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Pa. sportsbook closes, 31 people to be laid off
A sports and horse race wagering venue in Philadelphia has closed, according to a message on the Parx Racing website. In addition, more than 30 employees will be laid off. City Turf Club Op Co. and Keystone Park Services Company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state that the South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook will close and 31 people will be laid off at 700 Packer Ave.
Soccer Six Rival Temple to Host Wildcats Sunday Night
Villanova will play its first road contest of the 2024 regular season when it visits Philly Soccer Six rival Temple Sunday night in Philadelphia (7 p.m./ESPN +). The Wildcats played St. Peter's to a 2-2 draw in their season opener Thursday at the Higgins Soccer Complex. Jordan Canica and Jorge Garcia scored the goals for Villanova.
McAdam Financial Celebrated as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — McAdam Financial has been honored as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by The Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 15th among small workplaces. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating a supportive and thriving work environment, as determined by employee feedback collected through an Energage LLC survey.
Jason Kelce stars in commercial with wife Kylie ahead of NFL season with retired Eagles icon’s ‘Sunday ritual’ revealed
PHILADELPHIA Eagles legend Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, have been part of a commercial for the upcoming NFL season. The Kelces appeared in an advertisement for YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. The 30-second ad began with Jason Kelce speaking about his past NFL routine. “For the last 13 years, I’ve had the same game-day […]
Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
VIDEO: New Jersey’s Springsteen Hears Boos At Philadelphia Concert
Soon to be 75 years old, Bruce Springsteen is an iconic musician who only has so many live performances left. This is a big reason why tickets to see "The Boss" in concert sold for big money on the resale market websites before Wednesday, August 21st. The Springsteen and E-Street...
McDermott takes on big role for Upper Moreland football as team takes win over CR North
NEWTOWN — Adam Beach is counting on senior Frankie McDermott to be a difference-maker for the 2024 Upper Moreland football team. "He is our heart and soul," Beach said. A...
Jenkintown’s Aug 28 agenda includes liquor license transfer from Willow Grove Amazon Fresh
Jenkintown Borough Council’s August 28 agenda includes a public hearing on the transfer of a liquor license from an Amazon Fresh store in Upper Moreland Township to Giant Company, LLC. The hearing is necessary because the license to be transferred is from outside the borough. If Council approves the...
FarmerJawn in Chester County holds pop-up after being targeted by vandals
WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — A Black-owned farm in Chester County is proving love always wins.Christa Barfield, owner of FarmerJawn in Westtown Township, held an "Only Love Grows Here" pop-up event on Saturday at the farm in response to vandals targeting the farm earlier this month. "Certainly feeling the love, certainly feeling the support by the community, and the increase of people coming from far and wide as well has been a lovely surprise," Barfield said. The pop-up event brought hundreds of people to the farm to prove that light can always overcome darkness."Regardless of what evil still lurks around in our...
Trevi BYOB in Glenside now hiring multiple positions
Trevi BYOB in Glenside is looking to fill multiple positions:. For more information and to apply, you can email jburke1247@gmail.com. For more on Trevi BYOB, you can visit their Facebook page and website. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz”...
Parents chose themselves and their animals over their children’s well-being after leaving the children clinically maInourished, uneducated and with health problems, while feeding their animals with salmon; sentenced
Philadelphia, PA – According to the court documents, the 38-year-old mom, later identified as CrystaI, and the 48-year-old dad, later identified as Shanne, were sentenced to 8 to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment. Both parents were also ordered not to contact their kids until they turn 18 and only with approval of a court-appointed therapist.
Wings Field in Blue Bell to host air festival
BLUE BELL — Wings N’ Wheels touches down at Wings Field on September 7, delivering a day full of fun activities for the whole family. The local airport will be transformed into a festival featuring local breweries, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. Guests can get a bird’s-eye view of the community during 15-minute sightseeing flight tours. Dozens of the finest airplanes and antique cars in the area will be on display.
Spotlight on City Workers: A Glimpse into the Heart of Philadelphia’s Municipal Government
The Office of Human Resources, with support from the Mayor’s Internship Program, just launched a new project aimed at bringing the stories of the City of Philadelphia’s dedicated municipal workers to the forefront. In our new short video series, we’ll highlight the experiences and contributions of City employees across various departments, showcasing the diverse roles that keep our city running smoothly.
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Camden County to honor veterans and first responders at War on Terror Medal Ceremony
Camden County will hold its War on Terror Medal Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Victims of Terrorism Monument in Cooper River Park. The ceremony aims to recognize and honor veterans and first responders for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation. The award will...
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