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Family & Nursing Care Expands Home Care Services to Philadelphia Area
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Family & Nursing Care, a prominent name in private duty home care, is now extending its esteemed services to the Philadelphia region. Known for its dedication to helping older adults maintain independent lives, the Pennsylvania-licensed Family & Nursing Care Select will now operate in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks Counties.
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Manheim Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 94 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $366,754. The average price per square foot was $194.
Schwenkfelder Center Offers September Craft Workshops
PENNSBURG PA – Filling your fall to-do calendars? Consider adding a hands-on workshop, the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg suggests. You can make a sgraffito plate, weave an apple picking basket, or enjoy a quilt turning, but you need to sign up soon. All details and registration can be found online by clicking on the date of workshop.
This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
The inn was opened almost 100 years before the official founding of the country. One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn,...
Philadelphia Eagles: New WR Jahan Dotson Has Strong Words for Former Team Following Trade
Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a surprising trade, landing wide receiver Jahan Dotson from the Washington Commanders. The deal was a surprise to many for two reasons. First, Washington does not exactly have a deep wide receiver room, and though Dotson has underachieved, he was one of their top three wide receivers on the depth chart.
Man sprayed ‘chemical agent' on worker during robbery at Arby's in Del., police say
At least one worker at an Arby's restaurant in Newark, Del., were sprayed with a "chemical agent" during a robbery on Saturday night, police said. According to the Delaware State Police, officers are investigating after a robbery happened at an Arby's restaurant, located at the Possum Park Mall in Newark at about 9:50 p.m. on Saturday.
A full-body workout in 7 minutes? Give it a try at Upper Nazareth's new fitness court
UPPER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. — Squat, push, lunge, pull, bend. And don’t forget core and agility training. Your next full-body workout may not even take you 10 minutes — but you’ll have to head to Upper Nazareth to get the chance. The township on Saturday unveiled...
58th Duryea Day Celebration Back in Boyertown Aug. 31
BOYERTOWN PA – Duryea Day, the annual antique, classic car, and truck show named for automotive pioneer Charles Duryea, returns Aug. 31 (2024; Saturday) to Boyertown. The event, accompanied by a flea market, observes its 58th anniversary this year. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m....
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $34 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Pennsylvania won $44 million in the August 19 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Saturday’s winning lottery numbers:
Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak
In this week’s news quiz: Pennsylvania goes to the DNC, serious security lapses, presidential debate prep and “insulting” cheese. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Shell of a time: Easton celebrates 10 years of Clam Jam
EASTON, Pa. — The 10th anniversary of Clam Jam on Sunday brought hundreds of seafood fans out to Easton for the yearly celebration of seafood put on by Third and Ferry Fish Market. The free festival included dozens of other food stands and vendors on the streets near the...
Suspect sought after homes, cars vandalized with obscenities in Port Richmond
A handful of homes and vehicles were vandalized in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood early Sunday morning.Now, residents are frustrated and left cleaning up a huge mess.It happened just before 1 a.m. along the 2900 block of Edgemont Street and along some spots on Birch, Ann, and Toronto streets.According to police, at least five homes and three cars were hit with the graffiti.Surveillance footage from the area shows a suspect who police believe is behind the vandalism.Video captured a suspect spray painting obscenities among other words and symbols along walls, windows, doors, and cars.Neighbors say they had been outside and cleaning...
Bruce Springsteen: ‘We Ain’t Doing No Farewell Tour Bull—-‘
Plenty of rock artists have announced, embarked on and completed farewell tours in recent years. Bruce Springsteen is not one of them and he has no plans to do so in the future. "We've been around for 50 fuckin' years, and we ain't quitting!" he said during his concert in...
Phillies get crucial ammo to help fight off lingering free-fall
The Philadelphia Phillies haven't really looked like themselves as of late. They're 12-20 in the second half of the season, including losing four of their last five. They look to be on the borderline of a mini collapse as the season inches closer to the end. Their next nine games include two against the Royals, three against the Astros and four against the Braves. If they're not careful, they run the risk of letting the Braves close the five-game lead in the NL East that the Phillies have worked so hard to hold onto.
Vehicle strikes pole on Ogletown Road, seriously injuring driver
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning when her vehicle struck a pole in Newark. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Ogletown Road, approaching Marrows Road. The vehicle left the roadway and hit a utility pole and fence near the Fresh Delaware medical marijuana dispensary. The driver was "severely trapped within the vehicle requiring a lengthy and methodical extrication," according to Jamielee...
Reading home heavily damaged by fire, leaving 6 homeless
READING, Pa. - A two alarm fire heavily damaged the second floor of a house Saturday evening, leaving six people homeless. The three story home struck by the fire is located at 1748 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading. One firefighter fell through a fire weakened porch but was rescued by another...
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