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Wells Fargo Will Not Renew Naming Rights To Sixers Arena
Wells Fargo announced on Wednesday that it will not renew its naming rights for the arena that houses the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. Wells Fargo's current deal expires in 2025. The company paid $1.4 million per year for the naming rights. The building is operated by Comcast Spectacor. The Sixers...
Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out
The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers -- well, the Sixers, for now -- will soon need a new name.Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home to the city’s NHL and NBA teams, most major entertainment touring acts, two political conventions, WrestleMania, lacrosse, college basketball and countless other events.Wells Fargo said Wednesday it will not renew its deal with building owner and operator Comcast Spectacor — the parent company of the Flyers — when it expires in...
Eagles Announce Four Roster Moves
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have placed OT Gottlieb Ayedze, WR Shaq Davis and second-round DB Cooper DeJean on the non-football injury list. Eagles S Sydney Brown was placed on the active/PUP list. All four players will still count against the 90-man roster and can come off the injury list...
Media Evolution: How Philadelphia-Area Businesses Are Leveraging Paid Media to Stay Ahead
Philadelphia’s media and advertising landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, opening up innovative ways for local businesses to shape and share their stories. As earned media channels become increasingly crowded and unpredictable, savvy companies are leveraging paid media strategies to amplify their voice and forge deeper connections with their target audience.
NC State Legend Julius Hodge Named Head Coach at Lincoln University
NC State Legend Julius Hodge has been named the Head Coach at Lincoln University. This marks Hodge’s first stint as a Head Coach. Hodge has been in the Coaching world since 2015, when he served as Director of Player Development at the University of Buffalo under Bobby Hurley. Then, he spent 2016 and 2017 as an Assistant Coach under Herb Sendek at Santa Clara. From 2018-20, Hodge served as an Assistant Coach at San Jose State. Hodge has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Maura Buri: Peirce College MBA Graduate and Raymond L. Palzer Academic Leadership Award Winner
In June 2024, Peirce College celebrated its 159th Commencement Ceremony and to continue the celebration, the College will feature some of its Class of 2024 graduates through the summer. One is Maura Buri, full-time Collections Manager, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate, and Alumni Association Raymond L. Palzer ’52 Academic...
Chad Taylor Quintet at Solar Myth
Chad Taylor is a "first call" drummer who is also a composer, band leader, jazz historian and scholar who was recently appointed to lead the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies Program. He came up in Chicago as a founding member of Jazz Underground, and worked in the Chicago jazz scene with the likes of trumpeter Rob Mazurek and saxophonist Fred Anderson. In the New Millennium, he has been active and in demand for gigs in New York, Philadelphia, and many other locales and has formed his own groups. He has created several fine recordings as a leader, most recently, The Chad Taylor Trio, The Daily Biological (Cuneiform, 2020) and The Chad Taylor Trio, The Reel (Astral Spirits, 2022.)
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspected Gunman in Kensington Robbery and Shooting That Left One Critical
Philadelphia police are seeking assistance to locate a man accused of committing a brazen robbery and shooting that placed one victim in critical condition. The violent incident took place inside a Kensington convenience store in the early hours of July 12, 2024, where police allege the suspect, armed and dangerous, executed the crime.
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...
Two Tyler programs earn STEM classification from Dept. of Education
Students from around the world come to the Tyler School of Art and Architecture for its graphic and interactive design (GAID), and metals/jewelry/CAD-CAM (MJCC) programs. The programs emphasize incorporation of science and technology, leading to partnerships with the College of Engineering and the Kornberg School of Dentistry. Their graduates land design jobs at companies like Tiffany & Co., Puma, Vanguard and in the gaming industry.
Inheriting Presents: 'Settlement' by Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai
This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at the podcast Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai. Janet Lee, a freshman at Bryn Mawr, was heading home for Christmas break when she was detained by the police for alleged drug smuggling. Janet wasn't carrying any drugs. But the treatment she received from the Philadelphia police department and from her own community would change her life forever. In this episode, Ten Thousand Things explores the pain of being accused of being someone you are not and fighting to reclaim the story that sets the record straight.
Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
An Entrepreneurial Forum Aug. 8 in Upper Darby will focus on ideas to grow community entrepreneurship. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike!. All are welcome to attend on Thursday,...
The Ultimate Guide to Happy Hour in Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Wilmington, Delaware, boasts an impressive culinary and craft beverage scene, but it truly shines during those special hours after lunch and before dinner. Happy hour in this city transforms ordinary afternoons into something extraordinary, offering enticing menu items that are sure to delight. From cozy taverns to trendy eateries, these spots promise delicious bites and refreshing drinks that will leave you more than satisfied.
Saquon Barkley reveals why he was 'fed up' with Giants
Running back Saquon Barkley decided to jump sides in the NFC East this offseason, joining the Eagles following six years with the Giants.In May, the former No. 2 overall pick made it seem like New York never offered him a new deal before signing his three-year, $37.75 million contract with Philadelphia."Let me educate some of you fans here...I can't bail or become a traitor if I never got an offer to come back," Barkley posted on platform X. "So I went to the organization I felt that was the best and after already being here for a month man I'm...
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...
Accelerated Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation Aids Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) is significantly more effective than sham stimulation for depressive symptom reduction in patients with treatment-resistant bipolar depression, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Psychiatry. Yvette I. Sheline, M.D., from the University of Pennsylvania...
Philadelphia Eagles Launch Training Camp in South Philly with Eye on 2024 Season Turnaround
The Philadelphia Eagles are donning their helmets and strapping up for their first training camp practice, signaling the official kick-off of their 2024 season ambitions. After undergoing physical assessments and the gauntlet of conditioning tests, the team congregated at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia, ready to dive into their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Philadelphia man among 2 killed in plane crash near site of air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin.The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn, were found Monday in the wreckage in a farm field, the Winnebago County sheriff's office said Wednesday in a release."Official medical examiner confirmation will take additional time," the sheriff's office said. "However, after the initial investigation, there is no reason to believe the occupants were anyone other than Mr. Tommervik and Mr. Sullivan."They were the only people aboard the Lancair Super ES which was owned by Tommervik. First responders found the plane fully engulfed in flames in the field in the town of Nekimi. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.The plane crashed about 2 miles south of the site of the EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. Monday was the first day of the 71st AirVenture, a weeklong event scheduled to include military aircraft demonstrations and forums with combat pilots, aircraft designers and NASA astronauts, the Oshkosh Northwestern reported.
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