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Landenberg Speed Skaters Find Their Icy Home in Reading
Speed-skating aficionados from Landenberg have found their icy home 90 minutes away at the East Penn Speed Skating Club in Reading, writes Bethany Ao for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The club was created more than two decades ago under the guidance of Leslie Corbett Bader, a speed skater who competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in…
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Eagles’ Super Bowl Victory Could Spark Change of City’s Negative Perception
The Eagles’ Super Bowl victory could be the catalyst to help Philadelphians get the confidence to change the negative perception of the city, writes Craig Ey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ey, who moved to Philadelphia years ago from the South, recalled the way people reacted when he was still only considering relocation. “I was…
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Inc. Magazine: Post-Super Bowl Interview Showcases Nick Foles’ Exemplary Leadership
The postgame interview of Nick Foles was a clear indicator of why the quarterback, who took over just two months before the Big Game, managed to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to its first Super Bowl championship, writes Justin Bariso for Inc. magazine. Instead of telling everybody he knew all along he would make it, he…
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Eagles Win!
Sunday evening, the Philadelphia Eagles vanquished Tom Brady and the storied New England Patriots 41-33 in Minneapolis to notch their first-ever Super Bowl victory! This morning, thats all that matters. Here’s how various media outlets saw the Eagles performance Sunday evening (highlights are added for effect): Zach Berman writing for philly.com: This night will be remembered…
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From DELCO: Not a Bad Gig for O’Hara Grad, Coach of World’s Greatest Female Swimmer
Under coach Greg Meehan, a 1994 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, Stanford University has been building an elite women’s swimming program, writes Guerby Ruuska for Swimming World magazine. Last year, the Cardinal clinched its first NCAA team title since 1998. Meehan, who swam collegiately at Rider University, was hired by Stanford in 2012. Prior…
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WalletHub’s List of Best, Worst Cities for Football Fans Unkind to Philadelphia
Just ahead of Super Bowl LII, where the Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots, WalletHub has published 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Football Fans, a list that places Philadelphia only eighth among the best cities. WalletHub used 21 key metrics to compare more than 240 cities that have at least one college…
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Eagles Fan Explains What Happened in Subway After Hilarious Video Goes Viral
It didn’t take long for the video – that shows Jigar Desai, an overzealous Philadelphia Eagles fan, colliding with a subway pillar as he tried to excite the crowd on a moving train – to go viral, writes Dan McQuade for Deadspin. Days after the incident, Desai is now an Internet celebrity whose video has…
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Billboards Advertise Fans’ Belief in St. Nick (Foles)
Not long after Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury, Philadelphians were greeted with billboards encouraging backup Nick Foles, writes Jacob Bogage for The Washington Post. The 20-foot-by-60-foot message that first appeared along I-95 read “Philly believes in you, St. Nick.” This injection of optimism ahead of the three games that decided whether the…
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From DELCO: Ridley Grad Perseveres in Second Season as Eagles Assistant Coach
Ridley High School graduate Dino Vasso, a star receiver and defensive back during his scholastic football days, is enjoying a successful season in his second year as defensive quality control and assistant defensive backs coach for the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. Vasso’s coaching success, however, is tempered by…
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Gov. Wolf Makes Friendly Wager on Super Bowl with Counterpart in Massachusetts
Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to a friendly wager with his counterpart in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, according to a report in the Boston Business Journal. Wolf’s wager includes: sweet treats from Federal Donuts soup from the Rooster Soup Company…
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Downingtown East Graduate Shines in NFL Audition
University of Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta, a Downingtown East High School graduate, capped his weeklong NFL audition with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, where he was crowned the all-star game’s Most Valuable Player, writes John Zenor for The Associated Press. Lauletta led the South to victory, shining alongside other heralded quarterbacks – including…
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VISTA Market: So You Think You’re an Eagles Fan?
By Veronica Robbins There are Eagles fans and then there are Eagles fans. Am I right? You’ve known for years that you’re one of the real fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, and that’s what you’ve been telling all your friends, but don’t you think you should find out for sure? A book published earlier this…
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At Penn State, Happy Valley Becoming ‘Hockey Valley’
Standing in the shadow of Beaver Stadium, the 100,000-plus-seat venue for Penn State football, is Pegula Ice Arena, a 6,000-seat rink that is slowly transforming Happy Valley into “Hockey Valley,” writes Stephen Whyno for The Washington Post. Penn State alum Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim, gave more than $100 million to his alma mater…
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Bald Eagle That Soared Over Lincoln Financial Field a Busy Bird
A bald eagle named Challenger elicited a huge roar as he soared over Lincoln Financial Field during the national anthem before the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff win against the Atlanta Falcons, writes Samantha Drake for The Washington Post. “Challenger is an uplifting part of our game-day experience,” said Anne Gordon, senior vice president for the Eagles.…
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Exton Native, NFL’s Reigning MVP Comes Up Short Against Team He Rooted for as a Child
Exton native Matt Ryan, the NFL’s reigning MVP, will not return to the Super Bowl after his Atlanta Falcons lost in the playoffs to the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Mike Sielski for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the Falcons fell in the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots in overtime after holding a 25-point lead.…
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Malvern Native Returns to Chicago to Coach the Bears’ Offensive Line
Malvern native and Radnor High School alum Harry Hiestand has returned to the Chicago Bears for a second tour of duty as the team’s offensive line coach, writes Larry Mayer for the Chicago Bears. The well-respected veteran is considered to be one of the best assistant coaches in football. Hiestand is the first hire made…
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Philadelphia Eagles Legend, Owner of Downingtown Country Club Talks Football
Ron Jaworski, the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and owner of the Downingtown Country Club, believes football was much simpler back when he was playing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Now, “it’s all so complex,” he said, “from formations to personnel packages to analytics.” He should know, as his job nowadays is to analyze football,…
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Avon Grove High School, WCU Alum Traded to MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays
Professional baseball player Joey Wendle, an Avon Grove High School and West Chester University graduate, has been traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. Wendle, a 27-year-old infielder, spent parts of the last two seasons in Major League Baseball with the…
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