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Family of CHOP doctor killed in crash joins cyclists in calls for change
The parents of Dr. Barbara Friedes, a 30-year old cyclist who was killed while riding her bike in Center City last week, say her death could have been prevented. They are joining advocates and Philadelphia cyclists in calling for change. "There is no sense in any of it. There is...
At age 14, Cavan Sullivan debuts in Major League Soccer, setting a new record
At the age of 14 years and 293 days, Philadelphia Union homegrown midfielder Cavan Sullivan made his major league debut on Wednesday night, making history as the youngest player to do so for a North American major league sports team. The previous record holder, Freddy Adu, who made his debut...
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Bridge Foundation donates scholarship money
The Bridge Educational Foundation, through the support of Malady & Wooten, Waste Management and Raymond James, last week donated $293,000 of EITC and OSTC scholarships to families in Philadelphia during an event at Father Judge. Scholarship funds are made possible through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship...
Joe Jellybean Bryant Suddenly Passed Away At The Age Of 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant was the father of the late great NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant. Many people have heard of Joe but what do they really know about the great Jellybean? Just know he was a baller too. Who Is Joe Jellybean Bryant?. The Golden State Warriors...
Asking Eric: The makeup you wear sends the wrong message, mother volunteering at school is told
DEAR ERIC: While volunteering at my children’s school another mother asked me, “Why do you wear makeup?” She followed that rude question with, “I think it sends the wrong message.”. I was completely flabbergasted and didn’t know how to respond. Somehow, I felt as if she...
Storm Recovery Continues in Coatesville
If brush or branches have been removed from power lines and left on your property, you are responsible for clearing the debris. If you have experienced damage from the storm, please contact your insurance company. Also, please see the PECO FAQ page here: https://www.peco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage/outage-and-storm-faqs. Branches, limbs and yard waste can...
UPDATE: Man arrested for DUI after horse-and-buggy crash hospitalizes eight people
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A driver has been arrested following a crash involving a horse and buggy crash that sent eight people to the hospital Sunday in Paradise Township. James Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, was found to be driving under the influence when he rear-ended a horse...
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
Doylestown Competition Gives Winner $250,000 to Treat a Childhood Cancer
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A competition in Doylestown last week resulted in a Philadelphia-based biotech company winning a $250,000 prize to find a treatment for a cancer that affects young children. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which is based in Doylestown, held the competition on July 18 during its 10th Annual Entrepreneur Spotlight. Three startups in the biotechnology sector presented their work as part of the competition.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Four judges and an audience of nearly 100 professionals from the biotech industry chose the winner during the competition. In a close vote, they chose HULA...
Asking Eric: Another parent criticized my appearance at a school function
Dear Eric: While volunteering at my children’s school another mother asked me, “Why do you wear makeup?”. She followed that rude question with, “I think it sends the wrong message.”. I was completely flabbergasted and didn’t know how to respond. Somehow, I felt as if she was...
The nonsense Nick Castellanos’ eerily-timed home runs meme is unfunny and lost the plot
Fans know that Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Castellanos seems to hit a home run whenever a major news story breaks. But this meme could use a break. Remember: Castellanos originally caught attention for hitting a home run during an apology from former Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman in 2020. As memes tend to do, though, this trend has evolved over the years as Castellanos has only continued to hit it out of the park during serious moments. This meme had yet another absurd moment in the sun this weekend. Not long after President Joe Biden announced he would withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential election on...
Crazed woman accused of shooting infant while screaming 'F--- your baby' is arrested: police
A woman accused of opening fire on a baby and his parents at point-blank range, striking the child in the leg, in a shocking caught-on-camera incident has been arrested, with police saying the terrifying incident stemmed from an outstanding $100 drug debt. The woman, Dominique Billups, 28, was arrested Friday...
Piece of Washington's war tent at Museum of American Revolution in Philly after found at Goodwill
As a collector of artifacts, Richard "Dana" Moore makes a habit of scrolling through Goodwill's online thrift store, and one day in 2022, the history buff came across an item that piqued his interest.A post in the historical documents section featured the image of a framed item purporting to contain a fragment of George Washington's tent. It came with a written note saying the tent had been displayed at an exposition commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown in the Virginia Colony."I was like, 'This can't be.' So I was a little bit astonished," Moore told CNN.Moore was...
Walker & Dunlop Secures $285M Refinancing for Two Class A Temple University Student Housing Properties
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the closure of a $285,500,000 refinancing for Vantage and The View at Montgomery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two student housing properties are located on Temple University’s campus and represent one of the largest student housing financings closed thus far in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722910532/en/ Vantage Apartments (Photo: Business Wire)
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