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Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pa. toward solar, hydrogen
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Villanova Chosen As Favorite In 2024 CAA Football Race
RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2024) – Villanova, which posted a 10-3 record, earned a share of the CAA Football championship and reached the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs last season, has been picked to finish atop the CAA Football standings in 2024 according to a vote of the league’s head coaches.
Bar crawl and scavenger hunt to benefit local feminist theatre group
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Get ready for the most unique race in town. The 2nd Annual 2nd Place Race will be held on Saturday, July 27, and features an exciting blend of puzzles, challenges, and games, all designed to help you secure the coveted second-place finish. And it’s all for a great cause — to benefit the feminist theatre collective Paper Doll Ensemble.
Police chiefs from around the Commonwealth arrive for annual conference
Police chiefs from across Pennsylvania are in Erie for an annual education and training conference. The executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association said the chiefs are learning leadership skills and how to handle civil disobedience. He said it’s important that proper leadership is established in today’s environment...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
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...
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.”
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Episcopal Academy 2025 FO Riley commits to Colby College
Episcopal Academy 2025 faceoff midfielder Blake Riley has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Colby College. High school: Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, PA. Lacrosse honors: Honorable Mention All Mainline, Coach John H Wynne Award. Academic honors: Honor Roll All Semesters. Expected major: Economics. Why did you choose Colby? “I...
Lafayette an undeniable draw for Garnet Valley's Haylie Adamski
All throughout Haylie Adamski’s collegiate recruitment, one program kept itself at the forefront of her mind. Every time the Garnet Valley rising senior talked about her future plans with her parents, Stacie and David, Lafayette entered the mix. “Whenever I would discuss things about other schools, Lafayette was always...
MLB Trade Deadline: ESPN’s Jeff Passan believes Luis Robert Jr is the perfect fit for the Phillies, another look at Randy Arozarena and Mike Trout
Luis Robert Jr is the ‘perfect fit’ in Philly according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The MLB Trade Deadline is just a week away and the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly figuring out which path to take as they attempt to add a few key pieces to solidify their roster down the stretch and deep into the postseason.
Vehicle Veers Off NJ Turnpike In South Jersey
A vehicle veered off the New Jersey Turnpike in Camden County, authorities said.The crash occurred at about noon on Tuesday, July 23 northbound North of Interchange 3 in Lawnside, according to the NJDOT.There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
Upper Moreland police share details of four recent arrests
The Upper Moreland Police Department has shared the details of the following arrests:. Rakhmanov, 35, of Philadelphia was arrested on July 14 at 7:18pm for Retail Theft. Rakhmanov is accused of stealing $272 worth of food and household items from the Walmart at 2101 Blair Mill Road in Willow Grove, police said.
Man killed in Kensington, chased down Allegheny Ave. by gunman, police say
Police in Philadelphia made an arrest on Monday night, shortly after a man was chased down Allegheny Avenue in Kensington and shot to death. According to police, the incident happened at about 10 p.m. when officials were called to assist an officer at the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Monday.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has to be studied
Some players have a knack from coming through in the clutch, when the stakes are highest. David Ortiz and Derek Jeter are remembered for their ability to come through in big spots. Jack Morris is in the Hall of Fame because of his ability to come through in the playoffs. And then there is Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.
Lansdale sends off employee after 50-year career
A career that’s spanned nearly a third of Lansdale’s history has come to a close. Borough officials honored Eileen Nacarella, longtime finance department’s senior customer service representative, at the close of her 50 — yes, 50 — year career in Lansdale. “Eileen specifically chose July...
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