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Bayou Bar & Grill pours $5 cocktails every Wednesday in Summer Social citywide happy hour
Happy Hour Philly brought back Summer Social, the citywide happy hour each Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. when participating restaurants and bars, like Bayou Bar & Grill on Main Street in Manayunk, offer $4 beer, $4 wine, and $5 cocktails through the summer. “We’re giving $5 Long Island...
Feds order SEPTA safety overhaul, citing rise in crashes, injuries and fatalities and assaults on employees
The Federal Transit Administration has issued a blistering report outlining inadequate safety procedures at SEPTA that have contributed to a rise in bus crashes and assaults on employees.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 25-50 Years for 2021 Murder of Temple University Student
The city of Philadelphia grapples with gun violence once more, as Latif Williams, now 20, was sentenced in the 2021 shooting death of Temple University student Sam Collington. A court has seen fit to imprison Williams for a term spanning 25 to 50 years, with an ensuing 5 years of probation. Williams, who was 17 years old during the incident, turned himself in after being linked to the crime by surveillance footage. According to a report by FOX 29, he was found guilty of third-degree murder and weapons charges earlier this February.
The Alexei Kolosov Offseason Saga: Homesickness Rattles Flyers and KHL Return Looms
Goaltender Alexei Kolosov's journey from the KHL to the Philadelphia Flyers has hit a snag with reports from Belarus indicating his desire to return to the KHL, participating in training with Dinamo Minsk. Initially slated for the AHL, rumors of homesickness and struggles with North American hockey surfaced, sparking speculation on his commitment. Despite the Flyers expecting him to honor his contract and attend camp, uncertainties loom over Kolosov's future amidst reports of wanting to terminate his NHL contract. With the situation unfolding, the resolution remains unclear for the goalie prospect.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #11, DL Denis Jaquez Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Denis Jaquez Jr. Position: Defensive...
Phillies top prospect rewarded for strong season with promotion to Double-A
It's been quite a whirlwind week for Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford. Since being selected in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Phillies out of high school, the talented 20-year-old outfielder has quickly established himself as not only one of the most exciting prospects in the Phillies system, but in all of Major League Baseball.
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Dad, Dies at 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.The news was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, which cited La Salle Explorers head coach Fran Dunphy in saying that Bryant had recently suffered a massive stroke. Bryant’s death comes over four years after the passing of his son and his granddaughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in California.“We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant,” the X account of La Salle's men’s basketball team wrote in a post Tuesday. “Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75...
Philly’s Black-led Youth Agricultural Programs Provide Various Enrichment Opportunities for Local Young People
Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for youth considering careers in agriculture. Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for young people considering career paths in agriculture, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. They help provide joyful experiences for kids and teens while also bolstering...
Man who fatally shot Temple student Sam Collington sentenced to decades in prison
The man convicted of fatally shooting 21-year-old Temple University student Sam Collington in late 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to spend 25 to 50 years in state prison. Latif Williams, 19, was found guilty of third-degree murder and related offenses at his trial in February. The shooting happened Nov. 28, 2021,...
Philadelphia Union call up Cavan Sullivan, 14, for first time
The Philadelphia Union named 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan in its first-team squad for Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution, putting him in position to break a longstanding MLS record held by Freddy Adu.
Closed Manchester Avenue Bridge Connecting 3 Delaware County Towns, Reopens Early
A ribbon cutting Monday for the refurbished Manchester Avenue Bridge. Nearly a year of inconvenience for commuters traveling to Middletown, Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships ended Monday when the Manchester Avenue Bridge opened ahead of schedule. The 100-year-old bridge connects the three towns , but it runs over Ridley...
Camden man charged with attempted murder in Atlantic City, NJ
A Camden man has been charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Atlantic City over the long 4th of July holiday. During the early morning hours of Friday, July 5th, the Atlantic City Police Department was called to the first block of South Florida Avenue where they found a 53-year-old city man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.
See homes sold in the Gloucester City area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Gloucester City area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 1 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 998-square-foot home on North Stinson Avenue in Gloucester City that sold for $230,000.
Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
Philadelphia has a number of historic food and drink establishments. For example, there's McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, which is Philadelphia's oldest continuously running tavern. America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel...
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy Helps Radnor Township in Its Efforts to Transition to 100-Percent Clean Energy
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy is helping Radnor Township to cost-effectively improve the energy and environmental performance of its facilities. Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy developed a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100-percent clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
Man sentenced for 2021 fatal shooting of Temple Student
Latif Williams, the 19-year-old man who fatally shot Temple student Samuel Collington in November 2021, has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, NBC10 Philadelphia first reported Tuesday afternoon. Williams, who was 17 at the time of the crime, was convicted of third degree murder and gun charges in February...
Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
Mark Mehok’s innovative marketing and client engagement tactics have set a new standard for growth and client satisfaction at MyOfficeOps. As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship eventually paved a path...
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