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Things to do this weekend in Philadelphia: New Milk Jawn opens and Drexel's Basketball Tournament
📍 It's First Friday, so you know what that means: Keep an eye out for exhibits and events happening in Old City and throughout the city.📰 It's your last couple days to check out the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's political cartoon exhibition. Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson will give a talk on Friday, the final day of the exhibit, highlighting her decadeslong career and the history of political cartooning.🍨 The new Milk Jawn in Northern Liberties is open. The scoop shop has expanded since starting in co-owner Amy Wilson's kitchen and now has two storefronts. They have fun incarnations and...
Recent Alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 Rides A DelVal Horse To Success At 2024 I Love NY Horse Show
Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen '23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid. Delaware Valley University alumna Kylie Schoelen ’23 recently competed at the 2024 I Love NY Horse Show in Lake Placid, New York. She competed in the adult jumpers division...
Ambler Savings Bank Empowers Local Businesses with Diverse Lending Options
Taqueria Cresta owner Mike Murphy, left, credits Ambler Savings Bank and Commercial Lending Officer Helen Graner, right, for the role they played in helping him secure an SBA loan. Celebrating 150 years in business, Ambler Savings Bank remains a paradigm of support for local businesses, offering a wide array of...
3 Phillies to blame for ugly July slump
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a rough go of it recently, and rough might be a bit of an understatement. Let's be honest, they've been in an absolute free fall since sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers out of town before the All-Star break. After starting July 6-3, which included that...
Wawa Reimburses Richboro Customers for Contaminated Fuel Damages
In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel. In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel purchased at their Richboro location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Phillies Name Independence Blue Cross as Team’s First Official Jersey Patch Partner
Independence Blue Cross is now the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Philadelphia Phillies. Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia’s hometown health insurer for more than 85 years, has been named the Philadelphia Phillies’ Official Jersey Patch Partner. The news was revealed during a press event at Citizens Bank Park,...
The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn has officially opened its second location in Philadelphia. Owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miler strives to bring customers high-quality, unique flavors of ice cream. Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest...
From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the profound impact a doctor can have on someone’s life,” he said recently.
Opinion: Are women in the pulpit the reason mainline Christians are leaving the pews?
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the ordination of 11 women as priests in the Episcopal Church, and the milestone is being cited by some commentators as the beginning of the decline of the denomination. As an Episcopal priest and a student of American religious history, I heartily disagree.
Community members fight to save Collingswood band, district says its hands are tied
When Collingswood's beloved band director of 20 years, Joe Lerch, died suddenly in April 2023, students attended his funeral in the morning and took to the competition field that same night. Now, members of the Panther Marching Band say it feels like they're experiencing another death. ...
Camden fights illegal dumpers with cameras, education and a reward offer
CAMDEN — A grassy field in a remote part of North Camden probably seemed ideal for a man looking to dump debris from a demolition job. But the contractor didn't know a surveillance camera overlooks the isolated spot as part of Camden’s Eye in the Sky system. And he likely was shocked one...
Pro-Palestinian Groups Seek to Block a Vice-Presidential Contender
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania took the stage at Wissahickon High School in the Philadelphia suburbs on Monday to the roars of his fellow Democrats, a campaign appearance and an audition all in one. As he enthusiastically shouted out his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, the pro-Palestinian...
Bryce Harper Is Bringing a Little Bit of Wawa to Home Plate
Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper has been showing off some Wawa-themed gear during games. Talent obviously has made Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies a highly successful professional athlete. Wawa may have made him a legend, writes Josh Wilson for Sports Illustrated. Harper, already a favorite with Philly sports fans,...
NJ Supreme Court changes its mind on court case involving Cherry Hill, Deptford
TRENTON — The state Supreme Court has reversed its decision to consider a lawsuit filed against three townships by a Cherry Hill-based activist group. The high court had decided at its July 6 conference to hear an appeal from Rise Against Hate, which sued to obtain subscriber lists for municipal newsletters in Cherry Hill, Deptford and Bridgewater, Somerset County. ...
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