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The Philly Bookstore Crawl is back with more indie bookstores to browse
Hey Philly booklovers—the Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is back for a second year with even more bookstores and events on the schedule. The Crawl celebrates Philly's lively independent bookstore scene. With more than 30 bookstores in the city and suburbs participating this year, this one’s sure to be a page-turner.
Bishop Eustace's Ian Petrutz selected by St. Louis in 2024 MLB Draft
Ian Petrutz, a Mantua native and 2021 Bishop Eustace Prep graduate, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 12th round (352nd overall pick) of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Petrutz finished his junior season at the University of Alabama where he started in 57 games and...
‘HollyHood’ Haley J Set To Appear At NWA 76
“HollyHood” Haley J is coming to NWA 76. NWA announced that “HollyHood” Haley J is scheduled to appear at NWA 76 on August 31. “‘HollyHood’ Haley J has gained tremendous media attention and fan interest over the last year,” NWA Chief Operating Officer Joe Galli said. “Without doubt, Haley J has become one of the […] The post ‘HollyHood’ Haley J Set To Appear At NWA 76 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Trea Turner makes spectacular mic’d-up play at MLB All-Star Game and Bryce Harper loved it
Trea Turner did not let being live on the air stop him from making a spectacular play during the American League’s 5-3 win over the National League at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night. The Philadelphia Phillies shortstop was mic’d up at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, in the bottom of the second inning, along with All-Star teammates Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a ground ball toward center field with one out and a man on first. Turner swiftly reacted by running to his left and hurling his body at the edge of the infield to...
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...
Find out how Philadelphia International Airport got snow on July 14 during heat wave
Amidst a July heat wave, Philadelphia welcomed some snow earlier this week. At 2:02 a.m. on Monday, July 15, the National Weather Service reported a record daily maximum snowfall was set at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, July 14. The trace amount of snowfall was due to hail – frozen...
14-year-old Cavan Sullivan could make MLS history with Union: ‘Talent is elite’
History beckons for the soccer world. Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old wunderkind, was named to the Philadelphia Union’s first team for its match against the New England Revolution on Wednesday. If he plays, he would become the youngest player in major North American sports to do so, which includes the NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL. The record is currently held by Freddy Adu when he played for D.C. United at 14 years, 306 days old in April 2004. On Wednesday, Sullivan will be 14 years and 293 days old. Lionel Messi missing at least next two Inter Miami games with ankle injury concern Some speculated that Sullivan...
New Footage Reveals Giants GM's Four-Word Guarantee After Saquon Barkley Exit
The New York Giants losing Saquon Barkley probably didn't hurt half as bad as them losing him to the Philadelphia Eagles. The latest "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" episode went behind the scenes of the Giants' front office the moment they lost their Pro Bowl running back to their ...
‘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?...
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
Insomnia Cookies Coming to Cherry Hill, NJ with Irresistible Cookie Flavors
If you're prone to craving late-night sweets, you'll be excited to hear about a new Insomnia Cookies opening soon in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Where Are the Best Homemade Cookies in the South Jersey Area?. The brainchild of a group of University of Pennsylvania college buds, Insomnia Cookies has grown...
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...
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...
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...
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