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Isolated showers today, then falling humidity in south-central Pennsylvania
It's a cloudy start to the day, with a few showers around. Current temperatures are in the 70s, and humidity is running high. Ahead of a cold front, an isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon, but don't bank on a good chance of rain. Highs will reach the mid-80s. Toward evening, we'll see gradual clearing and falling humidity levels behind the front.
Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
An Entrepreneurial Forum Aug. 8 in Upper Darby will focus on ideas to grow community entrepreneurship. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike!. All are welcome to attend on Thursday,...
MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for Coordinator of Student Services, Education Faculty (part-time applicant pool), and Early Childhood Education Faculty (part-time applicant pool). Coordinator of Student Services. The Coordinator of Student Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Welcome Desks, One-Stop, and Student Services Resource...
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore
Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, splits from King of Prussia's Piazza Auto Group on an Ardmore apartment project. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development,...
Doylestown Twp. receiving millions to address PFAS-tainted wells
More than $4 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority is coming to Doylestown Township to help remove so-called “forever chemicals” from some of its water supply, state and federal officials announced this week. The $4.4 million will be used to build a 45-foot-by-25-foot water treatment...
Greencastle falls in opening round of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament
Council Rock Newton jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first, never relinquished that lead, and went on to defeat Greencastle 9-4 Wednesday night at Newville. The loss dropped Greencastle to the elimination bracket. Council Rock jumped on Greencastle to take a 3-0 lead in...
Revs’ Record Streak vs Stormers Comes to an End
(July 24, 2024 – Lancaster, Pa.): The York Revolution saw their record winning streak against the Lancaster Stormers come to an end with a 4-3 setback at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Wednesday night. York had won a War of the Roses record eight consecutive meetings through Tuesday’s series opening...
Rescue of the Week: Dallas, a 6-month-old Beagle
Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Dallas, a 6-month-old beagle, as the featured rescue of the week. Dallas was rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before finding his way to his current foster home in Blue Bell, through the Home At Last Dog Rescue. Dallas’ foster...
Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
A Wawa gas station in Bucks County is accused of recently selling contaminated fuel and causing plenty of mechanical problems for customers and their cars.On Friday, Joan Lenahan's son complained about his car malfunctioning."My son came home Friday afternoon and was complaining, 'Something's wrong with the car,'" Lenahan recalled."What do you mean something's wrong with the car?" she said."It's bucking, something wrong," her son replied.After a few attempts, Lenahan's husband was able to get the 2016 Jeep started and drove it around their neighborhood. It was immediately clear something was wrong and they drove straight to Millevoi Brothers Automotive nearby.On...
Storms Give Away to Comfort
A cold front will be crossing the state through the day on Thursday, bringing in some drier air. This will slightly inhibit some of the shower activity we've seen over the past few days, but enough moisture will be around that some isolated thundershowers could develop in the afternoon. Otherwise, humidities will drop overnight Thursday, and with plenty of sun, Friday and Saturday are shaping up to be hot, but brilliant summer days.
Wells Fargo to remove name from South Philly sports arena
South Philadelphia's biggest arena is once again going to need a new name. Wells Fargo confirmed with NBC10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they will be removing their name from the Wells Fargo Center in 2025. A spokesperson with the bank said that after reviewing their sponsorships, they decided...
Howard Eskin to return to SportsRadio 94WIP for first time since allegations of his 'unwelcome kiss' surfaced
Howard Eskin will return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning for the first time since allegations surfaced that he made an unwanted advance on an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park, an Audacy official said. Eskin hasn't been on the air for his 8 to 10 a.m. show on Saturdays since late June.
The Philadelphia Eagles Will Trade Jalen Hurts to the Las Vegas Raiders
Howie Roseman is an elite general manager at the NFL level. Time and time again, he performs “salary cap gymnastics” to put the best possible talent on the field for the Philadelphia Eagles. While these moves might seem brilliant in the present moment, the dollars spent always have to be accounted for eventually. The Jalen Hurts contract was a huge signing. The five-year, $255 million deal remains one of the largest contracts ever for an NFL athlete. Signing Hurts to an extension made sense when Roseman put together the offer. But after a disappointing end to last season, is it time for the Eagles to think about their future plans? If so, a Jalen Hurts trade would provide them with cash and salary cap relief, which they could use to extend more of their homegrown talent.
In The Net Sports Complex plans turf upgrades on dirt infields
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Bristol to host 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival at Lions Park. Here's the lineup
Get ready for salsa, empanadas and and piraguas. The 51st Puerto Rican Day Festival hits Bristol this Saturday beginning at noon at Bristol Lions Park, at the foot of Mill Street on the Delaware River. The program, sponsored by the Puerto Rican Cultural Association of Bucks County, will have a...
What’s Going Around: Strep, adenovirus, roseola
WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral syndrome this week, which has symptoms including cough, congestion, fatigue, red eyes and fever. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports that strep throat […]
Peddler’s Village Peach Festival to feature a summer favorite fruit
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will present its annual Peach Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The festival will feature a variety of peach-themed treats, including pies and fritters, fresh local peaches, live entertainment, activities, summer sidewalk sales, and more. The Peach...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Driver was drunk, speeding when he hit and killed CHOP doctor as she rode bicycle in Center City: DA
The driver who fatally struck a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor while she was bicycling last week was speeding while drunk behind the wheel, the district attorney's office said Thursday.Dr. Barbara Friedes was killed at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.The suspect, 68-year-old Michael Vahey, had a blood alcohol concentration of .16, District Attorney Larry Krasner said, which is double the legal limit of .08.He was traveling over 50 miles per hour in an area with a speed limit of 25 mph, Krasner said. Friedes was in the bike lane when she was hit.Vahey's vehicle struck a number...
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