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This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
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 Trade Candidates Narrowing as Deadline Approaches
A new report by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale details the Philadelphia Phillies’ narrowing options for trade candidates. This comes as the July 30 trade deadline is quickly approaching. It has been widely reported that the Phillies want a right-handed outfield bat to platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field. This is because Marsh struggles against left-handed pitching. In 49 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, he has a .378 OPS and a 10 wRC+. Some of the names mentioned by other reporters for this role were ruled out by Nightengale. While Matt Gelb of The Athletic has stated that team control is not a factor, someone on an expiring contract is likely to fill this role.
Philadelphia children set a goal for soccer skills with Athletic Club of Fairhill
The "Futbol is Life" skills camp was held at The Shipley School, setting a goal for Philadelphia children.The Athletic Club of Fairhill hopes to introduce soccer to children who may want to pursue it in their future educational journey."We want to provide academic opportunities to kids in our neighborhood through a sport like soccer...'Futbol is Life' is our annual soccer camp. The idea was to get kids from North Philly into a place that they may have never been to," said President of AC Fairhill, Dominique Landry.The event is hosted at various schools such as The Shipley School, to showcase an institution kids could strive to attend.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Sylvia Wasylyk Was A True Pioneer Of The Women's Game In America's Mid-Atlantic Region
Sylvia Wasylyk founded the Delaware Bobcats women's team and the Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey League, and dominated the crease playing men's hockey in the mid-1970s.
Camden, NJ, man gets 65 years in prison for brutal murder in 2019
A Camden man will likely never see the outside of a prison ever again after being sentenced for a brutal killing in 2019. On April 17th, 45-year-old Corey James Malloy was convicted of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Nathaniel Perry on September 26th, 2019. The verdict was returned after a jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.
Recent Saquon Barkley IG post will make Eagles fans want to run through a wall
We've seen photos cranked out by the Philadelphia Eagles' social media account. We saw him at the NovaCare Complex signing his new three-year deal. We saw him during practice sessions at OTAs and mandatory minicamp that were available to the media. It's still hard to believe that Saquon Barkley is one of us sometimes.
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.
Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
A former Philadelphia Police homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting an innocent man more than a decade ago to obtain a false murder confession […] Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
CDC Investigates Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in PA and other States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has so far affected 28 individuals across 12 states. According to the latest reports, all 28 infected individuals have been hospitalized, and there have been two fatalities linked to the outbreak—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey.
MLB insider nixes several popular Phillies deadline targets, but leaves 1 enticing option on the table
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to be one of the more aggressive teams in trade discussions in the next week and a half before the deadline. They have a few holes to fill on their roster including in the bullpen and in the outfield. The bullpen needs help, especially after...
Norwegian Cruise Line Will Start Sailing Out of Philadelphia
It's been a long time since Philadelphia hosted some big-time cruise ships, but that's all changing soon. Norwegian Cruise Line will sail from the Port of Philadelphia. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the cruise company will begin sailing in and out of Philadelphia in 2026. I can remember taking...
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
NBA Trade Rumors: Grant Williams could emerge as sudden trade target for 76ers
NBA Trade Rumors: As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to build out their roster, Grant Williams could emerge as a natural trade target heading into the season. Over the first few weeks of the NBA offseason, there's an argument to be made that there hasn't been a team that has been more effective than the Philadelphia 76ers. The front office has done an amazing job in putting themselves in a great position to contend for a championship in the Eastern Conference.
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
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.
7-Month-Old Baby's Accused Shooter Arrested In Philadelphia, Police Say
Harrowing video captured Dominique Billips shooting the baby at point-blank range on the 400 block of Meridian Street around 5:50 p.m. Thursday, July 18, as reported by Daily Voice. The baby was rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound in his right leg, police said....
Suspect sought for deadly hit and run in Frankford
Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly hit and run.It took place on the 1200 block of Aramingo Avenue in the Frankford section of the city.Detectives say a man was hit and killed at around 5 a.m. Sunday morning.The driver then took off.Action News is working to get a description of the car that was involved.
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