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Palmer, Morgan help Team USA to U-17 FIBA world championship
Justin Procope (@1Procope) For many 15 year-olds, life can often feel like it is them vs. the world. This summer, for Westtown School’s rising sophomore sensation Jordyn Palmer, it actually was. The emerging star was one of twelve girls who celebrated a gold medal victory last Sunday over Canada,...
Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD
Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD as a Family Medical Physician to its Pottstown health center location. Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD as a Family Medical Physician to its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road. Kennedy is board-certified...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Public arts plan coming to Lower Merion’s Bala Avenue
LOWER MERION – In cooperation with City Ave District and Bala Avenue of the Arts, Lower Merion Township is developing an arts plan for Bala Avenue. Officials say the plan will chart a future for a more creative corridor by exploring ideas for creating new public artworks and artistic and cultural programs on Bala Avenue.
Designs of Distinction to bring its unique style to WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. — Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood will showcase some of its newest products at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports. New MDF Plus Tambour Panels, fresh off their debut showing at IWF 2024, are CNC machined from MDF “Plus” material. These panels offer an increased internal bond, making them ideal for intricate machining. MDF Plus is made from 100% recycled wood, holds FSC and CPA certifications, and adheres to ECC standards. They are available in three styles in the popular size of 24” x 46” x 0.25”, expanding DOD’s USA-made tambour panel line.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
2024 Paris Olympics golf schedule: When are the men’s and women’s tournaments?
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE - AUGUST 21: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Wilmington Country Club on August 21, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) At the 2024 Paris Olympics in France, there...
West Deer man arrested in connection to Frazer shooting
An argument at a Frazer auto salvage yard led to a shot fired and a West Deer man arrested, according to Allegheny County Police. Jonathan Nealer, 40, is charged with felony aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of a man in his leg last week at Hloznik Auto Salvage Yard.
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
Corn Silage Harvest Draws Near, Ahead of 'Normal' Time
ELVERSON, Pa. — With corn silage harvest fast approaching in the Mid-Atlantic, farmers can benefit from tools that help them determine the right time to start chopping. Aiming for a timely harvest was one of the topics covered at a July 23 corn silage field day sponsored by Penn State Extension and hosted by Nelson Beam on his beef farm.
"Please don't come here at night it's too dangerous." a neighbor says following arrests in City Park shooting
READING, Pa. - Authorities say two teenagers are under arrest, charged in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Reading's City Park. "Someone had posted on social media that they had gone and hidden marijuana somewhere up in that location." says Captain Cheryl Pentheny, from the Reading Police Department. Police...
Chester Police Department Implements 12-Hour Shifts to Boost Patrol Presence
CHESTER, PA — The Chester Police Department has announced a significant adjustment to its staffing strategy to increase patrol visibility and improve community relations. Effective immediately, officers will transition to 12-hour shifts. This change is designed to raise the number of on-duty patrol officers per shift from seven to ten.
One person hospitalized after motorcycle crash in East Lampeter Township
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person has been sent to the hospital following a motorcycle accident on Lincoln Hwy East and Strasburg Pike, dispatchers say. Crews responded to the scene of the East Lampeter crash around 9:13 p.m. Dispatchers say that one motorcycle was involved in the crash...
Nominations are open for Lower Merion’s historic preservation awards
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion officials are taking nominations for its annual preservation awards, which will be presented later this year. The awards, co-sponsored by the Lower Merion Historical Architectural Review Board and the Lower Merion Historical Commission, recognize notable projects, initiatives, and individuals related to historic preservation in the township.
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, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024.
Foodie: Sanatoga Pizza Open; Taco Bell Freebie; Wings Day
SANATOGA PA – Tuesday (July 23, 2024) was the big day for Sanatoga Pizza, 2209 E. High St., the newest pizza producer in greater Pottstown. It marked its official opening, and staffers on the phone there said they were busy at mid-day answering calls and taking orders. The restaurant...
Perrin Conferences to Host National Asbestos Litigation Conference in Charleston
WAYNE, PA — Perrin Conferences will host its 16th annual National Asbestos Litigation Conference on September 11-12, 2024, at The Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This event will gather notable plaintiff and defense attorneys, judges, in-house counsel, experts, and insurance professionals. The conference co-chairs are Perry J....
Delaware County to Honor Coast Guard's Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony at Media Courthouse
Calling all United States Coast Guard members, veterans, and community supporters — your presence is requested at the Delaware County Courthouse this August 2nd for a ceremonial flag raising. At 12:30 p.m., the very fabric of gratitude will dance up the pole in front of 201 West Front Street in Media, marking the Coast Guard's prestigious anniversary, which has stood firm since its inception on August 4, 1790.
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