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Arcadia shares throwback photos as campus gears up for Wednesday’s Move-in Day
Arcadia University will celebrate its annual Move-in Day on Wednesday, August 21 as part of its 5-day Welcome Week in Glenside. The week offers incoming students the opportunity to meet their First Year Seminar instructors, attend a Convocation, hear from campus partners, participate in a community service project, and join Knight programs.
Havertown Native Roy Gillian, Founder of Wonderland Pier, Remembered
Havertown native Roy Gillian and the founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey. One week after it was announced that Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey would be closing after this season, its founder, Havertown native Roy Gillian, has died, writes Amy Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Perkasie business owner wins Young Careerist competition from Souderton-Telford BPW
The Souderton-Telford Business and Professional Women’s group has congratulated member Kylee Marshall on winning the Young Careerist competition at the June BPW PA State Convention. During the convention, Marshall presented her speech and answered questions from the judges regarding her thoughts on being a BPW member. She competed against...
'26 QB, Jackson Magley talks 'Nova visit and recruitment
Jackson Magley is a 6-1. 185 pound, Class of 2026 high-level quarterback talent who plays for Randolph High School in Randolph, New Jersey. He is a smart and skilled dual threat quarterback that is a breakout prospect to watch. The New Jersey prospect spoke with me about his recruitment and Villanova camp visit for VUSports.
Bryn Mawr College Joins SEPTA Key Advantage UPass
PHILADELPHIA (August 20, 2024) – Bryn Mawr College will be the second higher education institution to participate in the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass program. Beginning September 1, more than 1,500 Bryn Mawr College students will be eligible to ride SEPTA – at no cost to them. This revolutionary...
Philadelphia Orchestra to perform music from M. Night Shyamalan's movies
Earlier this year, director and Penn Valley native M. Night Shyamalan declared it the "summer of Shyamalan," hyping his latest thriller "Trap" alongside his daughter Ishana Night Shyamalan's directorial debut "The Watchers." Those serious about observing the season have one more chance to properly celebrate with an upcoming orchestral concert.
Josh Gladden joins the University City Science Center Board of Directors
Temple University’s Vice President for Research Josh Gladden joined the University City Science Center’s Board of Directors following its annual shareholders meeting this past July. Gladden brings his vast experience and expertise to the nonprofit to advance healthcare innovation, entrepreneurial activity and economic growth in Philadelphia and beyond,...
Bucks County parents sentenced up to 16 years behind bars after 7 kids found in squalor
Two parents in Bucks County were sentenced to eight to 16 years behind bars after their seven children were found living in deplorable conditions last year.Video in the player above is from a previous report.The children involved ranged in age from 16 to just four years old.The investigation began in April 2023 when police received a report that children were entering an abandoned trailer in the Green Top Trailer Park in West Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania.When officers arrived at the scene, they found two children belonging to 48-year-old Shane Robertson and 38-year-old Crystal Robertson.One child was barefoot and the other wore...
Incubus to perform 'Morning View' album in its entirety at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center
It's been 23 years since the release of their hit album, "Morning View," and now Incubus is back on tour.The band is coming right here to Philadelphia a week from Tuesday!This concert is special and unique because Incubus will perform the Morning View album in its entirety, which is a rare treat for fans.Action News' Alyana Gomez caught up with Mike Einziger, the rock band's lead guitarist, and discussed the idea of performing the entire album.Einziger admits he was skeptical about the idea because he says most people don't consume music like that anymore, as in listening to an album from beginning to end.But, how many times have you gone to a concert and hoped to hear that one deep track or interlude, just to be disappointed because all the hits were performed instead?That's the beauty of this show! Every song gets a chance to shine, in addition to Incubus' greatest hits like, "Wish You Were Here" and "Drive."Einziger says some of the band's most memorable shows were in Philly.Incubus is set to perform on August 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets start at $25.
Sea Isle City to Host Phillies “Shimmy Down the Shore” Event Tuesday Evening
The Philadelphia Phillies organization will have a presence in Sea Isle City Tuesday evening. The city will host the “Shimmy Down the Shore” event at Excursion Park Tuesday evening, and fans will be able to watch the Phillies take on the Braves in Atlanta. Free activities, music, and giveaways start at 6:00pm.
Two women injured after SUV hits dirt bike in Philadelphia
Two women are critically injured after an SUV hits ATV in Philadelphia. As reported last night on Action News at 10 on PHL17, this happened just after 8:30 a.m. last night at Kensington and Castor Avenues in the city’s Juniata Park neighborhood. Philadelphia Police report the women were riding a Honda dirt bike that was […]
Tower Health Nears Sale of Brandywine Hospital Campus to Developers
Tower Health President and CEO Sue Perrotty said interest in Brandywine Hospital is mostly coming from buyers outside of healthcare systems. Tower Health, which recorded its first profitable quarter in five years in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, is in final negotiations to sell its Brandywine Hospital campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation Awards $10,000 to Belmont Childcare Association
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded the Belmont Childcare Association, Inc. (BCCA) a grant of $10,000 to bolster its early childhood education program. The BCCA serves the children of parents working in the Thoroughbred racing backstretch area at New York’s historic Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Saratoga Racecourse.
Much taking place at the Bristol SportsPlex
The Bristol SportsPlex is ramping up activities with the launch of Bristol Sports United, aimed at promoting youth engagement in pickleball, cornhole, and tennis. The initiative kicks off with elementary school pickleball leagues starting on August 21, in collaboration with local schools and the parks department. Owner Matt Lavinder emphasizes the rising popularity of pickleball among younger players, challenging the stereotype of it being an older demographic sport. The facility aims to enhance post-game experiences for local high school sports, encouraging families to gather and participate in activities.
Officials: No injuries after butcher shop burns in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County
No one was injured after a fire at a butcher shop in Adams County Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Firefighters were called to the scene of a commercial fire at Weaver's Custom Butcher Shop on the 1400 block of Centennial Road in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, around 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, according to Adams County 911 records. ...
Wine garden with pickleball and bocce granted zoning relief to open in Conshohocken
During the August 19th meeting of Conshohocken’s zoning hearing board, the board voted to grant Cooper Winery zoning relief with three conditions to open a wine garden with two pickleball courts and a bocce court at 127 East Elm Street in the borough. Cooper Winery is owned by Conshohocken-resident...
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