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Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports Joe Bryant, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward and father of Kobe Bryant, died Tuesday, July 16, the New York Times reports. He was 69 years old.  Nicknamed "Jellybean," Bryant was a Philadelphia native and La Salle University alumnus who spent four years with the Sixers from 1975 to 1979, including their 1977 championship bid.  The university's athletic department confirmed his death to the Times. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant died after suffering a "massive stroke."  Both his alma mater and the 76ers posted trib…
Missing 84-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police (UPDATED) Missing 84-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police (UPDATED)
Missing 84-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Montgomery County: Police (Updated) A woman who walked away from a retirement community in Gladwyne on Monday has been found deceased, said Lower Merion police.  Nadine Beech, 84, left Waverly Heights, 1400 Waverly Road, around 10:30 a.m. that day, authorities said previously. She was last spotted on the 700 block of Morris Road near Waverly Road in Bryn Mawr, heading south toward Old Gulph Road.  Beech was found dead in Bryn Mawr on Tuesday evening, July 9, police said in an update.  "Her family members have been notified," LMPD said. "Our heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with the family.…
Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
Delco Corner Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket A Delaware County shopper stopped by a corner store this week and left a millionaire, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials.  The lucky winner earned the jackpot prize from a Big Money Millionaire scratcher, a $20 game, Lottery representatives said.  Highland Beverage at 7718 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.  It's the second time in the last week that a Pennsylvania Lottery player in Delco won big. Last Monday, Oct. 9, a shopper at an ACME in Bryn Mawr earned $650,000 from a Match 6 Lotto game, Da…
Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes
Ten Pennsylvania Billionaires Named Among Richest Americans By Forbes Ten of the wealthiest people in America call the Keystone State home, according to this year's Forbes 400.  The richest Americans now own a collective $4.5 trillion in assets, the outlet says, of which $81.7 billion is owned by Pennsylvanians.  Here's who they are.  28. Jeff Yass of Haverford, who cofounded Philadelphia-based Wall Street trading firm Susquehanna International Group. He is reportedly 65 years old. With a net worth of $28.9 billion, he is the richest person in Pennsylvania and the 48th richest person in the world.   61. Michael Rubin of Bryn Mawr is the CEO of sports merc…
WINNER: PA Player Earns Powerball Prize WINNER: PA Player Earns Powerball Prize
Winner: PA Player Earns Powerball Prize A Bryn Mawr area resident picked up a little something extra during a grocery run this week.  The lucky player matched five of the six balls pulled in the  Wednesday, August 16 Powerball drawing to win $100,000, state lottery officials said.  The vendor, ACME Markets at 601 West Lancaster Avenue, is slated to receive a $500 bonus for its part.  The winner will not be identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, and all winning tickets should be immediately signed on th…
Measles In Eastern PA: Officials Measles In Eastern PA: Officials
Measles In Eastern PA: Officials Montgomery County officials are investigating a case of measles in the area.  The patient is an unvaccinated child, and the Office of Public Health is conducting contact tracing "in coordination with (...) the child’s guardian," authorities said in a release Friday, July 28.  "Identified individuals will be contacted and notified of potential exposure to measles and assess each individual’s vaccination status and risk for infection," said MCOPH.  The measles virus can remain infectious on surfaces and in the air for up to two hours after exposure, authorities note.  Th…
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area When it comes to celebrities, Pennsylvania boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in Philadelphia (or its suburbs), or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia: Erika Alexander graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and is most famous for her role as Pam Tucker on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Kevin Bacon attended Julia R. Masterman High School and earned a full scholarship to the Pennsylvania Governor's …
Man Beats Mother, 75, With Rock, Arrested In PA: Evesham Police Man Beats Mother, 75, With Rock, Arrested In PA: Evesham Police
Man Beats Mother, 75, With Rock, Arrested In PA: Evesham Police A South Jersey man has been arrested for beating his 75-year-old mother with a rock, authorities said. Lawrence Y. Kim, 43, of Marlton was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Evesham police said. On Monday, Jan. 16, Evesham police responded to the first block of Woodlake Drive in Marlton for a report of an assault. Police found an unconscious female with severe injuries to her head. She was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where she was in critical but stable condition, police said. The investigation determined that the female sustained her injuries as a re…
'Suspicious Man' Arrested On Villanova University Campus 'Suspicious Man' Arrested On Villanova University Campus
'Suspicious Man' Arrested On Villanova University Campus A 43-year-old man was arrested Friday, Sept. 30 after police say he was walking around the Villanova University campus without permission and became combative with officers. Anthony Dimaio, of Bryn Mawr, was released without having to post bail after being arraigned on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and other related offenses, Radnor Township police said. He has also been issued a no-trespass order and is banned from University property, school officials said. On Friday evening, Villanova University Public Safety received a report from a student about a suspicio…
Nine Pennsylvania Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America Nine Pennsylvania Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America
Nine Pennsylvania Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America Nine Pennsylvania residents were named to the 2022 Forbes list of the 400 richest people in America. The nation's wealthiest citizens are worth $4 trillion — $500 billion less than last year, Forbes said. The minimum net worth required to make the list also fell for the first time since the Great Recession, by $200 million, to $2.7 billion. The wealthiest man in the country is Elon Musk, who is worth $251 billion, and the second wealthiest is Jeff Bezos, who is worth $151 billion. Fortunes were calculated on Sept. 2 using stock prices and exchange rates. The Pennsylvanians…
Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Divorcing Suburban Philadelphia High School Chem Teacher Husband Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Divorcing Suburban Philadelphia High School Chem Teacher Husband
Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Divorcing Suburban Philadelphia High School Chem Teacher Husband Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has apparently filed for divorce from her second husband Dan Jewett, who taught chemistry in suburban Philadelphia, after less than two years of marriage. Scott, 52, filed a petition for divorce Monday, Sept. 26 in the King County Superior Court in Washington State, the New York Times reports. Jewett reportedly did not contest the divorce. Jewett and Scott confirmed their marriage in a statement released March 6 on the Giving Pledge website, a campaign that encourages wealthy people to donate a majority of their wealth to charity. And they did j…
Philly Pair Charged In Gunpoint Carjacking, Armed Robbery Spree In Delco Philly Pair Charged In Gunpoint Carjacking, Armed Robbery Spree In Delco
Philly Pair Charged In Gunpoint Carjacking, Armed Robbery Spree In Delco A pair of Philadelphia men were charged in connection with a series of gunpoint carjackings and armed robberies that occurred earlier this year throughout Delaware County, authorities said. Nile Ward, 19, and Jamir Hill, 27, were arrested after a Monday, May 23 raid of Ward's home, which turned up five firearms, stolen clothing from one of the robberies, a black jacket worn by the men in surveillance footage and on social media, crack cocaine, marijuana, and more, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said. The men were linked to two gunpoint carjackings in Darb…
Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly
Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly Melody G. Bauroth-Sherman died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2021. She was 17. She was a senior at Exeter Township High School, where she was involved in the marching band, track and field, cross country, Reading Olympics, Science Olympiad, and other extracurricular activities, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe. The teen, who was born in Bryn Mawr, was remembered on the fundraiser as a "light in the community" and a "friend to many." As of Jan. 6, nearly $40,000 had been raised on the page to offset the family's funeral costs and other expenses. She is survived by her parents, twin sister, …
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says Niche has released its 2022 rankings of the best colleges in Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked first among the top 10 in the state. The calculations were based on "an analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni." Niche said "The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process," the we…
Former Pennsylvania Pastor Used $30K In Parish Funds For Personal Expenses, DA Says Former Pennsylvania Pastor Used $30K In Parish Funds For Personal Expenses, DA Says
Former Pennsylvania Pastor Used $30K In Parish Funds For Personal Expenses, DA Says A former Pennsylvania pastor admitted to stealing over $30,000 in parish funds, which he spent on a beach house on the New Jersey shore, and men with whom he had sexual relationships, authorities said. Monsignor Joseph McLoone, 58, was spared prison time and sentenced to five years of court supervision, the first nine months completed on electronic home confinement, restitution, and other conditions, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. McLoone, of Bryn Mawr, began his service as pastor at St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown in 2011 after the removal of Msgr.…
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says A Pennsylvania town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a new report. Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County, was ranked No. 37 in this year's list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S., curated by Money.com. Located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s old Main Line route, Lower Merion pays homage to its Welsh Quaker roots in the names of the villages that make up the township like Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Bala Cynwyd, and more. Residents and visitors can explore art and history by walking the grounds of the historic Barnes House, traveling to t…
Chester County Native, Musical Artist Tyler Prescott Dies, 35 Chester County Native, Musical Artist Tyler Prescott Dies, 35
Chester County Native, Musical Artist Tyler Prescott Dies, 35 Chester County native Tyler Prescott died on Aug. 13 at the age of 35. Born in Bryn Mawr, Prescott was a dancer, singer, and musician on the guitar, having performed throughout West Chester, according to his obituary. He also worked for nine years as a server at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown and as a gardener, his obit says. His obituary remembered him as someone with "radiant energy" who  brought "beauty, light, and joy to everyone he met." He is survived by his parents, Lisa Weinhold Prescott and Doug Prescott; his brother Robin; sister-in-law Ali, and nephews Beau and Jul…
Chappaqua Native, Decorated Officer in Vietnam War, Longtime Corning Inc. VP David Lyons, 79 Chappaqua Native, Decorated Officer in Vietnam War, Longtime Corning Inc. VP David Lyons, 79
Chappaqua Native, Decorated Officer in Vietnam War, Longtime Corning Inc. VP David Lyons, 79 David (“Dave”) Gates  Lyons, 79, and a 10-year resident of Deale, MD, died on Monday, Aug. 2 at his home.  Born on February 28, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Charles and Gertrude Lyons, Dave graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua in 1960. He achieved Eagle Scout rank and went on to earn a BSME degree from Lehigh University in 1964 and a MBA degree in Finance from Columbia University in 1969. While at Lehigh University, Dave joined the wrestling team, Theta Delta Chi fraternity and ROTC. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, attending Officer Candida…
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Southeastern Pennsylvania home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Taylor Swift (Singer/Songwriter): West Reading and Wyomissing, PA Yolanda Hadid (Television Personality/Former Model - "RHOBH," Mother to models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid): New Hope, PA View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOLANDA (@yolanda.hadid) Pink (Singer/Songwriter): …