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New York Times: Phoenixville’s 25th Annual Blobfest Celebrates Nostalgia from Popular 1958 Film
The 25th annual Blobfest took place in Phoenixville from July 12-14. The event celebrates the 1958 film "The Blob," which was mostly filled in Phoenixville near The Colonial Theatre. Since 2000, Phoenixville has been the host city of the annual Blobfest, a festival that celebrates the 1958 film, “The Blob,”...
Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great, and the father of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69."I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of my uncle. He was a basketball icon in the city of Philadelphia and someone I grew up admiring," John Cox, Bryant's nephew, said in a statement. "The impact he has made both here at La Salle and in the Philly basketball community will be felt for years to come."Bryant was a first-round draft pick in 1975 by the Golden State Warriors. The...
Alec Bohm lights up Home Run Derby after sipping from “wooder” jug courtesy of Bryce Harper in Round 1
Alec Bohm was the Phillies representative for the Home Run Derby this year. The RBI machine hasn’t exactly made his bones with the long ball this season, but he definitely has the pop to compete. Unfortunately, he was off to a slow start in Round 1 and needed a pick-me-up.
New juice bar squeezes into Northern Liberties offering smoothies, toasts and bowls
A new juice bar has squeezed it's way into Philadelphia bringing the energy and flavors of New York. Essex Squeeze - now open in Liberties Walk, at 1030 N. 2nd Street - is serving up fresh made-to-order juices, juice shots, smoothies, toasts, lemonades and bowls. The café offers nearly 40...
Community demands oversight from Great Valley schools after students lewdly impersonated teachers on TikTok
Teachers and parents packed a school board meeting in Malvern on Monday demanding more oversight and education in social media use after it came to light that middle school students impersonated nearly two dozen of their teachers on TikTok.
Cavan Sullivan named to Philadelphia Union's matchday roster, could break MLS record
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Soccer phenom Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Philadelphia Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history. Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days old, would break the current mark held by Freddy Adu by 13 days if he makes his MLS debut on Wednesday night when the Union host the New England Revolution at Subaru Park. The Union will be without some key players due to the Olympics, but head coach Jim Curtin said that's...
Two Commercial Fires Under Investigation
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that two commercial building fires that occurred in New Castle County over the weekend were accidental in nature. The first fire broke out on Friday night, July 12, at approximately 7:15 PM at the Tri State Battery building, located at 107 Albe Drive in Newark, Delaware. Deputy Fire Marshals arrived on the scene and identified an electrical malfunction involving a lithium-ion battery as the cause. The malfunction led to the ignition of nearby combustibles, resulting in significant damage to the building. The building’s sprinkler system effectively contained the fire until the Fire Department arrived, preventing further spread. The estimated damage is valued at $75,000, and there were no reported injuries.
Car show to highlight the Studebaker
Local car enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the Keystone Region Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club (SDC) will hold its Atlantic Zone Meet on Wednesday through Saturday, July 24 to 27, at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown. The event will include a swap meet, a display of Studebakers and a cruise-in open to cars and trucks of all makes and models. This is the first time that the event has been held locally.
UD Issues Crime Alert Following Social Media Extortion Incident
The University of Delaware has alerted its community to a serious incident involving social media extortion, identified as a Jeanne Clery Act stalking case. The extortion occurred on the evening of July 15, 2024. This notification is part of a broader trend affecting colleges and universities across the United States, where there has been a noticeable increase in extortion cases stemming from social media interactions according to the alert.
An Early Look at Win Totals for Penn State, Rutgers, and Temple
It’s the perfect time to dip our toes into the water with college football. None of the major sports are on TV, which means 90 percent of your friend group is already through their first three seasons of the new NCAA college football game. Only one of the three...
Stolen Valor: O’s Gunnar Henderson brings Scooby Doo schtick to All-Star festivities like Nick Castellanos didn’t make headlines, go viral for the same thing last year
During the 2023 All-Star festivities, Nick Castellanos addressed the media and gave his reasoning as to why Scooby Doo should be considered a super hero. He continued by saying that the crime fighting dog is his favorite out of all super heroes. Castellanos was asked his favorite superhero and responded...
Dunkin’ Awards 20 High School Seniors and College Students
Liana Paulson of Vineland is one of the recipients of a Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Dunkin’ and its greater Philadelphia-area franchises award $100,000 annually to high school and college students in the area. The program helps local students in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Kent and New Castle counties in Delaware pursue a part-time or full-time undergraduate degree at the institution of their choice.
‘Hard Knocks’ reveals Giants’ final Saquon Barkley contract talks before bolting to Eagles
Call this “Saquon Barkley, Endgame.’’ The final steps that led Barkley to depart the Giants after six seasons for greener pastures in Philadelphia was the compelling focus in Episode 3 of “Hard Knocks,’’ aired Tuesday night on HBO. Tucked into this peek behind the curtain was a resounding message to Giants fans: Joe Schoen, the general manager, makes the final call on football matters, even if that decision rankles his boss, co-owner John Mara. With NFL free agency beckoning, the episode opens up with Schoen calling Barkley’s agent, Ed Berry, asking, “In order to get Saquon, what would we have to do?...
NCL revives Philadelphia as a homeport for 2026 spring-fall cruises
On April 16, 2026 Norwegian Jewel will commence seven- to nine-day cruises to Bermuda featuring overnights at Royal Naval Dockyard.. The ship will depart from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex, where plans are under way with the government to develop a facility to handle passengers. Canada/New England. Following the Bermuda...
University City outdoor summer concert series to return in August
University City District’s popular summer concert series is set to return next month after a few years’ hiatus and will be held at two new locations. The University City Summer Series features family-friendly evenings of free entertainment at standout public spaces in the neighborhood. This year, UCD is...
SS United States Conservancy to Offer Tour Opportunities
The SS United States Conservancy will be offering tour opportunities this summer, the not-for-profit organization announced in a social media post, allowing a rare opportunity to get on the oceanliner. “We have received many inquiries from supporters eager to visit the SS United States in Philadelphia before she must leave...
Ex-Philly detective James Pitts convicted of perjury in coerced murder confession case
A former Philadelphia homicide detective accused of beating a murder suspect to obtain a confession and then lying about it in court has ben convicted of obstruction and perjury charges. Prosecutors said they would seek a prison term for James Pitts, 53, when he’s sentenced in Oct. 4, but the...
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