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North Jersey Eagles Fan In Enemy Territory Transforms Lawn Into Viral Tribute
Melissa Davies, 52, of Cranford, NJ, didn’t expect to go viral when she grabbed a can of paint and turned her lawn into a giant tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
But after her husband, Tim Davies, posted a photo in an Eagles Facebook group this week, the internet soared with excitement—earning her over 17,000 likes as of Thursday, Feb. 7.
"I felt like I could do it, so I did it," Davies said. "I'm not normally a hobby artist. My career is in social media research, so I’m used to looking at what content themes are going viral, but not necessarily being th…
Hershey Bears Break World Record With Teddy Bear Toss At Giant Center
A new world record was set Sunday evening, Jan. 5, 2025, at the GIANT Center in Hershey, when fans launched 102,343 teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice during the Hershey Bears' annual Teddy Bear Toss.
The milestone moment came after Mike Sgarbossa scored at 14:45 of the first period, tying the game 1-1 against the Providence Bruins. Sgarbossa, a veteran forward in his seventh season with the Bears, celebrated his first-ever Teddy Bear Toss goal, delighting the sold-out crowd of 10,514.
No doubt, #TeddyBearTossHershey was one to remember. Here's a look back at a big win on thi…
Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has passed away at the age of 79 following a three-year battle with cancer, his son announced on social media.
“After a long hard 3-year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grandfather, football player and outright great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad,” wrote his son, Jake Bergey, in a heartfelt post.
Bergey, born on February 9, 1945, in South Dayton, New York, rose to prominence as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He began his football career at Arkansas State Univers…
Ex-Eagles Player Wendell Smallwood Jr. Pleads Guilty To Covid-19, Tax Fraud
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr., of Mullica Hill, New Jersey, a Super Bowl champion, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the IRS on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in Wilmington, Delaware, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
The plea agreement outlines Smallwood's admission of guilt to defrauding COVID-19 relief programs and engaging in tax fraud schemes. Smallwood, 30, faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison and significant financial penalties, including resti…
Eagles Player's Mom Offers $1,000 Reward After Dog Stolen From Target
A 10-year-old Shih Tzu belonging to the mother of Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo was stolen from a Target store in Philadelphia, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Posted by Tralee Hale on Sunday, August 11, 2024
The theft happened around 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, inside the Target at 2701 Castor Ave, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Tralee-Hale Ringo, 44, said her beloved dog, Mila, was taken by four unknown suspects while she was shopping. Mila is described as a black Shih Tzu with a red tail and red headlight-like markings.
Hale-Ringo is offering a $1,0…
Katie Florio Wins Philadelphia Marathon Women's Title
Philadelphia's own Katie Florio, 30, clinched the women's title at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 24, with a time of 2:32:42.1. This victory marks a significant milestone, as Florio is the first local woman to win the race since 2022.
Florio, a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs and a Penn State alumna, resides in Center City. She credited her familiarity with the course, stating, "Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day."
The men's division saw 25-year-old William Loevner from Pittsburgh take the top spot with a time of 2:16:12.0.
The marathon, now…
