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Father-Daughter Sitcom Starring PA's Kat Dennings, Tim Allen Debuts This Week Father-Daughter Sitcom Starring PA's Kat Dennings, Tim Allen Debuts This Week
Father-Daughter Sitcom Starring PA's Kat Dennings, Tim Allen Debuts This Week Pennsylvania native Kat Dennings is ready to roll into living rooms nationwide as the co-star and producer of ABC’s newest sitcom, “Shifting Gears. Dennings, 38, was born in Bryn Mawr and grew up in Wynnewood before making a name for herself in Hollywood. The actress, whose full name is Katherine Victoria Litwack, has starred in hits like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Thor,” “2 Broke Girls,” and Marvel’s animated “What If…?” “Shifting Gears” pairs Dennings with comedy legend Tim Allen in a heartfelt sitcom about family and second chances.  According to IMDb, the series follows Allen as a…
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…
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 merch…