Roxborough v Dobbins football photos
September 14, 2018
The Roxborough Indians defeated the Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech Mustangs by a score of 18-6 at the Roxborough Football Field . Photographs courtesy of Roger Barone
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Former first lady and other notables inspire new college attendees
May 3, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross Going to college can be a daunting experience , especially for new students who are fresh out of high school. Yesterday, May 2, 2018, several famous people showed up at the Liacouras Center at Temple University. They were there to speak words of encouragement to Philadelphia School District students who are
Fans watch NFL Draft at the intersection where they celebrated the Super Bowl win
April 27, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross There was no need to grease the poles and call out the riot squad to Cottman and Frankford Avenues last night, April 26, 2018. Still quite a few football fans showed up to a closed portion of the street, for a party to watch the NFL Draft. Cottman and Frankford is
Former Vice President Joe Biden gives lecture at area university
April 25, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross Joe Biden is a private citizen now. Recently, he served eight years as Vice President of the United States. There are rumors that he is contemplating a run for President of the United States in 2020. He has a lot to say and a packed house at the Hagan Arena wanted
Wildcats Parade Through Philly
April 5, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross The Villanova Wildcats rode down Market Street like champions today, April 5 2018. They are champions and they earned this parade. About 60,000 people lined the parade route which went from 20th and Market Streets to city hall. There were about 35 vehicles in the parade, ranging from fire trucks to
City to host Villanova Wildcats Parade..Again
April 3, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross The Villanova Wildcats won the NCAA championship. It’s a big deal for sports fans and especially for those that follow college basketball. The city is going to throw a parade and it’s going to happen at 11:00 AM April 5, 2018. It will be much smaller than the Eagles Parade but
School Bus crash injures two in Bucks County
March 15, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross Two students from the Council Rock School District sustained injuries yesterday, March 14, 2018 when the car they were in collided with a school bus. The incident happened at Roeloff Rd and Derbyshire in Lower Makefield , Bucks County. The driver of the school bus was not hurt. The intersection is
Kids shadow government officials for a day
February 20, 2018
“For decades, PAL Centers have provided young people including myself, a former 12-year-old PAL participant, with the invaluable opportunity to learn how City Hall works from caring adults,” said Mayor Kenney. “I would like to thank the dedicated PAL Center supervisors, staff, board members and Toyota for supporting the city’s most important asset: young people. Together,
Students sickened by fumes in Philly elementary school
January 26, 2018
By Alex Lloyd Gross At least two students were transported to Jefferson Hospital, Torresdale Division, after they felt sick today, Jan 26, 2017. The students were among those in the student body that complained of a gas odor inside the Loesche Elementary School. When multiple people smelled something, fire crews were called and the school
Judge vs Lincoln football rivalry 2017
November 23, 2017
By Alex Lloyd Gross Good sportsmanship is taught at all levels of education. That may be a good idea to follow, but when two teams get on the field, both want to win. That was never more evident than at Lincoln High School today, November 23, 2017 for the annual Thanksgiving rivalry between the Lincoln