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Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School receives $350,000 gift from alumnus
This gift matches the largest single gift in school history and will establish The John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. Saints Neumann Goretti High School has received a $350,000 gift from Mr. John M. Connolly and his wife, Kathy. The gift matches the largest single gift in the school’s history. The $300,000 will be used to create The John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. The remaining $50,000 is funding a scholarship in honor of his sister, Sara Connolly Canuso, a 1969 graduate of Saint Maria Goretti Catholic High School, and his brother-in-law, Vito.
South Philly Residents Reel After 19 Vehicles Vandalized, Police Continue Hunt for Suspects
The Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating a string of vehicular vandalism that took place late Sunday night on Washington Avenue. As reported by FOX 29, over a dozen cars, specifically nineteen in total, experienced broken windows and were ransacked, with several items stolen from inside. The incidents are believed to have occurred between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. along the 1600 to 1800 blocks.
Bayou Bar & Grill pours $5 cocktails every Wednesday in Summer Social citywide happy hour
Happy Hour Philly brought back Summer Social, the citywide happy hour each Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. when participating restaurants and bars, like Bayou Bar & Grill on Main Street in Manayunk, offer $4 beer, $4 wine, and $5 cocktails through the summer. “We’re giving $5 Long Island...
University City outdoor summer concert series to return in August
University City District’s popular summer concert series is set to return next month after a few years’ hiatus and will be held at two new locations. The University City Summer Series features family-friendly evenings of free entertainment at standout public spaces in the neighborhood. This year, UCD is...
The Philadelphia Classical Society Board announces Centennial Year dates for 2024-25 Latin and Greek Programs, K-12
The Officers of The Philadelphia Classical Society met at The Refectory at Villanova University on July 11 to plan events and opportunities for both teachers and students of Latin and Greek for AY24-25. Villanova University and The Refectory will host the annual Fall Professional Day on Saturday, November 16, 9...
Manos Tabbed To Lead Lehigh Women's Golf Program
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh Athletics has announced that John Manos has been selected to lead the Mountain Hawks' women's golf program. Manos comes to Lehigh after three successful seasons leading both the men's and women's golf programs at Drew University in Madison, N.J. "I'm extremely excited and grateful for...
New York Times: Phoenixville’s 25th Annual Blobfest Celebrates Nostalgia from Popular 1958 Film
The 25th annual Blobfest took place in Phoenixville from July 12-14. The event celebrates the 1958 film "The Blob," which was mostly filled in Phoenixville near The Colonial Theatre. Since 2000, Phoenixville has been the host city of the annual Blobfest, a festival that celebrates the 1958 film, “The Blob,”...
Parkland likely will get $2.4M more in state funding. Here's how it will be used
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Parkland School District is set to receive a sizable boost in funding in Pennsylvania’s new budget. The district will get an increase of $2.4 million over last year, according to a news release from state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh. At Tuesday’s Parkland School...
Former Philadelphia homicide detective found guilty of obstruction and perjury
Philadelphia, PA (WPHL) – A former Philadelphia homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting a suspect to obtain a confession, then lying about it in court. The ex-officer, James Pitts was charged with obstruction and perjury by a Philadelphia jury for abusing his position. Pitts was charged with assaulting then-suspect Obina Onyiah back in 2010 […]
Hoopaholic’s Gazette: Hoops ‘r’ Here
I/We have genuflected before the Greek God of Hoops Naismithius. I have tapped into a love of inner fandom of the Philadelphia SPHAS. (OK that’s pushin’ it for some dramatic creativity. But I have read about the history of that early pro barnstorming outfit.) At the gym the...
Annual "Ben to the Shore Bike Tour" raising money for families of fallen first responders
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Happening this weekend, the 37th annual "Ben to The Shore Bike Tour" kicks off from Old City.On Sunday, July 21, more than 2,200 bikers will travel 65 miles from the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Showboat Resort and Casino in Atlantic City. It's all to help families of fallen first responders."You take one pedal at a time and move forward," said Jack Costello, the associate director of the nonprofit Families Behind the Badge. "We're able to help provide funds to families within days sometimes within hours of the tragedy."Last year, the tour raised $1.2...
Comcast’s Black Employee Network donates over 2,000 books to Philly nonprofit
This week, Comcast’s Black Employee Network (BEN) donated over 2,000 books to the Philadelphia nonprofit Tree House Books. This initiative was organized by Ken Mitchell, an Installation & Service Supervisor at Comcast. According to Comcast, Ken was going to participate in the book drive himself, but then pitched it to the members of the BEN, […]
Denis O’Brien named interim president of Drexel following John Fry's departure for Temple
Drexel University appointed Denis O'Brien as interim president Tuesday following the departure of John Fry, who announced earlier this month that he will be the new president of Temple University. O'Brien graduated from Drexel's LeBow College of Business with an MBA in 1987 and has been a member of the...
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Lehigh Valley Space Fest touching down for 2nd year, in new Easton location
Lehigh Valley Space Fest is set to return to Easton, bringing the cosmos within reach of local learners over two days this fall. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at Lafayette College, organizers announced this week. The college agreed to host the...
Severe storms leave thousands without power across the Philadelphia region
Severe weather across the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night brought torrential rain, lightening, down trees and left thousands without power. To check power outages in your area, click here.
Temple University engineers tap into the powers of soy to heal wounds
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. At a laboratory benchtop surrounded by bins of funnels and syringes, robotic parts, beakers, microscopes and other machines, Temple University bioengineer Jonathan Arye Gerstenhaber pulled out a thin square piece of white material.
Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
Mark Mehok’s innovative marketing and client engagement tactics have set a new standard for growth and client satisfaction at MyOfficeOps. As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship eventually paved a path...
Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of...
Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, Philadelphia Mills owner, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philly mall as $290 million loan comes due. Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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