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Eagles to sign Nick Gates
The Eagles are bringing in an offensive lineman with a lot of experience in the NFC East. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Eagles are set to sign Nick Gates to their 90-man roster. Gates spent last season with the Commanders and he played for the Giants in his first four seasons.
County unveils new Youth Shelter program at the Berks County Youth Center
Berks County officials and local legislators gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of the new Youth Shelter program at the Berks County Youth Center, located at the former Berks County Residential Center on 1040 Berks Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of months of renovation and planning aimed at providing a safe haven for juveniles facing complex mental and behavioral challenges.
Berks and Lehigh police conduct aggressive-driving and truck enforcement detail on 222 corridor
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, police departments from Berks and Lehigh Counties coordinated an aggressive-driving and Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enforcement detail Tuesday morning along the US 222 corridor. This operation is part of a statewide initiative running through August 18, aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors and ensuring the safety of commercial vehicle operations.
Reading Police investigating vandalism of Baer Park Basketball Court
The Reading Police Department is investigating after a recent incident of vandalism at a Northwest Reading Park. Authorities were alerted to the incident after social media posts spread throughout the community showing damage to the Baer Park basketball court by a vehicle. The basketball court was renovated in June of...
Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates 100th anniversary with annual Wine Safari
On Friday, August 2, something wild is happening at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.It's their annual Wine Safari, an adults only after hours benefit for Elmwood Park Zoo, which is celebrating an important milestone this year."It's one of our key fundraisers that we have here at Elmwood Park Zoo," says Jennifer Conti, the Development Director at Elmwood Park Zoo. "Honestly, it started because a lot of us who work here would go out, and I said: 'Why aren't we doing this here with the animals?' We have the perfect setting. You can have a glass of wine with the...
Lebanon City Police investigating Saturday stabbing incident on Church Street
The Lebanon City Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in the 800 block of Church Street over the weekend in which the victim was stabbed multiple times. Police responded to Good Samaritan Hospital for a report of an assault victim on Saturday, July 27 at approximately 8:50 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia’s embattled for-profit eviction system could soon grind to a halt. The Landlord and...
Quakers to hold Hiroshima Day vigil in Doylestown Borough
August 6 will mark the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, followed by the Aug. 9 bombing of Nagasaki. As it has for approximately 50 years, Doylestown Friends Quaker Meeting will hold a vigil on Aug. 6 in the center of Doylestown Borough. Origami...
Shocking report shows window is wide open for Phillies blockbuster trade
The Philadelphia Phillies added to their bullpen in a big way just a few days ago, trading for former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez. At that point, Dombrowski suggested the Phillies were likely done making any major trades this deadline. Philadelphia then dealt for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays,...
Another former Eagles player retires after joining the Carolina Panthers
If you've never noticed, there's this weird dynamic between the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers. Quite a few Birds have flown south and have determined they'd call it a career after settling in Charlotte, North Carolina. Some are more notable than others. Reggie White, as you know, was one of...
Pa. winery near the Lehigh Valley closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
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