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Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Teaching Students About Financial Reality
Financial literacy at a young age can be vital to financial success as an adult. That’s why Visions Federal Credit Union is here, to not only support adults but also children and teens with defining and reaching their financial goals. Local events, key partnerships, and our in-school financial wellness center at Reading High School are essential to making that happen.
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
DelVal Falls in Two Five-Set Thrillers
SCRANTON, Pa. – The Delaware Valley women's volleyball team dropped matches to both Cedar Crest and Marywood in five sets each on Saturday. MATCH ONE VS. CEDAR CREST (3-2 LOSS) MATCH TWO VS. MARYWOOD (3-2 LOSS) The Aggies struggled offensively in the first two sets falling to Marywood 25-17...
Man arrested for shooting that injured 6 people at Allentown festival
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A second suspect involved in a shooting on Sunday that injured 6 people near Allentown's annual Dominican festival was taken into custody, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office announced Friday. District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca identified the second suspect as Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri of Allentown. Ovalles Ubri, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to a news release from the DA's Office. Ovalles Ubri's arrest comes days after the first suspect, Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, was taken into custody Sunday. According to Holihan, Peralta-Quintana, who...
The Week in Philly: 76 Place impact report, increased SEPTA services, and Eagles prep for Brazil
What impact would 76 Place have on the community? Where will Temple’s marching band be performing next November? And what’s the scoop on Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown? Find out with The Week in Philly.
Alvernia Drops Two Matches on Final Day of the Greyhound Premiere Invitational
Bethlehem, Pa (August 31, 2024) - Alvernia University (1-2) dropped its final two matches of the Moravian Greyhound Premiere Invitational with 3-0 losses to host Moravian University (2-2) and Lancaster Bible College (4-0) Saturday afternoon in women's volleyball action at Moravian. The Golden Wolves took on host school Moravian in...
Reading Country Club in Exeter up for sale
EXETER TWP., Pa. - The landmark Reading Country Club is up for sale. Exeter Township, which owns the property, specifies a minimum asking price of 4.8 Million dollars, according to their website. The property for sale includes the golf course and clubhouse. The township says bids will be accepted until...
Atlantic City Reentry Services Celebrates Individuals Who Turned Their Lives Around Through Their Programs
Atlantic City Reentry Services, formed nearly one year ago under the vision and leadership of City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., held its first Reunification Seminar & Dinner, Aug. 29, at the Claridge Hotel Grand Ballroom. This event highlighted the success of some of the individuals who have utilized the program to become productive citizens, reminding them that with support and opportunity, their future doesn’t have to be defined by their past. Kamau Johnson and Michele Griffin with Atlantic City Reentry Services led the ceremony.
Damned Without Vision: an Abolitionist Experiment at the Yellow Bicycle Theatre
Performance ensemble the Up & Rising Collective, born out of The Pennsylvania State University is premiering the professional restaging of their abolitionist experiment Damned Without Vision at Yellow Bicycle Theater (1435 Arch St Fl. 2, Philadelphia, PA 19102) as part of The Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Performances run September 20 through 22, 2024. Using a combination of stage combat, scene work, poetry, voiceovers, satire, and contributions from folks whose lives have been and continue to be impacted by our carceral systems, the devised theatrical piece is an exploration and community call to creatively imagine a world beyond Policing and Incarceration.
Bullets Spoiler Season-Opener with Overtime Goal
Gettysburg, PA (August 31, 2024) - Gettysburg College (1-0) scored a put-back golden goal five minutes into overtime to break a 1-1 tie and take a 2-1 win over Alvernia University (0-1) in the season-opener on Saturday afternoon in non-conference field hockey action at Gettysburg. Alvernia took the early 1-0...
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
TUPD investigating officer impersonation scam
Temple’s Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating an officer impersonation scam, the department announced in a social media post Saturday morning. Two Temple parents received calls from a phone number with a 215 area code Saturday where the caller claimed to be a Temple Police officer...
Hookup Goes Wrong When SUV Tumbles Into Philadelphia River With Frisky Couple Still in Back Seat
A Philadelphia couple, who were reportedly "getting busy," had their private time interrupted when their 2020 Range Rover reportedly ended up in a local river — with the two still in the back seat. According to local news outlet NBC10, the lovebirds were doing their thing when one of...
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Central Bucks Football Score Roundup: All Three Teams Win in Week 2
DOYLESTOWN, PA—All three of the Central Bucks School District’s football teams won their games this week, with two of them playing on the road. Here’s a roundup of the three CB teams’ games in week 2 of high school football. The CB West Bucks beat Upper Dublin in a convincing 35-14 win on Thursday night. Senior Vance Morelli, who plays running back, wingback and cornerback for the Bucks, scored two touchdowns in the away game. The team ran for 200-plus yards and passed for 190 yards. The Bucks bring their 2-0 record home to play Souderton on...
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