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‘A Philly Special Christmas’ — Recorded in Conshy — Shoots to Top of End-of-Year Charts
The Philadelphia Eagles’ charity holiday album A Philly Special Christmas, recorded in Conshohocken, unsurprisingly topped four Billboard album charts in the week between Christmas and the New Year. Beatrice Forman reported its seasonal success in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven-track album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Compilation Album chart, a spot usually reserved for movie…
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Ice? Snow? Good to Go! Montgomery County’s Winter Activities Beckon
Valley Forge and Montgomery County offer a vast array of winter activities for all ages. Visit state parks for sledding or cross-country skiing, or head to popular attractions like Spring Mountain Adventures, where a skating rink and ski slopes await. With so much to see and explore in Montco, a winter getaway is within easy…
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Playing with Pele a ‘Dream Come True’ for Ridley Park Man
Back in 1975, Ridley Park native Bob Rigby found himself playing with Pele in Sweden as a last-minute goalkeeper for the New York Cosmos, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He had been working as a substitute teacher while playing for the Atoms at Veterans Stadium. Rigby won over Pele in the first game…
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Remembering East Norriton Sports Legend, a True Multitalent
Former East Norriton resident and Houston Astros’ pitcher Walter “Buddy” Harris Jr.’s accolades speak for themselves. He’s earned a spot at the Athletic Hall of Fame at what is now known as Thomas Jefferson University and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Standing at six foot, seven inches as a student at Roxborough High School,…
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Suburban Community on the Verge of Major Economic Boost from a New Niche Sports Facility
Groundbreaking for the National Sports and Events Center in Coatesville is set for this year and is expected to generate more than 240 jobs for the area, reports The Daily Local News. The nearly $80 million project has already been 15 years in the making, and officials hope to complete it in time for the…
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Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons, 93, Dies in His Ambler Home
Phillies Wall of Famer Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 “Whiz Kids” team, died on December 13 at his Ambler home at age 93, reported www.mlb.com. Simmons was one of the greatest pitchers in the franchise’s history. In 13 seasons with the club, he posted a 115–110 record with 109 complete games,…
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Norristown Grad One of State’s Biggest Names in High School Sports Videography
Norristown Area High School graduate Michael Starling is one of the state’s biggest names in the burgeoning field of high school sports videography, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Starling, nicknamed “Big Star,” has more than 15,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. On Instagram, he has more than 8,000 followers, while about 3,700 follow him…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust Bank EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler, EVP of commercial…
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King of Prussia Sports Training Facility Is the Product of Its Ex-NFL Founder’s Bravery
Brian Henesey, founder and trainer of King of Prussia’s OverAchieve Sports and Speed, shapes future athletes with lessons on nutrition, skill-building, and strength. But he could just as well instruct them on the value of sheer perseverance. Bob McManaman carried the details in the Arizona Republic. Henesey, from Manayunk, saw modest success playing football for…
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Pottstown Paralympic Hopeful on 2024 Paris Games: ‘Locked In and Ready to Go’
Marvin Pearson, a blind-deaf runner from Pottstown, is training for the 100-meter dash in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. TaRhonda Thomas, 6abc, profiled the current regimen — and upbeat attitude — he expects will get him there. Pearson started losing his sight in the second grade when his retina inexplicably detached. Later, he lost…
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Chance Encounter in Lower Gwynedd and Joint Interest in the Eagles Leads Comcast Tech to His Late Father’s High School Coach
A routine service job in a Lower Gwynedd apartment for an older couple led Comcast technician Tyler Vanderslice back to his late father and his high school football coach, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was installing cable and internet for them,” said Vanderslice. “It was a normal install, a normal day.” Then…
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New Plaque Commemorates Pottstown’s Short-Lived, Championship-Winning Pro Football Team
A new plaque has been installed in Pottstown to commemorate the Pottstown Firebirds, a professional football team based in the borough from 1968 to 1970, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The plaque, located near 152 High Street, was approved last February by borough council, but it took some time for the organizer, Bruno…
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VFTCB Opens Registration for 17th Annual In-Person and Virtual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run registration is now open, and runners and walkers all over the world are invited to participate. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), event options are: Event costs range $40–$50, with an option to make personal donations. All proceeds benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park. Where…
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Wyncote Linebacker Turns Orange, Signs with Syracuse
Syracuse University’s football team has obtained Wyncote native Lonnie Rice in an early signing-day acquisition of the linebacker. Emily Leiker reported the school’s new asset for syracuse.com. Rice — a six-foot, 220-pound junior college prospect — graduated from the now-closed Bishop McDevitt High School in 2020. He originally enrolled at the University of Buffalo but…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Student Featured on Good Morning America for Disability Advocacy
Gwynedd Mercy University Integrated Studies student Sebastian DeSimone was featured on Good Morning America 3 for his role in ensuring students with intellectual disabilities nationwide can compete in Division III athletics. “I wanted to join the team at Gwynedd because I wanted to keep on running and see where it would lead me,” Sebastian told…
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Abington Senior High Alumna Gets to Follow the Eagles for Her Job
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a social media manager for the Philadelphia Eagles? Julie Bacanskas has every Birds fan’s dream. This Abington Senior High School alumna gets up close and personal with the team on game day, recording players’ every move on the field for posting on various socials. According to LinkedIn, Bacanskas…
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Red October Nostalgia: Kyle Schwarber Revisits SchwarberFest
It seems like a long time ago, but it was only in October when all of our hopes turned toward a Phillies World Series win and SchwarberFest. They couldn’t pull it off in the end, but it was still a memorable Red October thanks to some sports heroics from players like Kyle Schwarber who gave…
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Eagles Teammates Cut Their Charity Holiday Record in a Conshohocken Recording Studio
By now, news of the release of A Philly Special Christmas — a holiday recording from Philadelphia Eagles with vocal chops that range from legit (Jordan Mailata) to those more enthusiasm-based (Jason Kelce) — has almost eclipsed the team’s present 11–1 record. What’s lesser known may be the charity project’s Montgomery County connection, as reported…
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