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Former MIT Assistant Aaron Green Joins Villanova Coaching Staff
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova Swimming and Diving Head Coach Rick Simpson announced Thursday the addition of Aaron Green to his coaching staff. “We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to the Villanova Swimming and Diving family,” Simpson said. “AJ comes to the Main Line with a wealth of collegiate and club coaching experience. He will have an immediate impact on the development of all our student-athletes.”
Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half dozen new faces arriving. At the joint Tyrese Maxey-Paul George press conferences earlier this week, head coach Nick Nurse discussed the team’s offseason moves:
George wants 76ers fans to 'be as critical and as hard as you can'
Paul George is ready to find out just how ruthless Philadelphia 76ers fans can be. At his introductory press conference with the 76ers on Tuesday, the nine-time NBA All-Star asked the team's fanbase to be as critical as possible. "Be as critical and as hard as you can," George said,...
Berwyn Woman Charged with Arson After Historic 'Breeze Hill' Home Burns Twice
A Chester County woman, Kathryn Frankel, faces arson charges after her historic Berwyn home, known as Breeze Hill, caught fire twice in less than three months, with officials alleging her direct involvement in at least the latest incident. Firefighters confronted a significant blaze at Frankel's property in Berwyn, previously left considerably damaged by an earlier fire, as reported by FOX 29.
Expect Delays on U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove for Bridge Repairs and Roadway Reconstruction Next Week
Get ready for a bit of congestion if you're hitting U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township next week. PennDOT just flagged that bridge repairs and roadway reconstructions are on the clock, set to ripple through your commute along a crucial 2.1-mile stretch of this expressway. With an $83.6 million project budget at the ready, they're tackling the area between the Sanatoga Interchange and Porter Road in Montgomery County.
LatinoCoating: Recognizing surface-level attempts at diversity and inclusion
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. In recent years, the concept of diversity and inclusion has become a focal point for many companies striving to appeal to a broader audience. However, a concerning trend known as “LatinoCoating” has emerged, characterized by surface-level attempts at diversity that fail to offer meaningful representation. This practice involves incorporating stereotypical imagery, language, or cultural elements into marketing campaigns without a deeper connection to or respect for the Latino community.
GoFundMe launched by Glenside resident whose rental property was destroyed by a fire
A GoFundMe has been launched on behalf of Randy Mims of Glenside, whose rental property on Cobden Road was destroyed by a fire in May 2023. According to the campaign’s description, the property has yet to be rebuilt and is described as “an eyesore for the community.”. From...
Police will read to kids at library storytimes
The Deptford library is partnering with township police to host three storytimes that will feature officers reading to kids. The free sessions will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14; Thursday, Aug. 15; and Friday, Aug. 16, all at 11 a.m. Officers will read a series of themed stories as a way to make young readers more comfortable around the police. Titles have yet to be determined.
A love letter to Danny: Rumph Classic transcends the hardwood
Before he stepped foot on The Liacouras Center floor, Temple Basketball legend Khalif Wyatt spent his summer days at the now-named Danny Rumph Recreation Center to watch the Danny Rumph Classic. The Norristown, Pennsylvania, native watched the Pro-am basketball that featured the best hoopers in the City of Brotherly Love.
Twins take two out of three games against Phillies
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minnesota Twins took the rubber-match of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-4 win at Target Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Twins trailed by three entering the bottom of the seventh, but Carlos Santana hit a game-tying double to cap off a three-run inning. In the ninth, Max Kepler hit a walk-off single to give Minnesota the victory. Matt Wallner homered in the victory, while Jhoan Duran earned his sixth win in relief.
Eagles’ Brandon Graham to retire after 2024 season
The latter confirmed at the start of training camp that 2024 will be the final year of his decorated career. Graham, 36, worked out a one-year, $4M deal in March. That pact came as no surprise given the mutual interest which existed on a final campaign being spent with the only organization he has played for.
Flyers’ 7 Best Moments at the Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to undergo their fourth name change for their stadium which was built in 1996. Known as Wells Fargo Center from 2010 to today, the naming rights will be dropped after the 2024-25 season. While a stadium name might just be corporate branding and all, there...
Chester Summer Initiatives Working to Keep Youth Occupied
The Memorial Park pool, one of the free options available to Chester youth this summer. Creative policing and a Safe Summer Initiative with a curfew and youth programs and activities appears to be having a positive effect on lowering crime and violence in Chester this summer, officials say. “With the...
Philadelphia Weather, Relief from Heat with Drizzles, Thunder Potential with Sunny Weekend Ahead
The skies over Philadelphia offered a drizzle and the possibility of thunderstorms in the forecast for Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The light rain seemed a reprieve from the swelter as humidity levels tapped out near 94%, leaving the city draped in a warm blanket of moisture. Daytime conditions were marked by a high near 86 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with a comforting west wind easing at around 5 mph.
Inheriting Presents: 'Settlement' by Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai
This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at the podcast Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai. Janet Lee, a freshman at Bryn Mawr, was heading home for Christmas break when she was detained by the police for alleged drug smuggling. Janet wasn't carrying any drugs. But the treatment she received from the Philadelphia police department and from her own community would change her life forever. In this episode, Ten Thousand Things explores the pain of being accused of being someone you are not and fighting to reclaim the story that sets the record straight.
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