Roach races are back during Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences
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by Chris Compendio
2h ago
The two-day Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University returns Aug. 10-11. People can look at insects up close, talk to scientists, and even watch 'Roach Races.' Tickets cost $25 online and $27 at the door for people age 13 and older. Tickets for children ages 2-12 cost $21 online and $23 at the door ..read more
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Sedgwick Theater to undergo $8 million renovation following ownership change
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by Michaela Althouse
2h ago
The Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy will get an $8 million facelift under its new owners, the Quintessence Theatre Group. The longtime tenants purchased the property for $2.3 million and plan to restore the original marquee and add seats. The theater opened in 1928 as a movie palace ..read more
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Pennsylvania, New Jersey among 30 states that settle with Cameo over misleading celebrity endorsements
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by Kristin Hunt
4h ago
Attorneys general from 30 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have settled a lawsuit against the Cameo app for failing to properly label paid celebrity endorsements produced through its Business Cameo service ..read more
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Charles Barkley claims NBA chose 'money over the fans' in TV rights deal, but says he may jump ship from TNT
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by Michael Tanenbaum
4h ago
Charles Barkley vented about the NBA's decision not to stick with TNT after the network matched an offer from Amazon in an effort to continue its decades-long TV rights partnership. Barkley said the league betrayed its fans to chase future profits, but also said he will now explore his options to land with another network ..read more
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Former Greensgrow space in West Philly could be revitalized under new nonprofit
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by Michael Tanenbaum
7h ago
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is seeking ideas from nonprofits to find a new use for the former Greensgrow urban farm on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. The property shuttered in 2022 when the nonprofit ceased operations at its locations in Kensington and West Philly, leaving questions about the future of both properties ..read more
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Travis Konecny commits to seeing Flyers rebuild through
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by Nick Tricome
7h ago
The Flyers are committing themselves to Travis Konecny through their rebuild, and in turn, he's signing on to fully see the "next chapter" through ..read more
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Phillies acquire outfielder Austin Hays in trade with Baltimore Orioles
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by Adam Aaronson
7h ago
The Phillies added outfielder Austin Hays in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, sending two major-leaguers out in the deal ..read more
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Rob McElhenney has a cameo in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' but he's not easy to spot
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by Chris Compendio
7h ago
Rob McElhenney is credited in the Marvel Studios film 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which stars his 'Welcome to Wrexham' partner Ryan Reynolds. However, moviegoers have struggled to find him in the cameo-filled movie, which hit theaters Friday ..read more
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Mount Vernon Cemetery is on the market for $1 million as nonprofit seeks control of overgrown property
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by Michaela Althouse
7h ago
Mount Vernon Cemetery, the final resting place for a number of prominent Philadelphians, has been listed for sale for $1 million. But being on the market is part of a larger effort for a nonprofit to take over control and restore the property as a public green space and park ..read more
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Body of missing 42-year-old man found in Delaware River, police say
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by Chris Compendio
11h ago
The body of Darnell Dogan, 42, was found with cords tied around his wrists Thursday in the Delaware River, Philadelphia police said. Police are investigating his death as suspicious. Dogan was reported missing Wednesday afternoon after he failed to return from a fishing trip with friends the previous night ..read more
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