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NJ school district backtracks on plan to charge fee for busing
DEPTFORD — A controversial transportation plan pitched by the Deptford Township School District is now being put in reverse. There was a change of heart after backlash from community members and partners, including Mayor Paul Medany. The idea for the 2024-2025 school year, which was shared on Friday, mentioned...
Northwestern expected to tap Villanova’s Mark Jackson as next athletic director
Northwestern is expected to hire Villanova’s Mark Jackson as its next athletic director, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Wednesday evening. Jackson served as Villanova’s athletic director since 2015 and will replace Derrick Gragg, who will shift into the newly-minted role of vice president of athletic strategy. The move...
Phillies' Weston Wilson: Back from paternity leave
The Phillies reinstated Wilson (personal) from the paternity list Wednesday. Wilson missed two games following the birth of his child. Now that he's back with the Phillies, Wilson will return to a bench role, though he could see occasional starts against left-handed pitching. Wilson owns a .480/.481/.880 slash line over 27 plate appearances versus southpaws this season.
Noah Cates shines as three Flyers participate in Da Beauty League
Da Beauty League, founded in 2015, was developed to help continue to grow the sport of hockey. The 4-on-4 league meets every year in Edin, Minnesota, and allows players from all around to compete in a more relaxed style of hockey. The rules differ slightly from the traditional NHL style....
DA: Felon Sold Drugs, Gun in Bensalem Sentenced to State Prison
A Philadelphia felon was sentenced on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, to serve up to a dozen years in state prison on narcotics distribution and gun possession charges the Bucks County District Attorney’s office announced. Ishmael Colon, 35 pleaded guilty in April to five counts of persons not to possess...
Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Weds College Sweetheart; Bride Wears Dress Sold in Ardmore
Philadelphia Eagle guard Landon Dickerson married college sweetheart Brooke Kuhlman in a Mar. 25 ceremony in South Carolina. According to Emily Strohm in People, Kuhlman’s gown was a Lela Rose design purchased at Elizabeth Johns Bridal Boutique in Ardmore. The nuptial guest list included 150 family members and friends....
Arrest Made In Tuesday Afternoon’s Camden, New Jersey Fatal Shooting
CAMDEN, NJ.- Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay reported that following a swift-moving investigation, Detectives of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit have arrested and charged a 17-year-old Woodbury, New Jersey boy in connection with last night’s fatal shooting in Camden, New Jersey. Charges Filed. The teen...
Natalia Markova Set For SiriusXM’s Busted Open Radio This Friday
NWA’s Natalia Markova Joins SiriusXM’s ‘Busted Open Radio’ Aug. 30. NWA Star Natalia Markova joins SiriusXM’s globally-broadcast, No. 1 pro wrestling program Busted Open Radio on Friday, Aug. 30. Natalia Markova has plenty to discuss this Friday as a guest on Busted Open Radio!. On...
Jalen Hurts reveals how Jason Kelce’s presence ‘halted’ development
Jalen Hurts is gearing up for a pivotal season with the Philadelphia Eagles, one that marks a significant shift in his role and responsibilities as the team’s quarterback. With the retirement of veteran center Jason Kelce, Hurts finds himself stepping into a position with more autonomy at the line of scrimmage, a change he’s eagerly […] The post Jalen Hurts reveals how Jason Kelce’s presence ‘halted’ development appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘We were bulldozed’: The history of Wilmington’s school system
The Christina School District has been proposed to be removed from the city of Wilmington’s feeder pattern, raising questions about how the city became divided between four districts. A new era of reform could improve educational opportunities for city students or it could continue a difficult history. Attention on...
76ers’ Andre Drummond rips SportsCenter for incorrect Angel Reese-Ben Wallace tweet
Sports media can get things wrong sometimes, and even ESPN’s SportsCenter isn’t immune to mistakes, as Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond pointed out on Tuesday. The offense came from a post made by the official SportsCenter account on X, formerly Twitter, that compared Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to Hall of Famer Ben Wallace for […] The post 76ers’ Andre Drummond rips SportsCenter for incorrect Angel Reese-Ben Wallace tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti loses no-hitter in 8th vs. Phillies
Aug 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports. Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had his bid for a no-hitter stymied in the eighth...
Hype continues for celebrity boxing in Chester next month
Chester’s first major boxing event is less than two months away and excitement continues ramping up in the community. Fight promoter, “Official Celebrity Boxing,” (OCB) held a press conference to hype the event at Harrah’s Casino last Thursday (Aug. 15), which drew dozens of Philadelphia and Chester sport VIPs, boxing supporters, and some Vice President Kamala Harris supporters as well.
Aug. 31: The Thrift Project one-day shopping event promotes sustainable consumerism
PHILADELPHIA — Sporting a vintage Bob Marley T-shirt, coordinated with a sage green tennis skirt, and matching New Balance sneakers, Christina Faith is sharing her thrifted style with thousands of shoppers on Saturday during The Thrift Project, a one-day second-hand shopping event educating young adults on sustainable fashion and living practices. “The cool thing about thrift […]
Phillies’ minor league team bat dog goes viral after chaotic debut
Every dog has its day. This one just happened to go viral. The Clearwater Threshers — the Phillies’ Single-A minor league affiliate — welcomed their new bat dog, Lucy May, during the team’s game against the visiting Dunedin Blue Jays on Friday. But her debut was chaotic at best, complete with a running tour around the infield, a pass through the visitor dugout, and a grande finale: taking a number two on the field. She never did retrieve the bat.
WSSD school chief quits amid complaints
The Wallingford Swarthmore School District (WSSD) board, in an 8-1 vote, accepted the resignation of district Superintendent Dr. Wagner Marseille following a controversial tenure that included complaints by parents and the filing of a petition signed by hundreds of taxpayers. A letter posted to the district website said that “after...
Competition, Rising Costs Making It Hard to Be Mister Softee
Mister Softee, the nation’s oldest and largest franchisee of soft ice cream trucks founded in Philadelphia, is having a hard time dealing with competition and rising costs. Competition and rising costs are making it harder than ever to be Mister Softee, writes Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN. The nation’s oldest...
Philly Mom’s Sorbet Company Offers Vegan, All-Natural Sweet Treats
Reason Ali is the founder of Mango Hut Sorbet. She makes vegan, all-natural sweet treats. Philadelphia mother Reason Ali was inspired to start a side hustle after her young son, Kai, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Upon learning the news, she started making all-natural sweet treats for him at...
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