Sports
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New Program at Ursinus Represents the College’s ‘Next Exciting Chapter’ in Its Commitment to Women’s Athletics
This fall, Ursinus College in Collegeville will become the eighth college or university in Pennsylvania with an NCAA women’s wrestling program, writes Matt Hagy for Ursinus College News. It will also become the first Centennial Conference school to offer women’s wrestling to its students as a varsity sport. “The start of our women’s wrestling program…
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Meet the Woman Who’s Stood With Jay Wright Through Triumph and Defeat
It could be argued that there’s no better college basketball coach than Villanova University’s Jay Wright. Wright has led his Villanova team to two national championships and four Final Four appearances. During two decades at Villanova, Wright has built the Wildcats into a nationally-respected team. And standing right beside him through it all has been…
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WCU to Host Panel Discussion of Title IX with Amy Fadool of NBC Sports Philadelphia
West Chester University’s Athletics Department will host a panel discussion of Title IX on Wednesday that Amy Fadool, an award-winning sports anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia, will moderate. Title IX is the landmark piece of gender equity legislation celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Free and open to the public, “Title IX: A Chat Through…
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Nike Launching Partnership with Vanessa Bryant to Honor Late Husband, Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant, and Daughter Gianna
The new Nike partnership with Vanessa Bryant aims to honor her late husband, Lower Merrion High School’s Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna, writes Demi Lawrence for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Kobe Bryant means so much to so many of us, not just NBA fans but globally beyond the game,” said Nike CEO John Donahoe. “His…
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Harriton Grad Keeps Montco & Philadelphia Region Appraised of All Things Basketball, March Madness
Josh Verlin, a Harriton High School graduate and editor-in-chief and President of the Board of Directors of City of Basketball Love, is keeping fans of hoops appraised of all things amateur basketball in the Philadelphia region and the surrounding area, writes Joseph Santoliquito for the Philly Voice. Now that March is here (along with, of…
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Former Eagles Owner from West Chester Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E. 20th…
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King of Prussia-Based Workhorse Brewing Rides Back into Town with Golf and Beer Event
King of Prussia-based Workhorse Brewing Company returns with “The Workhorse Tour,” which combines the game of golf while enjoying locally made craft beer, writes staff from Breweries in PA. Originally launched for the 2021 golf season, the program was such a success that it has come back stronger than ever. Partnering with the Golf Association…
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North Penn High School Student Breaks State Bowling Record, Ties National Record
Lucas Francis, an 18-year-old North Penn High School student, has managed to sharpen his bowling skills enough to break the state record and tie a national one as well, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. During his senior year, Francis was able to average 243 pins knocked down across 42 games, beating the previous Pennsylvania state…
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Author of ‘The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality’ Highlights Impact Lower Merion High School Librarian Had on NBA Superstar’s Path
Philadelphians might have warmed up to Kobe Bryant recently, but he was not always in good graces of the City of Brotherly Love, according to Mike Sielski, author of The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality, writes Dan Woike for the Los Angeles Times. While the smaller group of people who knew him…
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March Madness in Montco Fouls Business Productivity
If recent productivity trends hold true this week, March Madness — the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship — will cause a noticeable drop in employee effectiveness nationwide. The annual decline in getting tasks done during the tournament results from employees in all industries following the popular tournament on their computers and mobile devices. Charles…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Renews as Philadelphia PGA Premiere Partner
The Philadelphia PGA has announced the renewal of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) as a Premier Section Partner. The VFTCB is a non-profit membership sales and marketing organization that actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, Pa. As part of the agreement, Valley Forge and Montgomery County becomes a Presenting Partner…
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PGA Tour Superstore Coming to Metroplex in Plymouth Meeting
Metroplex in Plymouth Meeting will become home to the first PGA Tour Superstore in the Philadelphia area when the golf retailer opens its 53rd overall store on April 2, writes Pat Ralph for the Philly Voice. On opening day, customers will be eligible for $30,000 in various giveaways, including golf clubs, apparel, and accessories. The…
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World-class Kickboxer from Norristown Opens 10 Hands Fight Sports Gym in Center City
Randall Pogue, a world-class kickboxer from Norristown, is going to help build the next generation of martial artists and keep others in shape at 10 Hands Fight Sports, his new gym in Center City, writes Noah Zucker for the Philly Voice. Pogue has won two kickboxing world championships and he also has experience in mixed…
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Horsham Little League Volunteers Plan to Build First Miracle Field in Region
Friends Bill Slaymaker and Nancy Kirby, who met while volunteering at Horsham Little League, are working on building the first Miracle Field in the region, writes Ashley R. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new field in Deep Meadow Park would provide young athletes with or without disabilities with everything they need to…
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St. Joseph’s Grad Joe Lunardi Happy Things Are Returning to Normal for His 20th Anniversary as TV Analyst
Joe Lunardi, a St. Joseph’s University graduate and college hoops bracketologist, is happy that things are returning to normal for his 20th anniversary as a TV analyst, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lunardi, who has been breaking down the bracket for college basketball fans even longer, for the past 26 years, resumed traveling…
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VFTCB Annual Report: Sports Tourism in Montco Had Record Year in 2021 Despite Pandemic
The results are in! Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has released their annual report, with sports tourism in Montgomery County having a record year in 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The business generated by Montgomery County’s official sports commission, Valley Forge Sports, was expected to rise…
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Perkiomen School’s Office of College Counseling Hosting Virtual Workshop on Athletic Recruiting on March 30
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 7 pm, Perkiomen School’s Office of College Counseling will host a virtual College Counseling Workshop on Athletic Recruiting for students and families. This free workshop, given via Zoom webinar format, is open to the greater community. Perkiomen’s college counselors will be joined by the following panelists: To register for…
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La Salle University Alum Takes Over as New Head Coach of U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team
Cheryl Reeve, La Salle University alum, is the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team, reports Lucy Bustamante for NBC10 Philadelphia. “I’m super excited, of course,” said Reeve. “Honored. I feel a great responsibility, obviously, to continue moving USA basketball in the direction that it’s been for a long time.” A South…
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