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Philadelphia Flyers: Alexei Kolosov Rumors, Contract Uncertainty, KHL Return Speculation
Rumors are swirling about Alexei Kolosov's future with the Flyers, with speculation on whether he will return to Philadelphia following offseason developments. Kolosov appeared in two games with the Phantoms, achieving a 3.03 GAA and a .885 SV%. He won his first professional game but lost the other, facing limited...
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...
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...
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...
Record-breaking snowfall reported at Philadelphia International Airport during July heatwave
This is snow joke. A record-breaking snowfall was reported at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday as temperatures soared to 94 degrees Fahrenheit in a head-scratching contradiction. The Philadelphia/Mount Holly office of the National Weather Service logged the total daily snowfall over the Pennsylvania airport that afternoon — and noted that it broke the old record for July 14 set in 1870. The trace amount of snow recorded in the report was actually small hail that poured down during a thunderstorm, the agency said. New Yorkers told to limit energy use for second week during extreme heat: ‘It’s BS’ “Since hail is...
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...
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...
Darius Slay: A Retrospective Look at Eagles Pro Bowl Cornerback
Eagles cornerback Darius Slay is no newcomer to the NFL. He’s going into his 12th season in the league and has established himself as elite at the position. He’s even picked up a nickname over the years. Slay has always been known for his flying defensive stops and momentum-swinging interceptions, earning him the moniker “Big Play Slay.” However, after years of wowing fans, Slay thinks his career is winding down.
US charges addiction software promoter Fallcatcher with criminal fraud
Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have unsealed a March 2023 grand jury indictment against Cleothus Lefty Jackson, who they say made "false and misleading" statements about his company, Fallcatcher, when he told Philadelphia-area investors it was developing anti-addiction tracking devices and software for government agencies and insurers. Neither insurers nor state...
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.
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...
All 6 Phillies produce at All-Star Game in NL loss
All six Phillies who traveled to Arlington for the All-Star Game participated, with all three position players collecting a hit and all three pitchers throwing up a zero. One of the highlights of the night for either team was a mic’d-up Trea Turner diving up the middle and flipping to second base to rob Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Turner, Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm were all wired for sound and reacted enthusiastically.
Animal shelters and rescues halt out-of-state intake, adoptions, due to Canine Influenza outbreak
Out-of-state dog transports are suspended for 30 days as shelters grapple with an outbreak of Canine Influenza. The control order issued last week mandates all Delaware shelters and rescues suspend out-of-state transports, as well as out-of-state intakes or adoptions. State Veterinarian Karen Lopez confirmed Friday three shelters and one rescue...
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...
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