Poconos Lottery Player Hits $1 Million Jackpot Poconos Lottery Player Hits $1 Million Jackpot
Poconos Lottery Player Hits $1 Million Jackpot A Pennsylvania Lottery player paid $20 at a Pittston gas station this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned the $1 million prize playing the Millionaire Bucks Scratch-Off, said state gaming officials on Friday, Dec. 1.  The vendor, Convenient Food Mart at 610 South Main St., is set to receive a $5,000 bonus check for selling the winning slip, they added.  Players have up to one year from the game's end-sale date to claim their scratch-off prizes. Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket before filing a claim by calling 1-800-692-748…
After Fall From Roof, PA Dad Hopes To Come Home By Thanksgiving After Fall From Roof, PA Dad Hopes To Come Home By Thanksgiving
After Fall From Roof, PA Dad Hopes To Come Home By Thanksgiving As he recovers after an accidental fall from a roof last week, friends and loved ones are hoping one Montgomery County dad will make it home for the holiday.  Justin Lutz of Gilbertsville was power washing a home on Nov. 16 when the ladder slipped and he fell two stories, according to his GoFundMe campaign. He was airlifted to a trauma center after landing on a cast-iron post that lodged in his chest, loved ones said.  "He is currently in ICU where the staff are working to help him heal and stay as comfortable as possible," wrote page organizer Toshya Gonzalez.  Doctor…
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save South Jersey Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice' Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save South Jersey Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice'
Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan Save South Jersey Singer Nearly Sent Home On 'The Voice' It was nearly over for Mara Justine, until Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan came to her rescue. The 21-year-old native lost in one of the knockout rounds on last week's episode of "The Voice" on NBC: Hailey Mia was crowned the winner of the challenge. But coaches Stefani and Horan each used a remaining steal with minutes to spare keeping Justine in the runnings, sending Caleb Sasser home. John Legend called Justine's rendition of Harry Nilsson's "Without You" her best performance on the show yet.  While Stefani pled her case to be Justine's next coach, the Garden State native ultima…
Heads Up: Missing Pet Macaw Last Seen In Montgomery County Heads Up: Missing Pet Macaw Last Seen In Montgomery County
Heads Up: Missing Pet Macaw Last Seen In Montgomery County Authorities in Hatfield are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for an unusual bird.  Yoshi, a 3-year-old Hahn's macaw, went missing near the Hatfield Village Apartments on Saturday, Nov. 11, said police.  "We miss her very much and our home is very quiet without her," her owner said on Facebook.  Yoshi is described as mostly green with some red under her wings, and anyone who spots her is asked to call Hatfield police at 215-855-0903. 
Bucks County-Native Podcaster Alex Cooper 'Traumatized' By Soccer Coach Bucks County-Native Podcaster Alex Cooper 'Traumatized' By Soccer Coach
Bucks County-Native Podcaster Alex Cooper 'Traumatized' By Soccer Coach Alex Cooper, host and creator of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” revealed she is working through a traumatic experience she had with a coach while playing soccer at Boston University. In a profile interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, Cooper of Newtown, Pennsylvania, addresses the incident but would not go into detail or name the coach. Instead, the 29-year-old focused on healing, “which I’m proud of myself for.” “Now that I’ve created this platform, I feel new wisdom in certain aspects of my life, from experience and therapy and people I surround myself with,” Cooper told the magazi…
Top 5 Best Places To Retire In US Are ALL In Pennsylvania: Study Says Top 5 Best Places To Retire In US Are ALL In Pennsylvania: Study Says
Top 5 Best Places To Retire In US Are ALL In Pennsylvania: Study Says The seven of the best places to retire in America in 2024 are all in Pennsylvania, according to a new study by US News & World Report.  U.S. News analyzed data about 150 of the largest metropolitan areas in America to see if they meet the needs and expectations of retirees, and the top five on the list are all in the Keystone State! The study's criteria included "the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and health care quality," according to the company's website. You can learn all about its methodology by clicking here.  Here's the top five: Harri…
Carnegie Mellon Grad, Broadway Star Patina Miller Runs NYC Marathon Carnegie Mellon Grad, Broadway Star Patina Miller Runs NYC Marathon
Carnegie Mellon Grad, Broadway Star Patina Miller Runs NYC Marathon Another New York City marathon is under way, and Carnegie Mellon grad Patina Miller is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. The Grammy and Tony Award winning actress and singer signed up to run her second 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon Sunday, Nov. 5. As of 12:07 p.m., Miller was 19.5 miles in. Miller, 38, rose to fame alongside Deloris Van Cartier in the production of "Sister Act," for which she was nominated for Laurence Olivier and Tony awards.  She won her first Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her lead role in the 2013 Broadway rev…
'TODAY' Show Host From Philadelphia Among Celebs Who Ran NYC Marathon 'TODAY' Show Host From Philadelphia Among Celebs Who Ran NYC Marathon
'Today' Show Host From Philadelphia Among Celebs Who Ran NYC Marathon Another New York City marathon is under way, and Philadelphia native Sheinelle Jones is among the nearly 50,000 runners — 16 of whom are celebs. The "TODAY" show host and mom of three who hails from Philadelphia turned 45 this year, and signed up to run the 26.2-mile TCS New York City Marathon Sunday, Nov. 5. Sheinelle was 18.4 miles in as of 12:23 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna) Go Sheinelle, go! Click here for the full list of celebrities who signed up for this year's race.
Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket
Bryce Harper Drops By NJ Supermarket Heads were swinging at a local supermarket where Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper also happened to do his shopping. Haddon Township police officer Eric Aparicio found himself in the unlikely position of bumping into the professional baseball player outside of a Sprouts Farmers Market this week. Aparicio seized the opportunity and snapped a selfie with the two-time National League MVP. The photo went viral on the Haddon Township Police Department Facebook page. Harper has a little more time on his hands to head to the market these days after the injury-plagued outfiel…
Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor' Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor'
Delco's Kris Jenner Doppleganger With Megawatt Smile Will Be Mega Missed On 'Golden Bachelor' Susan Noles' "Golden Bachelor" journey has come to an end, and Gerry Turner isn't the only one who's sad to see her go. The 66-year-old wedding officiant from Aston and her mega-watt smile kept audiences and the other girls laughing from the jump.  Upon meeting 72-year-old Turner during the show's premiere, Noles struts in wearing a sparkly, silver gown. Her gregarious personality shines through, laughing and flirting with Turner.  As the Kris Jenner lookalike walks inside the Bachelor Mansion, she turns back to tell one last thing to Turner: "And by the way Gerry, you see these heals? I'…
$500K Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania $500K Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania
$500K Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania A Lansdale area shopper picked up a little something extra during a grocery trip this weekend. The lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player won $500,000 in the Saturday, Oct. 14 drawing for the Powerball, according to state gaming officials.  The Weis at 1551 Valley Forge Road will now receive a $500 bonus for vending the lucky ticket.  The winner will not be identified until they step forward to claim their prize and their ticket can be validated. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to file a claim, and all winners should immediately sign the back of their ticke…
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…
$375K+ Won On 'Strike It Rich' Lottery Ticket Sold In PA $375K+ Won On 'Strike It Rich' Lottery Ticket Sold In PA
$375K+ Won On 'Strike It Rich' Lottery Ticket Sold In PA A Philadelphia area resident stopped by a grocery store this week and left six figures richer, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.  State gaming officials say the lucky winner earned $375,710 playing the $20 scratch off game "Strike It Rich!" last Friday, Oct. 6.  The ACME store at 7010 Germantown Avenue will now receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  Players can check their ticket, scan it at a Lottery retailer, or use the Pennsylvania Lottery mobile app to check if they have won. Winning tickets should be immediately signed on the back and …
$2 Million Powerball Winning Ticket Sold In Bucks County $2 Million Powerball Winning Ticket Sold In Bucks County
$2 Million Powerball Winning Ticket Sold In Bucks County For the second time in as many months, a Southampton smoke shop sold a prize-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket.  A shopper at American News & Tobacco won $2 million by matching all five balls pulled in the Wednesday, Oct. 11 Powerball drawing, officials said.  The store, located at 522 Second Street Pike, will now receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.  On Sept. 12, the same shop sold a Cash 5 with Quick Cash slip that won $450,000, Daily Voice reported. More than 286,700 other Pennsylvania Lottery players won prizes of some amount in the Wednesday…
$900K In Powerball Winnings Won By 6 Pennsylvania Players $900K In Powerball Winnings Won By 6 Pennsylvania Players
$900K In Powerball Winnings Won By 6 Pennsylvania Players Half a dozen Pennsylvanians are $150,000 richer after the latest Powerball drawings on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Monday, Oct. 9, according to state gaming officials.  The winners matched four of the five white balls and the one red Powerball to earn their prizes, Pennsylvania Lottery spokespeople said.  The following vendors will earn a $500 bonus check for selling the lucky numbers:  Rutter’s at 4425 West Market St. in York, York County  OSO Deli at 7400 Front St. in Cheltenham, Montgomery County  Blose’s Market at 7070 Route 309 in New Tripoli, Lehigh County Turkey H…
$650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco $650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco
$650K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Delco A shopper in Delaware County walked out of the grocery store six figures richer on Monday, Oct. 9.  The lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player matched all six winning numbers to earn the $650,000 jackpot prize for the Match 6 Lotto, according to state officials.  The ACME Market at 601 West Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr will now receive a $5,000 bonus check for selling the lucky ticket.  It's the second time in recent months that the store vended a prize-winning slip. In August, a player matched five out of six balls in a Powerball drawing to walk away with $100,000, Daily V…
Keanu Reeves Spotted Shopping In Pennsylvania With Dogstar Bandmates Keanu Reeves Spotted Shopping In Pennsylvania With Dogstar Bandmates
Keanu Reeves Spotted Shopping In Pennsylvania With Dogstar Bandmates Keanu Reeves made a few surprise appearances in Pennsylvania while touring with his band Dogstar. "Bill and Ted," "The Matrix," and "John Wick" star Keanu Reeves made some shopping trips throughout Pennsylvania while touring and launching his band's new album “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees." No wonder they call shopping 'retail therapy' as any girl will tell you how it just takes away all the stress. 😇 Posted by Keanu Reeves fans page on Sunday, October 8, 2023 One of the first stops was in Pittsburgh before Dogstar's show and album launch at Mr. Smalls Theatre on Fr…
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…
$2.7 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Bucks County $2.7 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Bucks County
$2.7 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Bucks County A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Morrisville paid $2 this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned a $2.7 million prize by matching all six numbers pulled in the Match 6 Lotto drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 3, said state gaming officials.  Smoker’s Express at 813 West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville will get a $10,000 prize of its own for selling the prize-winning slip.  The winner's identity will not be revealed until they step forward to claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, a…
'Very Comfortable With Six Inches': PA Wedding Officiant Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor' 'Very Comfortable With Six Inches': PA Wedding Officiant Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor'
'Very Comfortable With Six Inches': PA Wedding Officiant Progresses On 'Golden Bachelor' Susan Noles got the rose. The 66-year-old wedding officiant from Pennsylvania met Gerry Turner, ABC's first-ever "Golden Bachelor — or senior contestant — on the show's Thursday, Sept. 28 premiere. Noles and 14 other women received a rose during the final rose ceremony, and will be progressing to the show's next round. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Susan Noles (@nuptials_by_noles) The other women who got a rose were Ellen, Theresa, Natascha, Leslie, Christina, Edith, Nancy, April, Sandra, Jeanie, Kathy, Marina, Peggy and Joan…
Flight Attendant's Restaurant Among 3 Philly Eateries Named To NY Times 'Best In America' List Flight Attendant's Restaurant Among 3 Philly Eateries Named To NY Times 'Best In America' List
Flight Attendant's Restaurant Among 3 Philly Eateries Named To NY Times 'Best In America' List The "New York Times" has compiled a list of 50 best restaurants in America. Three of those are based in Philadelphia, and they're all new, having opened sometime since 2022. The Philadelphia restaurants on the NYT list are: El Chingon, a Mexican restaurant at 1524 S 10th Street View this post on Instagram A post shared by el chingon Philly (@elchingonphilly) Chef Juan Carlos "takes us home to the Pueblan kitchen where his mother taught him to cook," Nikita Richardson writes. "El Chingon doesn’t clamor for attention or traffic in gimmicks; …
Bucks Native, Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Bucks Native, Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark
Bucks Native, Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark It was not "Me Mario" hanging out at the so-called "Sweetest Place on Earth" over the weekend, it was the three-time Grammy-winning pop star Pink.  Pink, who grew up in Doylestown where she went by her real name Alecia Moore, was outfitted with the disguise by her husband, who also bought similar glasses disguises of Batman and Bluey for their kiddos.  The 44-year-old mom of two posted some videos and photos of the undercover visit on her Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by P!NK (@pink) In the video, she poked fun at he…
Philly Area Wawa Sells Winning Powerball Ticket Philly Area Wawa Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
Philly Area Wawa Sells Winning Powerball Ticket A Horsham area resident picked up a little something extra during a Wawa run over the weekend, according to state officials.  The lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player matched four of the five white balls and the red Powerball pulled in the Saturday, Sept. 16 drawing, officials said.  Without opting for the additional $1 PowerPlay option, the winning ticket would have only been worth $50,000, Lottery representatives noted.  The 535 Horsham Road Wawa in Horsham will receive a $500 bonus check for selling the winning ticket, they added.  Winners have up to one year from the …
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' 3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor'
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And three of them are from Philadelphia. Next season's Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, hails from the Philly burbs: He's a 28-year-old tennis coach who grew up in Collegeville. ABC on Saturday, Sept. 16 released just the names and ages of the contestants, but popular Reality TV blogger RealitySteve released some tea on his Instagram stories. According to Steve, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren are sisters. Daily Voice did some digging and according to the LinkedIn in Lanie's Instagram bio, she's a …
PA Lottery Player Picks Up $450K In Bucks County PA Lottery Player Picks Up $450K In Bucks County
PA Lottery Player Picks Up $450K In Bucks County A Pennsylvania Lottery player stopped by a shop in Bucks County and left $450,000 richer.  The lucky winner matched all five balls pulled in the Tuesday, Sept. 12 drawing for the  Cash 5 with Quick Cash game to win the six-figure prize, state gaming representatives said.  The vendor, American News & Tobacco at 522 Second Street Pike in Southampton, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the lucky ticket, they added.  Winners are not identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners should immediately sign their ticket on the…
NATIONAL VIDEO GAME DAY: Pennsylvania's Most Popular Games Revealed In Study NATIONAL VIDEO GAME DAY: Pennsylvania's Most Popular Games Revealed In Study
National Video Game DAY: Pennsylvania's Most Popular Games Revealed In Study The five most popular video games in Pennsylvania have been revealed in a new study, just in time for National Video Day, Sept. 12.  Experts at Play Minesweeper determined which games were Pennsylvania residents' favorites by analyzing the number of average monthly Google searches in each state for different video games using terms like ‘X cheats’ ‘buy X’ ‘X walkthrough’ combined with search volume to discover the total monthly average of searches. The games the experts found were the most popular in Pennsylvania were as follows: Minecraft with 64,502 searches. This was rel…
'The Bachelor' Filming Drives Crowds To Montgomery County Italian Bakery 'The Bachelor' Filming Drives Crowds To Montgomery County Italian Bakery
'The Bachelor' Filming Drives Crowds To Montgomery County Italian Bakery Joey Graziadei is showing Bachelor Nation what Collegeville is all about. The 28-year-old tennis instructor, who will be the next Bachelor on ABC's hit show, recently stopped by a local bakery and pizzeria in his hometown to film a segment. A picture is worth a thousand roses! 🌹 What a day. What a community. What a Bachelor. Thank you to everyone that made... Posted by Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana on Friday, September 8, 2023 A picture is worth a thousand roses! 🌹 What a day. What a community. What a Bachelor. Thank you to everyone that made... Posted by Co…
Philly Lottery Player Wins Jackpot Prize Philly Lottery Player Wins Jackpot Prize
Philly Lottery Player Wins Jackpot Prize Three Pennsylvania Lottery players won the jackpot in the Tuesday, Sept. 5 drawing for the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game, officials say.  The three lucky winners will split the $250,000.50 prize equally, receiving $83,333.50 a piece before taxes, said state gaming officials.  The winning tickets were sold in three Eastern Pennsylvania locations:  Royal Farms at 105 Stewart Avenue in Ridley Park, Delaware County Saloni Newsstand at 310 Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia GIANT Food Store at 5301 Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County The winners will not b…
$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA $905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA
$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In PA A Pennsylvania Lottery player in West Chester picked up nearly $1 million during a Wawa run last week.  The lucky winner matched all five balls drawn in the Friday, Sept. 1 drawing for the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game to earn a  $905,050.50 prize, state gaming officials said in a release.  The Wawa at 1413 Wilmington Pike is slated to receive a $5,000 bonus check for vending the winning ticket, they added.  Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes and all winning tickets should be signed immediately. More than 22,000 other Pe…
Colleagues Rally For Philly Firefighter Rediagnosed With Cancer Colleagues Rally For Philly Firefighter Rediagnosed With Cancer
Colleagues Rally For Philly Firefighter Rediagnosed With Cancer As a longtime Philadelphia firefighter continues her bout with cancer, her colleagues and community are stepping up to make sure she won't fight alone.  Bridget McCulligan has spent nearly 20 years with Philly fire and worked the decade before that as an EMT, say her loved ones on GoFundMe.  For seven years, Bridget has been fighting cancer.  "Her first surgery in 2016 removed part of her tongue, and replaced it with tissue from her arm, followed by radiation treatments," said organizer Shannon Donovan. "She fought hard and bounced back and returned to work." Bridget was back in service …
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Pennsylvania Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Pennsylvania starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 fo…