What’s Brewing With Jen And Pickleball Craziness
See what was brewing with Jen Scordo today. Every day on The Best Show Ever Jen Scordo shares a few recent weird and interesting news stories. Today that includes an almost 100 year old woman finally had knives thrown at her at a circus and Pickleball courts are being setting up in empty stores… Here are her stories from today.
Woman Gets Knives Thrown At Her At Circus
A woman who will be 100 years old in August had her dreams fulfilled by getting knives thrown at her during a circus. She always wanted to be part of the knife-throwing act at a circus in the UK. Annie Duplock reached out to the Zippo Circus to see if they would be willing to help check this one off her bucket list. The knife thrower Toni did the honors and it all went well thankfully. Duplock said she enjoyed herself and she’s ready to do it again.
[Source – NY Post]
Pickleball Courts Are Popping Up In Old Stores
Vacant stores like Bed Bath & Beyond and Burlington are filing their space with Pickleball courts! Pickleball is growing in popularity and these empty stores are taking advantage. Pickleball is described as a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. One of the indoor Pickleball courts is going in at a vacant Burlington store at the Shore Mall in Northfield, New Jersey.
[Source – CNN]
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Pennsylvania: This is the No. 1 Attraction Not to Be Missed
Pennsylvania is a great travel destination, and that’s true for people living outside the state or locals who want to explore their home state a little bit more. Now, one Pennsylvania attraction has been named the No. 1 attraction not to be missed in the state.
AttractionsofAmerica.com has put together a list of the top attractions in the state. Additionally, they point out some of the attractions, stating, “History buffs can’t skip a trip to Philadelphia to see where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where our country truly began. There is no shortage of things to do in Pennsylvania to suit all tastes and interests. You can head to small artistic towns to explore culture, history, and natural landscapes or visit larger cities for sports, museums, and nightlife.”
If you’re wondering, before we get to No. 1, the runner-up for the best attraction not to be missed in Pennsylvania is the Gettysburg National Military Park. “Artifacts and more are available for viewing at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center,” AttractionsofAmerica.com states. “Escorted tours of the Battlefield are recommended on a bus, or in your car with a guide. There are many events in the park and the museum.”
So, what’s No. 1? Read on. It’s a familiar spot. If you’ve never been there before, now is your chance. Find the full list here. Is there another spot you think should be No. 1?
Jen Scordo was born and raised just outside of Atlanta, Georgia but she has called the Northeast her home for over 20 years. A diehard 5 for 5 fan, she always knew that radio was where she wanted to be and talking sports in Philadelphia is a dream come true as Producer of The Best Show Ever? on 97.5 The Fanatic. She loves to talk and write about Philly sports including the Eagles, the Sixers, the Flyers, the Phillies and the Union.
