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Or sign-in if you have an account The federal election was called for Mark Carney’s Liberals just after Vancouverites finished voting Monday at 7 p.m Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentBut there was still a big question hanging over two of the six ridings in Vancouver — would the two NDP MPs be lost in a Liberal wave And would that spell the difference between a Liberal minority and a majority The riding to watch was Vancouver Kingsway which the NDP’s Don Davies had taken from the Liberals in 2008 and held for five elections The NDP’s vaunted ground game was out in full force in the 2025 election trying to save the riding from Amy Gill of the Liberals Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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At a Davies watch party at the Polish Friendship Zgoda Society Hall at 24th and Fraser Nat Ho sat exhausted at a table full of young volunteers student Chris Ng kept up a running commentary “We’re at 11 (seats),” he said at one point “Should we be cheering at 12?” (That would give the NDP official party status.) but worked for Davies because “he’s a good guy The lead in Vancouver Kingsway see-sawed back and forth all night The lead was often less than 100 votes: it literally changed poll by poll With 192 of 193 polls reporting at 12:45 a.m. It seemed to take an eternity to get the count from the last four polls He started off his speech by asking for a moment’s silence for the victims of the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy but I think this entire election has been exceptional from the beginning,” said Davies “We had the completely unacceptable interference of a foreign head of state which I think really impacted our national discussion It changed the ballot question; I think it had Canadians more worried about what Mr Trump would do than their own prime minister would do “Here in Vancouver Kingsway we ran an outstanding campaign and it took that to withstand a bit of a Liberal tide across the country it’s a testament to the strength of the NDP in east Vancouver that we’re sending Jenny Kwan and myself back.” even if the NDP were virtually wiped out across Canada She led 24,078 to 19,626 for Liberal Mark Wiens with 235 of 236 polls reporting Another former NDP MLA and former Vancouver mayor was running for the Liberals in the newly renamed and rejigged riding of Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby with 26,367 votes to 18,168 for Conservative Avi Nayyar The three west side Vancouver ridings all went Liberal Hedy Fry won an 11th term in Vancouver Centre with 28,541 votes to 18,889 for Conservative Elaine Allan with 200 of 201 polls reporting 33,398 to 16,527 for Conservative Ken Charko in all 177 polls Liberal Taleeb Noormohamed was re-elected MP for Vancouver Granville with 35,187 votes to 16,449 for Conservative Marie Rogers with 214 of 215 polls reporting jmackie@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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townhouse units the company has adapted its focus towards developing mid-rise buildings and purpose-built rentals "We're fortunate that we are well-capitalized," Johnston reflected "We've built a portfolio over decades so that we can push through those headwinds and break ground." The ground breaking ceremony for Kingsway Village Square on Earlington was attended by Dunpar representatives Representatives from Dunpar Homes at the ground breaking ceremony Executive Vice President of Development and General Counsel; Dino Di Fonzo; Cynthia Del Peschio Assistant Manager of Sales and Marketing; Cortney Cioffi Located at 26 Earlington Avenue on its southwest corner with Dundas Street West the development represents Dunpar's shift toward larger, purpose-built rental buildings Dunpar has been a constructor of townhouse projects," Johnston said the buildings aim to provide a graceful transition from the quieter Kingsway streets to the south to the livelier Dundas Street West to the north Looking southwest to Kingsway Village Square on Earlington designed by Turner Fleischer Architects for Dunpar Homes "We achieve that here by adding townhouses," Johnston explained "You transition from the mature single-family homes to the townhouses including a fully furnished party room with a full kitchen and patio equipped with a barbecue The building also offers 24/7 concierge service and ample EV charging stations The move toward purpose-built rentals is a response to the growing demand in Toronto's housing market Dunpar Homes recognizes the needs of both downsizing seniors who wish to remain in their familiar neighbourhoods and young professionals seeking more spacious accommodations outside the downtown core "We have a lot of younger couples who want to leave the downtown area and who are attracted by the larger floor plans and higher ceilings you can get in a project like this,” Johnston said “as compared to some of the condos downtown which tend to have much smaller units and are much less human scale." Navigating the challenges of developing purpose-built rentals in today's economic climate presents many challenges Johnston noted recent incentives from the City and anticipated federal relief on HST and PST Looking northwest to Kingsway Village Square on Earlington Dunpar Homes is looking ahead to future developments in the area. Approvals have been received for additional projects at 4174 and 4195 Dundas Street West signalling the company's long-term commitment to the community "We have a lot of exciting projects coming to the Kingsway and Dundas West area,” Johnston shared As Kingsway Village Square on Earlington moves toward its anticipated completion in the spring of 2026 the development looks to bring much-needed housing options to the market.  UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UrbanToronto Pro, that provides comprehensive data on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ The owner of a bungalow on Valiant Road wanted to turn it into a four-unit multiplex After the committee of adjustment denied his application he’s thinking of building a triplex A 3-D renderings of the fourplex proposed for 28 Valiant Rd The proposal to be exempt from a number of bylaws in order to construct the fourplex was rejected on Thursday Another 3-D renderings of a fourplex proposed for 28 Valiant Rd While the owner wanted an exemption to build larger than what's allowed much of the hearing focused on added density and whether a multiplex fit the character of the neighbourhood While the owner wanted an exemption to build larger than what’s allowed A proposal to build a fourplex with several bylaw exemptions was rejected by the city on Thursday night following a wave of objections from neighbours in the affluent Kingsway South neighbourhood More than 40 households near the Etobicoke site submitted letters of objection and 10 residents spoke at the committee of adjustment hearing for the proposal proposed a three-storey structure with a basement containing four separate units and a garage according to documentation submitted to the city Fourplexes have been legal across Toronto since 2023 as part of an effort to bring more “gentle density” to neighbourhoods dominated by single-family homes the homeowner was seeking to occupy more space on the lot the committee reminded attendees that fourplexes are legal and asked that attendees focus their objections on the requested variances And while many residents spoke out about the exemptions in question — with some calling the proposed variances “egregious” and “not minor” — the committee also heard plenty of debate about the impact of the added density and how the fourplex proposal would affect the character of the neighbourhood purchased the property in 2020 and is living in the bungalow there The residential street is lined with trees and a mix of old and new single-family homes permission to occupy more space on the lot (37 per cent versus 33 per cent) have greater floor area (377 square metres versus 192 square metres) and be taller (11.43 metres versus 10) than currently allowed The owner’s representative noted the property was approved for similar variances in 2021 when they proposed a two-storey structure in the back of the property and a second storey for the bungalow and that the new requests are “almost exactly” the same He added that several properties in the neighbourhood have been approved for similar variances (The application lists several examples of similar variances granted in the neighbourhood; most are smaller changes but some are greater than what the fourplex proposal sought.) In letters of objection submitted prior to the hearing neighbours raised a slew of concerns — the fourplex would introduce more traffic and too much density its location on the corner of a three-way intersection would pose a safety risk for pedestrians and the structure would disrupt the character of the neighbourhood A next-door neighbour also raised concerns about the small setback proposals saying it would pose a risk to his home’s foundation and fire exits which the representative for the property disputed Residents repeated concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety the representative rebutted that transportation services raised no concerns about the application A handful of objections argued the proposal would not match the character of the neighbourhood Despite the committee’s request not to object to the presence of a fourplex some attendees and many letters highlighted concerns around added density asking whether they took issue with the variances or the presence of a fourplex The resident conceded “a single-family house would be more appropriate” at the corner lot Another resident spoke openly about his opposition to fourplexes saying the long-standing neighbourhood was designed around a vision of a garden with architectural unity “This neighbourhood has zero multi-unit buildings … This plan doesn’t mix with anything It impacts what we bought into in the Kingsway “The hallmark of this neighbourhood is literally nothing ever changes It stays the same,” the resident said arguing that’s why so many neighbours submitted letters of objection Most residents who appeared at the hearing said they were not opposed to intensification but found the location to be ill-suited for the proposed density Some letters of objection stood firmly against the presence of a fourplex begin a cascade of more houses destroying the neighbourhood into a slum yard of undesirable inhabitants who will bring crime and filth and drug activity and illegal aliens into a long established quiet safe neighbourhood,” one letter read Owner Tony Tarantella told the Star that he wanted the fourplex to be a multi-generational home like the one he grew up in and said he wants to stay in the neighbourhood while his young son attends school Tarantella said he would bring in his mother who is living alone after his father died two years ago “I was gonna put my mom on the main floor I’m gonna rent out two units,” he told the Star Tarantella added that the units would have nine-foot-tall ceilings and the third floor would have a balcony — features he hoped would keep tenants happy and in the home for several years “I have a nine-year-old son,” he added “How’s he gonna afford anything in Toronto in 10 years from now So I figured this would secure a future for him as well.” the owner’s representative David Igelman said he believes most people objecting do take issue with the property being a fourplex adding that the property was approved for similar variances in 2021 But one committee member said the proposal was requesting a “worse” situation than had already been approved Committee members went on to highlight concerns around the ceiling height and the setback proposal saying the application “does not meet the forecast.” One member added that as fourplexes are newer to the city the committee should heed as much caution as they did when they first started to approve variances to garden suites and laneway suites four members voted against the application Tarantella said he’s going to explore his options with designers in the coming days “I’ve been told I’m allowed to build based on what I was granted,” he said Tarantella said he would consider building a triplex instead An unremarkable-looking patch of land with just enough space for a single-family home (one that has yet to be built, mind you) just hit the wild and wacky real estate market of Toronto for nearly seven figures There's not much to say about the lot as it exists right now: It could easily pass for one of those $40/night campsites within an Ontario provincial park The lot is a standard size for the area at roughly 50 x 95 feet Save for a few wooden planks and a lone Muskoka chair that might belong to the neighbours it's basically a $985,000 splash of dirt in the middle of some foliage Trees surround and abound upon the vacant property Crazy as the price tag may seem when looking at photos of the 50 x 95 foot lot itself zooming out to consider that number within a wider context is necessary here the land is in a great location for a family home Located at 172 South Kingsway in Toronto's coveted High Park-Swansea neighbourhood the land's address alone makes it worth a pretty penny It's within walking distance of the Humber River and High Park it boasts remarkably quick access to the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore for commuters and it's nestled almost exactly between Lake Ontario and Bloor West Village It's an ideal location for people who dig big houses The lot is surrounded by large detached homes and green space There's also the "rare" factor workin in this listing's favour: According to realtors 172 South Kingsway is "the final buildable lot" on the entire street the land is currently on the market for just under one million dollars "An opportunity not to be missed," reads the listing from Gilmore Property Group "One of the rare 50' frontages along the street with a ravine at the back of the property and private treed views." Just add a tent and firepit for a very expensive urban camping experience What might be most attractive to whoever purchases the land is that there are no neighbours on one side: A parkette (the South Kingsway Parkette) runs for about 600 feet just south of the lot shady parkette runs just south of the lot for about 600 feet — perfect for people who like quiet and privacy Realtors are billing the listing as an "ideal opportunity to land bank" or build a dream home / investment property and say that smaller lots with frontages of around 36 feet have recently sold for upwards of $2.6 million True as it may be that you could flip this lot for a mint you'd need a great deal of money to build something — anything — on the land once you buy it The lot already contains some grass and is surrounded by mature trees if you've already got a million bucks to invest in a patch of dirt what's another million or two to put a house atop it Gilmore Property Group SuperSport Schools Plus Photo: Val Adamson.Kingsway High School put together a string of gritty performances on their way to lifting the title in the Durban South Regional of the Spar KZN Hockey Tournament Amanzimtoti High School 2-1 in a penalty shootout to claim the silverware Kingsway became the fifth team to book a berth in the Spar KZN Tournament Grand Finals to be hosted by St Mary’s Waverley Festival winners They join Maris Stella (Durban Central Regional) Epworth School (Pietermaritzburg Central Regional) and St Anne’s Diocesan College (Pietermaritzburg North Regional) on the list of teams that have claimed their spot at the Grand Finals The Durban South Regional was the biggest of the regional finals where they competed against New Forest High School They failed to register a victory in any of their Pool B matches They were awarded winners’ points for their abandoned match against Rossburgh and They met four-time Durban South Regional champions in a cross-pool playoff match and scored their first goal of the tournament but Kingsway held their nerve to claim a 2-0 win in the penalty shootout That proved to be good preparation for the final against Amanzimtoti The defending champions posted two wins and two draws in their pool and then faced the Pool B table-topping New Forest with neither Kingsway nor Amanzimtoti scoring in regulation time The regional finals continue with the Durban North Regionals on Sunday Ashton International College will host Crawford International La Lucia After a superb fifth-place finish at the St Mary’s Waverley Festival Our Lady of Fatima goes into the event as the favourite Related News Dominant Jeppe u16A claims Alan Monk Top 10 title Vuyo Ndudane 2025-05-05 Parktown Boys’ High School hosted 10 hockey schools from across Gauteng for the u16 Alan Monk Top 10 Tournament Four goals by Reece Theunis highlighted a comprehensive 6-3 victory by South African College High School (SACS) over Paarl Gimnasium Paarl Gimnasium held their nerve to beat Herschel 3-2 in a penalty shootout to lift the inaugural Belgotex Sport Girls and elation highlighted day three’s action of the Standard Bank Hibbert Shield Herschel and Pearson will go head-to-head in the semifinals of the Belgotex Sport Girls Hockey Challenge on Saturday Parktown Boys’ High School hosted 10 hockey schools from across Gauteng for the u16 Alan Monk Top 10 Tournament TOMS RIVER - Camryn Thomas does a lot for the Toms River High School North football team in the Mariners' hard-fought 21-14 win over a well-coached and scrappy Kingsway team in a NJSIAA South Group 5 semifinal at Gernerd Field Thomas' helped save Toms River North's season Thomas had two TD receptions and had two second half interceptions He scored the go-ahead TD with 7:03 left in the third quarter and had the game-sealing INT with 51 seconds remaining "Camryn was unreal tonight,'' Toms River North coach Dave Oizerowitz said He can return punts and take them to the house He comes up and sticks you and tackles you He has shut down some of the best wide receivers in the Shore this year Thomas was a contributing player to Toms River North's Group 5 championship teams the last two years but with the graduation of key starting players from those teams "I have to give a big shout out to the scout team,'' Thomas said More: NJSIAA football playoffs Week 2: Shore Conference schedule, scoreboard, highlights after a missed 27-yard field goal by Toms River North with 2:21 remaining quickly drove to a first down at the Mariners' 30 with 1:07 remaining behind five consecutive completions by senior quarterback David Oravetz and a roughing the passer penalty The prospect of Kingsway either taking the game into overtime with a TD and extra point or trying to win the game with a 2-point conversion after the TD was becoming a real possibility "They had run that same play - a corner flat out concept - a couple of times,'' Thomas said I knew the quarterback was going to take a shot because of the pressure (pass rush) What it meansWith Thomas' game-sealing INT It extended its overall winning streak to 16 - the longest active one in the state - its playoff winning streak to 12 and its winning streak against public schools to 36 A last-second 21-14 defeat to Kingsway in the 2021 South Group 5 final was the Mariners' last playoff defeat and last one to a public school Toms River North will host Rancocas Valley (9-2) Rancocas Valley defeated Hillsborough 35-30 Friday night Oizerowitz told his team they answered the challenge in the second half after a halftime where he said he saw some doubt in his players' eyes for one of the rare times over the past three seasons Kingsway had led twice in the first half on an Oravetz to Tommy DiPietro 22-yard TD pass on the final play of the first quarter 11-play drive with its first possession and a Oravetz 5-yard TD pass to Christian White which came two plays after it blocked a punt Toms River North responded after both of Kingway's TDs with a 90-yard kickoff return by senior Nasir Jackson and a Thomas' 31-yard TD reception from senior quarterback T.J the kids thought that they were going to be up two scores,'' Oizerowitz said 'This is what football is all about and we're going to find out a lot about this team.' I think we did.'' led by sophomore linebacker Jack Baker and senior end/outside linebacker Blaise Boland played lights out for most of the second half After its defense came up with a three and out on Kingsway's first possession of the second half Toms River North drove 56 yards in seven plays A Valerio 10-yard TD pass to Thomas in the right corner of the end zone capped the drive "We saw that the safety came down a lot,'' Thomas said "When I saw the safety come down when I ran a corner route Toms River North had chances to give itself breathing room A holding penalty nullified what would have been a 55-yard Valerio to Thomas completion to the 1 A fumble on what would have been a first down reception stopped a drive at the Kingsway 11 and the missed field goal came on a fourth-and-4 at the Dragons' 10 "This is definitely a wake-up call,'' Thomas said "We needed this to light a fire underneath ourselves.'' K: Tommy DiPietro 22 pass from David Oravetz (Zack Burlingame kick) TRN: Nasir Jackson 90 kickoff return (Yianni Papanikolas kick) K: Christian White 5 pass from Oravetz (Burlinggame kick) TRN: Thomas 10 pass from Valerio (Papanikolas kick) David Oravetz 8-(-5); Luca Lentini 2-(-1); Aidan Licciardello 1-(-1) Sign In Register A fresh aroma: The distinct fragrance of ghee (a.k.a clarified butter) disperses in the air A sizzling sound erupts from the kitchen as drops of water touch the surface of the burning plate on the stove and then I grew up eating dosas of various kinds all my life they are a fermented lentil and rice crispy crepe-like South Indian staple served with sides and sometimes potato or other fillings The golden crispy dosas (also made thick like pancakes) are a favourite all-day breakfast meal for many across the world On such days when I get hankerings for the golden crispy dosas as options in Burnaby are few and far between With the exception of Chettinad Dosa Palace on Canada Way and Manjal South Indian Kitchen in Edmonds Burnaby residents’ options are slim — and dosa fans will have to drive to Surrey or Vancouver for the more traditional options Just across the border from Burnaby in Vancouver along Kingsway is a stretch where many dosa restaurants have popped up — so many that it should almost be named “the dosa street.” Here are five restaurants on the said dosa stretch of Kingsway for you to cross Boundary Road for — all within two kilometres of each other: The first stop along the Kingsway dosa stretch is this tucked-away homey restaurant that boasts of traditional “Tamizh culture” interiors and dishes It was a love affair for cooking that led Burnaby resident Santhi Ravichandran to opening 7th Taste (Ananda Bhavan) in Vancouver more than nine years ago left disappointed at the lack of authentic South Indian cuisine in the area So she decided to take matters into her own hands — opening an authentic South Indian restaurant in an accessible part of Vancouver “with underground parking!” she exclaimed is to provide “homestyle” South Indian cuisine to the residents of the area Ravichandran told the NOW in a conversation Which is why she wanted the meals prepared free of preservatives “It should be prepared and taste like home food,” she said in Tamil who was flown in from a small town in Tamil Nadu to help carry the authentic taste of South India in Canada there’s a concept called “aru suvai,” which translates to six tastes that dominate the palette and Ravichandran said a visit to the restaurant to savour some of these traditional dishes from South India — be it dosa or biriyani or parotta — will help people unlock a “7th taste” and be content the distinct taste of the famous biriyani is hard to miss and has a dedicated fan following of its own and the homesicks’ eyes will light up from afar — and this is the restaurant to hit up if you’re in the mood for “the biriyani.” this stop at the corner of Kingsway and Knight in Vancouver is a one-stop destination for all South Indian foods — from kothu parotta to idly to The popular eatery has been around for more than 16 years earning a loyal fan-base among Vancouver foodies — getting a makeover just recently The casual dining spot has enough comfortable seating options to accommodate dosa lovers at any time as it is one of the only dosa restaurants in the Vancouver area to be open 24 hours every day So you have late-night dosa (or just about any South Indian dish) cravings your friends and your cravings with a warm heart and a delicious spread is more a modern “South Indian” restaurant boasting urban fine dining-like interiors with familiar authentic flavours of South India The restaurant was established in 2016 and has since been serving the neighbourhood with more than 100 varieties of dosa A short walk from Dosa Factory will lead you to the steps of Dosa World a world in which you can experience the taste of South India in peace — if you haven’t already Whether you’re craving vegetarian dosas non-vegetarian dosas like butter lamb dosa or seafood varieties like fish vindaloo dosa you can find everything at this hidden spot There were three residential break and enters reported in the district from Dec Toronto Police Service received 24 reports of a break-in at a home between Dec including three in the district of Etobicoke In total 1,784 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 54.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Old Mill Road and Old Mill Trail on Friday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in Kingsway South in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Kendleton Drive and Warrendale Court on Wednesday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Cabernet Circle and Moselle Drive on Tuesday There have been 19 residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2024 and Kingsway Crescent with its angled massing It will be home to 92 suites and 10 townhomes with A & Architects Inc the Architect of Record While the building doesn't quite look like the rendering above yet but let's jump back over two and a half years ago first to an image from December with excavation well underway after work had started that spring We see a mobile crane hoisting into place the tower crane's mast sections Looking southwest to the installation of the tower crane image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor A Torontonian Now Sub-grade concrete walls populate the building's lower levels while the neighbouring building to the west provides a contrasting backdrop Concrete pillars ring the base of the tower crane waiting to be tied into rebar of the next level of column above Looking south to foundational work in August this view looking northwest from Kingsway Crescent shows the building having topped off The east elevation is the focal point here where the two-storey townhomes will meet the street the cantilever of the second storey carries the first of the condo suites and two floors above that the building’s south side terracing begins The Dundas Street street side features similar terracing reducing its scale as it retreats away from the thoroughfare The south and east elevations from Old Dundas Street image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Towered Glazing was already substantially applied by August when this shot of the Dundas Street side was taken To the right of the central feature wall at ground level a future commercial and gallery space will activate the street level the staggered panel spacing outlines the balconies while the mechanical penthouse is now visible at the summit The topped off building from Dundas Street West during ongoing exterior work a telephoto view from across the Humber River shows Kingsway Crescent with an all-but completed facade featuring brown faux-wood finishes that resonate with the Humber Valley and nearby residential structures The tiered balconies lead up to the sleek black mechanical penthouse at the top A distant view looking southwest to Kingsway Crescent as of this month Looking southeast from across Dundas Street this final image offers a street-level perspective providing a closer look at the detailing with its rhythmic visual interplay of solids and glass The ground floor space in this corner is primed for commercial use while the inverted pyramid feature dropping from the second storey near the Old Dundas Street frontage awaits its finishing treatment The faux-wood and stone finishes along with the glazing of the ground-floor lobby and retail that tracks projects from initial application.​ WOOLWICH – The way the Kingsway Regional High School softball team is playing these days the quicker the Dragons can get on the diamond While the majority of sectional quarterfinals were scheduled for Tuesday Kingsway had no desire to play the waiting game the defending South Jersey Group 4 champion checked into the semifinal round with a 5-0 win over Cherokee in a rematch of last year’s title game “We have a lot of momentum going on right now we wanted to keep that going,” Kingsway head coach Jill Ward said “We also didn’t want to come off the Memorial Day weekend and play the next day the girls have have some fun this weekend." “We were hyped about playing the game earlier More: Clearview works some postseason magic, earns huge upset over Triton in South Jersey Group 3 Top-seeded Kingsway (23-2) will host Egg Harbor Township (19-9) in Wednesday’s semifinal EHT also chose to play its quarterfinal on Friday The two teams played one of the best games of the season on April 20 when Kingsway prevailed with a 2-1 win in eight innings The semifinal game will also be played a day earlier than it's required to be contested That's because the Egg Harbor Township prom is Thursday while Kingsway's prom is Friday gloveThe way Whitzell has played this season the sophomore probably never wants to leave the diamond The sophomore went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBIs against Cherokee Whitzell tinkered with her swing with her club coach and hitting instructor Bryan Garrett She’s hitting .385 this spring with eight doubles She has driven in seven runs in her last four games “I feel like I gained a lot more power and I’m just more confident at the plate right now,” said Whitzell who plays for the South Jersey Mystics 18 Nationals “It was just fine-tuning my swing a little bit I just needed to fine-tune a couple of things to make it better.” Whitzell’s work at the dish earned her a promotion earlier in the season as she moved from the bottom of the lineup to the No it was like she was meant to be there,” Ward said She can get a bunt down when we need it and she can hit the long ball too.” Whitzell set the tone early against Cherokee roping a RBI double in the first inning to score Olivia Sciulli Whitzell also scored on the play thanks to a throwing error While Whitzell’s bat has been a difference maker for the Dragons it’s her glove that has frustrated opposing batters The shortstop made several nifty plays in the game including a great turn on a 4-6-3 double play that killed a Cherokee rally in the second inning “Hands down the play of the game,” Ward said “In the Steinert game (a 5-0 win on May 16) they probably hit 20 hard balls at her and she was flawless Her defense just stops the other teams in their tracks What a month of MayWhen Cherokee limped to the end of April with three losses in its last four games of the month a conference title seemed to be out of reach Cherokee rattled off seven straight wins and took up residency in the Olympic Conference American Division penthouse It was the program’s first division title since 2019 “The way we came on at the end of the season the way they were able to put that run together in the Olympic Conference where every day is a battle that’s what I’m going to remember about this team,” Cherokee coach Mary Madgey said The Chiefs’ starting lineup had five sophomores including three of the first four hitters (Jordan Hreben Kasey McNee and Luci Dandrea) and pitcher Cali Taylor Kingsway sophomore Karsen Taylor had one of biggest knocks of the game She came off the bench and delivered a two-out RBI single to increase the lead to 3-0 in the fourth “Carson is one of our four outfielders playing for three spots,” Ward said “It’s tough when you’re not getting the playing time but she came through there and put the game away in my mind.” Taylor is hitting .400 (16-for-40) with 13 runs scored and eight RBIs Kingsway starter Jessa Pieters threw 5 1/3 innings of shutout softball while Ava Synder got the final five outs to preserve the gem One of the promising young hitters in the Olympic Conference the sophomore batted .452 with 38 hits and 25 RBIs Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 30 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him at (856) 486-2420 or email tmcgurk@gannett.com Help support local journalism with a digital subscription there's no denying that there are some pockets in the city that are more affordable than others due to the extraordinary growth in home prices over the past few years Canada's largest city has now been recognized as one of the most expensive cities in the world some pockets in the city that are more expensive than others the cost of homes varies immensely from neighbourhood to neighbourhood If you're curious which of Toronto's 144 neighbourhoods are the most expensive, Toronto realtor and chartered accountant Scott Ingram has done some digging and found out where exactly these pricey pockets are by looking at average detached home prices by neighbourhood for all of 2020 Ingram said there are 15 neighbourhoods with the highest average sold price in 2020 New to this year's list are Kingsway South and Edenbridge-Humber Valley have been bumped from the top 15 In the case of Trinity-Bellwoods and Playter Estates-Danforth Ingram says those are low detached transaction places so it's likely a few expensive transactions brought them up last year "Of the 136 neighbourhoods with at least one detached sale in 2020 107 of them now have an average price of over $1 million," said Ingram there are only 29 neighbourhoods left under $1 million." Toronto's prestigious Bridle Path retained its 'Most Expensive Neighbourhood' crown Ingram says for each year he's made this list (since 2016) this neighbourhood has always ranked at the top Ingram says the average price in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills(BPSYM) reached the $5 million mark again It had four of the 12 sales in the city last year that were above $10 million and also recorded the most expensive sale at $23 million you can see how those sales would bring up the average The median detached sold price was "only" $4,345,000 (up from a median of $4.3M in 2019) As for the average price of a detached home in BPSYM in 2020 Ingram said a 2+2 bedroom and 4-bathroom house on an 80' x 130' lot sold for within $20,000 of the area's $5,104,000 average price The listing touts it as an "Architecturally Stunning Custom Home" with "Top Quality & Utmost Attention To Detail." It was built in 2010 If you're curious what the least expensive neighbourhoods are "It's interesting to look back and see as recently as 2015 the number of neighbourhoods with detached houses averaging $750K or less (54) was about the same as the number of million-dollar neighbourhoods (52) Now with Mount Dennis jumping from $653K to $780K in the last year there are no neighbourhoods under $750K," said Ingram there are now more neighbourhoods over $2 million (32) than there are left under $1 million (29) Given that home prices in the Toronto area are expected to increase 11% to $1,035,000 in the fourth quarter of 2021 it'll be interesting to see how this brings up the average price in Toronto's different neighbourhoods we will see a new area make it on to Ingram's list in 2021 The reworked plan adding the adjacent properties would bring 225 units to the block a significant increase from the original 90 units initially proposed in 2016 Looking southwest to United Kingsway Condos The site is located on the south side of Bloor between Prince Edward Drive and Grenview Boulevard Buildings currently on the assembly include the one-storey Kingsway Medical Building and its associated surface parking lot plus two more two-storey buildings with three storefronts and apartment spaces on the second floor That stretch of Bloor is lined mostly by 2-storey mixed-use/retail buildings bordered to the north and south by a well-established residential neighbourhood of single detached residential dwellings on large properties Several recent approvals for mid-rise 'Avenue' style buildings have been approved along the this stretch of Bloor Aerial photo indicating the original site; two more buildings to the west have been added appeared as two distinct masses that read as separate structures with a fine-grained rhythm of retail bays at grade which is generally reflective of the traditional rhythm of storefronts along Bloor Street West Previous design – Looking south to United Kingsway Condos designed by TACT Architecture for Fieldgate Urban The revised proposal reflects the expanded area of the site while generally maintaining the proposed building envelope provided in the Council-accepted Settlement Offer for the previous proposal the total site and building frontage increases from 59 metres to 82 metres and the total GFA increases from 10,600m² to 15,268m² New design - Looking south to United Kingsway Condos IBI Group’s new design reflects an extended rectangular 7-storey mixed use building containing 14,225m² of residential and 1,403m² of commercial area for a gross density of 4.94 times the lot area The new design maintains the 5-storey streetwall along Bloor Street West of recent nearby redevelopment proposals the building maintains a 3-storey height with increasing step-backs at levels 4 The front and rear terracing generally comply within 45-degree angular planes (taken from: a height of 80% of the Bloor St W right-of-way width; the rear building face at a height of 10.5 metres) West elevation – indicating the 45-degree angular planes; the building provides a 0 metre setback from both the east and west side lot lines The ground floor is proposed to be occupied by two retail units (previously a large singular retail unit) fronting Bloor Street West on either side of a central residential lobby area To the rear of these would be two residential indoor amenity rooms totally 450m² The rooftop is proposed to provide an equal amount of outdoor amenity (450m²) in the form of a terrace accessed on the mechanical level The building is now planned with 225 residential dwelling units (increased from 163) consisting of 169 one-bedrooms (75%) 34 two-bedrooms (15%) and 23 three-bedrooms (10%) the units are largely narrow and deep along a double loaded corridor the south facing units have with wider floor plans/layouts along exterior terraces accessed from the rear laneway via a ramp at the southwest corner of the building would accommodate 91 vehicle spaces (68 resident; 23 visitor) The building is a very short walk from Royal York subway station Looking northwest to United Kingsway Condos You can learn more from our Database file for the project you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here Just a short walk from the Royal York subway station, the historic Kingsway Theatre still shines in all its old-timey glory From the classic street-facing box office beneath the marquee to the lounge filled with Golden Age Hollywood paraphernalia the theatre combines nostalgia with 21st century pricing where weekend movie tickets will set you back $16 (it used to be 20 cents a pop in its heyday) The Kingsway Theatre was re-opened and renovated in 2009 after closing in 2006 For over 70 years, this 700-seater art deco theatre has served as one of the main attractions of The Kingsway area, which, despite having gained several more attractions over the decades is perhaps best still embodied by the theatre's air of nostalgia The Kingsway is bordered by the Humber River to the east and Mimico Creek to the west The Kingsway neighbourhood has, like its theatre, managed to maintain identity as an affluent destination: a reputation its held since the neighbourhood was first developed by the lawyer Robert Home Smith in the mid 1910s The neighbourhood has historically always been an area for the wealthy Always intended to be an area for the rich this highly curated pocket of Etobicoke is home to some of the most beautiful houses in the city Average home prices in the neighbourhood averaged at $1.9 million Today, average house prices of the Kingsway South (its technical name) are a whopping $1.9 million The Park Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum opened in 1892 Stationed between Dundas and Bloor—in the part of the city where the former runs north of the latter—the Kingsway is bound by the Humber River to the east and Mimico Creek to the west There are a handful of reliable restaurants in the area that cover all types of cuisines Those looking to do something other than catch a flick and ogle at beautiful homes will find a limited but dependable handful of neighbourhood haunts to frequent on the strip of Bloor just past Park Lawn Cemetery and ending around Brentwood Road The Crooked Cue is one of the most popular hangouts in the area The main strip of Kingsway is home to one of the larger Swiss Chalets in the city The vibe on this strip is less elitist than expected given the neighbouring value of real estate and more geared toward family-friendly institutions that trend toward a play-it-safe atmosphere and sleepy Sunday go-tos Excalibur Comics has been operating since 1987 Directly next to the theatre is Excalibur Comics a tiny but beloved comic shop that's been operating since 1987 The Old Sod has a dive-like atmosphere but is one of the more frequented pubs in the Kingsway In terms of watering holes, pubs like the Old Sod (which claims itself as Etobicoke's oldest pub) and the Monk's Kettle (a much newer addition) are a couple of casual spots for some brew on tap The Crooked Cue has a large and spacious interior But it's the pool hall and restaurant, The Crooked Cue that undoubtedly takes the lion's share of business in the area being the closest thing to a sprawling modern casual dining experience in the Kingsway The open patio concept is a big draw at the Crooked Cue and ceilings that open up toward Our Lady of Sorrows Church the spacious design draws a mixed crowd on evenings and weekends There are 14 pool tables and 4 ping pong tables at the Crooked Cue Rounds of pool at one of the the restaurant's 14 tables are $20 an hour while grabbing one of four ping pong tables goes for $25 an hour it's a prime destination for large bookings like birthdays and retirements the main architect of the Kingsway neighbourhood About a five-minute drive from the main action is the Old Mill, a historic hotel and tea garden restaurant that has served afternoon tea since 1914 Far more traditional affairs like Sunday family brunches and dinnertime buffets have been a staple ritual for many inhabitants of the houses and apartments lining Old Mill Road A trail next to the Old Mill leads to the Humber River Recreational trail If you're looking for more of a nature reprieve The Kingsway is bounded by the natural topography that accompanies its bordering rivers just a quick walk down a tree-lined path from the Old Mill toward the Humber River Recreational Path The walls beneath the bridge have murals painted by Phil Cote in the style of Norval Morrisseau Heading under the bridge of the TTC's Line 2 the small clearing also contains the plaque of the Hurricane Hazel Memorial Explore underneath the bridges to find a beautiful trail lining the Humber River Etienne Brulé Park gives an incredible view of the Humber River and is a popular spot for families on the other side of the river sits Etienne Brulé Park while not located on the right side of of the river to be considered Kingsway proper is a natural wonder frequented by the many lucky inhabitants of this forested neighbourhood A man and two teens are facing almost 60 combined charges after a pair of home invasions and armed robberies in Etobicoke Police say three people smashed in the rear kitchen door of a home in the area of South Kingsway and The Queenway just after 3:30 a.m they threatened the homeowners with a firearm The trio fled once someone in the home called police police say three people broke into a home three kilometres away in the area of Royal York Road and The Queensway When the homeowner confronted the suspects two of them produced firearms and a shot was fired into the wall before they fled the scene members of the Provincial Car Jacking Task Force (PCJTF) arrested a 19-year-old Jonathan Khan of Brampton is facing a total of 28 charges including four counts of robbery with a weapon and eight counts of failing to comply with bail conditions Both the 16 and 15-year-old – whose names cannot be released under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act – are facing more than a dozen gun and robbery charges each Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Nestled between greenery in the west end, the Kingsway is one of Toronto’s more affluent neighbourhoods. Now, Marlin Springs Developments have submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a mid-rise at 4231-4241 Dundas Street West about 250m east of the intersection with Royal York Road The proposal would intensify and develop the area with residential and replace the existing commercial onsite designed by Architecture Unfolded for Marlin Springs Developments forming an irregular shape with an area of about 4,245m² the assembly is home to single and two-storey commercial units and surface parking On the south side of Dundas West and the northern border of the Kingsway it sits in a neighbourhood more known for detached residential dwellings and vast green space in the Humber Valley — vast at least by the city’s standards The application calls for the commercial units to be replaced by a 10-storey mixed-use residential building. Architecture Unfolded have drafted a design in line with this segment along Dundas Street West’s status as an Avenue – which means intensification and greater density It would stand at 36.85m and include 274 residential units With three elevators included in the architectural plans that would mean one elevator for every 91.33 units nicely below the one elevator per 100 unit threshold With a U-shape and north-south wings perpendicular to Dundas Street the development would feature a 5-storey base clad in limestone The base would stand at 17.10m with floors two through five partially cantilevering over the ground floor In order to provide a transition from the low-rise residences nearby both wings would terrace down from the 10th floors with the east wing terracing down to the second floor A total of 1,393m² of amenities is included in the design The spaces would be found on the ground and MPH/amenity levels There would be a retail component comprised of three units and 606m² in size on the ground level fronting Dundas Street The total gross floor area would be 19,690m² An aerial view of the site and surrounding area a private driveway opposite the traffic signal to a plaza on Dundas Street West would lead to the underground garage The design includes 68 parking spaces for residents there would be 198 long-term and 30-short term spots for bicycles Dundas Street West is classified as a Major Arterial road offering five lanes for drivers including its central left-turning lane The site is serviced by bus routes leading to Dundas West and Kipling subway stations as well as to Royal York subway station a short walk to the west Block Context Plan; axonometric view looking northeast The submission includes a Block Context Plan that outlines proposed improvements for residents The design for 4241 Dundas West is intended to animate the area through the retail spaces and lobby accessed via the sidewalk It further calls for a pedestrian zone at least 5.0m wide with existing curb cuts along the sidewalk to be eliminated and consolidated as well as street trees planted along Dundas West With eight other mid-rise developments in the surrounding area noted in the application 4241 Dundas West goes from another mid-rise to part of larger plans to scale upwards and add density to the north end of the Kingsway that tracks projects from initial application VARIOUS road closures and traffic restrictions are set to come into force on Thelwall Lane to allow Scottish Power to upgrade its electrical network To help minimise traffic disruption the works are scheduled to take place over three consecutive weekends and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails Ally Phalines (9) of Kingsway looks to pass the ball at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comAlly Phalines tallied seven goals to help pace top-seeded Kingsway, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20 to a 10-6 win over fourth-seeded Lenape in the semifinal of the South Jersey Group 4 Tournament in Woolwich Township will welcome second-seeded Cherokee in the sectional championship on Wednesday Madi Rothwein scored twice while Phoebe O’Rourke had a goal and two assists for Kingsway (16-5) Brooke Halfpenny and Emily Ramirez had three goals apiece for Lenape (11-10) while Lexi Buciorelli provided two assists The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook |Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) and the information within may be out of date Toronto police have released security camera footage depicting the lone gunman who allegedly shot and killed Alfredo “Freddy” Patriarca in his garage in The Kingsway last month Joyce Schertzer of the Homicide Squad announced the release of the video – which was captured by a CCTV camera outside Patriarca’s home in The Kingsway/Princess Margaret Boulevard area the day he died – at a media briefing at police headquarters on the afternoon of Wednesday “We would like the public to view the images captured on this video in an effort to identify this unknown person,” said Schertzer cautioning viewers that while the jacket worn by Patriarca’s alleged killer appears to be light or white in the video “I’m asking viewers to have a good look at the image and search their memory for anyone seen in the immediate area prior to the incident who matches this suspect’s appearance The suspect may possibly have been loitering alone or in the company of others and may have been observed in the area just prior to Freddy’s arrival home or may have even been observed in the days preceding the incident.” whom Schertzer described as a 42-year-old self-employed father of young children was shot and killed in what is being characterized as a “targeted” shooting less than a minute after he arrived home and drove into his garage at 6:21 p.m captured images of his vehicle driving up to and disappearing into his garage followed less than a minute later by a man on foot who appears to be holding something in his right hand “The offender is seen to be entering the garage and exiting approximately eight seconds later,” Schertzer said “The suspect approaches in a north-easterly direction to Mr then flees in a south-westerly direction toward the intersection of Princess Margaret Boulevard and The Kingsway.” Schertzer said numerous people – both family members from within the home and passersby alike – rushed to Patriarca’s aid after hearing the sound of nearby gunshots He nevertheless succumbed to his apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene While Schertzer confirmed media reports that Patriarca had previously survived the June 2012 gangland-style shooting at the Sicilian Café patio on College Street that killed 35-year-old John Raposo she would not speculate as to whether there was any connection between the two incidents “I believe he was present at the time (of that shooting) as were a number of other patrons at the Sicilian Cafe...and I believe he did suffer a minor injury,” she said when questioned about the 2012 incident while also refusing to comment on potential motives being investigated in Patriarca’s death last month It would be very irresponsible of me to stand up here and say either way conclusively (whether there are mob ties) In order to answer any of those questions (about motive) we first need to find out who this offender is Schertzer said she is appealing to anyone who may have seen the offender or anyone else suspicious in the area during the moments leading up to and immediately after the shooting “That’s why we’re making this appeal to residents and people in the area there are seven vehicles that drive by before and after suspect arrives We’re hoping those drivers call us,” she said “I’m really hoping this (video) jogs someone’s memory...and it doesn’t have to be immediately preceding the shooting...if you recall anyone loitering in the area in the days or even weeks preceding (this shooting) that matches this description Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto Police Homicide at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637) Find out where local student-athletes from South Jersey will be going to college: Please send any updates for our list to cpvarsity@gmail.com JUMO, a South Africa- and London-based company that offers financial services to entrepreneurs and businesses in emerging markets, has raised $120 million in a new round of funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company. The company is now valued at $400 million, according to The Times which refers to itself as a banking-as-a-service platform says it uses AI to power financial services particularly lending in emerging markets where over 1.7 billion people do not have basic access to financial services 42% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are unbanked and only 11% of adults are under credit bureau coverage in Africa To meet these constraining needs in both markets When JUMO raised its $52 million in 2018 it opened an office in Singapore to enter Asia but the company seems to have closed shop there based on information from its statement Porto and London as its primary operational and tech hubs.  In terms of active operational markets the fintech is present in six African markets — Ghana Ivory Coast and South Asian country Pakistan JUMO has served loans worth over $3.5 billion to more than 18 million customers across these markets granting up to 120 million individual loans According to the current number of eMoney subscribers on its platform with access to loans JUMO says it has an opportunity to disburse $29 billion a year The company adds that this number can grow to $40 billion when it expands to Nigeria and Cameroon in 2022 The company’s operational costs also strengthen this assertion JUMO claims to have lowered its costs to $1/customer per year which gives it some advantage to scale efficiently across a total addressable market of 150 million customers “It’s exciting to be part of the wave of US capital being invested in payments and fintech on the continent – there are some great businesses being built and we are proud to play a role supporting capital providers to reach customers with great products,” said Watkins-Ball in a statement The founder says JUMO is focused on making it easier for capital providers to reach new customers at affordable prices The six-year-old company also wants to help banks make “predictable returns” by providing a full range of infrastructure and services from core banking to underwriting KYC (know your customer) and fraud detection services the total bank capital and assets under management deployed on JUMO’s platform has increased to 160% which signifies the platform’s importance to these financial institutions Asides from the expansion into Nigeria and Cameroon JUMO says it will use the investment to improve and increase the number of financial products it offers to small and medium businesses It also plans to provide longer-term lending options for merchants and bigger businesses “JUMO’s lending platform is highly attractive in its ability to scale across markets and drive financial inclusion by creating access to credit for consumers and small businesses,” said Melissa McSherry the global head of Risk and Identity Services at Visa in a statement “We are excited about our investment in JUMO and are looking forward to accelerating adoption of JUMO’s platform across markets and delivering on Visa’s mission of helping individuals Zach Braig and Dylan Rickards of the Kingsway baseball team.Matt Cosentino .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaAt a smaller school Zach Braig might have been a two- or three-year starter he had to wait until his senior year to get a chance to play — but he’s determined to make a difference in the limited time he has Coming into this season with one official career at-bat on the varsity level Braig has looked like a seasoned veteran for one of the top teams in the state The left fielder is fourth on the Dragons with a .457 batting average second with 20 runs and second with 21 RBIs “I was hoping (for a bigger role),” he said after Saturday’s 10-8 win over Hammonton in the Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic but I got the opportunity this year and I’m making the most of it and there are a bunch of guys on JV still who are dogs You run out of roster spots and you can only put nine guys on the field You just have to stay ready and when your moment comes behind junior Dylan Rickards and in front of sophomore Brayden Thorp None of them was a regular varsity player until this year but all three have been raking since the start of the season “They’ve been great for us all year,” Kingsway coach Bill Alvaro said but we hadn’t seen them do it on the varsity field To see them do it for a week or two weeks is one thing but this has been five or six weeks they’ve been doing it so we just turn it over and give it to our best guys and see what happens.” Rickards went 3-for-3 with three RBIs to lead the way in Saturday’s win and Thorp reached twice with a single and a walk They accounted for six of Kingsway’s seven hits “(Opponents) might think we can’t hit as well but we show them what we can do,” Rickards said and if the top is struggling or anyone else is struggling we just want to get on base and help produce for the team and help us win.” Rickards leads the team with a .488 average to go with 13 RBIs and 13 runs Thorp is batting .463 with 12 RBIs and 14 runs and this year I just showed them what I can do,” Rickards said “I showed up to tryouts the first day and here I am I’m seeing the ball well and I’ve been thinking right-center The bottom third of the lineup has helped lead Kingsway to a 13-3 record and the No. 5 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20 And if opponents want to keep overlooking them because of where they hit in the order “I remember last weekend I was up to bat and the coaches were saying just throw him strikes.’ And I went 2-for-3 I get a lot of fastballs and a lot of first-pitch hits Braig will continue his career at Chestnut Hill College where he expects to compete for playing time right away and if guys put the work in they’ll get their opportunities.” Joey Fanelli is another Kingsway senior making the most of his The left-hander was terrific as a sophomore when he posted a 1.38 ERA and struck out 63 in 50 2/3 innings but he missed all of last season with a torn UCL but I just put my heart out to the guys from the bench I did my part from the dugout and cheered on the nine guys on the field and the hitters.” Fanelli got four big outs in relief in Saturday’s win He has a 3.18 ERA in 11 innings on the season He will head to Camden County College next year for baseball and look to transfer to a four-year school from there “Now I just want to pound the zone and get back to where I was.” DIAMOND DANDIES: The 50th Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic which started with 32 teams for the first time in tournament history and half are from the South Jersey Times coverage area Two of those teams will face each other, as sixth-seeded Delsea, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20 will host 30th-seeded Washington Township in the quarterfinals on Wednesday The Crusaders (16-1) just defeated the Minutemen (10-8) in a regular-season game last week Top-seeded Gloucester Catholic, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20 20 Rancocas Valley into Brooklawn on Tuesday Second-seeded Kingsway will take on 26th-seeded Northern Burlington in Woolwich on Wednesday The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday and the final for Thursday Gloucester Catholic is looking to become the first team since Sterling in 2002 and 2003 to repeat at Diamond Classic champions The Rams are tied with Bishop Eustace for the most tournament titles with seven Washington Township won it all in 2013 and 1993 Kingsway and Delsea have never won the tournament LET’S PLAY TWO: Penns Grove came into Friday’s action at 0-10 but ended the day with two wins thanks to a doubleheader sweep of Bridgeton He allowed three unearned runs on one hit while striking out 15 in six innings in Game 1 Chase Willis allowed one run on five hits in the five-inning game Crespo leads Penns Grove in most offensive categories ON A TEAR: Clearview senior outfielder Matt DeSimone is absolutely locked in at the plate during his current five-game hitting streak He is batting .706 during that span with five RBIs and nine runs and has his average up to .500 for the season DeSimone has helped the Pioneers reel off four straight wins including their first victory over rival Kingsway since 2021 Clearview (8-9) can get to .500 with a win over Washington Township at home on Monday STATS & STUFF: Pitman senior Brayden Sharkey picked up the 100th hit of his career in a loss to Northern Burlington on Saturday in the Diamond Classic His twin brother Connor is 13 away from the milestone … Deptford’s Chris Laute leads the area batting race with a .541 average Gateway’s Sean Greene is right behind him at .538 … Braeden Lipoff of Gloucester Catholic and Bridgeton’s Enrique Pantaleon share the area lead with three triples … Four local pitchers have at least 50 strikeouts: Schalick’s Luke Pokrovsky (65) Gloucester Catholic’s Tate DeRias (53) and Cumberland’s Luke Fithian (51) The N.J. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Matt Cosentino can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com Josh Friedman has produced award-winning South Jersey sports coverage for the Courier Post and The Daily Journal for more than a decade If you have or know of an interesting story to tell reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com Help support local journalism with a subscription to the Courier Post The Daily Journal or the Burlington County Times Freshman Ryan Duffy of the Kingsway High boys' cross-country team was victorious in the Herb Lorenz Gold race of the South Jersey Shootout .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Anthony Coleman | For NJ Advance MediaSOUTH JERSEY SHOOTOUT RESULTS The Kingsway High boys’ cross-country team has produced strong distance runners of late Each were recipients of the South Jersey Times Runner of the Year award during their scholastic careers The freshman picked up the first invitational victory of his scholastic career Saturday at the South Jersey Shootout at the Delaware River Equestrian Agriculture and Marine (DREAM) Park in Logan Township Duffy won the Herb Lorenz Gold race in a personal-record time of 15:40 “It felt pretty good to get the win,” Duffy said I have run here before on the short course you just go straight through to the finish Moorestown sophomore Peter Simpson finished second in 15:46.40 Williamstown junior Dylan Saber placed third in 15:47.30 Caleb Mincey of Calvert Hall (Md.) came in fourth in 15:47.70 I just hope that I can keep dropping time.” Calvert Hall won the team title with 33 points Clearview (123) and Kingsway (145) rounded out the top five Duffy is coming off a successful middle school career He picked up victories at the Cherokee Challenge and the South Jersey Track Coaches Association Middle School Championships When selecting the 10 runners to keep an eye on for the upcoming season in the South Jersey Times boys’ cross-country preview Duffy was strongly considered for one of the spots more experienced runners with a longer track record were selected ahead of Duffy “I am hoping just to do the best that I can this season,” Duffy said “I am trying to make it to (the group championships) I am just going to keep training and hopefully get better so I can compete with those who have more experience at the high school level than I do.” Anthony Coleman can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com Follow us on social: Facebook |Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) 1/47Girls Swimming: NJSIAA Meet of Champions on March 5, 2023.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tom Rimback | For NJ Advance MediaMaddy Cassidy might have been the youngest swimmer on the deck The Kingsway freshman was absolutely the busiest Cassidy made the most of her first-ever NJSIA Girls Swimming Championships She took four medals home from the Gloucester Tech pool including a second in the 50-yard freestyle Three other area swimmers finished second in their races Our Lady of Mercy junior Isabela Valle was second in the 500 OLMA sophomore Scarlett McGlinchey was runner up in the breaststroke Delsea soph Kylie McMurray placed second in the 200 Cassidy’s 23.44 in the 50 missed gold by .07 seconds to Clare Logan of Westfield who also set a meet record in the backstroke like a lifetime best for me,” Cassidy said “I was so happy that I dropped from yesterday I was sweating it out but Claire Logan is so crazy good Cassidy finished sixth in the 100 and swam legs on the Kingsway medley (fifth-place) and 200 free relay teams (sixth) Our Lady of Mercy placed sixth in both the medley relay and 400 free relay Valle was over the moon after her 500 swim “I think I accomplished more than when I wanted to,” Valle said And 4:51 is something I really didn’t expect That’s the whole point of the state championships the best swimmers in the state are to your left and right year I didn’t even make it back to the top 16 Making it into the top 8 is a big accomplishment and finishing second is even better.” Each of the second-place finishers picked up another medal McGlinchey finished fourth in the individual medley breast) and Clearview freshman Brooke Warner (7th McGlinchey and Valle got medals on both OLMA relays to up their total haul to four The freshman added a stint counting laps or a friend in the 500 “It’s been really fun but I was really busy,” Cassidy said I’m super-excited ito come back every year and continue to get better and cut more time.” High School Sports newsletter now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. 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