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Villanova Wildcat Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Is an ‘Old Soul’ Sticking to Basics
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is an old soul who follows the advice of Kobe Bryant when he’s out on the court with the Villanova Wildcats, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He talked about, everybody has their own box and how you should dance beautifully in your box,” Robinson-Earl said. Coach Jay Wright is the one…
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Family Comes First in Life and Football For Buffalo Bills’ Head Coach Sean McDermott of Lansdale
When Lansdale’s Sean McDermott chose to accept the position as the head coach of New York’s Buffalo Bills four years ago, staying close to his family was one of the deciding factors, writes Nick Fierro for the Bills Central. All other openings that year, including Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers, were too far…
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It’s Easy to Understand Why These Decorated Equestrians from the Other Side of the World Settled Here
Accomplished equestrians Boyd and Silva Martin fell in love with the scenic, rolling hills of nearby Chester County’s horse country on their first visit and later started one of the nation’s most prestigious training facilities here, writes Michael Bradley for The Hunt magazine. Boyd, an Olympian and native Australian, and Silva, who grew up in…
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King of Prussia’s Ann Li Victorious in Her Final Grampians Trophy Match
King of Prussia’s Ann Li is taking on this year’s Australian Open on a winning streak after coming out victorious in her final Grampians Trophy match, according to a staff report from the WTA Tennis. In the semifinal match, Li upset the 7th-seeded Jennifer Brady to become a WTA finalist for the first time in…
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Local Swimmers Brave Extreme Weather to Get Their Laps In at Fort Washington Swim Club
A group of local swimmers recently braved the extreme snowy winter weather and took to Fort Washington Swim Club’s outdoor pool to make sure they got their laps in, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. “It’s fresh air, it’s actually nicer being outside,” said Laurie Hug, one of the brave participants. The swimmers are members of Colonial 1776,…
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Nearby Chester County Resident Inks Contract to Compete at Highest Level of American Soccer
Nearby West Chester native Kyle Morton is heading to Major League Soccer after spending four seasons as one of the top goalkeepers in USL Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in America, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. Morton, 26, recently signed a one-year contract with the Houston Dynamo with club options for 2022…
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With No Eagles at This Year’s Super Bowl, Many Local Fans Focus Their Support on Wissahickon, Villanova Grad Tanoh Kpassagnon
Many local fans will tune in on February 7 to support Wissahickon High School and Villanova University graduate Tanoh Kpassagnon as he takes to the field with the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LV, writes Pat Gallen for CBS Philly. One of them is Jeff Cappa, who was Kpassagnon’s high school coach. “We all…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Near Top of List of Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its many amazing outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled the list of best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the number…
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Meet Villanova’s Brother-Sister Basketball Duo–First Ever on Campus
Villanova University’s got a brother-sister basketball duo this year out on the courts. The first ever, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc.com. Forward junior Cole Swider is joined by his new practice partner—sister Kylie. “Initially, I was like ‘no way can I go there. I can’t follow him,’” Kylie said. “And then every place I went,…
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Spring Mountain Among 13 Best Winter Resorts in Region
A mountain weekend getaway is an ideal way to enjoy some fresh air while also getting some outdoor exercise, writes Cierra Williams for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily for local skiing and snowboarding aficionados, the Philadelphia area has some great mountain ranges and resorts and Spring Mountain is among the top 13. The resort offers everything you…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris, the Associated Press, on WHYY. Lasorda was born in 1927 in Norristown, attending Norristown High School in the early 1940s. His career took off when signed with the Phillies as…
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New Hope Professional Stunt Pogoer Showcases His Skills Around the World
Nic Patino, a professional stunt pogoer from New Hope, has been traveling the world, from China to Seychelles, showcasing his impressive skills, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patino began pogoing at 13 after his father died, to help him deal with the pain. Three years later, he joined premier pogo stunt team, Xpogo…
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Despite Almost Losing His Leg, Lifelong Powerlifter from Honey Brook Presses On
Despite nearly losing his leg, Jeff Beck, a powerlifter from Honey Brook, continues to press on with weight training and is preparing for his next competition, according to a report from The Associated Press. Beck has been competing for more than four decades within the World Natural Powerlifting Federation and has set many records. Until…
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Norristown Track and Field Legend Ron Livers Dies at 65
Ron Livers, a Norristown track and field legend and a three-time NCAA champion in the triple jump, died on December 19 at age 65, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Livers was among the best triple-jumpers in the world when he competed. Most recently, he worked as an assistant coach for the Perkiomen Valley…
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Downingtown West Grad Becomes Just 48th American to Play in World’s Most Famous National Soccer League
Downingtown West High School graduate Zack Steffen, a goalkeeper for Manchester City, made his English Premier League debut a successful one, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sunday, his team beat Chelsea, 3-1, in a match that left Steffen with little to do. He made a blunder early on, when he illegally picked…
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Two Local Coaches Make Waves in NFL as They Turn Their Teams Around
Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, and Drexel Hill native Kevin Stefanski are making waves in their first year as NFL head coaches by successfully turning their teams around, writes Ed Barkowitz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stefanski joined the Cleveland Browns, who have been struggling to find their footing for decades, usually…
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ASM Global Names Hatboro Native New General Manager of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
ASM Global has named Hatboro native John Drum as the new general manager of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, writes Rochelle Olson for the Star Tribune. Before the official appointment, Drum was already serving as acting general manager at the stadium for eight months. However due to the pandemic, most of that time was…
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Langhorne Native, Top Cleveland Indians Prospect Nolan Jones Excels on Field
Nolan Jones, a Langhorne native and top Cleveland Indians prospect, has been excelling on the field thanks to his patient approach and strong work ethic, writes John Parker for MiLB.com. Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, Jones was originally focused on ice hockey. After an injury left him with a concussion, he decided it was…
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