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H.S. Baseball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 13 players earn all-state honors
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference had 13 players selected to the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s inaugural all-state teams. The selections were made by high school coaches. Each district compiled a list of nominations within all classifications and presented them to...
Experienced Franchisee Brings First Pool Scouts to Pennsylvania
Mike McGrory's franchise journey through multiple concepts was born from economic challenges, and now as a Pool Scouts franchisee he’s working to develop his territory in Harleysville, Pennsylvania as the first operator in the state. “People want the aesthetic of the pool as soon as possible, even if it’s...
More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. State legislators are haggling over what to do with Pennsylvania’s $14 billion budget surplus. A funding increase for an affordable housing program is a prime contender for a piece of the pie. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE,...
Cooling Off: Prop 12’s Impact on Heat Stress Relief for Pregnant Sows
In this episode of our podcast, Brent Hershey returns to discuss the significant impact of Proposition 12 on managing heat stress in sow barns during the current heat wave in the Eastern US. Joining him are Matt Howell and Hayden Meck, experienced barn managers from Pennsylvania and Milton, Delaware. They delve into the following key points:
Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Property Portfolio in Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — Morgan Properties, a development and investment firm based in the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia, has acquired a portfolio comprising 3,434 units across 11 properties in Pennsylvania. Morgan purchased the communities from their original developer, DePaul Management Co. The sale price was not disclosed. Matt Stefanski and Zachary Pierce of Berkadia brokered the transaction.
Mentor de force: PA pols dish on who helped guide their careers
There’s a lot to be said about working your way through the ranks. Politics is a realm riddled with conversations about who’s next and what they’re doing to position themselves for the future. In our discussions with sources for an upcoming feature, we came across similar responses...
The Gallery at Bex presents James Feehan “Journey Folk”
The community is invited to the opening of a solo exhibition of 35 paintings by James Feehan at The Gallery at Bex curated by C. Lee Callahan. Feehan presents work on the theme “Journey Folk” to populate his narrative paintings. The Folk referred to are the inhabitants of a tableau of magical paintings that locate the viewer among a great variety of painted worlds.
Another gorgeous day on Wednesday in Philadelphia region, showers possible for 4th of July
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The forecast for the Philadelphia region remains on track with only minor tweaks here and there. Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity, especially for this time of year. Things change significantly, however, on Thursday as showers and storms are possible for the Fourth of July holiday. The heat and humidity will be ramping up, and although it doesn't appear to be a major storm system, we will certainly be tracking on and off showers throughout the day, mainly during the afternoon...
Emergency responders stress safety with fireworks as 4th of July approaches
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety. "We don't want to see anyone get injured, any structures get damaged, things of that nature,"' Dave March, the chief communication officer of West Chester Borough, said. "We strongly encourage people to leave the fireworks to professionals," said Justin McClure, who is the deputy director for Fire Services in Chester County. March and McClure said there are plenty of fireworks shows in the Tri-State area where people can watch the...
As Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica, Philadelphians worry about relatives on the island
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — John Parboosingh's brother lives in Portmore, Jamaica, less than 10 miles from Kingston, where Hurricane Beryl is expected to make catastrophic landfall Wednesday afternoon. "They're worried about the flooding," Parboosingh said. Jamaica's honorary consul in Philadelphia, Christopher Chaplin, received a briefing from the prime minister Tuesday. "Every Jamaican in the United States, Canada, and UK are actively watching this storm," Chaplin said. The Jamaican government is taking proactive steps to ensure residents' and tourists' safety, he said. "The airports in Montego Bay will close at 11:59 p.m. tonight and the airport in Kingston will close at 10 p.m. tonight," Chaplin said. "We...
Jet ski abandoned over a year ago on busy Philly street finally collected after social media campaign
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia gave an update on its citywide cleaning program, saying it has cleaned more than 5,000 blocks since the program launched last month. But, one eyesore people in Callowhill say they’ve been dealing with for months in the form of an abandoned jet-ski, illegally dumped in a tow-away zone, right off the Vine Street Expressway. The mess hit social media and the city took quick action.
July 4th Philly celebrations: City prepares Ben Franklin Parkway ahead traffic, crowds
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia is finalizing last-minute preparations for its annual Fourth of July celebration. Staging, road closures and security fencing are now in place along the Ben Franklin Parkway for the nation’s 248th birthday. A team from several city departments met on the Ben Franklin Parkway...
Guitars, electronics stolen from School of Rock in Philadelphia; suspects sought
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect or suspects involved in a burglary in Spring Garden.It happened at the School of Rock on the 400 block of North 7th Street on June 26 and June 27, investigators say.According to police, numerous guitars and electronics were stolen.Surveillance video captured images of a possible suspect on each night of the burglaries. It's unclear whether the same person is pictured each night.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
U.S. Energy Department block grants awarded in Pennsylvania to develop clean energy projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on June 28 awarded formula grants totaling roughly $4.34 million to the State of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Overall, DOE awarded a total of $18.5 million in formula grants to four states and 20 local governments, which will use the […] The post U.S. Energy Department block grants awarded in Pennsylvania to develop clean energy projects appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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