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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded a $50,000 grant to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to rehab the Fussell House. The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run
The trend of Nick Castellanos hitting home runs that coincide with significant events has officially gotten downright eerie. Castellanos hit his 14th home run of the season on Sunday during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The blast to left field, which came in the top... The post Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Camden, NJ, man gets 65 years in prison for brutal murder in 2019
A Camden man will likely never see the outside of a prison ever again after being sentenced for a brutal killing in 2019. On April 17th, 45-year-old Corey James Malloy was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Nathaniel Perry on September 26th, 2019. The verdict was returned after a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.
Nick Castellanos hits home run hours after Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
PITTSBURGH (CBS) -- Nick Castellanos' timing is uncanny. Hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, the Phillies outfielder smacked a no-doubter home run to left field in the ninth inning as Philadelphia beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-0, on Sunday. Castellanos almost homered in the fourth inning against Pittsburgh — he hit one off the wall that went 383 feet. But he came through several innings later. In his MLB career, Castellanos has built quite a reputation for going yard when a major news story breaks or a tragedy — and he nearly always delivers. It was...
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with win over Pirates
Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander's third game and second start since being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 5."You go out there and every game matters here," Phillips said. "Not saying any games in the minor leagues don't, but every game here really matters. I think that I just go out there and I'm in full compete mode. It's just going out and just...
Source: Eagles S Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP list
Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, according to a source. The PUP list is a tool teams use for players prior to the start of training camp, in case the player is not ready for the start of the regular season. The PUP list must be applied to a player prior to the start of training camp, or it cannot be used at all. Once a player practices in camp, at all, they immediately become ineligible for the PUP list during the regular season. The player cannot participate in practice while on the PUP list.
Phillies quick hits: J.T. Realmuto returns in Pittsburgh, but Phillies lose series to Pirates
The MLB-best Phillies returned from the All-Star break with a three-game weekend series in Pittsburgh against an improving young Pirates team. The Phillies lost on a walk-off hit in the series opener Friday, were dominated by Pittsburgh starting pitcher Luis Ortiz in a loss on Saturday night and tossed their own shutout in the Sunday finale. Here is what jumped out from this set:
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Joel Embiid Doesn’t Think Lakers Job Is Perfect Situation For JJ Redick
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been in the headlines over the last couple days due to some of the comments he’s made while abroad with Team USA. Both of his major controversial comments have surrounded the Los Angeles Lakers, with one about LeBron James and the other about JJ Redick.
Pitman's Sharkey twins support each other through the highs, lows and milestones
As young kids, they were always trying to outdo each other on the baseball field, constantly battling to see who could hit the ball harder, throw it farther or run faster. That sense of healthy competition has stayed with twin brothers Brayden and Connor Sharkey as they’ve gotten older, but at the same time, there’s never been a question of their support for one another. It was there growing up and throughout their recently completed careers at Pitman — which was historic for one of them — and it will remain for the next chapter, however it unfolds.
Nick Castellanos right on time with home run after Joe Biden drops out, Thom Brennaman gets new job
Of all the days that Nick Castellanos hit a home run, it seemed Sunday was all too appropriate for him. Castellanos hit a no-doubt blast in the top of the ninth against the Pirates to extend the Phillies’ lead to 6-0 just hours after President Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential race and not seek reelection, continuing an odd tradition where the outfielder hits home runs at the oddest times, such as the same day as historical events or notable moments taking place in the broadcast booth. The ninth-inning home run went 409 feet with an exit velocity...
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Wins Coveted Home of the Year Award at Annual Gold Nugget Awards
Fort Washington-based home builder Toll Brothers recognized with the coveted Home of the Year Award at the annual Gold Nugget Awards. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has been recognized with the coveted Home of the Year Award at the annual Gold Nugget Awards, one of the most prestigious national competitions in the home-building industry.
Phillies' Castellanos homers same day Brennaman returns to broadcasting
A drive into deep left field by Nick Castellanos ... again. The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder hit a home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the same day former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman announced his return to national broadcasting. Brennaman, who lost his...
Nick Castellanos meme strikes again after Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Thom Brennamen’s return
President of the United States of American Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would not seek reelection and dropped out of the race for the election in November. In comes Philadelphia Phillies star Nick Castellanos who strikes again as he hit a home run after the news broke in the win against the Pittsburgh […] The post Nick Castellanos meme strikes again after Joe Biden’s withdrawal, Thom Brennamen’s return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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