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Reggie Jackson to Join Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are not done making moves this offseason. The team is set to add guard, Reggie Jackson, after he clears waivers. Jackson was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in a salary shedding move by the Denver Nuggets this offseason. This will be the second time Jackson is getting waived by Charlotte. However, he will once again be going to a contender. The veteran point guard won a title with the Nuggets back in the 2023 campaign after they signed him on the buyout market after the NBA Trade Deadline. It will be interesting to see how Jackson fits with this new-look Philadelphia 76ers squad.
Philadelphia Teen Fatally Shot in Suspected Execution-Style Killing in Oxford Circle
A 16-year-old boy was tragically killed in a brutal shooting in Philadelphia's Oxford Circle neighborhood, police and local media report. According to FOX29, the incident occurred yesterday afternoon on the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street. Responding to the incident at around 4:04 p.m., officers found the victim with multiple...
Woodlyn Primary Care Provider Vitable Raises $16M in Growth Campaign
Vitable Health, founded in 2020 by Delaware County native Joseph Kitonga, has raised $16 million in venture capital to continue expanding into other states, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Woodlyn company provides direct primary care for employees working at small and midsize businesses that do not offer...
The only players Phillies should trade Aidan Miller for at the deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies have their eyes on some of the biggest prizes as we inch closer to the trade deadline. But for them to acquire these top end talents, they would need to include one of their top prospects, infielder Aidan Miller. Miller, 20, is slashing .256/.377/.417 in his professional...
Eagles DE Brandon Graham Will Retire After 2024 NFL Season
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham will retire after the 2024 NFL season. Graham, 36, told reporters on the first day of training camp that this is the “last first day” of his playing career. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has played all 14 seasons with the...
Nova Notebook: Brickus Looks to Create Buckets at Villanova
In this edition of the Nova Notebook, we spend time with Jhamir Brickus, a dynamic lead guard who comes to Villanova as a graduate transfer for 2024-25 after a productive four seasons at La Salle. In an enterprise where outcomes are inherently tied to accumulating more points than the opponent,...
Joel Embiid Makes ‘Most Hated’ Claim, Here’s Why It’s True
“I’m probably the most hated guy in the league,” Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid tells the Check Ball Show. “I don’t know why…”. “I’m cool,” he presses. “I don’t know what there is to hate about me. I feel like a lot of people can relate to my story and what I’ve been through.”
Temple student sets sights on the Paris Paralympic Games
Growing up, Temple student Gemma Wollenschlaeger had to face being looked at differently for having a life-altering disability. It challenged her daily and it was rare for her to ever feel comfortable or at ease. That all changed when she discovered competitive rowing. Now, after only five years after taking...
Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova took on Cabrini's $45 million debt when it acquired the campus. Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover...
Amicus Therapeutics Offices – Princeton
Ware Malcomb designed a sophisticated and open office for Amicus Therapeutics in Princeton, emphasizing connectivity, flexibility, and well-being, with elements of biophilia and sustainable practices integrated throughout. Ware Malcomb completed a new office location for Amicus Therapeutics at 47 Hulfish Street in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. Ware Malcomb provided interior...
3 Spicy Takes Ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles 2024 Season
It’s almost here. The Eagles 2024 season is about a month away, and the excitement will continue to ramp up in the coming weeks. People will begin observing and crafting their takes on the upcoming season. Usually, the Eagles haven’t had a ton of dissenting opinions and hot takes on their team in the last few years. However, there will be big questions and interesting storylines to keep track of as training camp goes. Before all that, here are three early hot takes about the Eagles’ upcoming season. Some about their position in the league and other team-specific takes to keep an eye on.
ADL Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Philadelphia School District Over Alleged Antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia school district, stating that Jewish students are facing persistent harassment amidst a surge of antisemitism in classrooms. This wave of discrimination comes in the aftermath of the escalation of violence in the Middle East that began earlier this October when Hamas launched attacks against Israel, as reported by NBC Philadelphia. The complaint, addressing incidents such as inflammatory messages by staff and the distribution of antisemitic materials on school grounds, is seeking immediate action to protect Jewish students from the entrenched and troubling bias.
Briere: Flyers 'never thought' Michkov would arrive early
Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere admitted top prospect Matvei Michkov's early arrival was never part of the team's plan. "When we drafted (Michkov) last year, we never thought this would happen," Briere said Wednesday at Michkov's introductory press conference. "Part of the reason why he fell to us, 'cause he would've gone a lot earlier, we knew that. We felt we were in a position to wait the three years for him to come, so to have this opportunity is amazing."
Jalen Hurts pushed back on the idea of tension between him and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wasted no time in responding to a question about any possible tension between him and coach Nick Sirianni. In fact, Hurts didn’t even need to hear the full prompt from a reporter about whether or not he and Sirianni had any issues last season. After Sirianni denied on Wednesday that there was any disconnect with his and Hurts’ relationship after the team’s second-half collapse in 2023, Hurts quickly doubled down on the sentiment as he spoke with media to start 2024 training camp with Philadelphia. To Hurts, it’s about everyone that’s a part of the Eagles organization buying...
Wells Fargo to drop name from Sixers’ home arena in South Philadelphia
Well, we all knew this was coming. The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a new home — well, in name only. The Wells Fargo Center moniker is on short time, according to a Wednesday report from Bloomberg. “Wells Fargo & Co. plans to take its name off of Philadelphia’s sports...
Twins to use Steven Okert as opener against Phillies; David Festa to follow?
The rubber game between the Twins and Phillies starts at 12:10 p.m. CT Wednesday and Minnesota will be going with an opener rather than a starting pitcher for the first time this season.
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