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Philadelphia Union’s Jim Curtin Gets 2-Year Contract Extension
Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin now has a two-year extension on his contract, through the 2023 season, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtin, 41, has been managing the team since June 2014. He moved into the position on an interim basis after serving as assistant coach for the previous year and a half.…
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Little League in Delaware County: The Beauty of Being Normal Again
None of the second or third graders at a recent Delaware County Little League game lost, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The fact they could even play makes them all winners. “Kids who came out of isolation and its quarantine lingo of ‘death,’ ‘infection,’ and ‘virus’ took a chance on how to be…
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They Compete at Outdoor Track But These Media Sisters Are Closer Than Ever
Grace Mancini has had the unique opportunity at La Salle University to compete with her three younger sisters in track and cross-country, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The four sisters are graduates of Cardinal O’Hara High School and come from Media. Grace, 23, has a master’s degree in cyber security. Sister Eleanor (El…
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‘Football and Family’: Retired Cardinal O’Hara Coach Bob Ewing Dead at 88
Bob Ewing, head football coach for 16 seasons at Cardinal O’Hara High School, died Monday night at age 88, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. For Ewing, life was about family and football, sometimes at the same time. “It was a family thing,” his son, Bob Jr. said of his father’s career. “Our family…
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Coach to Springfield High Player Facing Cancer: Baseball Family Is Here for You
Strath Haven High coach Brian Fili paid an emotional tribute to Springfield High third baseman A.J. Grande at a recent Panthers’ playoff game against Marple Newtown, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. Grande was invited to throw out the first pitch, but was late because of a doctor’s appointment. He had recently been diagnosed…
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Malvern Prep’s Wrestling Team Pins Down No. 1 Ranking in America
There was a lot to celebrate last week at Malvern Prep, writes Jeff Skversky for 6ABC. The school’s wrestling team became the first in program history to finish the year as the top-ranked team in the nation. The magnitude of the achievement was not lost on students, faculty, or staff. “It’s unbelievable to finish the…
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WCU Partners with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to Offer Youth Leadership Certificate Program
West Chester University has teamed up with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy/EPL Sports to provide a Youth Leadership certificate program on campus from June 28-30. This program is designed for individuals ages 16-22. Over three days, attendees will be onsite at WCU’s campus and equipped with skills to lead themselves and others to be successful in…
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Upland Borough Recalls October 1920 When They Beat the New York Yankees
No one knows it ever happened, but in Upland Borough, they remember. The time in October 1920 when the New York Yankees played the borough’s semi-pro team and lost, writes Chris O’Connell for fox29.com. Upland Borough Manager Michael Ciach is one Uplander who knows about the century-old exhibition game. It was played at Bristol Lord…
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Harcum College’s Melting Pot of a Men’s Soccer Team Punches Its Ticket to National Championship
The Harcum College men’s soccer team is a testament that soccer truly is the world’s game. With a roster that features players from four different continents and a coach from across the pond, the Bears made program history last weekend with a 2-1 upset of Monroe College, the defending national champions and fourth-ranked team in…
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A ‘Humbled’ and ‘Overwhelmed’ Jay Wright Makes It Into Hall of Fame
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has made it into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sunday, his name was included among 15 others for the Class of 2021. “When I got the call, it was stunning, it was emotional, it was humbling,” Wright said Sunday night.…
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Philadelphia Union Gets All of Its Subaru Stadium Fans Back on June 23
Subaru Park in Chester, home to the Philadelphia Union, will open to full capacity on Wednesday, June 23, reports fox29.com. “Philadelphia Union fans are the backbone of this organization and we cannot wait to welcome back all fans and the electricity they bring,” said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. Health safety protocols will be in…
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Joe Gallagher Retires After Nearly 30 Years Coaching High School Football
Joe Gallagher has put 29 years into high school football. He’s the third longest-tenured coach in Delaware County. But on Thursday, he announced his retirement, writes Terry Toohey for papreplive.com. Even with a bad left hip, left knee, and back, Gallagher had planned to return for his 30th season as head coach at Haverford High…
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Golf Courses in Delaware County Hit Top 100 in U.S. List, 1 Makes Top 10
Two Delaware County golf courses have made Golf Digest’s 2021 list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” and one of them is in the top 10, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Merion Golf Club’s East Course placed sixth on the prestigious list, preserving its ranking from last year. The famed Haverford course has…
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See Which Delaware County Course Is in Golfweek’s ‘Best Courses You Can Play in Pennsylvania’
Golfweek has put a Delaware County golf course on its list of the 10 best courses to play in Pennsylvania, writes Jason Lusk for USA Today. The Golf Course at Glen Mills ranked in third place, behind Nemacolin in Farmington in first and Omni Bedford Springs in second. The course was designed by Bobby Weed…
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N.Y. Times Recounts How the Immaculata Women’s Basketball Team Had to Self-Fund Its Way to Being Mighty
Before the advent of Title IX, Immaculata University was a national powerhouse in women’s college basketball, write Alan Blinder, Jeré Longman, and Gillian R. Brassil for The New York Times. At that time, players would find creative ways to finance their costs, such as selling pencils and toothbrushes to pay for travel costs. Their supporters…
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Basketball Legend Phil Martelli Does What It Takes to Not Miss His Shot at a National Title
Phil Martelli wasn’t going to let anything interfere with being at the NCAA championship game April 5, not even a COVID-19 vaccination, writes Joseph Santoliquito for phillyvoice.com. His daughter had already made arrangements for him to receive his first vaccination but legendary St. Joe’s Coach Martelli rescheduled for Friday, March 5, to make sure his…
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AEC Win for Hartford Team Gave Coach From Broomall a Chance to Put Things Right
On Saturday, the Hartford Hawks and their head coach, Broomall native John Gallagher, got a second chance. For the first time, the Hawks took the America East Men’s Conference Championship. The team was supposed to play in the America East Conference last year, but COVID shut them down, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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A Dream Led Upper Darby Woman to Her Grandfather’s Negro League Career
Tulleesha Burbage, an Upper Darby social worker, suffered a case of sleep paralysis after dreaming about running through an open field near an old shed, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her friend concluded her ancestors were trying to send a message and researched her family history. He discovered something that Burbage’s father had…
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