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Stockton Splits Pair of Five-Setters
Haverford, Pa. – Stockton University (2-1) split a pair of five-set matches on the second day of the Haverford Invitational. The Ospreys prevailed 3-2 over Haverford but then fell 3-2 to Lebanon Valley. Nicole Palmer (East Islip, N.Y./East Islip) totaled 28 kills and 35 digs on the day. Palmer...
Adalyn Rose Raises $40,000 from First Annual Duck Derby Presented by Diamond Credit Union and Redner’s
The Adalyn Rose Foundation (ARF), a Reading-based nonprofit organization, held its first annual Duck Derby fundraiser over the weekend at Muhlenberg Township’s RiverFest. With support from presenting sponsors Diamond Credit Union and Redner’s Markets, $40,000 was raised for the foundation. The Derby took place at Jim Dietrich Park...
Exquisite southeastern Pa. tasting room, lounge opens its doors
The Turks Head Wines tasting room and lounge has officially opened in downtown West Chester following a soft opening last weekend. Located at 120 N. Church St., the tasting room’s business hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The hours for the bottle shop, which opened last fall, are noon to 10 on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday.
Arrest made in U of Delaware motorcycle crash that killed NJ student
Noelia Gomez of Clark was in the crosswalk when she was struck by a motorcycle. Driver Brian Biddle was charged with second degree murder. Noelia was about to start her first year at the University of Delaware. A Newark, Delaware man was charged with second-degree murder in the death of...
Make a dried flower wreath, find a plant swap: 116 things for plant people to explore in September
------ READ: Tales from the White House chief of plants for 5 presidents. Late Summer at Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve. Sunday, Sept. 1, 9-11 a.m. Discover wildflowers, pollinators and wildlife with Lancaster Conservancy on a hike at Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, 857 Green Hill Road, Conestoga. $5. Register online. Wild...
Alvernia Drops Two Matches on Final Day of the Greyhound Premiere Invitational
Bethlehem, Pa (August 31, 2024) - Alvernia University (1-2) dropped its final two matches of the Moravian Greyhound Premiere Invitational with 3-0 losses to host Moravian University (2-2) and Lancaster Bible College (4-0) Saturday afternoon in women's volleyball action at Moravian. The Golden Wolves took on host school Moravian in...
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed when their bicycles were struck by a car
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed Thursday night when a suspected drunk driver hit them while they were riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were from Carneys Point, New Jersey, and were supposed...
Community Vows to Rebuild After Fire Damages Historic Norristown Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell
A historic bandshell honoring firefighters in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was badly damaged by a fire early Wednesday. Flames spread from a nearby trash can and porta-potties, destroying the bandshell's roof and interior. The Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell has been a community landmark for over a century, as reported by NBC Philadelphia.
Not having to ask 'can you hear me now' in Hockessin
In a part of Delaware notorious for dropped phone calls, New Castle County and Verizon are teaming up to fill the void. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, county workers, lawmakers, and a Verizon executive, broke ground on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a new cell tower on the grounds of the Police Athletic League (PAL) on Lancaster Pike.
Step Through the Swamp Door: A Curated Antique Experience
The Swamp Door is a Gilbertsville co-op specializing in vintage antiques, collectibles, and art. For lovers of antiques and collectibles, The Swamp Door in Gilbertsville has something for everyone, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. The Swamp Door is a co-op that started in 2015. It opened with 49 vendors and...
Widener Women's Volleyball Splits in Puerto Rico Tri-Match
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. - Widener Women's Volleyball splits in their opening tri-match as they beat Buffalo State before falling to Ohio Wesleyan. The Pride move to 1-1 on the season and remain 0-0 in conference play. BY THE NUMBERS: GAME ONE. Azira Benjamin would lead the team in kills...
Abington Falls to Pride, 2-0
Chester, Pa. - The Penn State Abington men's soccer team dropped a non-conference contest on the road against Widener University by the score of 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Elizabeth J. Hirschmann Field at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium. Score: Widener 2, Penn State Abington 0. Records: Penn State Abington...
Watch Rutgers football commit Jaelyne Matthews live on NFHS Network on Friday night
Toms River North, No. 1 in the Shore Super 25 high school football rankings, is on the road Friday night (7 p.m.) opening its season against Downingtown East, of Pennsylvania. Hoping to help get the Mariners off to a good start is four-star senior offensive lineman Jaelyne Matthews, a Rutgers commit. Matthews is...
Bullets Spoiler Season-Opener with Overtime Goal
Gettysburg, PA (August 31, 2024) - Gettysburg College (1-0) scored a put-back golden goal five minutes into overtime to break a 1-1 tie and take a 2-1 win over Alvernia University (0-1) in the season-opener on Saturday afternoon in non-conference field hockey action at Gettysburg. Alvernia took the early 1-0...
Game of the Week Challenge: Pick Week 3 Lehigh Valley high school football winners
Week 3 of the Lehigh Valley high school football season is here, and it’s time to take the The Morning Call Game of the Week Challenge, sponsored by Yocco’s, “The Hot Dog King!”. Vote on which team you think will win the matchups we’ve designated as the...
September Events In and Around Chester County, PA
Enjoy an outdoor BYO dinner under the lights with live music and beverage vendors. The event is modeled after traditional late summer or early fall Dinner in White events held in communities around the world. Guests enjoy takeout from one of Pottstown’s restaurants and eateries, or prepare their own picnic meal, dine together and say farewell to summer with a ceremonial white-napkin wave. Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High St., Pottstown. 6 to 9 p.m. $15. FeteEnBlancPottstown.com.
Tenfold helps pilot study of landlord incentives
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is encouraging agencies that help homeless households find rentals to consider including financial incentives for landlords as part of a broader engagement effort. Doing so can dramatically reduce the time it takes for families to secure housing, it says. The evidence? A pilot program conducted...
Hockessin to get new cell phone tower, more to be built
Some dead-zones in Hockessin will be eradicated with the addition of a new 160-foot cell tower. Located at 7259 Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, the addition had a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Hockessin Police Athletic League. Cell phone reception along with internet availability has become a popular topic in recent years, especially with the pandemic highlighting some of the accessibility ... Read More
Chargers Start Season 4-0, Sweep Opening Weekend
The Lancaster Bible College Women's Volleyball team is off to a hot start, defeating both Washington (Md.) and Alvernia in three sets to begin the season 4-0 for the first time as a Division III program. The Shorewomen move to 2-1 overall and the Golden Wolves drop to 1-2 overall.
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