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First Bank House of the Week: Custom Old-World Tudor in Lafayette Hill
A charming custom-built Tudor-style home on 0.79 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lafayette Hill. This gorgeous residence showcases old-world elegance combined with modern amenities. It features a myriad of unique architectural characteristics, including an attractive turret. Highlights include a grand...
Verdafresh Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy
WAYNE, PA — Verdafresh™ has become a member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, a consortium dedicated to creating a circular economy for plastics. The U.S. Plastics Pact aims to eliminate unnecessary plastics, ensure the recyclability or compostability of needed plastics, and circulate all used plastics to keep them within the economy and out of the environment.
Ambler Home Built by Edward Smith of Smith Barney Now Selling for $2.895M
An Ambler mansion built by Edward Smith of Smith Barney has been reduced in price once again in the hopes of finally finding its new owner, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,299-square-foot home at 1336 Gypsy Hill Road has been listed several times in recent years,...
Mother who gave birth on Pennsylvania Turnpike reunites with rescuer at Jefferson Abington Hospital
CBS News reported that a woman who gave birth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in June got to thank the man who came to her rescue. Andrenna Reed of King of Prussia met and hugged Robert Stenger, a turnpike maintenance utility worker, at Jefferson Abington Hospital on Thursday, July 25. “I...
Glenside Fire Company competes at TFT Firefighter Championship Series, feat. by WHYY
Members of the Glenside Fire Company took part in the three-day regional TFT Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, described on their website as “The toughest two minutes in sports.”. The Northeast Regional Classic is being held from July 25-27 in a vacant Sam’s Club parking lot in Exton and includes...
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour...
Here's what you missed in photos and videos this week in Bucks County
Visual journalist Daniella Heminghaus was out in Bucks County this week, capturing everything from reactions to the month's historic political happenings to fan excitement meeting players from the Phillies. Check out her photo galleries and videos to catch up. ...
Here are the Must-Play Golf Courses in Bucks County
There are plenty of golf courses to visit in Bucks County, such as Richboro's Northampton Valley Country Club. These golf courses in Bucks County are considered some of the best, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times. Hole No. 1 at Northampton Valley Country Club in Richboro (par...
Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
As opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. rose dramatically from 2014 to today, both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, cemented reputations as hotspots of the crisis. In Philadelphia, over 1,170 people died of opioid overdoses in 2022, the last year for which complete data is available. More than 300...
2 teens accused of attempted robbery, shooting that left 1 injured in Philadelphia
Two teenagers are accused of trying to rob a man and then shooting him in Philadelphia on Saturday night.It happened at approximately 9 p.m. on the 1200 block of 41st Street in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood.When officers arrived at the scene, they located a man who had been shot in the chest and arm.He reportedly told authorities that two young men tried to rob him.Authorities say the victim -- who told police he was a legal gun owner -- exchanged gunfire with the suspects.The suspects then fled the scene.Police later found a vehicle with two 16-year-old boys inside. One of them was reportedly suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.Investigators believe they attempted the armed robbery and may be connected with other robberies in the area.One teen was arrested while the other was taken to the hospital.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Families take advantage of beautiful weather at The Oval in Philadelphia
A beautiful start to the weekend in Philadelphia with low humidity and not-so-high temperatures brought families out to Eakins Oval on Saturday night."I came out to bring my grandchildren to have fun and enjoy the weather," said Eileen Godfrey of Brewerytown.The kids were out to play and luckily weren't breaking a sweat."It's a great night and we're big fans of The Oval. We played nine holes of mini golf, it's great to be out here with everybody," explained Patrick Morgan of Mount Airy.Families said the weather was too good to just spend the night indoors.Music, games, and food have taken...
Philadelphia gun violence: Activists, survivors, challenge city leaders to create safer neighborhoods
KINGSESSING - Community organizers and crime survivors gathered in Philadelphia to discuss how to keep Philly’s neighborhoods safer. Vice President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice, Aswad Thomas, stated, "We see that there are huge gaps that exist in helping people who experienced crime and violence access the support and services that they need."
Man collecting money for his work gunned down in Philadelphia last year; family seeks answers
A man who was collecting payment for vehicle detailing jobs he had completed was gunned down in Philadelphia last year.Now, one of his relatives hopes someone will come forward to help solve the murder.A relative of 55-year-old Mason Reynolds spoke to Action News anonymously. He described Reynolds as a meticulous person."He had hands like magic. He was a perfectionist when it came to anything he touched -- whether it was cars, his appearance, or his work. You know, he was very diligent, very hardworking," the relative said.Reynolds worked for himself detailing cars.On August 21, 2023, Reynolds collected money for jobs...
Watch | Jim Curtin's postgame presser after #PHIvCLT
Following Philadelphia Union's Leagues Cup contest against Charlotte FC on Saturday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin will speak with the media from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The postgame press conference which will be streamed in its entirity below and will begin shortly before the Union manager starts with his opening statement.
Robinson Pina dazzles as Fightin Phils shut out New Hampshire on the road
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Robinson Pina pitched seven shut out innings and Reading defeated New Hampshire 7-0 on Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium. Pina improved to 11-4 and allowed only a pair of singles to the Fisher Cats hitters. Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp and Marcus Lee Sang each drove in a pair of runs for the Fightin Phils.
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