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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...
Jalen Hurts Ranked 1 Spot Ahead of Dak Prescott on the NFL Top 100 List: Debating if the Players Got It Right
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles‘ final results were similar; however, how both teams reached their early playoff exits was vastly different. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was squarely in the MVP conversation, and the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts had a down year following a Super Bowl appearance. Both ended...
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.
Help Philly’s Hispanic Kids Move Forward
Children First’s newest report, which I co-authored, is called Pa’lante: Highlighting the State of Hispanic Children in Philadelphia. We named it that because “Pa’lante” is a widely-recognized Hispanic cultural call to action that means “to move forward.” That’s what Hispanic children need from us.
#BlueFriday — Congratulations to Princeton, NJ’s finest
Two great law enforcement leaders have come to the end of their long careers protecting and serving. Jodi and I were honored to stop by and congratulate two local leaders retiring from the Princeton Police Department. Lt. Ben Gering and Chief Jon Bucchere celebrated their retirement with friends and colleagues...
Toll hike for bridges over Delaware River set for Sept. 1
On Sept 1, 2024, drivers headed over the Delaware River will need to do something that they haven't had to do in more than a decade -- pay more in tolls to cross state lines. That's because, starting next month, for the first time in 13 years, tolls on the four bridges over the Delaware River, that are under the stewardship of the Delaware River Port Authority, will increase.
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. ...
Justin Best Nick Mead mens four gold
A couple of Pennsylvania guys can now call themselves gold medalists as the pushed for gold in rowing at the Paris Olympics while those who know them back home cheered them on. The U.S. men's four boat featuring Justin Best, Nick Mead, Liam Corrigan and Michael Grady took gold in...
Spotted Lanternflies Have Great Hitchhiking Abilities, Making It Harder to Slow Invasive Pest Down
Spotted lanternflies have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power. Spotted lanternflies — which are back in the Philadelphia region — have great hitchhiking abilities that have proven to be crucial to their ability to rapidly spread around the country and their staying power, writes Alan Yu for WHYY.
Eagles’ Merrill Reese provides opinion of every head coach he has covered
Dick Vermeil was in his second season as the Eagles’ head coach when Merrill Reese assumed the role as the team’s play-by-play broadcaster with two games remaining in the 1977 season. Vermeil, who is now 87 years old, remained in that role through the 1982 season and was also the first coach to take the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
Dramatic video shows moment SUV smashes into 7-Eleven store in Northeast Philadelphia; bystander hit
One person was hurt after an SUV crashed into a 7-Eleven storefront in Northeast Philadelphia.It happened shortly before 12:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store on Bustleton Avenue by Knorr Street.Action News has obtained surveillance video that shows the moment of impact.In the video, you can see the SUV careening through the front of the store, striking a bystander who was standing out front.The bystander suffered some broken bones in the crash.Police say the driver was on Harbison Avenue, which also leads into the intersection, but appears to have lost control, clipping a truck parked outside the store and then smashing into the glass.The driver was checked out at the scene.Action News is waiting to hear whether any charges will be filed.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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. ...
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...
Video: Car smashes through 7-Eleven filled with customers in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Moments of shock in Northeast Philadelphia after a terrifying crash miraculously ended with everyone walking away with minor injuries. Surveillance video captured the split-second when a car smashed through a 7-Eleven on Bustleton Avenue just before midnight Wednesday. It clipped a delivery truck parked outside before completely destroying...
Without being a ‘hatchet’ man, he’s the most honest voice on the Eagles. Now, his legacy is assured
It’s third and seven. Rudolph back … they’ve got him! They’ve got him! First sack of the night! Oh, do they have him. He is brought down by T.Y. McGill!. — Merrill Reese describing an Eagles’ sack of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph during a 2021 preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Reflection on a Year of Progress at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference: A Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Researcher’s Program to Expand Early Detection and Global Collaboration
This year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Philadelphia, from July 28th to August 1st, promises an exciting showcase of breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Leading experts, healthcare providers, researchers, patients, and advocates will converge to discuss significant progress, including novel diagnostics and therapeutics reaching regulatory milestones. With healthcare systems’ readiness to deliver these innovations in focus, the conversation has never been more vital.
EBPD: Road Closures on New Brunswick Ave and Fresh Ponds Road Today
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has advised residents to avoid the intersection of Fresh Ponds Road and Hardenburg Lane for milling and paving taking place today. Fresh Ponds will be closed from Dutch Road to Hardenburg Lane and from Church Lane to Hardenburg Lane. Please follow the posted detours, or plan alternate routes of travel. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER New Brunswick Ave is closed from Rues Lane to Old Stage Road for roadwork. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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,...
Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia
CHICAGO – Though United States Vice President Kamala Harris was not in Chicago for the National Association of Black Journalist convention, she will be criss-crossing the country beginning in Philadelphia next week. On Tuesday Harris will be campaigning in a crucial battleground state, Pennsylvania, when she arrives in Philadelphia. The Harris for President campaign will […] The post Harris for President campaign to hit the road next week starting in Philly, returns to Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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