In its ongoing quest to support non-profits working to enhance animal welfare, the National Dog Show and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) have aligned with PACT for Animals, a national charity …
Brian Valdez’ love affair with ice hockey began in 1987 when the Philadelphia Flyers played the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup. Born with cerebral palsy, which made walking without assistance …
Brian Valdez’ love affair with ice hockey began in 1987 when the Philadelphia Flyers played the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup. Born with cerebral palsy, which made walking without assistance impossible, Valdez grew up in Northeast Philly playing goalie for his neighborhood street hockey team — it was the only position he could play on his knees. Eventually, Valdez gave up street hockey and, for the next couple of decades, he figured his puck-stopping days were over. Then, two years ago, at age 45, Vadez discovered the Hammerheads Sled Hockey Association Inc., a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to play.
What would be the feeling if, as we grow older, we kept running faster? Well, just ask Jim Larson. The 60-year-old Yardley native recently posted a speedy one hour, 36-minute half-marathon time in the …
Just in case he forgot exactly how many years he produced Flyers TV games, Bryan Cooper received an autographed Flyers jersey from team GM Daniel Briere with the number “34” inscribed on it and autographed by all the players as a reminder.
The revival of the Philadelphia Distance Run continued on Sept. 17 when close to 2,500 striders participated in the classic race. Started way back in 1978, the PDR became the Rock ’n Roll …
In conjunction with National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Newtown-headquartered Norman’s Hallmark has launched its second annual “Squish-a-Wish” fundraiser. The card and specialty gift …
Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown has achieved a significant milestone – reaccreditation by Cognia. The accomplishment signifies the school’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional …
Members of the Quakertown Community High School baseball team were able to hone their pitching skills Saturday morning with Hall of Famer and Phillies pitching legend Steve Carlton.
Fifty years ago, musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra boarded a Pan Am jet bound for China—and history. Arriving in Beijing on Sept. 12, 1973, Conductor Eugene Ormandy and his musicians became the first American orchestra to perform in China.
Handbell ringers at both beginner and expert levels have an opportunity to play in choirs directed by Hyosang Park, artistic director of Philadelphia Bronze and music director at Princeton United …
The Fred Beans Automotive Group was named for the fifth straight year among the Best Places to Work in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The company is one of only four “extra-large” organizations …
American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) was recently honored nationally by the Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) and regionally by the Philadelphia Direct Marketing …
Three Philadelphia teenagers were adjudicated delinquent last week for their roles in a May 30 burglary of a Middletown Township gun store. Elante Outterbridge, Cavier Richardson and Quadir Spady, all …
Stafford Wavrek’s kitchen wall is plastered with concert schedules and he’s got the tickets to match. He rarely misses a concert in either Bucks County or the Lehigh Valley. Now retired, this …
June 21 has been officially designated as World Refugee Day and Sesame Place in Middletown honored it by entertaining a group of Ukrainian refugees living in Philadelphia.Children ranging from in age …
Six years ago, Stephanie Sauers-Boyd, executive director of Sauers Cares, decided to combine her dedication to supporting cancer care charities and her love of cool cars. The Muscle Up Against Cancer …
Dakota Fanelli began playing softball at the age of 8. When she turned 10, she realized that she wanted to fully dedicate herself to the sport. Fast forward eight years down the road. At the end of her …
Bucks County’s Noelle Casella Grand was named the recipient of the 10th Annual Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) Ovation Award at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s 83rd Annual …
A multi-million-dollar catalytic converter theft ring operating across the Delaware Valley has been dismantled with the arrests of 11 adults and a juvenile, Bucks County District Attorney Matt …
