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Elkins Park’s Chris Myarick Provides Decisive Touchdown in Giants/Eagles Game
When he made the decisive touchdown for the New York Giants during the November 28 game against Philadelphia Eagles, Elkins Park native Chris Myarick made his teammates happy, but many of his friends back home are most likely not so thrilled by the move, writes Ryan Dunleavy for the New York Post. For Myarick, it…
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Unexpected Discovery of Yearbook Signed by Kobe Bryant Nets Lower Merion Grad More Than $33K
When Robert Wasserman, a Lower Merion High School graduate, found his Bala Cynwyd Middle School yearbook in his parents’ attic in Wynnewood, he did not immediately realize he had found his golden ticket when he saw the book contained a personal inscription from classmate Kobe Bryant, writes Bruce Adams for the Main Line Times &…
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Television Audience Witnesses History-Making Best in Show Performance of National Dog Show in Oaks
The 20th annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina broke new ground in crowning the first-ever back-to-back Best in Show Winner. The results, made known exclusively on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, were embargoed since the event wrapped on Nov. 20, leading to a big reveal for the television audience. Claire, a four-year-old Scottish Deerhound, was…
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National Dog Show Presented by Purina Crowns New Winner in Thanksgiving Broadcast
NBC’s Thanksgiving Day special, “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” will crown one of the sport’s great purebreds as Best In Show on Thursday, bringing canine competition and family entertainment to American television viewers as part of a 20th anniversary celebratory broadcast. The coverage of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia competition airs from noon…
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National Dog Show Holds Press Preview Event at Pet-Friendly Audubon Hotel
One of the highlights of National Dog Show week is its annual press preview, a harbinger of a one-of-a-kind local event. At this year’s preview, a total of 11 dogs were on hand at the Tru by Hilton hotel in Audubon to the delight of TV cameras and reporters from multiple outlets throughout the Delaware…
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Professional Collaboration Between Two Local Businesses and the Philadelphia Eagles Gives Players a Reason to Smile
Philadelphia Eagles fans hear the phrase repeatedly during game coverage: “Business X is the official [car dealer, airline, power drink, etc.] of the Philadelphia Eagles. But does anyone have a clear idea of what that means? Two local businesses do. Firstrust Bank is the team’s official bank. And Advanced Dental Esthetics in Montgomery County is…
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Join Blue Bell’s Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga for Exciting November Workshops
Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga is located in Blue Bell, and they are focused on the traditional practice of Ashtanga yoga. They have a weekend of exciting yoga events coming up on November 19, 20, and 21st. They offer a Mysore program, as well as led classes. Their schedule includes a variety of classes for all levels,…
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Villanova’s Bella Runyan Has No Problem Calling Tom Brady Her Best Friend
It takes a certain amount of confidence and connections to pose in a photo with Tom Brady and caption the photo: THAT’S MY BEST FRIEND,” writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s what Villanova girls’ basketball guard Bella Runyan did. She posed with him at halftime during a game between the Eagles and…
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Wayne Man Tries — and Fails — to Auction Off His Maryland Golf Course
When Wayne resident Hugo Mazzalupi decided to auction off his Patriots Glen National Golf Club in Elkton, Md. His minimum reserve, $500,000, proved to be one of the difficulties in finding a buyer, writes Michael Bamberger for Golf.com. If Mazzalupi’s threshold was not met, he would not be selling, he decided. The auction included the…
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Gail Mirabella, Hatboro Dog Lover, Quit Pharmaceutical Job to Join the Circus; Now She’s Bringing Her Performing Dogs to National Dog Show
Gail Mirabella of Hatboro had a job. Her pharmaceutical career paid the bills. But it took a career swap to dog training to truly ignite her heart. She’s now one of America’s most accomplished performance dog trainers. From Pastime to Performance While forging her career at Pfizer and later Schering-Plough, Mirabella started competing with her…
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National Dog Show Eagerly Welcomes Back the Public, Reminds Attendees of Vaccinated-Only Policy
It’s that special time of year again: The November 2021 National Dog Show. And the best part of this year’s edition is that spectators are again welcome to view the canine extravaganza onsite at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. It’s a far cry from 2020, when the show — like so many other events around…
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NIL Creates Unexpected Opportunities for Enterprising St. Joseph’s University Athletes
NIL, the recent update to NCAA rules that allows student-athletes to profit from their names, images, and likenesses (NIL), has created exciting and sometimes unexpected new opportunities for St. Joseph’s University athletes, writes Adam Fine for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And while the most lucrative deals are reserved for the NCAA’s biggest names, other less-known players…
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Preseason Poll Puts Villanova Wildcats 4th in College Basketball
Villanova Wildcats go into the new season ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press preseason top 25 men’s basketball media poll, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova returns to the college basketball court with four starters from last season’s team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Veteran starters Collin…
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Local Ballplayer Shines During First Season in the Big Leagues, Has His Team on the Brink of the World Series
Chas McCormick, a West Chester native and Henderson High School graduate, held his own for the Houston Astros during his first season of Major League Baseball, writes Daniel Kramer for MLB.com. McCormick played in 108 regular-season games, providing the team with an in-house defensive solution following the departure of George Springer. He ranked 14th among…
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gives Back to Local Alma Mater with Gear, Pep Talk to Its Football Team
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a video message of encouragement to his local alma mater, Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township. A gift of sports gear accompanied the virtual pep talk, according to a 6abc report. Johnson is a 1990 grad of Freedom High School. He went onto successful careers as a WWE champion and…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Exploring Options to Enter Flagging Regional Sports Network Business
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, the Fanatics CEO and Philadelphia 76ers part owner is currently exploring ways to enter the flagging regional sports network business, writes John Ourand for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, Rubin has been meeting with league, team, distribution, and network executives to find a path in for his company. However,…
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Local Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Aims to Destigmatize Baldness in Women
After West Chester native Christie Valdiserri walked the runway forSports Illustrated during Miami Swim Week two years ago, she did something no other model had done before: She slipped off her wig and revealed her baldness to all. Allison Norlian chronicled the brave act for Forbes. “It was the most liberating moment of my life,”…
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Plymouth Meeting 5th Grader One of Only Three Kids Nationwide Headed to World Series
Plymouth Meeting 5th grader Lori Flannery is a true softball star, writes Jamie Apody for 6abc. She can throw, hit, and run and she was able to show off all of those skills recently when she won her age group at the regional Pitch Hit and Run Competition at Citizen’s Bank Park. “I wanted to…
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