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Possible Temple, UArts merger falls through
After almost three months of the University of the Arts’ closure, Temple announced in a statement Thursday that it would be unable to merge with the now-defunct institution. Previously, the university had said they were discussing solutions with external experts. Since the closing of UArts was announced, 330 former...
Taijuan Walker will move to Phillies bullpen, Rob Thomson says
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday afternoon that veteran starter Taijuan Walker — who allowed 13 hits without striking out a single batter in a blowup start on Wednesday afternoon against the Houston Astros — will move to the bullpen, according to various reports out of Citizens Bank Park.
West Chester Area School District Welcomes 12,000 New Students to the First Day of School
As the new school year begins, West Chester Area School District is enforcing new policies and hiring more bus drivers. Monday marked the start of the 2024-2025 school year for the West Chester Area School District, writes Eva Anderson, Ed Specht, and Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The school district welcomes 12,000 students this year.
Week ahead: Labor Day concert, Nun Run 5K, Cooch's Bridge memorial
Labor Day concert: Sept. 2, 3 p.m., at White Clay Creek State Park’s Carpenter Recreation Area, 880 New London Road. Kategory 5 will perform as part of the park’s weekly summer concert series. Free, but park fees apply. Nun Run 5K: Sept. 7, 9 a.m., at Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road. 5K race helps support Little Sisters of the Poor. $35. For more info, visit www.nunrun5k.org. ...
Obamas’ Higher Ground Partners on Telluride Short Baseball Doc ‘The Turnaround’ From Oscar Winner Ben Proudfoot (EXCLUSIVE)
The Barack and Michelle Obama-led shingle Higher Ground has partnered on documentary short “The Turnaround,” which will premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on Sept. 1. Barack and Michelle Obama, along with Higher Ground’s Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis, have joined the project as executive producers.Documentary on Trey Parker and Matt Stone Reopening Iconic Mexican Restaurant Casa Bonita Gets Trailer and Theatrical Release Directed by Kyle Thrash and Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot, “The Turnaround” tells the story of Philadelphia Phillies’ superfan Jon McCann, who helped inspire an unlikely 2023 standing ovation for Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, which helped turned the team...
Man killed, another hurt in arson fire at West Philly home, police say
An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a West Philadelphia house fire that police say was intentionally set. The fire started Thursday, at 7:29 p.m., at a home on the 5700 block of Harmer Street. Responding firefighters brought the flames under control. A 37-year-old man was pronounced...
Hobbled QB leads Manchester Township past West Deptford in football season opener
Manchester Township senior quarterback Aidan Lunn ran all over West Deptford in the first half in the opening game of the New Jersey high school football season Thursday. Lunn gained 98 yards on 11 carries but as he led a last-second TD drive that sent the Hawks into the half up 17-8, he injured his ankle.
Predicting Phillies’ September call-ups thanks to MLB expanded rosters in 2024
The Major League Baseball season is heading into the final month of the regular season, so that means it’s time for MLB rosters to expand to 28 players. The Philadelphia Phillies have the opportunity to add two impactful minor-league players to help the ball club secure its first division title since 2011.
Questions, Questions for Donanemab, Lecanemab
As amyloid immunotherapy is being rolled out, mostly in specialty care thus far, both treating physicians and researchers have many questions about it. Scientists at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held last month in Philadelphia, offered a glimpse at some answers. For the FDA-approved donanemab, it appears that baseline amyloid load best predicts when to stop dosing, and that it may tell the doctor what the right time point might be to confirm with a second PET scan that the amyloid is gone.
3 NBA Teams With A Lot To Prove This Season
With the celebration of the Labor Day holiday starting this weekend, basketball fans are a month away from the start of the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Also, after a pretty active offseason, there was a lot of roster reshaping this summer. These new rosters will be tested under the grind of an 82-game season. As a result, some teams have a lot more to prove than their counterparts, as they prepare for the start of the season in October.
Fit to be tied: Red Bulls chasing a W against Union
While the New York Red Bulls are the lone unbeaten home team in the MLS, they are growing weary of settling for so many draws. With five home matches left, the Red Bulls are 7-0-5 at home heading into a visit from the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.
Pair of late blasts lead Phillies past Braves
Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and Nick Castellanos added a go-ahead two-run shot as the host Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In the opener of an important four-game series between the top two teams in the National League East, Philadelphia overcame...
Wildcats Fall at James Madison in Season Opener
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Villanova University field hockey program fell to James Madison in its season opener, 2-1, on Friday (Aug. 30) at the JMU Field Hockey Complex. The two teams remained scoreless throughout the first half, though Villanova did create some opportunities with seven penalty corners and three shots on goal in the first 30 minutes of play.
Phillies magic number: Counting down to Philadelphia's possible playoff berth
The Philadelphia Phillies have been rather dominant for all of 2024. Their roster was loaded with All-Stars, placing more pitchers on the NL All-Star team than we have ever seen. They're led by Bryce Harper, their superstar first baseman, as well as Trea Turner, Zack Wheeler and so many others.
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