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WATCH: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Spotted Strolling Philly, PA
Celebrity couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were spotted having a day date strolling the City of Brotherly Love...Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not long after Kardashian gave birth to their first child together, Rocky, Kourtney met Travis on the road in Australia as he tours the world with Blink-182. That tour brings...
Proposed State College casino license holder accepts $4.6 billion buyout, merger offer
The corporation currently embroiled in a legal battle over the gaming license to operate a proposed casino in State College accepted a $4.6 billion buyout and merger Thursday. Bally’s Corp., in a press release, announced it accepted the offer from Standard General, a New York-based hedge fund owned by Bally’s chairman Soo Kim.
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Camp is a place where life-long friendships and memories are made. One Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.Instead of attending a typical summer camp, these girls look forward to having real conversations. Some of those conversations are around cyberbullying, managing the expectations of social media and even gun violence.It's part of "Mrs. Lanier Presents Girl Talk Mentoring." Last year, we spoke to Edwena Lanier and her daughter Aleemah, who co-authored the book "Let's Help the Bully," inspired by then-12-year-old Aleemah's personal story.Aleemah and her mother aren't...
Mayor Parker signs two new bills expanding public health services
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city at the Saint Christopher’s Childrens Hospital. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the City’s Department of Public Health to open a health center on the Friends Hospital […]
Kim Mulkey, Hailey Van Lith Get Roasted After Costly Caitlin Clark Mistake Resurfaces
Nobody can deny that LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has cemented herself as an all-time great. Not only had Mulkey won four NCAA national championships (three at Baylor and one at LSU), but her whopping career 723-118 record as a head coach was enough to induct her into the Naismith ...
Rollover crash reported on Old Leacock Road in Leacock Township
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A rollover crash was reported on Old Leacock Road in Leacock Township Saturday afternoon. It was reported at the intersection of Harvest Drive at 3:53 p.m. Emergency crews are on scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. It is unclear what caused the crash. For...
Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hits Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece has hit the market in Romansville. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an AIA Honor. The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of a nearby horse...
Gaming and Leisure Properties Reports Record Q2 Results and Strategic Expansions
WYOMISSING, PA — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2024, marking another record-breaking period for the company. Total revenue surged 6.7% year-over-year to $380.6 million, while Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) saw a 5.6% increase. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion of the company’s property portfolio and rent escalations.
Revs Run Boxcars Off Tracks in First Trip to Hagerstown
(July 26, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution trounced the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, 15-5 in their first ever visit to Meritus Park on Friday evening. York quickly grabbed a first inning lead as Zander Wiel pounded a two-out, two-run double to the gap in left center as the Revs took advantage of a pair of walks from Cars starter Gunnar Groen (0-4). That included a leadoff walk from Rudy Martin Jr who stole second for his 56th steal of the year, setting a new franchise record for a single season in just his 70th game played.
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
The end of the Hometown Hero Banners – for now
Bob Smith (left) and Bob “Bull” Warfel finished out the Hometown Heroes Banners project today with a total of 635 banners hung. Today marks the end of the Hometown Hero Banners project – for now. Bob Smith, who spearheaded the project, and Bob “Bull” Warfel, who hung the banners, are “hanging it up.” The last banner – number 635, of Charles E. Weigel, Sr., was hung at 9th & Locust today.
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
Building capacity to advance the mission: A Q&A with ECHOS’ Ashley Bulley
Ashley Bulley is eager to connect with her community and make a direct impact. That’s what appealed to her, she said, about becoming executive director of Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services, ECHOS. Bulley, who hails from Palmyra in Lebanon County, came to ECHOS from the Girl Scouts of...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for fake passport cards, forging signatures
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Central Pennsylvania man was sentenced to several years in prison for having fake U.S. passports, prosecutors announced Friday. David Romero, 68, of Lancaster, will spend two and a half years in prison with three years of supervised release after being sentenced by United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero, according to […]
CHEER to host trip to Lancaster’s Green Dragon
CHEER, Inc. is hosting a bus trip to the Green Dragon Farmers Market and Auction in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pa. on Friday, Sept. 20. The market sits humbly on a spacious 60-acre site in the heart of Amish Country. Since its inception in 1932, it has grown to become one...
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