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After just 2 months, Interboro Bucs win Ruth league berth
I t has been an historic season for the Interboro Bucs 10-U softball team. After only two months of existence in the Norwood Athletic Club, the team earned a berth in the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama setting a record for its club. This does not mark...
Community Hospital to become housing for seniors, disabled
The former Community Hospital on 9th St. in the West End of Chester will be the new home of Silvercare Senior Housing, a 94-unit development for senior citizens, 62-years-old and above. Financing for the project initiated from a $750,000 federal matching grant awarded to Everest Pace Center, Inc. The grant will kick-off Phase I of the project with a projected opening date of March 2026.
Seen HIM? 28-Year-Old Man Goes Missing In Gloucester Township
Christopher Auger was reported missing from his residence in the Erial section of Gloucester Township, local police said on Wednesday, July 31. His family last had contact with him on July 6, police said. He is described as being 5'-8" tall and weighing 150 pounds. He has hazel eyes, brown...
How to watch 'Carmen's Crew' in semifinals of TBT
The Ohio State alumni team moved on in convincing fashion Monday evening with a 90-74 victory over Takeover BC. The win moved Carmen’s Crew into the semifinals of The Basketball Tournament and within one game of playing for the championship and $1 million prize money. But to do so,...
See homes sold in the Gloucester City area, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Gloucester City area reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,088-square-foot home on Hudson Street in Gloucester City that sold for $227,000.
Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field reject latest contract proposals
Unionized Aramark food service workers at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday voted to reject the latest contract proposals from the company and go back to the bargaining table.
Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphians discussed issues plaguing the city’s public transit system, SEPTA, during a Bridging Blocks conversation hosted by WHYY News at the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library on Tuesday night.
Get Paid for Snitching on Illegal Trash Dumpers in This New Jersey Town
See someone illegally dumping their trash? Report them for a cash incentive in this South Jersey city. Camden, New Jersey is taking a bold step to minimize illegal trash dumping in the city. City officials say they're rolling out a $500,000 new program to install a network of 120 cameras around the city to catch and deter people from dumping their trash.
Trainer Rob Rabena Asks Clients to Do Their Best Delco Accent
Sammy from Wallingford was one of the Delco accent standouts in an Instagram video posted by Wallingford native Rob Rabena. Rob Rabena wanted to find out who had the best Delco accent so he posted an Instagram video asking his clients to read the sentence “I’m walking home from Wawa and I got a hoagie, water, and a bagel,” in their best Delco accents.
Developer proposes child care center at corner of Kresson Road and Browning Lane in Cherry Hill.
A 150-child day care center would be built on Cherry Hill lots where two single-family homes once stood near the corner of Kresson Road and Browning Lane, according to a plan scheduled to be heard by the zoning board on August 15. The 8,885-square-foot Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a...
Philadelphia Police Seek Community Help in Locating Missing Teen Sahkyira Singleton from 22nd District
The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently seeking assistance from locals in retracing the steps of a missing teenager, 14-year-old Sahkyira Singleton. Last seen on the 2000 block of N. 22nd Street around 6:00 pm on July 26, there is a collective effort to gather any information that could lead to her whereabouts. The police have released a description to help identify her: Sahkyira stands at 5′ 6″ and weighs 190 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. She was donning a black shirt emblazoned with the word "Lenfest."
Former Philly Sports Athletes Attending Fundraiser In Sea Isle City, New Jersey
In recent years, Sea Isle City has become a popular destination for former and current Philadelphia Sports Athletes along with their loyal fans. In June of this year, former and current Eagles players were seen all over the Shore Town located off Exit 17 of the Garden State Parkway. Former Eagles Linebacker Conor Barwin hosted his Make The World Better Pickleball Tournament the weekend before Jason Kelce's annual Team 62 Fundraiser.
Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man shot and killed outside the Philadelphia mosque where he was headed for a prayer service was identified by police on Wednesday as a 43-year-old resident of the city. Police and the district attorney’s office said they had no new information about what motivated a...
After New Law Regulates Evictions, Landlord-Tenant Office Shuts Down
PHILADELPHIA – Today, six weeks after the Angel Davis Eviction Accountability Act was signed into law, the municipal court announced that landlord-tenant officer Marisa Shuter will cease conducting evictions. As the lawyer appointed to oversee private evictions in Philadelphia, Marissa Shuter has collected millions of dollars in fees from landlords and faced scrutiny for profiting off of a notoriously dangerous and reckless eviction system, especially after her deputies shot two women during evictions last year. The new law, authored by Minority Leader Kendra Brooks, makes the landlord-tenant officer (or LTO) accountable for licensing, training, and insuring private contractors who conduct evictions.
New study finds link between processed red meat and dementia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A study from the Alzheimer’s Association found that eating processed red meat frequently can raise the risk of dementia. The report was released Wednesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International (research) Conference in Philadelphia. A study was conducted of more than 130,000 participants over about...
Villanova to meet with Alabama transfer Kris Parker on Wednesday
Villanova is slated to meet with former Alabama guard Kris Parker on Wednesday afternoon, per Tommy Godin. Parker is a 6-foot-9, 195-pound guard that didn’t appear in any games and redshirted for the Crimson Tide this past season. He opted to transfer after his first year at Alabama and retained all four years of collegiate eligibility.
Graffiti Pier partially collapses in Philadelphia as Coast Guard suspends search
PHILADELPHIA - A search is now complete after a once popular public art space collapsed in Philadelphia Wednesday morning. The Coast Guard says 10–20 feet of Graffiti Pier collapsed into the water around 6:25 a.m. Unconfirmed reports of people in the area sparked a search by the Coast Guard,...
Dirty Gertie’s NA Cocktails looking to service greater Glenside
Kelly Brighter, owner and founder of Dirty Gertie’s NA Cocktails, launched her business in April. Now 11 years sober, she’s looking to service Glenside, Abington, Cheltenham, and surrounding northwest Philadelphia areas. The business is based out of Mt. Airy and provides a pop-up bar at private events “for...
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