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Matt Rhule: From Temple Triumph to Baylor Bounce and Beyond
In December 2016, Matt Rhule faced a decision between staying at Temple University, where he had achieved success with the football program, or taking on the challenge at Baylor University in Texas. Despite Baylor's strong winning record before his arrival, the football program was marred by off-field issues, including the dismissal of the previous coaching staff due to scandal. Rhule accepted the head coaching job at Baylor, transitioning from the American Athletic Conference to the Big 12, facing new challenges and heightened expectations.
This Awesome Indoor Pickleball Court is Coming Soon to Burlington County, NJ!
Pickleball really is becoming all the rage across the country, and New Jersey is no exception!. Grab your rackets! PickleRage, an indoor Pickleball club is coming soon to the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area! This will be their first location in New Jersey. Where will PickleRage in Moorestown be located?. Back in...
Fulton to close 13 Philly-area branches following Republic First Bank deal
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank says it is closing 13 Philadelphia-area branches later this year following the April acquisition of the failed Republic First Bank.The 13 financial centers are set to close on or about November 22, the bank announced in an SEC filing last week.(The video in the player above is from previous coverage.)SEE ALSO: Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year"While it's never easy to close one of our financial centers, it's sometimes necessary after we evaluate factors including overlapping service areas and trends in how customers conduct their banking," a spokesperson for Fulton Bank...
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
The family of Barbara Friedes, the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a speeding driver last week, says they feel the strength of Philadelphia communities that are supporting them.Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Now, CHOP and a community of bicyclists are stepping up for her family as they grieve.As the family tries to navigate their lives without their middle daughter, they are dedicated to carrying on her work and saving more lives."It was very reassuring and very warm to know that she was making a...
Philadelphia and Main Line area Latin and Greek nonprofits receive continued funding from The Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund for Classical Studies
In 2007, Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio created a trust fund under the auspices of the Philadelphia Foundation to encourage the study of Latin and Greek among students of all ages. In mid-July of 2020, numerous nonprofits along with the officers of the Philadelphia Classical Society received very special envelopes from the Philadelphia Foundation.
Aiming High: Mahir Jordan's Final Season and Future Football Aspirations
Mahir Jordan, a Class of 2025 athlete from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, stands out on and off the field. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 163 pounds, Jordan is looking to show that he's one of the best players in Philadelphia and the state. Despite an injury-shortened junior season in 2023, he showcased his versatility by amassing 190 rushing yards and 250 passing yards in limited action. As he gears up for his senior year, Jordan is driven by personal and team goals that reflect his passion for football and his dedication to his teammates.
Nearly 2 dozen car windows destroyed in Fairmount overnight, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A recent rash of car vandalism in Philadelphia's Fairmount section has left dozens of windows shattered and glove compartments ransacked.Residents said they feel uneasy and that they are looking for answers.Police are again on the lookout for vandals who destroyed close to two dozen car windows overnight Tuesday in Fairmount and Francisville.The vandalism happened as detectives were actively investigating other incidents over the last several weeks in which vandals hit cars in neighboring areas."It's really a problem," Jess, who lives in Fairmount, said. "Obviously, you don't want this to be a fear every time you...
A $1,700 Goodwill purchase turned out to be part of George Washington's war tent
A piece of fabric now hung on the walls of the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City might seem trivial but its far from it. Its now a piece of the puzzle in the exhibition called “ Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travel’s of Washington’s Tent.”
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Alice Walker’s The Color Purple
Alice Walker's seminal 1982 novel, The Color Purple, has undergone numerous adaptations, beginning with the 1985 Steven Spielberg-directed film. In 2005, it became a Broadway musical backed by Oprah Winfrey; in 2015, John Doyle directed a revival; and then there was a 2023 movie musical based on the 2005 production. That adaptation is also the basis of the musical now onstage at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF), with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
Man ‘uncooperative' after being critically stabbed at the Wells Fargo Center
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed at the Wells Fargo Center over a week ago in South Philadelphia. According to the police, on Saturday, July 13, at around 10:45 p.m., police responded to a call for an assault at the Wells Fargo Center at 3601 S. Broad Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JAMIE GAUTHIER REACTS TO NEW REPORT SHOWING SCOPE OF PHILLY’S HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
PHILADELPHIA – Today, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District), Chair of City Council’s Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless, issued the following statement in response to Pew Charitable Trust’s report on Single-Family Home Sales in Philadelphia. “We pride ourselves on being a city where most residents,...
Reverend presides at blessing of Saint Edmond’s ‘Mary’s House’
On July 22, Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, part of the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), blessed and dedicated Mary’s House, a community-based home for young adults with disabilities. The residence is the second of its kind opened by Saint Edmond’s.
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
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DA names Philadelphia’s 10 most wanted fugitives, sought for murders dating back to 2018
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office needs your help locating the following homicide suspects. “There are families across the city who are mourning the loss of loved ones due to the violent actions by these suspects,” said DA Krasner. “While my office and our law enforcement partners work hard each and every day to take dangerous […]
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
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