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5 Sixers thoughts: Joel Embiid eligible for contract extension amid run with Team USA
Happy Monday! The NBA offseason is beginning to wind down for most, but for Sixers superstar Joel Embiid, the action is only beginning. Let's discuss that and more:. Last week, the Sixers' franchise cornerstone became eligible to sign a three-year contract extension that would ensure Embiid is signed for the next five seasons. The Sixers would essentially guarantee themselves control over the remainder of Embiid's prime, but they could also be on the hook for at least a year or two of his post-prime days when his natural aging and lengthy injury history kick in.
From Greek Roots to the Bench: The Inspiring Journey of George Koudelis
George Koudelis, a distinguished Greek-American retired judge and lawyer, has made a lasting impact on the legal profession and his community. His life story epitomizes the American dream and the enduring influence of cultural heritage. George’s journey begins with his family’s roots in Korone, Greece, and a rich history that...
CT’s Top 3: Coaching Questions For The Philadelphia Eagles
With football season (unofficially) beginning tomorrow, I’ll be starting a new daily Mon-Fri feature: CT’s Top 3. Each list will be based on a conversation we have on Kincade And Salciunas, and of course, our first edition is Eagles-centric. As the team prepares to report to training camp, there are still plenty of questions about the coaching staff, leading to an incredibly interesting relationship between Nick Sirianni and his new coordinators, Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio.
16x Grammy Award-winning musician going on tour: Where to get tickets to his Pa. show
Jerry Douglas, a 16-time Grammy-Award winning musician, is going on a tour that includes a stop in Bucks County, Pa. Douglas is a recording artist, band leader, producer, composer and member of Alison Krauss and Union Station. He will release his first album in seven years, “The Set,” on Sept....
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...
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
Musical in Malvern tells immigration story as a twist on ‘Wizard of Oz’
You’ve likely heard Dorothy sing about going somewhere over the rainbow, but People’s Light Theatre in Malvern is taking audiences down a different kind of yellow brick road with “Somewhere Over the Border.”
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.
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.
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.
Phillies vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Monday, July 22
Odds, key players, probable pitchers, and best bet prediction for Monday night's MLB action between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. The Minnesota Twins have lost three-straight games but will look to snap that losing streak tonight when they host the team with the best record in baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies.
Police say 'gun battle' in West Philadelphia that killed 3 people and wounded 6 started as an argument
The gunfight that killed three and wounded six at a party in West Philadelphia early Sunday morning started with an argument, city officials said Monday. Police say almost 40 shots were fired, and three guns were recovered from the scene.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
The College Horizons Program, which looks to empower Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high schoolers to pursue higher education through culturally relevant college advising programs, took place on Penn's campus last month. Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands...
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