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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...
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.
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...
Motorcyclist charged with killing University of Delaware freshman on first day of school
NEWARK, Del. (TND) — A 27-year-old Delaware man was charged Thursday in the motorcycle crash that killed a University of Delaware freshman on the first day of school. Brian Briddle is accused of fatally striking 18-year-old Noelia Gomez while she was walking in a crosswalk near the university Tuesday night. Briddle at the time was attempting to flee a traffic stop "at a high rate of speed," according to the Newark Police Department.
Norristown Woman Missing Since August 22
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Maria Marcado, who has been missing since August 22, 2024. Marcado was last seen near the intersection of Pal and Elm streets, close to the Norristown Library. She was in the company of her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance.
Battle Over Kroger-Albertsons Merger: What It Means for Malvern’s Acme
Acme could be looking at some changes if the government does not manage to prevent the biggest supermarket merger in the nation’s history. Acme in Malvern could be looking at some changes if the government does not manage to prevent the Kroger-Albertsons merger, one of the biggest supermarket mergers in the nation’s history, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio.
Delaware man with 9 warrants charged with home improvement fraud
WILMINGTON, De. - A Delaware man accused of duping people into making down payments for home improvement projects that he had no intention of finishing was charged Thursday. Perren Davis, 61, was arrested after investigators say an 81-year-old woman reported that she paid a $250 down payment for a home improvement project, and he never returned to finish the work.
Father carjacked in Upper Darby while 2-month-old in car; 2 suspects at large
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — Police are looking for two suspects wanted in a carjacking and shooting in Upper Darby on Thursday afternoon. Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt said a shot was fired during the carjacking in the 7100 block of West Chester Pike. Bernhardt said the bullet struck a SEPTA bus, but no one was hit by gunfire.Bernhardt said two suspects came up to a car with a father and two kids inside. According to Bernhardt, a scuffle ensued, and a 5-year-old child got out of the vehicle while a 2-month-old was still in the car.The two suspects ditched the car about three blocks away, where police recovered it with the 2-month-old inside, Bernhardt said.The family is OK, police said.Police are searching for the two suspects and believe one is armed and took off toward the Cobbs Creek golf course.Officers from Philadelphia and other nearby communities are assisting Upper Darby police, Bernhardt said. "We're looking actively in the golf course for this male right now," he said. The incident led to the closure of West Chester Pike's westbound lanes from Keystone Avenue to State Road. All lanes reopened around 5 p.m.This is a developing story and will be updated.
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
Robert Strohm, 36, of Harleysville Killed In Hilltown Crash
Robert Strohm, of Harleysville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at about 6:30 p.m., according to Hilltown police. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 113 at Diamond Street. The second driver was transported by ambulance to Grand View Hospital with unspecified...
Wildcats Fall at James Madison in Season Opener
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Villanova University field hockey program fell to James Madison in its season opener, 2-1, on Friday (Aug. 30) at the JMU Field Hockey Complex. The two teams remained scoreless throughout the first half, though Villanova did create some opportunities with seven penalty corners and three shots on goal in the first 30 minutes of play.
Villanova holds off YSU for season-opening, 24-17 victory
#6 Villanova (1-0 overall) held off a #25/#23 Youngstown State second-half surge to secure a hard-fought, 24-17, season-opening win on the Main Line on Thursday evening. The Wildcats used some big plays, an effective running attack and a "bend-not-break" defensive effort to build a 24-3 lead early in the third quarter. The Penguins found their footing offensively and leveraged two long drives to trim the lead to 24-17 before Villanova sealed the game with a late interception by Richie Kimmel. Veteran QB, Connor Watkins led the Wildcat offense and P/K Ethan Gettman had a solid game while the 'Nova defense was led by Shane Hartzell, Brendan Bell, Jalen Goodman, Richie Kimmel and Zahmir Dawud. Villanova will need look to improve in the passing game and defensive line play moving forward.
Delaware State Police Arrest Wilmington Man for New Castle County Gas Station Robberies
Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police arrested a 38-year-old Wilmington man for a series of armed robberies at New Castle County gas stations. Troopers responded to a robbery at the Star Gas Station on Kirkwood Highway on August 28, 2024. The suspect, identified as Joshua Liebal, allegedly entered the gas station, brandished a knife, and demanded cash. He fled in a silver GMC Envoy with an undisclosed amount of money.
Gavin Sidwar shows poise in leading La Salle past Malvern Prep, 21-17, in a classic at the shore
La Salle coach Brett Gordon knows the feeling. The first-year Explorers’ coach had been in the same situation countless times, with every eye in the stadium trained on him and his next move. Gordon never failed. It’s why he led La Salle to consecutive Catholic League championships in 1996 and 1997.
Father carjacked in Upper Darby with kids in car, police are searching for the suspects
A father is reunited with his children after an armed carjacking on West Chester Pike. His five-year-old was able to get out, but the two-month-old was still inside the car. This all unfolded a little after 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon near West Chester Pike and Keystone Avenue. Upper Darby Police said a father was waiting […]
Wilmington Issues Weekly Traffic and Travel Advisory for Special Events, Street Repaving, Other Construction or Repair Projects
Real-time traffic and travel map available at City website and at the link below. Wilmington’s Public Works Department has compiled the attached list of streets on which construction or maintenance will occur this week by the City itself, or by either DelDOT, Delmarva Power, or private contractors. This information is for Monday, September 2 through Friday, September 6, 2024.
Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Open House on Sept. 21
Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students researching colleges and for college students interested in transferring.
Spiders Blanked by Delaware Sunday Afternoon at Home
RICHMOND, Va. – Despite four dangerous looks on target from the Spider offense, the University of Richmond women's soccer team dropped a close battle, 1-0, against Delaware Sunday afternoon at home. Richmond suffers its first loss of the season and fell to 2-1-1 while the Blue Hens improved to 1-4-1. Goals.
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