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Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Paoli Student Headed Straight from Community College to Ivy League with Full Tuition Scholarship
Paoli's Chloe Johnson earns a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree. Paoli student Chloe Johnson has earned a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will pursue a bachelor’s degree, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News.
Shooting injures six, kills three after gunmen open fire at Philadelphia party
Philadelphia, PA – Police are investigating a mass shooting in West Philadelphia that left nine people shot, three fatally. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m. Sunday, when gunmen opened fire on a party with more than 100 people in attendance. The victims were 33, 23, and 29 […]
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Nation’s Oldest HBCU, Cheyney University In Philadelphia Is Reaccredited
In a recent announcement, officials at Philadelphia’s Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU, said the school’s accreditation was restored on June 27 and Cheyney is no longer on probation. This means the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has lifted Cheyney’s controversial 10-year probationary status, which was...
Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside popular Philadelphia cheesesteak shop
A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape case Thursday to 11 months to 23 months plus probation.Flores-Huerta was convicted of helping Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, who cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center in May 2023.RELATED: How an alleged killer and another inmate escaped a Philadelphia prison. Here's what we...
Nick Castellanos yet again homers amidst big news
Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Nick Castellanos will perhaps always be tied to former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman after famously hitting a home run in the middle of his on-air apology for a homophobic slur. And on Sunday, Castellanos was once again linked to Brennaman, along with current U.S. President Joe Biden. It has become Read more... The post Nick Castellanos homers hours after Joe Biden ends presidential campaign appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Phillies Rumors: MLB insider links PHI to three new outfield trade deadline targets
What will the Philadelphia Phillies do leading up to the MLB trade deadline on July 30? Could they make a blockbuster deal involving parting with top-ranked prospects from their farm system? Will president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and general manager Sam Fuld take a more conservative approach? They could acquire players who will increase the club's depth while keeping their top young players with the organization.
Projecting what the Phillies' six-man rotation will look like in August
As the Philadelphia Phillies regroup from the MLB All-Star break, the starting rotation for the next week remains in questionable shape after a rash of minor injuries caused Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez to skip the All-Star game. While it certainly was a bummer to miss Wheeler and first-time...
NBA Rumors: Former NBA market planning to lure the Sixers away from Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in NBA history, with the team being located in Philadelphia since 1946. Despite that, a new report suggests that they could relocate to New Jersey, which is fewer than 100 miles away. New Jersey hasn't had a team since the Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012 and they appear to be trying to lure the Sixers there.
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Wins Coveted Home of the Year Award at Annual Gold Nugget Awards
Fort Washington-based home builder Toll Brothers recognized with the coveted Home of the Year Award at the annual Gold Nugget Awards. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has been recognized with the coveted Home of the Year Award at the annual Gold Nugget Awards, one of the most prestigious national competitions in the home-building industry.
Flyers, Stagnant Rivals Give Penguins a Chance in Metro
The New York teams in the Metro Division failed to keep pace with their New Jersey rival, instead standing pat with minimal changes from last season. The Philadelphia Flyers largely did the same, instead relying on the growth of their young players and holding firm with the rebuild philosophy. And...
1-year-old killed, 2 women injured while crossing street in North Philly
Police say it happened while the three were crossing the intersection of North Front Street and East Wyoming Avenue just before 9 p.m. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where she died about a half hour later.
Matvei Michkov may have already breached his contract with the Flyers
Matvei Michkov is regarded as one of the best prospects in the NHL, but he may have just breached his contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Drafted 7th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2023 NHL entry draft, Matvei Michkov was expected to be with SKA St. Petersburg for three more years, but will now be coming to North America for the 2024-25 season.
19-Year-Old Swimmer Drowns In Elk Township Lake, Police Say
Elk Township officers were called to Lake Garrison in Gloucester County for a missing person last seen in the water around 2:10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, Elk Township Police Chief Lance Hitzelberger said. Twenty-two minutes after police arrived, the swimmer was recovered lifeless from the water, according to the chief....
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