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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario 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 vi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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 …

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by Mac Bullock
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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 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Mac Bullock
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'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... Pos…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Delco Lottery Player Wins Jackpot Prize Delco Lottery Player Wins Jackpot Prize
Delco 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…

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by Mac Bullock
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$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At West Chester Wawa $905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At West Chester Wawa
$905K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At West Chester Wawa 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…

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by Mac Bullock
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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 ba…

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by Mac Bullock
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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 …

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by Sam Barron
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Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant
Wedding Officiant From Delco, 66, Revealed As 'Golden Bachelor' Contestant For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. And one of them is a 66-year-old wedding officiant from Delaware County. The women are all ages 60 to 75 and are hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, whose wife died in 2017. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Susan, of Aston, is quite the catch – she’s loyal, compassionate, has a longtime career as a hair…

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by Cecilia Levine
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BIG BUCKS: $1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Eastern PA BIG BUCKS: $1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Eastern PA
BIG Bucks: $1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Eastern PA A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Honesdale Borough walked out of a convenience store with an extra $1.7 million last week, according to officials.  The lucky winner matched all six balls pulled in the Thursday, Aug. 24 drawing for the Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto, said state gaming representatives.  The Sunrise Market at 133 Sunrise Avenue is slated to receive a $10,000 bonus check for its part.  The winner will not be identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated, officials said. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date …

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by Mac Bullock
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'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner' $264K+ Lottery Ticket Sold In Philly 'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner' $264K+ Lottery Ticket Sold In Philly
'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner' $264K+ Lottery Ticket Sold In Philly Someone who stopped by a Philadelphia gas station on Friday left with over a quarter million dollars, the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission announced on Monday.  The lucky player won $264,138.50 from the $10 "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" Fast Play game on Aug. 25, the Pennsylvania Lottery said.  The vendor, Star Traders Inc. at 3200 Red Lion Road in Northeast Philly, will receive a $500 bonus check, they added.  The winner will not be identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. Winners have up to one year from the ticket purchase date to c…

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by Mac Bullock
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Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa
Crowds Gather To Watch 'Jersey Shore' Boys Film Commercial At Wildwood Wawa They put on quite a show, don't they? The boys of MTV's "Jersey Shore" brought crowds to a Wildwood Wawa store as they filmed an upcoming commercial. If you haven't heard, "Wawa has pizza!" That's what Mike Sorrentino, Vinny Guadagnino and Pauly D are heard exclaiming in multiple videos filmed at the W. Rio Grande Avenue store. The videos were being shared to TikTok Wednesday, Aug. 23, and Thursday morning, Aug 24. "Just riding bikes through wildwood to find the boys from Jersey Shore filming a commercial at Wawa," Keirsten Kile captioned her video. @609daveofficial #fyp #waw…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Next 'Bachelor' Revealed As Montgomery County Tennis Instructor Joey Graziadei Next 'Bachelor' Revealed As Montgomery County Tennis Instructor Joey Graziadei
Next 'Bachelor' Revealed As Montgomery County Tennis Instructor Joey Graziadei Joey Graziadei may have just been broken up with, but his future isn't looking too bleak. The 28-year-old Montgomery County native was revealed as ABC's next Bachelor, just after current Bachelorette gave the final rose to Dotun Olubeko, on the Monday, Aug. 21 final rose ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bachelor Nation (@bachelornation) "I’m definitely the hopeless romantic," the Collegeville native and tennis instructor said. "I want to be married. I want to have love that lasts a lifetime. "So, I’m really ready to go o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says
Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says After multiple tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania on Monday, August 7, one of them sent a tree onto the home of an 84-year-old widow, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by her daughter.  Ursula is without running water after, according to her daughter and namesake. "Almost every outbuilding and car was either damaged or destroyed in the tornado as well. Debris from other people’s homes has been dropped here," she said. "We are the most worried about the tree on the propane tank and the top of the well which also appears to have been damaged." The daughter said this incid…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$315K+ Winning Lottery Prize Won In Pennsylvania $315K+ Winning Lottery Prize Won In Pennsylvania
$315K+ Winning Lottery Prize Won In Pennsylvania Are you a winner? Someone in Pennsylvania just won $315,729.73 (before taxes) playing a lottery game online, the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission announced on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The winner was from Chester County, the commission says.  The winning game was Premier Jackpot which "features a connect-style internet instant game with one progressive jackpot," according to the lottery commission. Game players can reveal a multiplier amount up to 50 times, unlock 10 free games, and activate the premier bonus game. Pennsylvania Lottery online games can be played on a computer, phone…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$5 Million Top Prize Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Western Pennsylvania $5 Million Top Prize Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Western Pennsylvania
$5 Million Top Prize Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Western Pennsylvania Are you a winner? Someone who purchased a scratcher in Western Pennsylvania won big, and is about to be $5,000,000 million richer (before taxes), the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission announced on Friday, Aug. 18.  The $5,000,000 Five Million Fabulous Fortune Scratch-Off was sold at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. This is the top prize the $50 game offers. "Scratch-Offs are distributed at random, meaning the Pennsylvania Lottery and its retailers do not know where winning tick…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows The City of Brotherly Love will have to wait to meet face-to-face with the Boss.  Bruce Springsteen postponed two scheduled concert dates at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16 and 18 due to "illness," the singer's team previously announced in a social media post.  The nixed shows have been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Tickets for the canceled concerts will still be honored, according to the singer's website.   "Tickets for the Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 show will be valid for the Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 show, and tickets for the F…

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by Mac Bullock
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Young Mullet: Pennsylvania Boy Wins Best Mullet In America Young Mullet: Pennsylvania Boy Wins Best Mullet In America
Young Mullet: Pennsylvania Boy Wins Best Mullet In America A 6-year-old from Montgomery County boy has been crowned the young mullet king. Rory Ehrlich, otherwise known as Cheddar Whiz, of Pottstown, won the children's division of the USA Mullet Championships. Kamden Cunningham, a 5-year-old from Swoyersville (Luzerne County), wins third place, taking home $500. Our final Top 3 for the kids contest pic.twitter.com/xcRmiFszxQ — USA Mullet Championships (@MulletChampUSA) August 16, 2023 Rory is heading into first grade at West Pottsgrove Elementary School, and has been rocking his mullet for a year. "A year ago, Rory hopped into the barber…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Mac Bullock
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Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Spotted In Unlikely PA Store Ahead Of Concert (PHOTOS) Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Spotted In Unlikely PA Store Ahead Of Concert (PHOTOS)
Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Spotted In Unlikely PA Store Ahead Of Concert (Photos) Just shy of two weeks before Aerosmith's upcoming Philadelphia concert, the band's frontman was spotted in Pennsylvania — at a hardware store of all places. Steven Tyler dropped by Bomberger's Ace Hardware, currently decorated in Ace Buckets as part of the company's national Children's Hospital Network fundraiser. Ace stores across the country participated in our Miracle Bucket Display Contest to benefit Children's Miracle Network... Posted by Ace Hardware on Monday, August 14, 2023 Doriann O'Connell, a mom of 10 and a huge fan of Aerosmith didn't 'Want To Miss A Thing' and rushed to th…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$100K Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania $100K Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania
$100K Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania Are you a winner? Someone in Central Pennsylvania just won $100,000 (before taxes) playing a Powerball ticket with Power Play, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission. The winning ticket sold at the GIANT Food Stores, 255 South Spring Garden Street, Carlisle, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winning ticket matched all four of the five balls drawn with the numbers 32-34-37-39-47, and the red Powerball 3 and the Power Play 2 in the drawing on Monday, July 14, 2023. Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would only have been worth $50,000. More than…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Eastern PA Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Eastern PA
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Eastern PA A Pennsylvania Lottery player is six figures richer after hitting the Powerball over the weekend, officials say.  The winner matched four of the five white balls and the red ball pulled in the Saturday, Aug. 12 Powerball drawing to win $100,000, said state gaming representatives.  The vendor, 7-Eleven at  2760 Trenton Road in Levittown, will now receive a $500 bonus check for its part, Lottery officials added.  All Pennsylvania Lottery players have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, and winners should always sign the back of their ticket immediat…

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by Mac Bullock
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Jackpot Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania Jackpot Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania
Jackpot Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Pennsylvania Are you a winner? Someone in Lancaster County is $600,000 richer (before taxes), according to the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission. A jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold at the Sheetz, 4010 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, for the Saturday, Aug. 12 drawing. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winning ticket matched all five balls drawn with the following numbers 13-16-27-30-32. More than 14,900 other Cash 5 tickets also won prizes in the drawing. Players are reminded to check every ticket, every time. Any prizes won on any game must be claim…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$1M Winning MegaMillions Lottery Ticket Sold In PA $1M Winning MegaMillions Lottery Ticket Sold In PA
$1M Winning MegaMillions Lottery Ticket Sold In PA Somebody in Pennsylvania woke up a millionaire this morning.  A Mega Millions player in the Keystone State won $1 million by matching all five white balls pulled in the Tuesday, Aug. 8 drawing, according to Lottery officials.  The winner has not been identified yet, though winning players have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.  Six other Mega Millions players also won the $1 million prize in the Tuesday drawing: one in California, one in West Virginia, one in Florida, one in North Carolina, and two in Texas.  The $1.58 billion jackpot went to a…

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by Mac Bullock
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PA Lottery Player Wins $1,000 A Week For Life PA Lottery Player Wins $1,000 A Week For Life
PA Lottery Player Wins $1,000 A Week For Life A Pennsylvania Lottery player in the Philadelphia suburbs will receive a $1,000 weekly stipend for the rest of their life — or $1 million up-front — according to state gaming officials.  The lucky player matched all five balls pulled in the Wednesday, Aug. 2 drawing for the Cash4Life game, Pennsylvania Lottery spokespeople said.  The CVS at 260 Rock Hill Road in Bala Cynwyd will soon receive a $5,000 bonus check for vending the winning ticket, officials added.  The winner is not known until they claim their prize and their ticket can be validated. Winners have…

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by Mac Bullock
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Alligator Escaped Into PA Creek During Flash Floods, Owner Says Alligator Escaped Into PA Creek During Flash Floods, Owner Says
Alligator Escaped Into PA Creek During Flash Floods, Owner Says An alligator recovered from a creek in Exeter Township has been returned to its owner, who says the reptile escaped during the flash floods last month.  The Animal Rescue League of Berks County was called to Antietam Creek on Wednesday, Aug. 1 after landscaping staff discovered the gator, the organization told Daily Voice.  "We took possession of the animal intending to transfer it to The Venom Institute, a partner rescue that specializes in reptiles," said José Joel Delgado-Rivera, a Berks ARL spokesman.  But while the alligator was being examined by Venom Institute st…

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by Mac Bullock
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$1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Purchased In PA, Officials Say $1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Purchased In PA, Officials Say
$1.7 Million Lotto Ticket Purchased In PA, Officials Say A Pennsylvania Lottery player stopped by a Turkey Hill on Sunday and left the store a millionaire, say state gaming representatives.  The lucky player matched all five balls pulled in the Sunday, July 30 drawing for the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game to win $1,713,561.50, Pennsylvania lotto officials wrote in a release.  The Turkey Hill at 276 Route 87 in Montoursville is now slated to receive a $10,000 bonus check for its part, they added.  Winning players have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prizes, and winning tickets should be immediately signed o…

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by Mac Bullock
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$150K Powerball Ticket Sold At PA Gas Station $150K Powerball Ticket Sold At PA Gas Station
$150K Powerball Ticket Sold At PA Gas Station A Schuylkill County driver stopped off at a Frackville gas station over the weekend and left $150,000 richer, according to state Lottery officials.  The lucky player matched four of the five white balls and the red ball pulled in the Saturday, July 29 Powerball drawing to win the six-figure prize, gaming officials said.  Central Highway Oil Company at 700 Altamont Boulevard in Frackville will now receive a $500 bonus for vending the winning numbers, lotto representatives added.  All Pennsylvania Powerball winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prizes, …

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