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New Brewerytown thrift store doubles as workforce center
A new store is opening it’s doors along Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown. Community Thrift, a second-hand clothing store and workforce development center is the newest initiative by local nonprofit Philly Unknown. “We employ people who are coming out of treatment or incarceration to give them a chance to have some money in their pocket, […]
Push to Ban Smoking in Pa., Casinos Underway in Harrisburg
A push to ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos is underway in Harrisburg. Democrat State Representative Dan Frankel joined some Pittsburgh casino workers for a rally on the North Shore yesterday as they advocate in favor of an amendment to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to end tobacco use at their jobs. Frankel is a co-sponsor of the amendment, saying it is meant to close loopholes in the 2008 law. Rivers Casino currently has designated smoking and non-smoking sections on the gaming floor, while restaurants and some other areas are smoke-free.
Dutchmen Men’s Lacrosse Looks to Make a Difference
Regardless of the season, the Lebanon Valley College men’s lacrosse team seeks opportunities to give back. The program recognizes that it has a platform to make a difference in the community and makes a strong effort to help others through volunteerism during the year. Annual service projects have become a tradition for the Dutchmen, including serving as Salvation Army bell ringers outside the Walmart in Palmyra each holiday season. The team stands in front of the store to ring the bell while often singing Christmas carols to patrons. This approach resulted in significant donations to the Salvation Army and earned…
Missing Endangered Person Beverly Campbell from the 19th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing endangered person, Ms. Beverly Campbell. She was last seen at her residence on City Avenue on July 18, 2024, at 5:45 PM. Ms. Beverly Campbell is 79 years old, 5 feet tall, and weighs 100 pounds....
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Meet some new animal faces, a sloth, alligator and marmoset, at the York State Fair
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — With the York State Fair now underway, people are out and about enjoying the festivities that includes some familiar ,and different, animal faces. Who ever said learning can’t be fun? The animals are there to teach attendees facts about wildlife, and while you may not see a elephant or a […]
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
Hoagie Wars Season 1: A winner is declared (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Angel Reese stuns Caitlin Clark in impromptu half-court shooting contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s college rivalry has continued into their WNBA careers. Their respective LSU and Iowa teams faced off in the 2023 national title game and again in the Final Four this past season, and now, the top-10 draft picks are both vying for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award as the top two contenders.
Pa. school board leader apologizes for Trump shooting Facebook remark
Carlisle Area School Board president Paula Bussard publicly apologized Thursday night for a social media comment that offended several community members still reeling from the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump. Bussard had responded Sunday to a friend’s attempt to make a joke about Trump rallies...
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Single family home in Borough of Conshohocken sells for just over $1 million
The home at 337 West 6th Avenue in Conshohocken was listed for sale in March 2024 for $1,195,000 and MoreThanTheCurve.com can now report that a single family home within the borough-limits has sold for a million dollars. The home sold for $1,005,000 and closed in late June. A new construction...
Motorcyclist killed in Cumberland County crash
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One man is dead after a crash in Cumberland County Friday afternoon. The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Mack, 67, of Carlisle. They said he was headed northbound on a motorcycle on Route 74 in Monroe Township and turned left onto Route 174, crossing paths with […]
Bombshell report details Eagles' Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts relationship
Both Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts received criticism following the club's collapse during the second half of the 2023 season.NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed on Friday that the relationship between the two "is still a work in progress" heading into what could become a franchise-altering campaign."Last year, there was some disconnect between them due to their personalities," Russini explained. "Nick, we’ve seen, is a very emotional guy. Jalen is a very private guy. They are different human beings, which is fine. You don’t all have to be the same, but you do...
Mother-Daughter Duo from Spring City Take On Bike Ride to Support Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger are preparing for their long ride in September. Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger, a mother-daughter duo from Spring City, decided to participate in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride to support the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), inspired by her cousin who has long participated, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News.
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
The Jewish Sport Report: How playing for Team Israel changed Garrett Stubbs’ relationship with the country he still hopes to visit
This article was sent as a newsletter. Sign up for our weekly Jewish sports newsletter here. Hi there! It’s been quite the week in the Jewish baseball world. On Sunday, Zack Gelof and Garrett Stubbs made history of sorts, when Gelof hit a grand slam off Stubbs in the ninth inning of the Oakland Athletics’ 18-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. According to the Jewish Baseball Museum, it was the first-ever grand slam hit by a Jewish batter off a Jewish pitcher.
Eagles Called Top Landing Spot For Steelers Superstar, Future Hall Of Famer
The Philadelphia Eagles should give the Pittsburgh Steelers a call and see what a deal would cost. The Philadelphia Eagles may not be done adding to the roster. Philadelphia is in a good spot already but there still is time to add with training camp not here yet. Training camp will kick off over the next few weeks and there could be some star power on the move across the National Football League.
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