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Olympic swimmer from Pennsylvania idolizes swimmer from Conshohocken
Olympic swimmer Ivan Puskovitch (West Chester) was profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirer on July 27th. In the profile we learned that his idol is Fran Crippen, a record-breaking swimmer from Conshohocken who passed away in 2010. From the article:. Crippen remains the most famous open-water swimmer in the world …...
Kwan’s solo homer, Noel’s 3-run shot power Guardians past Phillies 4-3
Steven Kwan hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning after Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a three-run shot in the fourth, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Daryl Morey just laid out a horrifying script for the Philadelphia 76ers
After a year-long cycle of fans and pundits doubting Daryl Morey, the longtime executive brought the fireworks this offseason, re-tooling a Philadelphia 76ers team that seemed poised to stagnate without a shiny, new toy this time around. Thanks to him and the front office's savvy financial gambits, the franchise managed...
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre looks to set up shop in former Lutheran church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, which has been looking for a new home with the impending razing of the Banana Factory arts and education center, apparently has found it. If all goes to plan, the nonprofit performing arts organization, which for the past 25 years has been a...
Darby Police Officers Honored for Saving a Landscaper’s Life
Darby Police Officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey weree honored at a July 17 Darby Borough Council meeting. Two Darby Borough police officers were recognized recently for an act of heroism after saving a man’s life who was seriously injured in a landscaping accident. Darby police officers Terrell Lee...
Eagles WR struggled after Giants benched him: ‘I was just eating to wash the pain away’
PHILADELPHIA — Before he signed a one-year deal with the Eagles this offseason, wide receiver Parris Campbell wasn’t sure if he would play in the NFL again. Campbell was inactive for the last five games of the 2023 season. The New York Giants, who had one of the league’s worst wide receiver rooms last season, made him a healthy scratch.
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
Phillies top prospect tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around
The Philadelphia Phillies have a very good farm system that should produce some vital roster pieces in the future. One of those pieces is right-handed pitcher Mick Abel. Phillies top prospect Mick Abel tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around. The 22-year-old is the Phillies’ No. 5 prospect...
Eagles’ Former 6-foot-4 QB Brought in by Cowboys: Report
A former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback could soon find a new home — with an NFC East rival. As reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Dallas Cowboys hosted quarterback Reid Sinnett for a workout on Saturday, July 27. “Free agent QB Reid Sinnett is working out for the #Cowboys...
Woman allegedly steals produce from small business on Hilltown Pike
PERKASIE, Pa. - Hilltown police are looking for a woman who allegedly took produce from a farm stand without payment on Friday. Police say at approximately 4:45 p.m., a woman pulled up to a farm stand along Hilltown Pike and allegedly helped herself to produce without paying for the items.
Outlaws driver David Gravel turns the tables on the Pa. Posse at Williams Grove Speedway
MECHANICSBURG – World of Outlaws driver David Gravel turned the tables on the Pennsylvania Posse, winning the sprint car feature Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway. Gravel, a 32-year-old resident of Watertown, Ct., notched his 100th career World of Outlaws series victory in the process. If you purchase a...
Bryce Harper makes MLB history, joins ‘double century' club
Bryce Harper’s latest home run against the Guardians was yet another historic blast for the Phillies 2-time NL MVP, for multiple reasons. Career home run no. 330, a 2-run opposite-field shot off Cleveland starter Carlos Corrasco, was his 100th career home run at Citizens Bank Park. He’s the third player to reach the century mark in the 21-season history of the Phillies’ home field, joining Phillies legends Ryan Howard (198) and Chase Utley (129).
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Is Not The Same QB He Was During Spring OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles had some concerning reports surface regarding Jalen Hurts’ play during OTAs this spring. There were days when former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett outshined the Eagles QB1 as they learned new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s system. He appears to have turned a corner at the...
Sheffield Lake man extradited to Pennsylvania on rape charges
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Sheffield Lake man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses against a child, according to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department website. 58-year-old Odin J. Rathnam of Sheffield Lake was arrested in Ohio July 11 at his home...
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