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SPORTS BUZZ: Glasgow football kicking off the season at home
As Dorothy said to Toto, “There’s no place like home.” Last season, Ricky Brown started his first campaign as Glasgow’s football head coach playing on the road, way downstate under the lights at Sussex Tech. It wasn’t a good result, and the following week wasn’t much better even though the Dragons only had to travel seven miles to face Red Lion Christian Academy under the lights in the Lions’ home opener. ...
Branmar Plaza promises nicer parking lot, less funky exit
Who would think that so many people would be so passionate about a parking lot? John M. Young got dozens of comments in the Facebook “what’s going there in Delaware” group when he posted this: “The owners of Branmar Plaza are reworking the parking lot. New drains (much needed) and new curbing creating new lanes.” Maybe the interest is because ... Read More
Have you seen him? Man wanted for stealing $82K watch from King of Prussia Mall
A man is wanted for stealing a $82,000 watch from a store in the King of Prussia Mall two weeks ago, according to officials with the Upper Merion Township Police Department. Officers were called to the Bucherer 1888 store inside the mall around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 for reports of a burglary, police said.
Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
PIC If plans go forward, a new Wawa would be built after this old Wawa in West Goshen closes. Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Board of Supervisors...
'I screwed up,' motorcyclist told police after causing crash that killed UD freshman
Sitting on a curb handcuffed, smelling of alcohol with his face bloodied and his right eye swollen, motorcyclist Brian Briddle claimed to have no memory of the high-speed crash that killed a University of Delaware freshman and injured four other pedestrians. But as he rode in an ambulance to Christiana Hospital, Briddle appeared to have one moment of clarity. “I screwed up,” he told the police officer riding in the ambulance with him, according to court documents. ...
VIDEO: Clankers Coming to Mispillion River Bridge in Milford
DelDOT will be installing ‘clankers’ on South Rehoboth Boulevard at the Mispillion River Bridge in Milford in the near future. Next week the installation of ‘clankers’ will be done in Wilmington on Telegraph Road at the CSX Railroad Bridge – which has been struck by oversize vehicles 33 times in the past 10 years. The ‘clankers’ are an over height vehicle warning system designed to deter over height trucks from striking the bridge.
Human remains found at site of historic mansion slated for warehouse development
LIMERICK — Human remains have been uncovered at the site of the historic Hood mansion where developers have plans to erect a giant warehouse facility. A team of specialists brought in by the Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society discovered what they believe to be the remains of members of the Hood family, which owned the property for several generations.
Unlock Treasured Memories: Exclusive Event Reveals Cutting-Edge Photo Preservation Secrets!
WAYNE, PA — HeartWork Organizing is hosting an open house to celebrate “Save Your Photos Month” on September 15, 2024, from 2-5 PM at 512 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA. Attendees will explore twenty different methods to preserve and share family photos across generations. “Save Your Photos...
Field Hockey Drops 2024 Opener to Houghton
The Lancaster Bible College Field Hockey started 2024 in Aston, Pa. to take on Houghton on Friday evening, losing by a score of 4-0. The Chargers move to 0-1 overall while the Highlanders are 1-0 overall after their first win. How it Happened:. Houghton pushed the tempo early, getting several...
Man, 36, dead after 2-vehicle crash in Bucks
HILLTOWN TWP., Pa. - A 36-year-old man is dead after a crash in Bucks County Wednesday. Police in Hilltown Township were sent to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 113 at Diamond Street around 6:30 p.m. One of the drivers, identified as Robert Strohm, 36, of Harleysville, was...
Man charged with shooting, killing a father inside a Chester City store
Police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a father at a convenience store in Chester, Pennsylvania, back in July. Haneef Melton, 19, of Chester, was arrested and charged in the murder of 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson. On July 2, 2024, around 11:15 a.m., police responded to Lucky 7 convenience...
“We want our freedom”: Palestine protesters march at Hillel Center, Charles Library
Amidst a sea of flags and bullhorns, dozens of students gathered for a pro-Palestine march that began at Charles Library and ended at the Hillel Center for Jewish Life on Temple’s campus Thursday. The protesters advocated for justice in Palestine and demanded a change in the university’s financial commitment...
Poteet Powers, But Phils Foil Patriots’ Five-Game Roll
The Somerset Patriots were shut out by the Reading Fightin Phils 2-0 to snap their five-game win streak on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots honored the Negro Leagues’ New York Black Yankees on Friday in front of 6,625 in attendance.
Danelo Cavalcante pleads guilty in prison escape; gets 15-30 years added to life term
WEST CHESTER — The saga of escaped murderer Danelo S. Cavalcante came to an end Friday in the same location it began, in a way, just over a year ago. Cavalcante entered a guilty plea before Judge Alison Bell Royer to charges related to his escape, including breaking into a home near the Chester County Prison and stealing a rifle from a northern Chester County homeowner.
Rider Charged With Murder In Death Of UD Student
Newark police have made an arrest in a fatal crash that took the life of a freshman at the University of Delaware. Officials said on August 29, 2024, Newark Police obtained an arrest warrant for the operator of the motorcycle in this incident. The motorcycle operator has been identified as...
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