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NFL Fans See One Major Benefit Of An 18-Game Schedule
NFL fans are getting ready for the 2024 season, but it could be one of the last under the current format. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the league is discussing the addition of an 18th regular-season game. One user pointed out that adding another game would likely bump the Super Bowl to ...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 69: Rafael Terrero, Emmaus HS
Coaches comment: Rafael is such a versatile player for us. On offense, he can play outside, inside and TE and can be a match-up issue for defenses. On the defensive side of the ball, he has a high football IQ and makes all the checks for us. He covers a lot of ground in the passing game and is physical enough to come down in the box and be active in the run game. His versatility, football IQ, and work ethic are what earned him several D1 offers.
LVHN opens $3M Westgate Mall childcare center. New Musikfest shuttle touted. | Lehigh Valley headlines
Lehigh Valley Health Network on Monday celebrated the opening of a new 10,000-square-foot childcare center at the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. The center, located in the mall neighboring the LVHN-Muhlenberg campus off Schoenersville Road, was built to “fill a critical gap in access to quality childcare services for LVHN colleagues and community members,” the health network said in a news release ahead of a ribbon cutting scheduled for Monday morning.
Philadelphia 18-year-old arrested over firearm found in Ambler
The Ambler Borough Police Departments reported on July 22nd that on July 16th its officers responded to a residence on the 100 Block of South Chestnut Street after receiving a report of a found firearm. Responding officers investigated and discovered that the person who possessed the firearm was 18-year-old Anthony...
Asking Eric: Do my actions at neighborhood parties cross the line?
Dear Eric: I live in a very social neighborhood that has fun guest-oriented activities and events all the time. We all strive to be good neighbors, hosts and guests, but I often find I’m on the outside of what seems to be appropriate. Examples: A call goes out to...
LCCC gets one more year of intercollegiate athletics, after all
Lehigh Carbon Community College will have intercollegiate athletics for a final year beginning next month, as the college is finalizing a contract with St. Luke’s University Health Network for athletic trainer services. The college received a contract for services on July 16, according to college spokesperson Linda Baker, and a “final contract will be signed in the next few days,” she wrote in ...
Report: Sixers to sign veteran guard Reggie Jackson
Although Paul George is set to have his introductory press conference this afternoon, he won’t be the only former Los Angeles Clipper to be a topic of conversation in Philadelphia today. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Sixers are set to sign veteran guard Reggie Jackson:. Presumably, Jackson...
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
Bridge Foundation donates scholarship money
The Bridge Educational Foundation, through the support of Malady & Wooten, Waste Management and Raymond James, last week donated $293,000 of EITC and OSTC scholarships to families in Philadelphia during an event at Father Judge. Scholarship funds are made possible through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship...
Parents of CHOP doctor killed in crash speak out as cyclists seek changes: 'Barricades need to be up'
PHILADELPHIA - Calls for action are growing louder in Philadelphia as bikers and advocates demand change from the city after a biker was struck and killed by a car this week in Center City. "She was inspiring to everyone she met, and supportive, loving, compassionate," said Mary Dietrick. Words Mary...
LVPC reviews plan for Allentown Center Square upgrade
ALLNTOWN, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Comprehensive Planning Committee advanced proposed Allentown Center Square improvements Tuesday afternoon. Center Square is in the city's downtown center at the Hamilton and Seventh streets intersection. The two lanes split around the Soldier and Sailors Monument, with one lane to the monument's north and one to the south. The lanes rejoin east of the monument.
This Awesome Indoor Pickleball Court is Coming Soon to Burlington County, NJ!
Pickleball really is becoming all the rage across the country, and New Jersey is no exception!. Grab your rackets! PickleRage, an indoor Pickleball club is coming soon to the Moorestown/Mount Laurel area! This will be their first location in New Jersey. Where will PickleRage in Moorestown be located?. Back in...
Tri-County Men’s Baseball League Begins Quarterfinal Action
The Tri-County men’s baseball league is in crunch time as teams began this week in quarterfinal action. This 13-team league consists of many top or former college baseball players from the area. Occasionally a former professional player will play as well as some current high school players. In short,...
31 LSU Athletes Set to Compete in Paris 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are set to begin this week with the Opening Ceremony set to begin at 12:30 P.M. on Friday. LSU will be represented as 31 current and former Tigers representing a total of 20 different countries will be going for gold in basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, and swimming and diving events.
WATCH: Nick Castellanos Has Awkward Home Run Timing
Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos has strangely been known over the years to hit home runs either during somber/serious moments during the game broadcast, or on days where something monumental happens. One of the first awkward moments was when announcer Thom Brennaman was making an on-air apology for saying a homophobic slur off-air that was caught on a hot mic More recently, he hit a home run on the day President Biden announced he’s stepping down from the Presidential race and the day of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. Here’s a list someone made of all the times: Here is a list of all the Castellanos HR's during significant events-Apology for homophobic slur use on broadcast-Career threatening injury for Tatis- Eulogy for WW2 veteran- A 9/11 tribute video package on the air- Apology of opposing teams coach getting a DUI- 10…
Latest On Eagles HC Nick Sirianni
The 43-year-old guided Philadelphia to a 14-3 record and a trip to the Super Bowl in 2022. For that reason, it came as something of a surprise his job security was a talking point at times this offseason despite the poor end to the ’23 campaign. Sirianni was retained, but major changes on his staff were deemed necessary for him to remain in place for a fourth season.
Former All-Star predicted to end up with the Philadelphia 76ers
Thanks to their robust cap space before the offseason began, the Philadelphia 76ers eventually ended up selling like hotcakes as a destination for free agents. From a perennial All-Star to high-caliber role players, the franchise instantly rose atop the players’ wishlists. Despite their slew of flashy signings, though, the...
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