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Latest Taijuan Walker implosion has a bright side for Phillies fans
The Philadelphia Phillies swapped start dates for Taijuan Walker and Cristopher Sanchez this week, allowing the former to battle the Houston Astros instead of the Atlanta Braves. The goal was to give Philadelphia a leg up in their forthcoming divisional showdown, but Houston's offense, well — let's just look at the box score.
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
Newtown Township acquires historic site
The Newtown Township Board of Supervisors recently announced it has acquired through donation the Square Tavern, also known as the John West House. The property includes the historic building, the surrounding yard, the parking lot and the trail head. The property, at the intersection of Goshen Road and North Newtown...
Relief in sight for Route 9 communities after decades of heavy truck traffic
This story is courtesy of Spotlight Delaware, originally published on Aug. 20, 2024. Jerry Collins watched a semi-truck blaze down his neighborhood street on a recent afternoon, glaring from his back porch as the truck threaded the small residential street in New Castle along Route 9. “There goes one now,” Collins calmly said as the truck passed. He’s been living ... Read More
Republicans cut into Democratic leads in Pennsylvania with big registration numbers
Pennsylvania Republicans registered more new voters than Democrats in July, a month when former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt in the battleground state. Republicans added 19,127 new voters to their rolls last month, compared to the Democratic Party’s 17,495, according to an Axios report. A gunman opened fire on the former president during […]
Phillies’ trade with Reds ends failed reunion with one-time Philly starter
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies made a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, sending right-handed pitcher David Buchanan to the Reds in exchange for cash considerations, as reported by Phillies Tailgate. The trade all but ends a potential reunion of the big league club with the one-time Phillies starter. Phillies’ trade...
Baseball team concerned for future after they are charged soaring cost to use once free field
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Young baseball players in Gloucester County are worried about the future of their team, as they are now being charged an exorbitant amount of money to use a field that was once free. The team, the South Jersey Braves, braved Wednesday night’s heat for a scrimmage...
How Harrisburg is responding to the wave of warehouse construction
LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. — What if the answer to managing warehouse development lies not along the highways and local roads that carry truck traffic, but instead at the state Capitol in Harrisburg?. Lower Nazareth Township Manager Lori Stauffer thinks the answer to managing the influx of development is...
Fire destroys Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell in Norristown, PA
In Norristown, the Fire Chief’s Memorial was destroyed by a large fire. The Norristown Fire Department reports this happened early Wednesday morning just before 2:00 a.m. The structure was dedicated more than 100 years ago to remember the hundreds of firefighters who have served the community. As reported on Action News at 10 on PHL17, […]
Pa. House committee helps open Allentown Fair, as CDC urges precautions around livestock
The 172nd Great Allentown Fair that opened Wednesday and continues through Labor Day provides a vital link to Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage, along with world-class entertainment, rides and food from 82 vendors. That’s according to state lawmakers who met Wednesday inside the Agri~Plex on the Allentown Fairgrounds at North 17th...
Hankin Group To Break Ground on New Life Sciences Building at Exton’s Eagleview Following High Demand
Hankin Group plans to break ground on a 63,000-square-foot life sciences building this fall at Eagleview in Exton. Hankin Group plans to break ground on a 63,000-square-foot life sciences building this fall at Eagleview in Exton located at 100 Arrowhead Drive. The new project, aptly named “Arrowhead,” comes after the real estate developer recently welcomed tenants to its new, 113,000-square-foot life sciences building and is in direct response to that building’s near sell-out of existing lab space.
3 generations of Pennridge quarterbacks: Grandfather and uncle helped Rams to victory, too
While Friday night's football game against Bensalem will mark junior Noah Keating's 19th start as Pennridge quarterback, he doesn't have a great deal of experience at the position. Keating didn't play quarterback until eighth grade at Pennridge South Middle School after being a fullback and defensive end as a seventh grader. ...
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