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Wells Fargo to remove name from South Philly sports arena
South Philadelphia's biggest arena is once again going to need a new name. Wells Fargo confirmed with NBC10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they will be removing their name from the Wells Fargo Center in 2025. A spokesperson with the bank said that after reviewing their sponsorships, they decided...
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be used to add more than 300 air conditioning units in 10 schools across the School District of Philadelphia. The schools benefitting from the quarterback’s donations are Clara Barton, Gloria Casarez, Castor Gardens, D. Newlin Fell, Thomas Finletter, Fitler Academics Plus, Benjamin Franklin/Science Leadership Academy, Edward Gideon, Abram Jenks, and T. Roosevelt. “I believe every child deserves a comfortable space to learn and grow,” Hurts said. “Philadelphia has given me so much, and I’m excited to...
Howard Eskin to return to SportsRadio 94WIP for first time since allegations of his 'unwelcome kiss' surfaced
Howard Eskin will return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning for the first time since allegations surfaced that he made an unwanted advance on an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park, an Audacy official said. Eskin hasn't been on the air for his 8 to 10 a.m. show on Saturdays since late June.
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
The Lord of the Pies Returns to Defend His Tomato Pie Crown
The Philadelphia Phoenix invited me out to defend my tomato pie title at halftime of their game on Saturday. The Lord of the Pies doesn’t ever back down from a tomato pie competition even if he was hated by everyone in that stadium. The hostility was merciless. The vitriol was hateful. But they don’t boo nobodies. Here’s how it went:
Fast youngsters featured at Philadelphia
Chester, PA — Ifthasritthatsrong and Goliath Hanover were both very impressive in winning the $12,000 pacing features Wednesday afternoon (July 24) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Ifthasritthatsrong may not know how to spell, but he certainly can pace, as the Scioto invader made two speed moves for driver Simon Allard...
Phillies confirm their reasons for keeping Garrett Stubbs as the backup
When news broke of catcher J.T. Realmuto's injury, many Phillies fans were anxious about how things would look behind the dish while he was recovering. The Phillies planned to platoon their backup catcher Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchán, the next-best catcher in the organization and someone who has spent time in the majors.
Peach Bowl results from Gloucester County Swim Championships
Every summer, swimmers in Gloucester County look forward to the Peach Bowl, which is the county championship meet for summer swimming clubs. On July 23, Brookside Swim Club hosted the championships, and Greenwood Park won the day behind 606 points. Final Team Scores. 1-Greenwood Park: 606. 2-Wenonah: 589. 3-Green-Fields: 552.
Delco softball team heading to World Series for the first-time ever: "We're going to win it all"
NORWOOD, Pa. (CBS) -- A girls' softball team in Delaware County is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama. The Interboro Bucs 10U district team is on a historic championship run. Earlier this month, the team won the Babe Ruth Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.The girls beat out the competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York to stamp their ticket to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Florence, Alabama.It's a "dream" for the girls heading to Alabama, but it didn't even exist two months ago. "From two months getting together, we formed this team, we worked hard, gained...
Haddonfield to host parade for Little League U11’s state championship win
Join the Haddonfield Public Safety Team for a Parade on Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Little League U11’s recent state championship win. The team was coached by Haddonfield Varsity Football Coach Frank Delano. Community members are invited to show their support by lining the sidewalks of tomorrow’s parade route.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Girl Scouts Hosting Night at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Whether you are a die-hard Phillies fan or are just looking for a fun summer evening, mark your calendar for a special event being hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) next month. The GSCSNJ is hosting a Phillies Game Night on Thursday, August 29 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies will be taking on the Atlanta Braves, with game time starting at 6:40PM. Tickets are specially-priced for the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Create lasting memories by enjoying the game, indulging in classic ballpark food and joining with the Girl Scouts to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th-inning stretch. Also, watch the score board for a shout-out to GSCSNJ! Tickets are $45 each and are in section 138. The game is open to adults, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://shorturl.at/dio8q. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, visit https://www.gscsnj.org/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Nation’s first Black-owned swim club, based in Delco, continues to help young swimmers get their feet wet
Nile Swim Club in Delaware County, the country’s first Black-owned swim club, is continuing to help the next generation of swimmers make waves thanks to a donation from water utility company Aqua.
Eagles training camp takeaways: Competitions in secondary, at linebacker, OL and WR; vomit on the sidelines
PHILADELPHIA — Before the Eagles took to the field for their first practice of training camp Wednesday, coach Nick Sirianni described these early stages as an “acclimation” period. He later added, however, that the competition for jobs was on. “I mean everything is being evaluated,” Sirianni said....
Temple extends five more offers
While Adam Fisher and his Temple men’s basketball staff will continue to hone in on building their 2025 recruiting class, they have also stayed busy extending offers to rising juniors and sophomores, including one with a familiar last name. Mani Sajid, Dawson Battie, Malik Fields, Angelo Dickerson and Zaahir...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
Happy Valley Hoopers Stage Epic Comeback, Reach TBT Quarterfinals Led by Sam Sessoms
The Happy Valley Hoopers rallied against the Zoo Crew, with Sam Sessoms leading the charge, to advance to the quarterfinals of TBT in a thrilling 85-82 victory. Sessoms scored 27 points during the game. The Zoo Crew had a 10-0 run but fell short as their potential game-winning three-pointer rimmed...
Paul George on 76ers: I think we have a real, legitimate shot
Austin Krell: Paul George: “I think we have a real, legitimate shot.” Says he’s admired Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey from afar and that Embiid was secretly one of his long-time All-Star friends. Source: Twitter @NBAKrell. What’s the buzz on Twitter?. Gina Mizell @ginamizell. Josh Harris...
Indoor pickleball courts coming to Burlington County shopping center
MOORESTOWN — Indoor pickleball is coming to a shopping center here. The PickleRage chain is expected to open its first South Jersey location this fall at East Gate Square, a shopping center on both sides of Nixon Drive in Moorestown and Mount Laurel. ...
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