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Haunted houses in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware
Philadelphia may be the City of Brotherly Love, but during spooky season, this region loves nothing more than a good scare. In fact, there are several haunted houses and hayrides available for thrill-seekers looking for something frighteningly fun this fall. Here's a list of haunted houses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that you can check out this spooky season. Just don't say we didn't warn you.Haunted Houses in Pennsylvania Halloween Nights at Eastern State PenitentiaryWhen: Now - Nov. 9Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130How much: General admission and VIP tickets vary depending on the night you choose...
Delaware County Community College hosts panel examining similarities of project 2025 and the 1629 project
Delaware County Community College presented a panel on September 30th “Examining the similarities: project 2025 and the 1629 project” to help students understand Project 2025 and how it resembles projects of the past. This panel was organized by sociologist and author Dr. Chuck Baker and was open to students and community members. The event’s speakers […]
Missed Jelly Roll at Penn State? Here’s where to buy last-minute tickets to Phila. show tonight (10/2/24)
Fans that missed Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” tour at Penn State last night are in luck. The “I Am Not Okay” singer will perform tonight - Wednesday, Oct. 2 - at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and on Saturday, Oct. 5, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Family, friends recall giving nature of CD coach Paul Hackney
A perfect example of who Paul Hackney was as a person can be summed up in his one season of being the head coach of the Cardinal Dougherty High school varsity football team. In 1994, after coach Dominic Damico resigned to take a job at McDonogh School, Dougherty hired Ryan coach Glen Galeone, who had just won his fourth straight Catholic League championship with the Raiders to take over the program.
Celebrating Philadelphia voting with a party
Welcome America, Inc. is partnering with national organizations to host two “Celebrate Philadelphia Block Parties.” “Welcome America is proud to be partnering with Every Voice, Every Vote and [Michelle Obama’s] When We All Vote to produce the Celebrate Philadelphia block party series,” said Nicole Allen, COO, of Welcome America, Inc. “Voting and participation in our […]
Mockingbirds were once rare in N.J. | Gloucester County Nature Club
It’s October and all the leaves are off my winterberry shrub, leaving a copious crop of bright red berries. And here comes a mockingbird. If it’s the same individual bird, he (or she) shows up every year, establishes a presence on the berry bush, chases all other birds away, and spends the winter here.
Newly elected Pennsylvania Reps Keith Harris and Andre Carroll take oaths of office
Two new state representatives took their oaths of office Monday as the state House returned to session after an extended summer recess. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab administered the oath to Reps. Keith Harris and Andre Carroll, both Philadelphia Democrats. They were elected without opposition in special elections Sept. 17 to replace former Reps. […]
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia builds 4 homes in West Philly
With each nail and piece of plywood, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity are building hope and an affordable foundation for families."It's very fulfilling for me just to be able to give back," said Geno Concepcion, who's participated in about 10 volunteer builds.Concepcion donated his time Tuesday afternoon by helping Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia build four homes on North 40th Street in West Philly. He said part of his motivation to give back comes from former President Jimmy Carter. Carter rallied thousands of volunteers for more than 35 years to help build affordable housing after he left the White House."Watching him continue...
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