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Jenkintown Crossing Guard Cannot Mask Her Fandom for the Philadelphia Eagles
A Jenkintown crossing guard is giving a whole new meaning to the “Go Birds!” slogan. Shauna Rivera is on crosswalk duty at West Avenue, but she wants to bring some feathery fun while also keeping the streets safe. Rivera’s husband gave her the Eagles mascot Swoop head. This year she’s wearing it with her…
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Golf Digest: Merion Golf Club’s Joanna Coe Is One of the Best Young Teachers in the U.S.
Joanna Coe, PGA Director of Instruction at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, has found her place on Golf Digest’s latest Best Young Teachers in America list. The publication’s editors reported the professional accolade. While there is no one formula to determine the recognition, Golf Digest focused on two main traits: instructors who are under 40…
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This North Wales Eagles Fan Has a Team Talisman, and He’s Not Afraid to Call on Its Power
A North Wales Eagles fan’s basement is a veritable Birds museum. Dan Williams’ treasures even recall the franchise’s wild-and-wooly Veterans Stadium days. CBS3 Philadelphia’s Matt Petrillo got a look. Williams is so dedicated to Philadelphia football that he owns a replica of the Lombardi Trophy, which the Eagles received in its Super Bowl win in…
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Philadelphia Union Will Continue Rocking This Montco Brand on Team Jerseys
Representatives from Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA are in talks regarding a sponsorship deal with long-time sports partner the Philadelphia Union. They will be reviewing the deal for the third time, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since 2011, the major league soccer team has been rocking the Bimbo’s Bakeries logo on their jerseys…
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Spring-Ford Basketballers — Witnesses to Rams’ 2016 Championship — Make Good on Vow to Recapture
Four elementary-school basketball players watched the 2016 Spring-Ford High School Rams take the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) title. They then vowed to duplicate the achievement, as Own McCue reported at City of Basketball Love. The current Rams — Caleb Little, Alex Lewis, Zach Zollers, Mike McKenna, and Tyree Banks — are generally rotated throughout the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Coach Mondillo Earns Historic 500th Win
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Mondillo notched his 500th career win with an 84–83 thrilling overtime victory over Immaculata University on, Jan. 28. This momentous victory is one earned by only 54 other coaches in the history of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and places Mondillo 19th in wins among…
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A Ridley Designer Made Jason Kelce’s Mummers Costume. Now Eagles Fans Want Their Own
James May’s shop in Ridley Township mostly turns out bridal gowns, but on the side, he’s also made Mummers costumes for the past 50 years. Now Eagles fans are clamoring for copies of Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce’s Mummers hat, writes Eimena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. May, who is 80 and semi-retired, is turning out…
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Sale of Eagles Super Bowl Gear in Montco Replays Phillies World Series Fever — But Even Crazier
The last days of Jan. 2023 recall a parallel timeframe in Oct. 2022, especially for sports-gear retailers like Rally House in North Wales. Dan Sokil covered the commercial déjà vu for The Reporter Online. Sale of World Series red-and-white for the Philadelphia Phillies then is now sale of Super Bowl midnight-green-and-white for the Philadelphia Eagles.…
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Local Designer Made Jason Kelce’s Mummers Costume, Now Eagles Fans Want Their Own
James May’s shop in Ridley Township mostly turns out bridal gowns, but on the side, he’s also made Mummers costumes for the past 50 years. Now Eagles fans are clamoring for copies of Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce’s Mummers hat, writes Eimena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. May, who is 80 and semi-retired, is turning out…
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$4 Million Indoor Pickleball Facility to Open in Malvern
With winter in full swing, pickleball players must wait until warmer months to play on the courts, or they can check out a new indoor pickleball facility that is set to open in Malvern in the spring, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Entrepreneurs Talen Singer and Bill Davis will open Bounce Pickleball at the…
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‘Fly Eagles Fly’ Sounds Better When Bellowed in a Group; Head to a Local Sports Bar This Sunday
If ever there was a game to leave the TV in the basement to enjoy in a group, it’s Sunday’s battle between the Eagles and the 49ers. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has surveyed the roster of sports bars featuring drink-and-food specials, ginormous screens, and passionate fans. Its recommendations are well-suited to seeing…
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Keystone Racing Supports Elite-Level Cyclists, Helps to Make the Sport ‘Fun Again’
Berks County native and accomplished cyclist Jeff Schaeffer has long been aware of the stress involved in elite-level racing. Not only has he been riding bikes for more than 20 years, but his son, 27-year-old Dakota Schaeffer, was once a professional in the sport. Watching Dakota juggle his training with his college studies and part-time…
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Norristown-Born Broadcaster Remembered as the Portland Trail Blazers’ Version of Eagles’ Merrill Reese
Broadcaster Bill Schonely, the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers who hailed from Norristown, has passed away at 93. Anne M. Peterson covered the silencing of his distinct baritone for The Columbian. Nicknamed “The Schonz,” Schonely’s coverage in Portland became as linked with the basketball franchise as that of the Phillies and Harry Kalas or…
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Celebrated Lansdale Basketball Coach with Multiple Montgomery County Ties Passes Away at 84
Former Lansdale resident and retired LaSalle men’s basketball coach and local sports legend is being remembered for his groundbreaking and impactful career. Joseph W. Heyer, Jr., passed away at the age of 84, as reported by Gary Miles at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Heyer may be gone, but his memory is imbued in the many institutions…
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Lansdale’s Sean McDermott Nationally Praised for Handling of Buffalo Bills Crisis
Lansdale’s Sean McDermott, who started off as a scouting administrative coordinator for The Eagles, rose to the top as the head coach known for turning around the Buffalo Bills, writes Andrew Beaton for The Wall Street Journal. Assuming the role of head coach in 2017, no one could have predicted the crisis he would…
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Bala Cynwyd Facility Hosts Popular Racquet Sport: Not Pickleball, Not Squash, Not Tennis
AFC Bala in Bala Cynwyd has opened the first public, indoor courts for padel (pronounced pah-del) in the Philadelphia region, giving gym-goers a chance to try the popular international sport that has been slowly making its way to the U.S. John George racked up the details in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three newly opened…
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Lansdale Catholic Guard Gabby Casey Sets New Girls Basketball Scoring Record
By the time Lansdale Catholic High School Crusader Gabby Casey took the court in the Jan. 10 match-up with visiting Bonner & Prendergast Catholic High School, she was 16 points away from the glory of snagging the girls all-time scoring record. Mike Cabrey reported the outcome in PR Prep Live. It took Casey, the team’s…
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Lower Merion Grad Plays to a Fam- and Fan-Packed Crowd in College Basketball’s Most Hallowed Arena
Demetrius Lilley, who played basketball at Lower Merion High School, got the chance to return home and play again in front of family and friends this past Sunday. Daniel Gallen covered the appearance for 247 Sports. The freshman and his Penn State teammates took on Purdue at The Palestra in Big Ten play. “Playing in…
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