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Conwell-Egan’s Julia Horger Secures Gold at Wrestling Nationals
Conwell-Egan's Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls' finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior. Conwell-Egan’s rising junior, Julia Horger, emerged as the top local girls’ finisher at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16-and-under Wrestling Nationals, securing a gold medal, writes Drew Markol for the Bucks County Courier Times.
Big East Basketball Hot Seat
This offseason we are continuing to evaluate the job stability of coaches in different conferences. This week, it is time to look at the Big East. The schools in this conference are all basketball-first schools, which can often lead to higher expectations and shorter leashes for coaches. While many coaches are not currently on the hot seat, we could see a few getting warm by the end of the season.
Norwegian Cruise Line picks Philadelphia for new homeport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – For the first time, Philadelphia will serve as a major cruise port. The Port of Philadelphia will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s new homeport starting in the 2026 spring/summer season. On April 16, 2026, Norwegian Jewel will commence seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda out of Philadelphia from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex. Philadelphia will also […]
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Camden County, July 8-14
A house in Voorhees that sold for $860,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden County in the past week. In total, 39 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $333,577. The average price per square foot ended up at $211.
Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with her podcast "Call Her Daddy." Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal.
Contractor in 30th Street Station restoration project charged in bribery scheme
An executive for a company involved in the restoration of 30th Street Station was charged Wednesday in an alleged bribery scheme tied to the project. Lee Maniatis, chief operating officer of MARK 1 Restoration in Dolton, Illinois, allegedly offered trips, an $11,000 watch, a $2,000 steakhouse meal and a dog to Amtrak official Ajith Bhaskaran, who was overseeing the project. In exchange, prosectutors allege Bhaskaran approved inflated invoices submitted by Maniatis and others, over-billing Amtrak throughout the project.
Falling glass from Center City high rise prompts lawsuit against window manufacturer
PMC Property Group, the owner of the Riverwalk Apartment Complex at 23rd and Arch Streets, is suing the window manufacturer of the building after glass rained down on the sidewalk from a shattered window earlier in the week.
Bill Belichick Reportedly Eyeing 3 Teams for 2025 Return
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will shockingly not be on the sidelines this coming season after not landing any head coaching jobs in the offseason. The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach was reportedly in the running for the Atlanta Falcons’ head coaching vacancy. But the Falcons decided to hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.
Philadelphia doctor, former patient on mission to help others in need of organ transplants
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Dr. Stephen Dunn at Nemours Children's Hospital and Diego Garcia share a friendship that started three decades ago, but the doctor and his former patient had a special reunion Thursday to celebrate a major milestone.The doctor and his one-time patient from South America are now friends and are working together to help others who need organ transplants.Thirty years ago, Dunn saved Garcia's life."I first met Diego when he was a child who needed a liver transplant," Dunn said.In 1994, when Garcia was 4. He became one of the smallest patients to get part of a liver that...
Phillies prospect’s Triple-A promotion might be short-lived as trade deadline looms
One of the many recent Philadelphia Phillies minor league promotions saw one of their top prospects earn a well-deserved promotion to Triple-A following his fine showing so far in 2024. That player was Phillies No. 12 prospect Carlos De La Cruz. De La Cruz put together the best minor league...
Man dies after being shot 7 times in Overbrook
Philadelphia Police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot seven times in the chest and killed in Overbrook. It happened near 54th Street and Gainor Road, a block away from the Wynnefield Baptist Church.
Longtime Bucks County soccer coach set to retire as team eyes championships in Orlando
The Yardley Makefield Soccer 2010 Boys United Premier team is practicing for the biggest moment of their soccer career.After winning four games in the national league, YMS is competing in the 2024 USYS National Championships in Orlando, Florida next week."I'm feeling excited and ready to play," said Max Garner who is a center midfielder. "We worked hard for it, and I feel like we deserve to play."The team practiced at Holy Ghost Preparatory field in Bensalem on Thursday.The 18-person team will travel this weekend to the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex."The boys did a great job. They had to...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Man taken into custody for homicide in late July
Philadelphia Police have arrested 31-year-old Samir Martin (Samir Bembery) for his role in shooting and killing 22-year-old Ryan Demarcus Latimore on July 21. Police say Martin/ Bembery has been charged with Murder, VUFA, and related offenses. The homicide occurred on July 21 when Martin/ Bembery shot Latimore in the head. Latimore was transported to Penn […]
Chester County Teen Awarded Scholarship for Mental Health Advocacy
WEST CHESTER, PA — Sophia Fontecchio, a high school senior from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the third annual Youth Scholarship by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. This $1,000 scholarship is granted to high school seniors in Chester County who have made significant contributions to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention in their schools and communities.
Another jet ski abandoned on Philly street with same name written on its side
PHILADELPHIA - More questions arise as the mystery of Philadelphia's abandoned jet skis deepens. A second jet ski was dumped illegally on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in the city's northern section. The unusual discovery comes just two weeks after a different jet ski was abandoned on the same...
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