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NOVA honors and celebrates volunteers
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Guiseppe’s Pizza and Family Restaurant in Warminster. More than 70 volunteers, board and staff members attended the dinner. The event is an opportunity to honor the volunteers who help NOVA in its...
Rocking fundraiser to combat food insecurity
The Blue Bar, 119 York Road, Warminster, is rocking against hunger at a special fundraiser for the Warminster Food Bank on July 27, from 3 p.m. to midnight. The fundraiser will be an indoor/outdoor event with performances from seven local bands. The outdoor portion takes place from 3 to 6...
Gillie Da Kid honors late son on anniversary of his death with billboard
Gillie Da Kid took some time to pay respect to the life of his late son YNG Cheese, who was shot and killed on July 23, 2023. The rapper and host of “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” took to Instagram to share video of a digital billboard display he and his family made to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Cheese’s death.
1-Year-Old Girl Killed, Two Injured in North Philadelphia Car Crash; Driver Questioned, No Charges Yet
A tragic incident unfolded in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Saturday night, leaving a 1-year-old girl dead and two others injured after a vehicular collision. NBC Philadelphia reports that the accident occurred as a 31-year-old woman was pushing a stroller with her 22-month-old daughter inside, and was accompanied by a 13-year-old, when a blue Dodge Ram 1500 struck them.
Woman Charged in Connection with Shooting of Infant in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Area
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The shooting, which occurred around 5:51 p.m. last Thursday on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, resulted in a swift response from law enforcement. According to 6abc, the suspect was taken into custody the following night and is currently awaiting formal charges.
Hunter McDonald’s old-school style has the Flyers interested
Hunter McDonald is not your typical defenseman. At least not the way most at the position play the game today. McDonald has quickly risen the ranks of the Flyers' prospect pool. It's his physical, in-your-face style that has him on the team's radar. And potentially as soon as the 2024-25 season. McDonald debuted with the Phantoms last season and is set for his first full year after two seasons at Northeastern.
Three Killed, Six Wounded in West Philadelphia Block Party Shootout, Mayor Urges Community Action
A neighborhood in West Philadelphia became the scene of a deadly confrontation yesterday earlier where an argument at a block party descended into a firefight, leaving three dead and six injured. As reported by FOX 29, Mayor Cherelle Parker expressed her condemnation at a press conference, "It's never okay to put an entire neighborhood at risk like this." Parker's remarks come after a night that saw a community event turn into what Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel described as "a gun battle."
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
Phillies Re-Sign David Dahl To Minor League Deal
The Phillies re-signed outfielder David Dahl to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic (X link). Dahl was designated for assignment by the Phils back on July 9 and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency a couple days later.
Philadelphia 18-year-old arrested over firearm found in Ambler
The Ambler Borough Police Departments reported on July 22nd that on July 16th its officers responded to a residence on the 100 Block of South Chestnut Street after receiving a report of a found firearm. Responding officers investigated and discovered that the person who possessed the firearm was 18-year-old Anthony...
Mayor Parker endorses Kamala Harris for president: 'She is prepared to meet this moment'
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she would be "proud" to support Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. The vice president has emerged as a top contender for the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2024 presidential race after President Joe Biden dropped out on Sunday.
Ultimate host Landon Dickerson builds sweet slip-n-slide for Eagles teammates
Eagles guard and consummate host Landon Dickerson had some his teammates over to his sprawling estate to beat the late July heat heading into training camp. The highest paid guard in the NFL manufactured a slip n slide from scratch, and, by the looks of it, a good time was had by all.
Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia...
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.
Pieri Hospitality’s Executive Chef Will Langlois named “Best Chef” by critics in Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs
Executive Chef Will Langlois of Conshohocken-based Pieri Hospitality was recently named “Best Chef” in Main Line Today’s Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs for 2024. The recognition came as a “critics’ choice” for his work at Bar Lucca. He also oversees the kitchens at The StoneRose and Bar Sera.
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