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GM of LuLu Country Club in Glenside wins Philadelphia Open Championship
Jon Rusk, general manager at LuLu Country Club in Glenside, won the Philadelphia Open Championship, Amateur Golf reported. The 36-hole tournament was held on July 16 and 17, during which Rusk bested amateur Zak Drescher and professional Andrew Cornish in a four-hole aggregate playoff at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern after the trio completed 36 regulation holes over two days in 4-under par 136.
Central PA students can get a free backpack at these locations for one day only
(WTAJ) — It’s hard to believe it’s already back to school time, but the new year is quickly approaching and a chance to grab a free backpack is coming up at multiple locations in the area. Verizon-authorized retailer Round Room, LLC, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks this year at its 12th […]
Iron Hill Brewery opens new location at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), one of the most award-winning breweries east of the Mississippi, will introduce the Lehigh Valley to its craft kitchen and scratch brewery at its newest location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill celebrated its opening with a ceremonial first pour and ribbon cutting earlier today. The brewery and restaurant opened its doors to the public on July 13, 2024; this opening marks its 13th location in Pennsylvania and 21st overall for the concept.
Phillies prospect’s Triple-A promotion might be short-lived as trade deadline looms
One of the many recent Philadelphia Phillies minor league promotions saw one of their top prospects earn a well-deserved promotion to Triple-A following his fine showing so far in 2024. That player was Phillies No. 12 prospect Carlos De La Cruz. De La Cruz put together the best minor league...
Big East Basketball Hot Seat
This offseason we are continuing to evaluate the job stability of coaches in different conferences. This week, it is time to look at the Big East. The schools in this conference are all basketball-first schools, which can often lead to higher expectations and shorter leashes for coaches. While many coaches are not currently on the hot seat, we could see a few getting warm by the end of the season.
NFL Analyst Sends Warning To Eagles Over Star Pass Rusher
Heading into training camp for the Philadelphia Eagles, there is a lot of focus on edge rusher Josh Sweat. An integral part of the team’s defense for the last few years, how much longer will he be playing in the City of Brotherly Love? This offseason, the Eagles signed five players to contract extensions earlier […] The post NFL Analyst Sends Warning To Eagles Over Star Pass Rusher appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Blackjack dealer at Penn National Hollywood Casino charged in alleged cheating scheme
GRANTVILLE, Pa. — A blackjack dealer at Penn National Hollywood Casino has been accused of participating in an alleged cheating scheme involving two players that cost the casino nearly $17,000, State Police claim in charging documents. Yadav Bhandari, 22, is charged with felony counts of theft by deception and...
No, a tornado did not touch down in York County. Here's what caused the damage Tuesday.
A series of downbursts caused damage during the storms on Tuesday evening in York County, and some residents and businesses remain without power on Thursday morning. The York County Emergency Management Agency posted a statement that the National Weather Service issued about the storms, which toppled trees and power lines and even spun a Central York High School football goal post 45- to 90 degrees. ...
Flights resuming at Harrisburg International Airport after global tech outage
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — Flights at the Harrisburg International Airport are once again starting to take off Friday morning following a global technology outage, according to an airport spokesperson. The outage caused disruptions around the world, grounding flights, knocking banks offline and media outlets off air. The issue is...
Pride parade returns to Harrisburg LGBT festival after 12-year absence
After over a decade of absence, the Pride Festival of Central Pa. is bringing back the Pride parade as a part of its annual celebration. The parade debuted in 2006 and quickly became an important staple in the festival’s lineup. In 2011, however, it was canceled due to permit issues with the city of Harrisburg, according to the festival’s website.
Lebanon Schools Hosts Parent Meeting For All Sports On Aug. 8
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that parents of student athletes for fall, winter and spring sports at Lebanon High School are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 to learn more about the upcoming seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting will be held on Thursday,...
Experience hard-hitting action wrestling action at Red Rose Rumble 2 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– International wrestling stars and local champions are going head-to-head at Three Legacies Wrestling’s (3LW) Red Rose Rumble 2 event on August 3 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City. According to 3LW, Red Rose Rumble 2 is a family-friendly show featuring a night of hard-hitting...
Wanted: Leiber Manrique Accused Killer Of Omar Gaitan
Leiber Manrique, 53, is wanted for the July 15 killing of Omar Gaitan of the 700 block of Knorr Street, authorities said in a release. Gaitan was sitting in his Honda CRV when he was shot in the face on the 500 block of West Ruscomb Street, according to investigators. The 67-year-old was found just after midnight and taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries around 1 a.m., police said.
Eagles Already Linked to Big-Name Nick Sirianni Replacement
Nick Sirianni is entering his fourth season as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite three consecutive trips to the postseason and a Super Bowl appearance, the 43-year-old head coach could be on the hot seat if the 2024 season doesn't go according to plan. Sirianni has two more years under contract, but a repeat of the 2023 collapse could signal the end of his time in Philly.
Bill Belichick Reportedly Eyeing 3 Teams for 2025 Return
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will shockingly not be on the sidelines this coming season after not landing any head coaching jobs in the offseason. The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach was reportedly in the running for the Atlanta Falcons’ head coaching vacancy. But the Falcons decided to hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.
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