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Health Infographic for Philadelphia County. Doctors Reveal How Sleep Apnea Harms Your Heart
Infographic by The Health Experts @ The Health Standard. Key Takeaways for Philadelphia County Residents. Understand the link between sleep apnea and heart disease. Learn why early detection is crucial. Follow expert recommendations for better health. **Why This Matters to You: **By managing your sleep apnea early, you can potentially...
ECU’s Erik Ritchie drafted by Phillies in 19th round of 2024 MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) — ECU left-handed pitcher Erik Ritchie was drafted late in the 2024 MLB Draft Tuesday. Ritchie was taken in the 19th round by the Philadelphia Phillies. He rounds out a class of six players from the program drafted this year. Ritchie had 28 appearances in 2024 with four starts. He had a […]
Philly city employees return to in-person work despite union pushback
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — City employees in Philadelphia began working in-person full time again on Monday. The workers returned to their offices after a trial court judge ruled against a union seeking to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s order requiring in-person work. AFSCME District Council 47, which sued the Parker...
'Harlem Lacrosse' helps students achieve goals on and off the field
Siena Childs fell in love with Lacrosse in high school, found success on the team at West Chester University, and now, is pursuing her ultimate goal of being a coach.She now inspires the next generation through the 'Harlem Lacrosse' program.The nonprofit has programs in five cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York. The Philadelphia program began in the Fall of 2017 with the help of the Live Like Blaine Foundation.This year's summer program in Philadelphia is taking place at Olney Field.To learn more about 'Harlem Lacrosse,' visit their website.RELATED: Lansdale student athlete prepares for USA Football's Junior International CupThis local athlete is putting her skills on a national stage while only being a rising sophomore in high school.
Thieves steal $15K worth of beef from refrigerated tractor-trailer in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police are looking for the beef bandits who stole $15,000 worth of meat from a refrigerated tractor-trailer. The truck was parked on the side of the road when the thieves broke in around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and unloaded 40 cases of beef, investigators said. The driver...
A mic'd-up Trea Turner made an amazing diving play during the 2024 MLB All-Star Game and his Phillies teammates loved it
Tuesday night’s 2024 MLB All-Star Game featured a wrinkle not normally heard in baseball: mic’d-up players. While playing for the National League All-Star team, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner made a fantastic diving play for an out while he was wearing a broadcast mic for Fox Sports. His...
Kobe Bryant’s dad and former NBA player Joe dies aged 69
Joe Bryant, the father of NBA Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69 years old. Bryant, a former NBA player, recently suffered a massive stroke, La Salle head coach Fran Dunphy said Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.Bryant’s death comes four and a half years after his 41-year-old son Kobe and his 13-year-old granddaughter Gianna died in a tragic helicopter crash, along with seven others, on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California.Bryant, who was known as “Jellybean” for his love of sweets, was a first-round draft pick for the Golden State Warriors in 1975. He then...
Two Philadelphia state lawmakers resign, setting up special elections for Pa. House seats
Two Democratic Pennsylvania state representatives announced their resignations this week setting the stage for Sept. 17 special elections in their Philadelphia districts. Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) was appointed in June to become CEO of the nonprofit homeless support group Project HOME but left uncertain whether she would resign from her state House seat to take the position. Bullock has represented the 195th Legislative District since 2016.
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told ... Read More
Eagles who are feeling the most pressure to succeed in 2024
They say pressure makes diamonds and bursts pipes. We've seen football parallels as lovers of our Philadelphia Eagles. Nick Foles was a diamond. Carson Wentz, most certainly, was a pipe. We still can't believe sometimes that Carson never won a playoff game. That's another story for another day though. Let's instead focus on the guys who are still on the roster.
Here’s a great unusual style South Jersey golf course
I’ve been getting out and playing new courses as frequently as I can this year. With a packed work schedule a lot of times it can be tough, but this past Friday I had the opportunity to play one in South Jersey. Unfortunately, before teeing off we didn’t realize...
Some city pools in Philadelphia closed due to repairs or staff scheduling
A nice, cold pool would be the ideal spot to beat the heat. However, six pools are closed due to repairs or staff scheduling issues. Officials say Fletcher is expected to open this Wednesday, Morris Estate this Thursday, and Max Max Myers next week.
Unrelenting heat poses a challenge for outdoor-only restaurants in Philadelphia
For the last few days, Morgan's Pier on Christopher Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing has been emptier than usual, despite the restaurant being right on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The restaurant has no indoor seating.
A string of tractor-trailer cargo thefts in Northeast and South Philadelphia
Detectives in the northeast are urging tractor-trailer drivers to be vigilant during their deliveries in Philadelphia. This is after a string of cargo robberies in Northeast and South Philadelphia beginning around June 26. Investigators said thieves have been targeting meat delivery trucks which usually arrive overnight. The thieves either broke into the back of the truck while the driver was sleeping or when the vehicle was unattended.
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