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Former Lansdowne Man Stops at Lower Merion High to Remember Kobe Bryant on Day of Fatal Crash
Romiere Brown grew up in Lansdowne, but he passes by Kobe Bryant’s alma mater all the time, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Soon after he heard the news of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash Sunday, he made a beeline for Lower Merion High School. Brown, 29, laid a bouquet of…
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Delco Tries to Get Former Pro WWE Wrestler “The Rock” Johnson’s Attention on Behalf of Media Girl’s Wish
Lily Chung of Media really wants to meet former pro WWE wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. Lilly, daughter of So and Ashleigh Chung, is a student at Rose Tree Elementary School. She was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma. After getting her hair shaved for treatment, Lily told her mother her…
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Bonnner & Prendergast Student Alexis Gleason Chosen as Nominee for 2020 McDonald’s All American Games
A basketball player from Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School has been nominated to take part in the 2020 McDonald’s All American Games, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. Alexis Gleason is among 36 players from Pennsylvania—12 boys and 24 girls—to earn the nomination. This year’s list of talent includes players from 48 states…
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Drexel Hill Native Kevin Stefanski Is Cleveland Browns’ New Head Coach
The Cleveland Browns’ new head coach grew up in Drexel Hill and was a student at St. Joe’s Prep. Kevin Stefanski , the former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator, replaces Freddie Kitchens, who was hired as the Browns’ head coach one year ago, writes Chris Manning for Forbes.com. Stefanski got his coaching start in 2005 as…
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Nittany Lions Coach Pat Chambers Recalls a Time When He Had to Sneak into The Palestra
When Penn State faced Iowa at The Palestra in Philadelphia recently, Nittany Lions coach Pat Chambers didn’t have to sneak in, writes Mark Brennan for 247sports.com. But that wasn’t always true. Chambers said at a recent press conference that his sports-centered family paid a lot of visits to the Palestra, but getting tickets for everyone…
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This ‘Aint No Sissy Softball in Primos; Just Read the Billboard
A charity softball game in Primos has sparked a friendly rivalry and the stakes just keep getting bigger, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The J.T. Brewski’s Pub Annual Softball Game, played in Primos every spring for the last eight years, pits pub owner Tom Smith’s team against his buddy Joe Allen’s team. The…
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Chadds Ford Native One of the World’s Top Lumberjills
At 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, Chadds Ford native Martha King is redefining the lumberjack stereotype, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The 30-year-old sales manager for Hearne Hardwoods in Oxford started competing in wood chopping during her days at Penn State. She took a break, then picked it back up six years ago after…
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At 250 Games, He’s Brandywine Penn State’s Winningest Coach
Penn State Brandywine women’s basketball Head Coach Larry Johnson has the most wins of any coach in Brandywine’s history, reports psu.edu. On Dec. 11, he earned his 250th win with the team’s victory over Bryn Mawr, Johnson’s in his 14th season with a 250-120 record. He has been selected as the Penn State University Athletic…
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United Soccer League Club Bethlehem Steel FC Gets New Name But Stays Put at Talen Stadium
The Philadelphia Union’s United Soccer League club known as Bethehem Steel FC, will still play at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester next year, but it’ll have a new name, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The club, which competes in the USL Championship division, is becoming the Philadelphia Union II. The Union had…
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Swarthmore College Basketball Team Ranked No. 1 in Country in Division III
Swarthmore College is certainly known for its academics, but sporting a men’s basketball team that’s starting off No. 1 in the country in Division III? No one from 10 years ago would have seen that coming, says columnist Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Something started happening in 2014-15, when their game wins left the…
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Fake Super Bowl, World Series Rings Heading to Drexel Hill Seized by U.S. Customs
Nine counterfeit Patriots Super Bowl rings and two counterfeit World Series rings destined for Drexel Hill were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the eve of the hometown Philadelphia Eagles game against the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, according to cbp.gov. If authentic, the Patriots rings and Houston Astros and New York…
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It’s a Thanksgiving Rivalry Between Ridley and Springfield, but It’s Not About Football This Time
The Thanksgiving weekend is a time for friendly local football rivalries, but this year the game of choice will be lacrosse, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. On Nov. 29, the lacrosse alumni of Ridley High School and Springfield High School will go head to head at Ridley High School’s Marion Field. It’s the…
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PIVOT Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer team based in Chester that has competed in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference since its formation in 2010. Manager, Community Relations & Philadelphia Union Foundation This position builds relationships with community leaders and community relations peers at other local teams and with corporate partners; distributes…
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Villanova Basketball Looks to be Heading Forward With Team Makeup
You might say Villanova is looking forward to its 2019-20 basketball season, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer as reprinted in the Chicago Tribune. You start counting all the Villanova players who could start at power forward in some game this season, you get to five, maybe six players. Some forwards will start at…
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Chester Starts to Reap Economic Benefits of Soccer Stadium
The Major League Soccer franchise is celebrating its 10th season at Talen Stadium in Chester. Since its 2010 debut, it’s attracted a consistent following, as well as bringing thousands of fans to Chester. Now it’s bringing in business, writes P. Kenneth Burns for WHYY. Both the Philadelphia Union and the City of Chester say they…
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Haverford High’s Trey Blair Puts It All Out on the Field for His Team and School
Haverford High School senior Trey Blair has it all when it comes to football, writes Matt Smith for the Daily Times. He can defend, run, pass, punt and block field goals. Blair proved just that last Friday when he led Haverford High’s Fords to their first playoff victory in program history, 49-14, against Spring-Ford in…
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Eagles Zach Ertz Brings Donated Sports Gear to Chester Youth Athletics Group
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz met with the Chester Panthers Youth Empowerment and Athletic Association last week, and presented a donation of $30,000 in sports gear, writes EJ Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation was made in partnership with several local Dunkin’ Donuts shops. The association has been receiving donations from Dunkin’ Philly…
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Sports Writer Gives Up the Chiefs to Support an Old Swarthmore Friend, and His Daughters
Vahe Gregorian gave up a Kansas City Chiefs game to officiate a special Swarthmore wedding, he writes for The Kansas City Star. The wedding of Kelsey Hansen and Dylan Terenick. In 1973, Gregorian was a young Swarthmore teen who befriended Becky Brown, then Cris Hansen, who later became a fireman and paramedic. Becky and Cris…
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