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Eagles' Jason Kelce Announces Retirement From NFL
Jason Kelce is hanging up his jersey after 13 years, the Philadelphia Eagles center announced at an emotional press conference on Monday, March 4. Kelce teased the decision in a post on X.com Monday morning. No Keg videos this year, I have come to a decision and will address it at a press conference this afternoon. — Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) March 4, 2024 He had reportedly told teammates that he was considering retirement after the Eagles lost a wild-card playoff game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-9, ending their season, according to 6abc. On their podcast "New Hei…
Police & Fire
Eagles Defensive Star Donates K9 To Atlantic City Police Department
A Philadelphia Eagles defensive star helped the Atlantic City Police Department hire one of its newest members, authorities said. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox donated K9 Carlo to Atlantic City police, the department said in a Facebook post on Monday, Mar. 4. K9 Officer Robert Reynolds and K9 Carlo graduated from the Atlantic County police academy's K9 patrol and drug-detection course in Corbin City on Friday, Mar. 1. Officer Reynolds and K9 Carlo were given the John “Sonny” Burke Award, which was voted on by their classmates. Reynolds's car was also renumbered to "…
Sports
Eagles' Jason Kelce Returns To Jersey Shore For Autism Charity Fundraiser
A star offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles took a winter trip to the Jersey Shore to support a great cause. Eagles center Jason Kelce took part in the 16th Annual Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism in Sea Isle City. The charity event was held on Saturday, Feb. 17. JASON KELCE WE LOVE YOU! Thanks for coming & supporting! Posted by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism on Saturday, February 17, 2024 The Super Bowl LII champion is a familiar face in Sea Isle City. He and his wife Kylie own a beach house in the city. Kelce has also hosted three summer fundraisers …
Lifestyle
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…
Police & Fire
Jason Kelce Sponsors New Police K9 For Pennsylvania Department
A Pennsylvania police department is getting a new K9 officer, thanks in part to the Philadelphia Eagles's center Jason Kelce. Two-year-old Winnie joined the Haverford police force this week due to a partnership between Steve Videon, of Videon Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram, and football player Kelce. The Haverford Police Department is extremely grateful for the partnership with Steve Videon (of Videon Chrysler, Dodge,... Posted by Haverford Township Police Department on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 The pup was acquired from Pacific Coast K-9 this year and is a single-purpose narcotic…
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Player's Daughter Killed In Plane Crash
The daughter of a former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman died in a plane crash at a Wisconsin air show over the weekend, according to aviation authorities and loved ones. Devyn Reiley, whose father Bruce Collie played for the Eagles in the 1990-1991 NFL season, died in an accident on Saturday, July 29, her husband Hunter said on Facebook. Reiley was flying in the Airventure Oshkosh show when her single-engine North American T-6 Texan crashed into Lake Winnebago around 9 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration told Daily Voice. A passenger who was onboard also died, a…
Obituaries
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Sudden Death Of PA Dad Kyle Aunkst, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
After a Pennsylvania dad died suddenly, neighbors and well-wishers are pitching in to assist his family in their time of need. Kyle L. Aunkst, 33, of Muncy, passed away in his home on Friday, June 16, said loved ones in his obituary. Now, community members are donating money to help his bereaved family members handle end-of-life costs and other expenses. "None of us was planning for this," said his older sister Tyrennie on a GoFundMe page the day after his death. "I'm reaching out to see if maybe anyone would help us celebrate the life of Kyle Aunkst." Neighbors hee…
Sports
Philadelphia Eagles Player Robbed Of Diamond At Gunpoint In Maryland: Reports
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Zach Pascal was robbed at gunpoint of a diamond necklace early Friday, March 3 in Maryland, according to various news reports citing sources in law enforcement. Pascal, 28, had his diamond necklace stolen in the assault in Upper Marlboro, his hometown, according to 6abc. Prince George's County police said their office was closed for comment until Monday. NBC Philadelphia says Pascal was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Pascal played football at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, and helped lead Old Dominion to the Bahamas Bowl in 2016. He si…
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NY Jets Assistant, Garfield Native Miles Austin Suspended One Year By NFL For Gambling
New York Jets receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended for a minimum of a year by the NFL for violating the league's gambling policy, it was announced Friday night. Austin, 38, a Garfield (NJ) High School and Monmouth College graduate who once played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and later the Philadelphia Eagles, is appealing the decision, various sources reported on Dec. 23. ESPN's Adam Schefter and Rich Cimini broke the news. The National Football League, in turn, issued a statement confirming the suspension and Austin's plans to appeal. "The league will have no further …
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$2.4M Eagles Ticket Scam: Ex-South Jersey Lawyer Gets 4 Years In Fed Pen
A disgraced South Jersey attorney with a confessed gambling habit must spend the next four years in federal prison for conning an investor out of $2.4 million in a loan scheme involving supposed Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holders. Frank N. Tobolsky, 60, of Cherry Hill told the Delaware investor that he was funding loans for clients using season ticket licenses as collateral, an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Camden says. U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said Tobolsky put a "substantial portion" of the $2.4 million toward personal expenses, some of which…
Business
Portnoy Chats Up Former Eagle Brent Celek During Philly Area Pizza Review
You've got a good chance of running into former Eagle and Super Bowl LII champ Brent Celek when you visit Pizza West Chester. While Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy didn't get that lucky during his recent trip, he did meet another customer who hooked up a phone call with the athlete as he waited in line. That's the thing about Pizza West Chester, you've got to show up to get your pie. And so, the locals made it worth Portnoy's while. The kicker? Pizza West Chester, located at 136 E Market St., earned a whopping 8.4 from the widely-known pizza critic — who can be tough to please. …
Schools
Watch For NJ History Teacher As Ballgirl During Phillies
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Game? What game? We're looking for Kelly Fleck. That's the 23-year-old New Jersey teacher who has been moonlighting as a Phillies' Ballgirl. The Robbinsville High School AP history teacher will be on the field for the entire game Saturday, Oct. 22, where she will have a front-row seat to watch the Phightin' Phils that even the Philly Phanatic would be jealous of as the team heads to Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres. If they're able to de-throne the Padres, the Phillies will make their first Wold Series appearance since 2009 and will have a sho…
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Nine Pennsylvania Residents Named To Forbes List Of Richest In America
Nine Pennsylvania residents were named to the 2022 Forbes list of the 400 richest people in America. The nation's wealthiest citizens are worth $4 trillion — $500 billion less than last year, Forbes said. The minimum net worth required to make the list also fell for the first time since the Great Recession, by $200 million, to $2.7 billion. The wealthiest man in the country is Elon Musk, who is worth $251 billion, and the second wealthiest is Jeff Bezos, who is worth $151 billion. Fortunes were calculated on Sept. 2 using stock prices and exchange rates. The Pennsylvanians…
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Football Fans Hurt In Railing Collapse At Eagles V. Commanders Game File Lawsuit
A handful of football fans are suing the Washington Commanders over a railing collapse that injured them after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in January 2021, as reported by various news outlets. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was greeting fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple spectators including several from New Jersey who fell between five and 10 feet onto concrete at FedEx Field. Four of the individuals who were hurt in the incident are suing the Commanders for gross negligence, seeking $300,000 to compensate for their physical and emotional pain, ESPN says. Soon after the …
Sports
Philadelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett Out For Season With ACL Injury
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett is reportedly out of the season after suffering an ACL tear in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old athlete was injured in the third quarter when he collapsed to the ground during a pass rush, 6abc reports. He was able to walk off the field on his own, but won't be finishing the season. Barnett's departure was announced Monday, Sept. 12 by Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, who called the news a "big blow." "I love the way that Derek Barnett comes to work every single day and plays with grittiness and toughness and nasty," he told t…
Sports
Former Steelers, Eagles Player Charles Johnson Dead At 50
Charles Johnson, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, died earlier this week, reports said. He was 50. His family did not release the cause of his death. Johnson was a 1994 first-round pick out of Colorado by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played for five seasons. He played two seasons in Philadelphia before joining the Patriots in 2001, the same year Tom Brady became the starting quarterback and led the Patriots to a Super Bowl win. He finished his career in Buffalo in 2002, with a career-total of 354 receptions, 4,606 yards, and 24 touchdown downs across 1…
Obituaries
Beloved Granddad, 54, Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police
A central Pennsylvania grandfather died in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Wednesday, June 1, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Joseph W. Kunder, 54, was driving a 2006 Honda motorcycle southbound on State Route 501/South College Road when a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Doreen A. Tice, 47, began making a westbound turn onto King Street from the northbound lane of SR501—striking Kunder around 6:46 a.m., police say. Both drivers were from Myerstown and both were injured, according to the release. Tice— who was not wearing a seatbelt— suffered a “suspected…
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Native Dies After Car Accident, 47
Lehigh Valley native and beloved son Michael Scott Grys died suddenly from car accident injuries on Tuesday, March 29. He was 47. A Bethlehem native, Grys was known for his love for family and volunteering, his obituary says. Grys was also remembered for loving to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles and listening to Carrie Underwood, his memorial says. “Michael touched a lot of people throughout his life and that is how he will be remembered,” reads his obituary. “He will be dearly missed by so many.” Grys leaves behind his loving mother, Maria Popowycz; brother, Christopher (Elizabeth) Grys…
Obituaries
Masked Intruders' Victim Dies Days After Lebanon County Targeted Shooting
A Lebanon County man has died days after two masked intruders shot him and his dogs at his home, South Annville police confirmed Thursday night. Cory Heft, 41, of 3rd Avenue Palm City, South Annville Township, died on Feb. 22 following the home invasion and shooting on Feb. 16, South Annville Police Chief Ben Sutcliffe says. One of Heft's two dogs, Rocky, survived the shooting but will be an amputee, according to a GoFundMe campaign page started by his friend Tim Spence. The page was originally started to help cover medical and other expenses as Heft had a bullet lodged next to his spine …
Sports
Father-Son Duo From PA Surprised To See Their Drone Footage In Super Bowl Commercial
The commercials are a Super Bowl favorite that unites fans rooting for different teams, and this year Pennsylvania viewers caught a glimpse of their home state in one such ad. The new Mercedes-EQS commercial included a clip of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River between Wrightsville and Columbia, Pennsylvania, according to the 717 Drone Guys' Facebook page. The 717 Drone Guys — Nathan, 16, and Eric Wenger — are a father-son duo in Lancaster County that has been making drone footage of the Keystone state and has it available for professionals to purchase for several ye…
Obituaries
PA Dad ID’d As Man Shot Dead Between Two Churches
A community is mourning after a central Pennsylvania father was identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in Harrisburg over the weekend. Tyshaun Darden, 29, of Harrisburg, died at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center on Friday night, PennLive reports citing Dauphin County officials. Darden was shot between two churches in the area of North 16th and Ethel streets on Friday around 8 p.m., according to a release by the police and maps of the area. He was rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, as police stated in their release. His community is sharin…
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NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID
IT'S OFFICIAL: The National Football League has moved three Week 15 games to next week -- including a pivotal NFC East matchup between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles -- as COVID-19 continues to decimate active rosters, the league announced Friday afternoon. The decision comes amid an escalation in coronavirus cases nationwide that have slammed college and professional sports. The Cleveland Browns, who among those who had games rescheduled, most recently listed 23 players on the NFL's Covid-19/Reserve list including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coach Kevin Stef…
News
PA Dad Dies Suddenly After Surprise Trip Home To Kiss His Wife
A Central Pennsylvania community is mourning the loss of a father-of-four who collapsed shortly after a surprise trip home from work just to kiss his wife, those who knew him said. Joseph M. Matonti IV, 40, of Coatesville, told his wife he wasn’t feeling well and collapsed in her arms in the driveway, according to a GoFundMe launched by family friend, JenMarie Macdonald. EMS was soon called and Matonti was rushed to Brandywine Hospital, and then life-flighted to Reading Hospital, according to the page. Once in Reading, he underwent emergency surgery and was put on life support, but h…
News
Tampa Bay Bucs WR Antonio Brown Accused Of Using Fake Vax Cards
Whether Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown will play against the Giants on Monday night has become a bigger question than before. The Tampa Bay Tribune reported Thursday that Brown is accused of obtaining a phony COVID-19 vaccination card so he could avoid NFL requirements. The report sources Brown's personal chef, Steven Ruiz, with whom the 33-year-old Pro Bowl receiver allegedly had a falling out over an uncollected debt. Ruiz said Brown showed him bogus vaccination cards that he'd gotten for himself and his girlfriend before the beginning of the Super Bowl champions' train…
Police & Fire
Ex-Eagle Patrick Chung Tweets 'Best Day Of My Life,' Charged With Assault, Battery
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Patrick Chung was charged Monday with assault and battery on a family member, multiple news reports say. The 34-year-old athlete, who also played for the New England Patriots, was released on $10,000 bail Tuesday following the incident outside of a Milton, Mass. home Monday, CBS4 reports. Chung on Monday posted the following tweet: Best day of my life — Patrick Chung (@PatrickChung23) October 25, 2021 A police report obtained by the news outlet says Chung pushed a woman, causing her to fall the ground, and hit her in her face with an open hand. Chung…
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TikTok Video Shows Arrest Of Philly Fans For Alleged Bathroom Sex During Panthers Game
They were riled up alright, but maybe not for the team they came to root for. A pair of Philadelphia Eagles fans were taken into custody for allegedly having sex in the bathroom during Sunday's Eagles-Panthers game at Carolina’s Bank of America Stadium, TMZ reports. Can’t take Philly fans anywhere (via ig/willlliamharris) pic.twitter.com/4s1w0hpQM2 — Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) October 10, 2021 A TikTok video that captured authorities placing the pair in handcuffs had more than 11.1 million views as of Tuesday morning. Officers were dispatched to the men's bathroom at the stadiu…
News
Ex-Eagles WR Freddie Mitchell Goes To Walmart In Underwear After MontCo House Rescue
If you saw Freddie Mitchell pants-less in Walmart last week, your eyes were not deceiving you. The former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was woken up to firefighters banging on the window of his Montgomery County house saying he had to evacuate around 4 a.m. last Friday, he told FOX29. In boxer briefs, without clothes and nowhere else to go, Mitchell went to Walmart. "It was the only place open at this time of night," Mitchell told FOX29. "It's always good scenery at Walmart especially this early in the morning. 'Let me go.' "I thought I had boxers on... No, I had my underwear on." Mi…
News
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home
Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Southeastern Pennsylvania home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Taylor Swift (Singer/Songwriter): West Reading and Wyomissing, PA Yolanda Hadid (Television Personality/Former Model - "RHOBH," Mother to models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid): New Hope, PA View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOLANDA (@yolanda.hadid) Pink (Singer/Songwriter): …
Police & Fire
Purported Eagles-Giants Argument Leaves NJ Man Dead Outside Of Popular Philly Cheesesteak Joint
An argument between a Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants fan turned deadly when one killed the other while waiting in line for cheesesteaks early Thursday morning in Philly. Paul C. Burkert, 36, of Reading, pulled out a gun and shot 23-year-old Camden resident David Padro around 1 a.m. outside of Pat's Steaks, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The two had gotten into a dispute when things turned physical on Ninth and Wharton Streets, authorities said. Padro was rushed to Jefferson University Hospital where he died of a gunshot wound to the back, police said. Pat's general manage Tom…
News
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…
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Feds: Ex-South Jersey Lawyer Gambled Away Investor’s $2.4M In Phony Eagles Season Tix Scheme
A disgraced South Jersey attorney with a confessed gambling habit was busted by federal agents for conning an investor out of $2.4 million in a loan scheme involving supposed Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holders, authorities said. Frank N. Tobolsky, 59, of Cherry Hill told the Delaware investor he was funding loans for clients using season ticket licenses as collateral, an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Camden says. There were no clients, it says. Tobolsky gambled “a substantial portion” of the money at Atlantic City casinos, among other personal uses, Acting U.S. Attor…
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