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Twins face the Phillies leading series 1-0
Philadelphia Phillies (63-37, first in the NL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (55-44, second in the AL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 126 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (3-1, 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) : LINE Phillies -161, Twins +135; over/under is 8 runs.
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...
Philadelphia schools' "Ring the Bell" bus tour delivers free school supplies starting Monday
With back-to-school just about a month away for Philadelphia students, the district is sending a bus tour to several spots around the city and offering free backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations for students.
2 proud Agora grads
Agora Cyber Charter School last month celebrated its high school graduates, and two local grads have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Parkwood’s Elizabeth Martinez and Holmesburg’s Aidan Chamberlin both overcame obstacles to not only graduate from Agora, but put themselves on a path to be successful college students.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday. The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent...
Local student attends journalism conference
Cayden Stewart, a Bustleton resident and student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, represented Philadelphia as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, July 7-12 at George Mason University. Stewart, whose dad Bob is Chief Deputy Register of Wills, joined a select group of students from...
Pirates winning series vs. Phillies should announce Pittsburgh as trade deadline buyers
After riding a four-game win streak into the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced a big test as they welcomed the league-leading Philadelphia Phillies to PNC Park to start the second half of their season. At first, things looked bleak for the Pirates when Philadelphia jumped out to a 3-0...
Current Eagles and one former are way-too-early entrants on NFL Top 100 ranking
You know another NFL nears when you see three things: those team yearbooks constructed by NFL Films, players reporting to training camp, and the Top 100 Players ranking. The latter is a list comprised strictly of player votes. If you're like most, you probably check out the latter to see how many Philadelphia Eagles are on the list and where they land.
The Minnesota Twins defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 as Ober bounces back from Harper’s early two-run homer to pitch a complete seven innings
Minnesota pitcher Bailey Ober recovered from Bryce Harper’s early two-run home run in the first inning and settled in for seven strong innings, leading the Twins to a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw just 83 pitches and retired 17 of the last...
Reggie Jackson To Sign With 76ers After Hornets Contract Buyout
NBA veteran guard Reggie Jackson has agreed on a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Reggie Jackson will sign a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after...
Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke Seeks Two Interns for Policy and Social Media Roles in Philadelphia
Attention all students and budding policy enthusiasts in Philly: Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke is on the lookout for two interns ready to dive into the world of city lawmaking and communication. The offer? A chance to earn $20 per hour for up to 20 hours of work each week, according to the Philadelphia City Council website.
Insider Believes Philadelphia Phillies Can 'Tempt' White Sox to Trade Star Slugger
With the Philadelphia Phillies looking for upgrades at the deadline, one insider believes they can land one of the best hitters on the market if they deal some of their star prospects.
Palm Reading and DIY Tarot Card Workshop Announced at Trenton Free Public Library
Throughout all of civilization, cultures and communities across the globe have demonstrated a profound interest in the spiritual realm. The desire to know what rests beyond our world is an innate part of the human experience, and countless practices have emerged as a means of communicating beyond the earthly realm. In particular, practices like palm reading and tarot cards have become an accessible and alluring method through which people begin their own journey into the beyond. For those seeking a day of divine exploration, stay tuned to find out how you can be educated in the ethereal.
Athletic fieldhouse coming to Holy Family
Holy Family University recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new athletic fieldhouse. The project is slated for completion in December. The fieldhouse will provide locker rooms for home and visiting teams and officials, public restrooms for students, families and fans, game-day concession stands and an athletic training room. The...
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