Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago

Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago

PARIS — Notes boomed from the meticulously cleaned grand organ, the choir’s voices echoed off of walls scrubbed clean of scorch marks, and light shone through restored stained glass windows. Hundreds flocked to Notre Dame’s first Sunday Mass since a fire ravaged the beloved landmark five years ago to mark the cathedral’s rebirth and witness … Read more

Tre Hawkins snaps historic drought for Giants, grabs team’s first INT since Week 1 in game vs. Saints

Tre Hawkins snaps historic drought for Giants, grabs team’s first INT since Week 1 in game vs. Saints

Tre Hawkins III celebrates after coming up with his first career interception on Sunday afternoon against the Saints. (Elsa/Getty Images) The New York Giants’ historic drought is finally over. Tre Hawkins picked up his first career interception early in the second half of their matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. That marked … Read more

Dire warning for one state

Dire warning for one state

Summer has well and truly arrived for Queenslanders with the bureau warning parts of the state will be gripped by a “severe” heatwave over the coming days. A low intensity heatwave is expected across most of southeast Queensland, sending temperatures soaring. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe heatwave warning on Sunday for large parts … Read more

Mets signing RHP Oliver Ortega to minor league contract: report

Mets signing RHP Oliver Ortega to minor league contract: report

The Mets added another relief option on Sunday, signing right-hander Oliver Ortega to a minor league contract, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Per Morosi, Ortega’s contract includes an invite to major league spring training. A 28-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, Ortega has pitched in 45 major league games over parts of three seasons … Read more

49ers continue backup QB shuffle, list Allen as active vs. Bears

49ers continue backup QB shuffle, list Allen as active vs. Bears

49ers continue backup QB shuffle, list Allen as active vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Quarterback Brandon Allen again is the 49ers’ No. 2 quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium. Joshua Dobbs served as Brock Purdy’s backup for the 49ers’ Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills … Read more

‘Luminaria Flamenca’ proceeds to benefit education plan

‘Luminaria Flamenca’ proceeds to benefit education plan

Dec. 8—The hard work and commitment of Flamenco Works students will be in full display during “Luminaria Flamenca.” The show will take place on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 506 Central Ave. SW, with 100% of the proceeds going toward the Flamenco Futures program. The program sets up 529 college savings accounts … Read more

Commonwealth hospitals, properties to remain on tax rolls after sale collapses

‘Luminaria Flamenca’ proceeds to benefit education plan

Commonwealth Health’s hospitals and other health care facilities will remain on the tax rolls and continue generating revenue for local governments and school districts after a nonprofit’s attempt to acquire the health system collapsed late last month. It’s something of a silver lining for taxing bodies that stood to lose considerable revenue annually if the … Read more

Tall trees in high demand locally as Christmas approaches

‘Luminaria Flamenca’ proceeds to benefit education plan

The sky’s the limit for Christmas tree sales in Northeast Pennsylvania this holiday season. Many customers heading to farms and stands throughout the region seek towering trees for their homes, several owners say. Joe Simoncelli, owner of Simoncelli Tree Farm, which has a retail stand on Route 6 and 11 in South Abington Twp. – … Read more