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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...
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
EXCLUSIVE: USMNT and Man City prodigy Cavan Sullivan on his history-making Philadelphia Union pro debut, and what the future may hold
The 14-year-old shared what making his professional debut meant to him and - after a true rollercoaster of a week - where it could all lead. At times it might seem too unbelievable to be true, but 14-year-old U.S. Soccer prodigy Cavan Sullivan has the world in his hands. He...
Phillies top prospect dazzles in Double-A debut after recent promotion
It's been quite an exciting couple of weeks for Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford. The 20-year-old first pick of the Phillies in the 2022 MLB Draft has been rewarded not once but twice this month for his stellar play this season as a member of the Class-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Priceless George Washington Tent Fragment Found on Goodwill’s Website
In 2022, Richard “Dana” Moore, a history enthusiast and artifact collector, stumbled upon a framed fragment of canvas that was purported to have come from one of George Washington’s tents on Goodwill’s online thrift store. American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia Faces Pushback from Historians for Hosting 'Extremist' Group The fragment was featured in the historical documents section of the website, where it was accompanied by a note claiming that the fragment was from Washington’s tent, which was displayed at the 300th anniversary of Jamestown in 1907. According to a story published by CNN, Moore was initially skeptical of the fragment due to the abundant prevalence of...
Historic Brick Installation Leads to Weeklong Clifford Street Closure in Philly
The Streets Commissioner Kirstin Del Rossi revealed plans to shut down the 3000 block of Clifford Street to through-traffic starting next week. The interruption, aimed at re-installing historic bricks on Montgomery Avenue, is expected to begin bright and early at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29 and will run through to the afternoon of Friday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m., as announced in a press release.
Philadelphia Ramps Up HPV Vaccination Efforts for Children as Young as 9
Health initiatives in the city are emphasizing the importance of vaccinating children against HPV, with a push to start as early as age 9. The vaccine, as outlined in a recent directive from the City of Philadelphia, is critical in fighting against HPV-related cancers long-term with a success rate of 90 percent when it comes to preventing cancers caused by the virus. The long-lasting protection afforded by the vaccine marks a significant impact on public health, particularly as HPV infections often go unacknowledged due to their frequently asymptomatic nature.
Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union sensation leads MLS NEXT All-Star Game comeback
COLUMBUS – Less than one week removed from his record-setting debut, Cavan Sullivan led Team East to a 4-2 victory over Team West in the 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate. The Philadelphia Union midfielder buried a 77th-minute penalty kick, then set up a 90th-minute insurance strike...
Predicting Every Eagles Loss in 2024: How Will Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Co. Fare Against the Packers, Ravens, and Cowboys?
For much of the first half of the 2023 season, the Philadelphia Eagles were one of the best teams in the NFL. However, as the season went on, things began to unravel, setting up a disappointing early playoff exit. After an eventful offseason, headlined by the addition of RB Saquon...
It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Going So Well
"It's been pure chaos," one city worker tells Philly Mag. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philadelphia Magazine reporters, please direct it here. You can also use that form to send us reader mail. We love reader mail!
Man wounded in Philly mass shooting now under arrest on murder charges: Police
A 28-year-old man who was wounded in a mass shooting that broke out at a West Philadelphia party early Sunday in which nine people were shot, three fatally, has been arrested and accused of being one of the gunmen involved in the violence, authorities said Tuesday. The suspect, whose name...
Video: Police searching for suspect who robbed victim at Kensington convenience store, shot him in neck
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who robbed and shot a man, critically injuring him, in Kensington earlier this month. Officials released surveillance video, hoping the public could help identify him.
Dozens of vehicles damaged by vandals in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia
The search continued Tuesday for vandals who damaged dozens of vehicles overnight in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia.Damaged vehicles could be seen from 22nd Street between Fairmount and Aspen, but investigators say there are damaged vehicles across a four square block area - maybe more.Liz Platzker says her car was vandalized last summer, and while her vehicle was spared this time around, this whole thing needs to stop."We are paying a lot of money to live here. It's a great place to live, it's a great city, but people aren't going to continue to live here if their cars are broken into every other night," Platzker said.We spoke with a few victims, off camera, who described their situations in similar fashion.RELATED: Vehicles hit by vandals in South Philadelphia parking lot for 2nd time in a monthIt seems the vandals smashed a window, rifled through the glove compartment, took an item or two, and moved on to the next vehicle."We need the people we've elected into office to make an active motion to change this," Platzker said. "Get people on the streets, get cops, get plain-clothes cops."Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Night Market coming to Northern Liberties on July 24
Northern Liberties is bringing back its Night Market for the 2nd year in a row on Wednesday, July 24th from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The wildly popular Northern Liberties Night Market will be on North Second Street, between Fairmount Avenue and West Laurel Street. The family-friendly, dog-friendly, festival...
Collier’s Weekly: Five Better Pennsylvania License Plate Ideas
Initially, I didn’t care about the Liberty Bell license plate. Announced earlier this month, the redesign of Pennsylvania’s license plates features the iconic Philadelphia artifact, faded behind the numbers themselves. While the design centers one of the state’s metropolitan areas over the other … look, it’s a globally known symbol, and Philly is three times the size of Pittsburgh. Not everything needs to be a football game.
DA Krasner needs your help locating these Homicide suspects
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office needs your help locating the following homicide suspects. “There are families across the city who are mourning the loss of loved ones due to the violent actions by these suspects,” said DA Krasner. “While my office and our law enforcement partners work hard...
Cooper Chairman Announces Vision for Growth in Cape May and Atlantic Counties
Just two weeks after Cooper University Health Care acquired Cape Regional Health System, Cooper Chairman George E. Norcross III announced last week his long-term vision for an expansion in Cape May and Atlantic counties. The announcement, made on the Harry Hurley radio show, comes just days after U.S. News & World Report announced that Cooper University Hospital in Camden had been named one of the nation’s top regional hospitals for the fourth year in a row and the highest-ranking hospital in South Jersey.
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
Sen. Bob Casey Lauds St. Luke’s for Key Role in Securing Grant for Hispanic Center
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) visited Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in South Bethlehem last week to announce a $350,000 workforce development grant. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) visited Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in South Bethlehem last week to announce a $350,000 workforce development grant. Casey personally thanked St. Luke’s Network...
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