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New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
Leaders in New Jersey are in talks with the 76ers, hoping to convince them to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State.It comes amid stalled plans for the proposed Sixers arena in Center City Philadelphia.A spokesperson for the Sixers told Action News they want their own arena, and now it's just a matter of where.Philadelphia 76ers owner, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, has been working for years on proposals to build a new arena in Center City.But with negotiations still up in the air, New Jersey is once again drawing up a game plan.New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy...
Eagles News: Philadelphia ranks 5th in ESPN’s future NFL power rankings
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 32 teams - ESPN+. 5. Philadelphia Eagles. Reason for hope: Jalen Hurts turns 26 next month, and despite last season’s late collapse, he has shown plenty of reason to believe he can be the guy he was in 2022, when the Eagles went to the Super Bowl. Under GM Howie Roseman, Philadelphia also rebuilt the secondary in the draft, and all those young Georgia defensive players that it drafted in 2022 and 2023 should only keep getting better. Reason for concern: After the 2022 season, both of the Eagles’ coordinators left to become head coaches (Jonathan Gannon in Arizona and Shane Steichen in Indianapolis). Now the organization has moved on from offensive coordinator Brian Johnson in favor of Kellen Moore and has hired Vic Fangio at defensive coordinator. With the additions to the roster and the internal expectations that come with big moves for a contender, the coaching staff’s functionality and consistency are what worry me more than anything. Nugget to know: Free agent addition Bryce Huff is still 26 years old and ranked eighth in pass rush win rate among edge rushers last season (22%). However, he made only 16 tackles on run plays, and the average tackle came after a gain of 3.4 yards, which ranked 75th among edge rushers. [BLG Note: The Eagles dropped from 1st last year to 5th this year. The Cowboys are 14th, the Commanders are 22nd, and the Giants are 29th.]
Uninsured kids in Camden County can get free vaccinations here
Uninsured children and children with only Medicaid Part A in Camden and Sicklerville can get free vaccinations this week in preparation for the upcoming school year. The clinics are a first-of-its-kind initiative by Camden County's Department of Health and Human Services and its partners. “These clinics are a chance for...
Animal Welfare Association hosts 4th annual Putt for Pets fundraiser
The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) is inviting the community to its 4th annual Putt for Pets fundraiser from Aug. 2 to 4 at Pleasant Valley Mini Golf in Voorhees Township. For $10, participants can enjoy a round of mini golf and a water ice while supporting the association. Individuals, families,...
Upper Makefield police look to add new officers
The Upper Makefield Township Police Department is keen to bolsters its ranks. An important step toward doing so occurred at the mid-July public meeting of the township board of supervisors. The elected five-person board, which locally governs the municipality, approved the hiring of Dakota Romberger as a full-time police officer...
Kamala Harris gains endorsements: Here's what Democrat officials have to do to secure her spot
Vice President Harris is racking up a lot of support and endorsements among Democrats including Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Clintons. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira breaks down what needs to happen over the next few months for Harris to become the official Democratic presidential candidate.
Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union phenom savors "special" academy days
COLUMBUS – The MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate is meant as a sneak preview of sorts, a chance to glimpse some of MLS’s top academy prospects on their climb towards a professional career and, perhaps, eventual stardom. The biggest name at this year’s edition is running...
Gillie Da Kid honors late son on anniversary of his death with billboard
Gillie Da Kid took some time to pay respect to the life of his late son YNG Cheese, who was shot and killed on July 23, 2023. The rapper and host of “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” took to Instagram to share video of a digital billboard display he and his family made to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Cheese’s death.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer gets at least 8 years in prison for killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison for shooting and killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio in March 2022. A judge sentenced Mendoza to eight to 20 years in prison Monday. Mendoza pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April.
The Case for a Crappier Commuter
A few weeks ago, I was walking around South Philadelphia with a friend when I saw a bike easily worth a few thousand dollars locked up outside a bar on a dark street. It was a carbon gravel racer with flat pedals, all kinds of frame bags, a fancy front rack, and a far-too-flimsy lock for Philly standards. Though it wasn’t my bike, I stressed about its well-being long after it was out of my sight, tugging at my hair thinking about how much attention it was likely grabbing while sitting unattended on the sidewalk.
Drier weather arrives for the afternoon before more rain overnight around Philadelphia
Rainy weather from overnight is clearing out around the Philadelphia area, leaving time to dry out in the late morning and into the afternoon. Then late Tuesday night another disturbance arrives bringing more rain, with potential downpours greeting us Wednesday morning, Kate Bilo reports.
Unity Taqueria serving up second chances — and tacos — in Manayunk
Tricia Vasinda, director of operations, says Unity Taco is part of Unity brands and consists of different businesses, such as a yoga studio, a vegetarian restaurant, a support group, and their latest coffee shop, Unity Java.
Preseason camp countdown: Who rises in remade secondary?
Partly by compulsion, partly by design, the Temple football team completely overhauled its defensive backfield this offseason. A couple of part-time starters are back and there's one less coach in the secondary. Coach Stan Drayton seems to be counting on the old saying: Less is more. In some cases, the...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
Beloved N.J. Dog Died at Groomer, Who Was Just Arrested on Drug Charges. Is There a Connection?
The death of a dog at a New Jersey pet grooming salon led to the arrest of the business owner on drug charges, authorities said. On July 12, officers responded to K-9 Kingdom in Woodbury Heights, N.J., on a report of a dog’s death, according to a press release shared by the Woodbury City Police Department on July 16.
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