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Human error blamed in Bethlehem train derailment, Norfolk Southern says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A train derailment under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge earlier this month was the result of human error and had nothing to do with track conditions, Norfolk Southern Railroad said it has determined. "We investigated the derailment from earlier this month and determined the cause was a train...
Joel Embiid heckled as he arrives in France for Olympics with Team USA
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid's decision to play for Team USA over the French national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics caused quite a bit of controversy, and Embiid apparently drew the ire of some French fans as the Americans arrived in the country. As Embiid made his way to...
Brandon Graham says he will retire after this season
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham will retire after the 2024 season. Graham told reporters on the first day of training camp that this is the last first day of his playing career, although he indicated he hopes to remain with the Eagles in some capacity. “Last first day as a...
Jenkintown receives proposal to allow six apartments in newly constructed second floor of former Wells Fargo building
The forthcoming Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center, which will open its doors this fall at 400 Old York Road in Jenkintown, has made some changes to the former Wells Fargo bank building. According to borough manager George Locke, the school has constructed a second floor in the space’s...
DA Larry Krasner to announce new developments in cyclist’s death
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will announce new developments from a deadly cyclist crash last week. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that investigators received the toxicology report of the 68-year-old driver who hit and killed Barbara Friedes, a medical resident from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. On July 17th, she was hit by a speeding vehicle […]
If the Phillies are looking for an outfielder, this guy Can-ha make a difference
Here is another entry in our series looking at trade targets for the Phillies, both those rumored by those in the know and others we’re interested in. Platooning players is a wise route to go about roster construction. If it worked for Casey Stengal and Earl Weaver when the game was played a different way, then it should work today. It’s a sound strategy to go about not only getting the advantage when the game begins, but to also have a bench deep enough when the game starts to wind down. We all know that baseball is a chess match, so putting your players in the right spots for success is paramount to winning. However, there is one small issue with platooning.
Lehigh Valley's bats explode for a 10-2 win over Rochester
ROCHESTER, NY - Lehigh Valley's offense exploded in a bounce back win on Wednesday night. The IronPigs recorded 10-runs on 18 hits to knock off the Red Wings 10-2. Between the third and fourth innings the IronPigs scored 8-runs to put this one out of reach early. In the third...
Red Wings drop back into second, fall to Lehigh Valley, 10-2
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings had a chance to retake first place in the International League second half on Wednesday but instead fell back into second, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs pounded Red Wings pitching for 18 hits- the most given up by Rochester this season- en route to a 10-2 win. The IronPigs scored at least one run every inning from the third through the fifth, including five runs in the fourth, while the Red Wings managed five hits all night.
Villanova Chosen As Favorite In 2024 CAA Football Race
RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2024) – Villanova, which posted a 10-3 record, earned a share of the CAA Football championship and reached the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs last season, has been picked to finish atop the CAA Football standings in 2024 according to a vote of the league’s head coaches.
Vitable Raises $16M Series A to Expand Affordable Healthcare Access
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Vitable announced it has secured $16 million in Series A funding led by Cherryrock Capital, with contributions from Citi Impact Fund, First Round Capital, Newark Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures, and Y Combinator. This latest round brings Vitable’s total venture capital raised since its 2020 inception to over $25 million.
Asking Eric: Deciding between staying coastal or returning home
Dear Eric: I’m in my early 20s and just ended a five-year relationship with my boyfriend. I find myself really conflicted about whether to move back to the state I grew up in or stay where I am for another year. I work remotely for a company based there,...
Experience history and culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a 17th-century style house and garden that is located in West Fairmount Park. Architect Junzo Yoshimura built the home in Japan in 1953 using traditional materials and techniques, specific to Japanese culture. The home was taken apart in pieces before being shipped to New York at the Museum of […]
Driver charged with DUI, homicide in Philadelphia bike crash that killed CHOP doctor
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials say a drunk driver is responsible for taking the life of a promising young doctor while she was out for a bike ride in Rittenhouse Square last week. Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at CHOP, was killed when officials say a speeding vehicle hit...
Woman charged with arson after historic Pennsylvania home catches fire twice: officials
BERWYN, Pa. - In a shocking turn of events, officials have charged a Chester County woman with arson of her own home that has caught fire not once, but twice. Kathryn Frankel has been arrested and charged with arson with intent to destroy an unoccupied building and other related offenses.
Allies push their in-state stars for VP — especially in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH — In the days after President Joe Biden ended his 2024 campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him, Democrats across the country rushed to rally behind her, too. In Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Democratic Party went a step further — endorsing not just Harris, but a ticket with Harris backed up by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
'Be Cool, Man': Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Donates A/C Units To 10 Schools In Philadelphia
As a part of his foundation, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his team have started the "Keep It Cool" campaign to address local schools without air conditioning.
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