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MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says
Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper has died, Major League Soccer and the club announced.
Holden Trent, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was found dead on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, according to the team. His cause and manner of death were unavailable at the time of publishing.
Philadelphia Union released the following statement about his death on the team website:
"The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent. While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made…
PA Celeb Dance Phenoms On 'DWTS' Tie For Third: Watch Joey Graziadei, Steve Nedoroscik Groove
Two brand-new Pennsylvania celebs are tied for third after the premiere of a new season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Steve Nedoroscik, the Olympic "pommel horse specialist" who attended Penn State, and Joey Graziadei, of Royersford, who found his true love on ABC's "The Bachelor," each scored a 7/10 with their pro dance partners on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Nedoroscik and his partner, Rylee Arnold, performed the jive to "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen, while Graziadei and his partner, Jenna Johnson, danced the cha-cha to "Dancin' in the Country" by Tyler Hubbard.
Viewers say that Graziadei is the be…
PA Math Teacher, Softball Coach Stephanie Smith Dies, 32
A 32-year-old Manheim Central math teacher and softball coach has died, according to her obituary.
Stephanie E. Smith, 32 of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, according to her obituary.
She graduated from Bermudian Springs High School and Millersville University, before she became a beloved high school math teacher, as detailed in her obituary.
For fun she cooked, she enjoyed "art, music, movies, ice cream, flowers, sharks, and the color blue," as stated in her obituary.
She is survived by her husband of four years, Nicholas "Nick" C. Barlieb, according to social medi…
Private Basketball Coach Abused Teen Athletes In PA For Years, DA Says
A Chester County area basketball trainer is accused of sexually abusing child athletes for years, prosecutors say.
Zachary Ray, 31, of Wynnewood, is charged with aggravated indecent assault, child pornography, unlawful contact, and related counts, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office.
Investigators believe that from 2014 to 2023, Ray abused at least three victims between the ages of 10 and 16 at area schools, parks, and homes.
The victims told police that Ray removed their clothes under the guise of a "core check" and then assaulted them while photographing the ab…
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say.
The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday.
Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says.
Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says.
Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler.
Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses.
“I ask that in …
