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Bike advocates intensify calls for more protections after DA announces charges for drunk driver that killed Barbara Friedes
As Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the charges against the 68-year-old who struck and killed CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes last week in Center City, bike advocates spoke of the need for safer streets.
Maria Hosein • Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Maria Hosein has held several roles at PA Cyber during the last 18 years. For the past decade, she has been a third grade educator. As a blended classroom teacher, her students engage in a mix of live and self-paced instruction. She uses various interventions based on students’ individual diagnostics...
K to Z Collective Restaurant Group of Glenside launches Events by K to Z
K to Z Collective, which operates The Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown, West Avenue Grille in Jenkintown, and the Highland Restaurant & Bar in Glenside, has launched a new arm of their business: Events by K to Z. “Ordering catering or planning an event can be confusing and intimidating,” co-owner Dan...
GoFundMe launched by Glenside resident whose rental property was destroyed by a fire
A GoFundMe has been launched by Randy Mims of Glenside, whose rental property on Cobden Road was destroyed by a fire in May 2023. According to the campaign’s description, the property has yet to be rebuilt and is described as “an eyesore for the community.”. From the campaign’s...
Three-star Philly native Jake West updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jake West, a top-200 recruit in the class of 2025, was the X-Factor for Team Final during the Nike EYBL Peach Jam last week, averaging 11 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds en route to a 7-3 record. The 6-foot-2 guard out of William Penn Charter in Philadelphia led his team in assists and was second in points, only behind five-star backcourt mate Jerry Easter. He has a unique game: doing the dirty work for his team, hitting big shots when needed and has a nice playmaking ability. “I’m a competitor,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I make my teammates better, hit shots [and] just [do] anything to win a basketball game. I’m a winner, so anything that does that, I’m going to do it.” He’s worked on getting physically stronger this summer, and has proven that with multiple finishes through contact at Peach Jam. West is hearing from a whole host of schools as of late, previously taking visits to Penn State, West Virginia and Providence, while looking to setup trips to new schools involved like Coastal Carolina. Alabama, Purdue, Virginia, Florida, Siena and Buffalo have reached out as well. He aims to setup official visits with West Virginia, Providence and Coastal Carolina thus far, with those potential trips being further in the works then others, and dates could come in the next few days. West broke down his options to ZAGSBLOG: WVU: “The way Coach [Darian] DeVries and their coaches preach playing hard, and that’s what I like to do, I play really hard. I went out to one of their practices, and they competed [for] all [the] hour they had. They didn’t complain or anything, so I really like that.” Penn State: “The coaching staff is really cool. They welcomed me right when I got on my visit, everybody was there, so that was pretty cool to see.” Providence: “I think just the school [is the biggest appeal]. When I went up there it was really cool. It’s a small school but the program is really good. [They’re in the] Big East, and they have nice facilities, so I really like that.” Coastal Carolina: “I think just the way that they recruit me. Every coach, I feel like I get a call from them everyday. So they’re really into me and I know the whole staff already which is kind of cool. They seem like they’re really interested in me and they want me to be there.” Purdue: “I talked to them after DMV Live with my high school. They like the way I compete, and that’s what I want to do at the next level. [They see me like] Braeden Smith: just competing and always giving it my all.” Charlotte: “Coach [Aaron] Fearne, he really likes my game. I like the way that he likes my game because he shows me my feel for the game and the way I compete. He really likes that stuff about me. So he’s been talking to me a lot, and I’m really appreciative of that.” Alabama: “They’re a really historic program. They’ve been in deep runs in the tournament. I know a couple guys that have gone there. I think just the coach, Nate Oats, who’s there now is a really good coach, and I think, hopefully, I hear more from him.” Florida: “Coach [Kevin] Hovde hit me up. I think with Florida, I just like where it is. Florida [is] an amazing place. The SEC is a great conference too, and they’re a great program.” Siena: “They’ve shown love to me since the start. Coach G-Mac [Gerry McNamara], is an amazing guy. [Him and] the staff don’t miss any of my games, so I think that’s really important to me. They really want me and they really want to recruit me.” Buffalo: “Coach [Hamlet] Tibbs has been at most of my games and he’s always checking in during the week, so I’m appreciative of them.” Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
Philadelphia Mourns CHOP Doctor Killed in Bike Accident as City Weighs Cycling Safety Overhaul
Philadelphia was jolted by the sudden death of Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who was killed in a tragic bike accident at 18th and Spruce streets in Rittenhouse Square. According to FOX 29, she was struck by a vehicle that veered into the bike lane, a collision that also involved two parked cars. One week after the incident, officials have signaled that a major development is imminent in this case.
Jalen Hurts Impresses and Other Eagles Training Camp Takeaways With EJ Smith!
Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer had boots on the ground at Eagles camp on Thursday and made a few observations. How good has Jalen Hurts looked so far in camp (4:42)? How much different will the offense look under Kellen Moore in comparison to last season (22:46)? How have Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis fared thus far with the lofty expectations for them this upcoming season (29:45)? What would be a productive season for Saquon Barkley (56:23)?
True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, "The Godfather of Fentanyl," is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns. A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.
West Chester Student Wins Prestigious Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE and CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Natalia Rodriguez Lopez, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Lopez, a native of Colombia, is among 20 students chosen from over 1,260 applicants to receive $5,000 towards their education.
BARNES FOUNDATION FIRES OR LAYS OFF TWELVE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CURATOR INAUGURATING ROLE
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia over the past six months terminated a dozen full-time roles, Artnews reports. The eliminated positions account for 6 percent of the museum’s 206 employees. Among those who lost their jobs are finance director Jill Duncan, curator Corrinne Chong, who specializes in nineteenth-century art; research associate Amy Gillette; and historian TK Smith, the Barnes’s inaugural assistant curator for art of the African diaspora.
Delaware certified bogus ‘doctorate degree’ in psychology for school counselor charged with raping 5-year-old girl
This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. When Delaware’s Brandywine School District hired John Ervin Arnold as a trauma counselor for K–5 students in October 2021, officials were impressed by his master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Ohio University.
Jefferson Health earns Stroke GoldPlus award for care
Jefferson Health, a top health system with hospitals in South Jersey and Pennsylvania, has received the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Jefferson Cherry Hill...
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Video shows gunman fire at person riding motorized scooter on Philadelphia street
PHILADELPHIA - Disturbing surveillance video shared by police in Philadelphia shows a masked gunman brazenly opening fire on a person riding a motorized scooter. Authorities say the shooting happened last Saturday near the intersection of Diamond and 21st streets. The gunman, dressed in dark clothing, is seen walking towards a...
Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Philly with these specials
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are beginning on July 26 and if you are planning to stay in Philly and watch the events, plenty of businesses in Philadelphia are getting into the Olympics spirit with special food and drinks. Olympics Food and Drink Specials: Panorama14 N. Front Street Panorama Wine Bar located inside the […]
The Citizen Recommends: Philadelphia Revealed
Representing 350 years of Philadelphia history, Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic is an interactive exhibition of over 600 artifacts from the Atwater Kent Collection (AKC) at Drexel University on display at The Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Hundreds of historical images, multimedia features, and hands-on elements highlight the AKC’s earliest acquisitions and absorbed collections, national celebrations, the city’s urban development and civic history, sports, salvaged material and relics, manufacturing and retail milestones, and art and music of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Drug Traffickers Convicted in Major Fentanyl Operation, Faces Life Sentences
Philadelphia's ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic marked another chapter as Gabriel Rivera-Otero and Angel Reyes-Valdez were convicted for their roles in a significant drug trafficking operation. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero confirmed that the duo was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 36 kilograms of fentanyl, an amount with the potential to wreak havoc on the streets.
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