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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Jonathan “Jonny” Michael Holtorf, age 43, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Jonny was a beloved resident of Austin, Minnesota, whose vibrant personality and generous spirit left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His untimely departure leaves a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the community he loved and served. What Happened Jonny’s death came as a shock to his family and friends. While the circumstances surrounding his passing remain under investigation, his sudden loss has…
The world of motorsports and monster trucks has been left reeling after the tragic passing of Dan Runte, a true pioneer and icon in the industry. His death has caused an immense outpouring of grief not only from his family, friends, and colleagues but from the countless fans and admirers who looked up to him over the years. Dan’s legacy is much more than his achievements; he was a role model, an ambassador for the sport, and a beloved figure who inspired and touched many lives. What Happened Dan Runte’s passing has left a significant void in the monster truck…
Chris Kyle, a name synonymous with excellence and courage in military service, is forever etched in history as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with 160 confirmed kills. His extraordinary career as a Navy SEAL sniper saw him survive multiple combat deployments, but tragically, Kyle’s life was taken in an act of senseless violence on American soil—far from the battlefield where he faced real enemies. His death was not at the hands of foreign adversaries, but rather by a fellow veteran he was attempting to help. What Happened On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle and his friend, Chad…
With the Eagles’ first win of the season under our belt, Philadelphians can head into this weekend feeling a little lighter. While this means we don’t have a game to look forward to Sunday, consider your weekend freed up! The City of Brotherly Love is hosting major musical acts this weekend, including Sting and Shaggy’s One Fine Day music festival at The Mann and Tate McRae’s Miss Posessive Tour at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The region is also home to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and Philly Fun Fishing Festival — to name a few. Here’s what…
Bags of frozen vegetables sold in six states and Washington, D.C., are being recalled because of a risk of listeria contamination, federal officials said Thursday. The Endico 2.5 lb bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C., between July 18 and Aug. 4, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration’s recall notice said. The company, Endico Potatoes Inc., is based in Mount Vernon, New York. Here are the lot codes of the recalled products: Peas and carrots: lot 110625, production date 6/11/25, use by date 6/10/27…
SEPTA is seeking approval from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to use capital project money to fund operations and avoid service cuts for the next two years, the transit authority’s general manager said Friday. According to a letter obtained by CBS News Philadelphia, SEPTA is asking the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to flex up to $394 million from its capital expenses to operating from its Public Transit Trust Fund. The Public Transit Trust Fund, which is in place for all transit agencies across Pennsylvania, not just SEPTA, is designated for infrastructure projects and vehicle replacements. General Manager Scott Sauer said…
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.8 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday’s $1.4 billion grand prize, Powerball said. Saturday’s pot of gold would have an estimated cash value of $826.4 million. Both totals are before taxes. The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing were 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with a Powerball of 22. Saturday’s windfall would be the second-biggest in U.S. lottery history, only trailing the world-record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won on Nov. 7, 2022, in California. Including the upcoming drawing, there have been six jackpots of more than…
One day after a lightning-delayed, loogie-filled win over the Cowboys, the Eagles are adding a veteran pass rusher to the mix. The Eagles on Friday signed defensive end Za’Darius Smith to a one-year contract and placed fullback/special teams ace Ben VanSumeren on injured reserve. VanSumeren was carted off after suffering a knee injury on the opening kickoff in Philadelphia’s 24-20 win over Dallas on Thursday night. VanSumeren, a former linebacker who converted to full-time fullback, tore his ACL last November in practice. Smith, 32, is a three-time Pro Bowl who began last season with the Cleveland Browns before a midseason trade…
A big rally is planned for Center City on Friday evening as cyclists take a “protest ride” in a call for safer bike lanes. Organizers expect between 200 and 500 cyclists to show up at the Art Museum around 5 p.m. for a rally followed by a bike ride through Center City ending at City Hall. Cyclists have been pleading for more safety measures, including concrete barriers along the Spruce and Pine street bike lanes for years. They thought it was finally going to happen this year, but an internal memo shows city officials could be backpedaling on that idea.…
What to know about Trump administration news today: President Trump on Friday signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War, and changing the title of secretary of defense to secretary of war. Mr. Trump said he doesn’t “know anything” about a reported 2019 botched Navy SEAL operation in North Korea. He also signed other orders, including one that would allow the U.S. to punish countries that illegally detain U.S. nationals or take them hostage. New government numbers show the labor market fell short of economists’ expectations. Top Trump officials acknowledged the figures were disappointing. Trump:…