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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The local qualifying event in Montgomery County for the U.S. Open will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill. The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News.
Philadelphia Police Seek 10 Suspects in $100K Vandalism at Olympic Tower Apartments
Chaos struck the Walnut Hill section of West Philadelphia as a group of vandals targeted the Olympic Tower Apartments. The Philadelphia Police Department, tasked with safeguarding the peace, is now on the hunt for ten suspects responsible for the mayhem that ensued in the late hours of May 1, 2024. These individuals, whose identities were concealed behind masks and dressed in black, were caught on video smashing windows and dousing the building with purple paint in an act of deliberate destruction.
South Jersey Mean 15 softball rankings for second week of May
The scholastic softball regular season is heading down the stretch. As some teams continue the quest for conference titles, others are battling for postseason position. Here's a look at the top teams in South Jersey. Records and stats are through Thursday's games. Mean 15 rankings. Kingsway (18-2, last week’s ranking:...
Delco woman loses wedding band at Phillies game and asks for help finding it
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - It’s been a rough couple of days for a Phillies fan from Delaware County, after she lost something precious in the stands. It happened while she was cheering for Bryce Harper. She says her wedding band just flew off and she says the ring is priceless to her.
Simone Biles bringing ‘Gold Over America Tour' to Philly this fall. Here's how to get tickets
7-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles and other world-class gymnasts will be leaping into Philadelphia this fall. The pop concert-style performance known as the "Gold Over America Tour" is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on October 4. This high-flying performance will showcase the athletic brilliance and championship journeys of Biles...
John Dutton follows live cover to Meadows victory
Washington, PA — John Dutton followed the live first-over cover of Commander Frank, then edged by him in deep stretch to capture Thursday’s (May 9) $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. John Dutton was sixth when Hunter Myers tipped him off the cones to...
St. Joseph’s Athletic Director Helps School Stay Competitive Through NIL Deal Education
St. Joseph University’s athletic director Jill Bodensteiner is helping the school stay competitive as NIL rules continue to evolve. St. Joseph University’s athletic director Jill Bodensteiner is helping the school stay competitive as NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules continue to evolve, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
3 men convicted of murder in Harrowgate shooting that killed Olympic hopeful, wounded another
More than two years after the killing of an 18-year-old ice dancer and Olympics hopeful, three men involved in the robbery that led to his death have been convicted of murder.
Philadelphia’s K & A Boxing Club plus the return of Carto & Boots
Boxing with its ever-changing business landscape tests the commitment of its fans like no other sport. It doesn’t help that so many fighters create more drama outside the ring than inside it. This being the case, it’s always refreshing to learn about the people, places, and associations that are working for the betterment of the sport and the communities that they serve.
From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
Abington Friends School track athlete Jade Sanders ’24, inspires, leads, and encourages her team with impeccable form. The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by...
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