aims to provide low-income seniors with accessible and affordable housing, addressing the region's critical housing shortage, officials said. The community is expected to open in early September 2025.
Bristol to host 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival at Lions Park. Here's the lineup
Get ready for salsa, empanadas and and piraguas. The 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival hits Bristol this Saturday beginning at noon at Bristol Lions Park, at the foot of Mill Street on the Delaware River. The program, sponsored by the Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Bucks County, will have a...
What’s Going Around: Strep, adenovirus, roseola
WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral syndrome this week, which has symptoms including cough, congestion, fatigue, red eyes and fever. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that strep throat […]
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
Philly woman with cerebral palsy helps others live independently
Michelle Pfeffer works at Inglis, a nonprofit which serves people with disabilities. Among its residents are Noni and Seville Lincoln, who met and got married there.All three of them have cerebral palsy, and yet each has forged a path to live independently.Watch the video above to see their stories in action.To learn more about how Inglis has served individuals with disabilities for 147 years and counting, visit their website.RELATED: Traumatic brain injury survivor dances down road to recoveryNatanya Sortland's life changed when she had a stroke and then a traumatic brain injury. The Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her recover.
Resident questioning Prince George's County council member's residency hires detective
Council member Ingrid Watson was previously a Bowie City Council member who ran and won a seat in Prince George's County's Councilmanic District 4 in 2022. While she lived in Bowie and inside District 4 for years, some of her constituents grew concerned that something had changed, so one of them hired a private investigator to find out.
61 animals seized and rescued from a Kearneysville home
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control report the rescue of 61 animals from a Kearneysville home. After receiving complaints from citizens Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control secured warrants for 32 Cottage Road in Kearneysville. On July 18 authorities on site confirmed animals were living in...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tim Cook excelled in running and coaching
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Chambersburg Hall of...
Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania supports water safety with a $50,000 investment through its Essential Foundation under the Sure Splash initiative. Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $50,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation as part of Aqua’s new Sure Splash initiative.
What happens if Shapiro joins Harris ticket, wins election? This man becomes Pa. governor.
A Pittsburgh-area native would be next in line if Gov. Josh Shapiro were to join the Democratic ticket for the presidency and win the November election. For Shapiro to assume the role of vice president, he'd resign from the governorship. The Pennsylvania Constitution is clear about the line of succession: "In the...
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