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This local community garden will host a Philadelphia Fringe Festival performance
Local artists Heather Bowlan and Melinda Rice will team up again for a site-specific show with poetry and music. The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the annual multidisciplinary festival featuring artists from Philadelphia and worldwide, is coming to Germantown right in the middle of a community garden. Local poet and mixed media...
Families staying home for Labor Day weekend kick it Philly style in Fairmount Park
The city is abuzz this holiday weekend with picnics, cookouts, pool parties and celebrations of all kinds. A number of those gatherings landed in Fairmount Park, including the ultimate Labor Day cookout on Belmont Plateau.
THE ANNUAL ARTS AND CARE EVENT RETURNS TO THE ICE HOUSE | Article & Photography by: Diane Fleischman
The Arts and Care event held its second gathering at the Ice House in Bethlehem this weekend. The event, created by Michael Judkins, a Lehigh Valley resident, and founder of Oct 14 Entertainment, stated “I wanted to create an event that merges my two worlds of Mental Health and the Creative Arts and to educate and focus on well-being and the feeling of expressive creative arts in the same environment.”
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Driver After Stolen Car Chase Leads to Injuries of Officer and Civilian
Philadelphia is currently on the lookout for a driver responsible for a series of events that led to a civilian and a police officer sustaining injuries. According to FOX 29, the trouble began late Friday evening when Philadelphia police were attempting to disperse a substantial car meet on the 8600 block of Bustleton Avenue. During this effort, officers noticed a 2020 grey Nissan Altima, a sedan reported as stolen from Lower Moreland Township. Police initiated a pursuit when the driver fled, crossing a median on Roosevelt Boulevard and setting off a chain reaction of crashes.
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
Your NJ E-ZPass transponder placement might actually be illegal
Did you know your New Jersey transponder might actually be illegally placed in your car? It's something most in New Jersey might not even realize, nor might it be anything that's even their fault. Now to be clear, the transponder on its own isn't illegal. In fact, most drivers from...
Historic ship 'SS United States' to possibly be sunk off the coast after eviction
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (KYW/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - The historic SS United States may be sunk of the Florida coastline. Due to a court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Florida coast to become an artificial reef. The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting Tuesday afternoon, according to KYW.
Eagles vs. Packers: Five matchups to watch
In Week 1 of the 2024 regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Brazil to host a "home" game against the Green Bay Packers. Here are our five matchups to watch. 1) The Packers' deep group of wide receivers vs. the Eagles' revamped secondary. The Packers have surrounded Jordan...
PHOTO: Couple Showed Up To Philadelphia Phillies Game Wearing The Wildest Outfit Ever, And The Internet Couldn’t Handle It
A couple set tongues wagging online after pulling up to Saturday’s Philadelphia Phillies game against the Atlanta Braves with the wildest outfit ever. Given what they were wearing, there was no way they were going to avoid having their picture taken at some point. So Barstool Philly ended up with what we presume was one of many snaps.
Watch: Eagles post highlights in Portuguese ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers
The Eagles and Packers are just days away from opening their 2024 regular seasons in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday night. To celebrate, Philadelphia thought it would be fun to post highlights of their last meeting in Portuguese. Throwback to the last time we played the Packers BUT in Portuguese pic.twitter.com/PVFb31PuMW — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 1, 2024 The game took place on November 11, 2022, at Lincoln Financial Field with the Eagles winning 40-33 on "Sunday Night Football." Jalen Hurts finished as the game’s leading passer and rusher with 153 yards and two scores through the air and 157 yards on...
It’s corn-cert time: A look at the corn maze themed after Easton Area High School music
Corn mazes are a fall staple for many, especially for locals who visit Raub’s Farm Market. This year, some may notice familiarity in this year’s corn maze, especially those who were in Easton Area High School’s band or choir. If you purchase a product or register for...
Reese’s Unveils New Chocolate Lava Big Cup: A Gooey Explosion of Delicious Decadence!
HERSHEY, PA – Reese’s on Tuesday announced the launch of the new Chocolate Lava Big Cup, which boasts a gooey chocolate filling alongside the candy’s classic peanut butter. The dessert-inspired Chocolate Lava Big Cup follows on the heels of the popular Reese’s Caramel Big Cup, and offers...
Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño prepares for third fight of 2024 in Bethlehem
Dominican boxer Euri Cedeño is now part of the Kings Promotions family based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Cedeño, who remains undefeated with an impressive record of 9-0-1, has secured 8 wins by knockout, including his most recent victory where he dropped his opponent Dormedes Potes with a powerful body shot combination in the first round, leaving his opponent unable to continue.
No. 7 Penn State dominates Temple in strong offensive showing
Following a 3-1 win over Tennessee, Penn State faced in-state opponent Temple with a chance to start the season 2-0. The Nittany Lions’ continued their strong attacking ways as they swept Temple, 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-15). A quick start powered the blue and white to a 8-4 Set 1...
Queens Nets Goal in Loss at La Salle
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team faced La Salle on the road this morning, falling 4-1. SCORING SUMMARY 6'- LA SALLE- Shea Burns (Assisted by Zhao Rodrigo) 7'- LA SALLE- Sofia Pla (Penalty Stroke) 36'- QUEENS- Jarmilla Richter (Penalty Stroke) 55'- LA SALLE- Zhao Rodrigo (Assisted by Malena Balduzzi) 59'- LA SALLE- Gabby LaCroix (Assisted by Darian DeLeo) INSIDE THE MATCH La Salle scored early in today's game before finding the back of the cage again on a penalty stroke. They held a 2-0 lead less than 10 minutes into play, and that score carried...
More Disturbing Details Emerge On US Army Major Who Struck & Killed Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau While Drunk Driving
More details have emerged on the drunk driver who struck and killed Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, on Thursday night. The sports world is mourning the losses of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, who were tragically killed when a drunk driver struck them while they were cycling in Oldsmans Township, New Jersey. The brothers were in town for the wedding of their sister, Katie, which was supposed to take place on Friday.
New mental health walk-in clinics in Philly and Montgomery County aim to reduce demands on hospitals
Rates of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health issues have been increasing in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties in recent years, mirroring nationwide trends. About 22% of Philadelphia residents reported having a diagnosis for depression between 2015 and 2021. Frequent mental stress among adults is worsening in the city, and so are suicidal ideation and attempts among teens, according to the most recent data from the Philadelphia Department of Health. The same is true in Montgomery County, where the mobile crisis team received 5,500 new calls in 2023 for mental health emergencies, drug overdoses and other related issues.
DRPA bridge tolls are now $6
It will now cost $6 to cross the Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin, the Commodore Barry and the Betsy Ross bridges into Pennsylvania. This is the first toll increase in 13 years and the toll hike went into effect Sunday. The Delaware River Port Authority said the increase will allow the agency to finish several large […]
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