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WITH IBN MUHAMMAD ON BOARD, HINSON BELIEVES HIS 2024 PANTHERS GO FROM SPECIAL TO VERY SPECIAL
Rob Hinson knows a good football team roster when he sees one. During his 14 seasons as head coach of the Timber Creek High School football team, his record was 114-43. Hinson led the Chargers to multiple championships. His 2016 team, led by quarterback Devin Leary (drafted this year by...
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Montgomery County to be demolished
The abandoned Wyncote property where baseball legend Reggie Jackson grew up will be torn down to make way for a proposed parking lot, the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday. The two-story property at 149 Greenwood Ave. doubled as a family home and a tailor shop that Jackson's father, Martinez,...
Mother-Daughter Duo from Spring City Take On Bike Ride to Support Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger are preparing for their long ride in September. Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger, a mother-daughter duo from Spring City, decided to participate in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride to support the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), inspired by her cousin who has long participated, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News.
Cheltenham grad, Duke University senior named student-athlete of the year, ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year
Brianna Smith, a 2020 graduate of Cheltenham High School a current track star at Duke University, has been selected as Duke’s senior female student-athlete of the year, the university announced today. She was also named the ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year in recognition...
Rowers descend on the Schuylkill River for the Philadelphia Youth Regatta
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The largest one day sprint regatta in the country is taking place on the Schuylkill River Saturday.Rowers from high schools around the country are taking part in the Schuylkill Navy Philadelphia Youth Regatta.There are 52 teams - 650 boats - and more than 3,000 athletes competing.The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and more than twice the size of the Dad Vail Regatta.Organizers say it's a big undertaking to host such a large regatta."This is essentially a stadium, it is a sports stadium we are going to have a huge...
Phillies And Eagles Look For Strong Starts
(0:00 – 20:56) Bob Cooney, Ray Dunne, and Brendan Gunn are in and they look at the front page of the paper for the news around the sports world. (21:11 – 34:21) What do we make of this new young Eagles defense. (34:35 – 43:05) Who in Philly...
Former Spartan getting promoted by Philadelphia Phillies
Trent Farquhar was a stand out with Michigan State baseball, before latching on with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dearborn native, who started his career at Bowling Green, will be climbing up the ranks of professional baseball, as the Phillies have promoted the former Spartan to A+ ball with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Here’s a great unusual style South Jersey golf course
I’ve been getting out and playing new courses as frequently as I can this year. With a packed work schedule a lot of times it can be tough, but this past Friday I had the opportunity to play one in South Jersey. Unfortunately, before teeing off we didn’t realize...
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Philly residents petition to enhance biker safety after CHOP doctor’s tragic accident
Philadelphia residents are asking for change after a tragic accident claimed the life of a resident at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. According to a petition started on Change.org, residents are urging the ‘Avenue of the Arts’ to enhance biker safety. Just one day after its start, the petition has already received over 1,000 signatures […]
Eagles Release 2024-25 Schedule
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College men's hockey has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. 2024-25 season tickets are on sale at BCEagles.com or by calling 617-552-GoBC. After opening the new campaign on the road against Michigan St. on October 11-12, the Eagles return to the Heights...
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Diamond gems: Presenting 2024 All-Main Line softball teams
The 2024 Main Line high school softball scene featured some championship teams, led by undefeated Episcopal Academy (20-0, Inter-Ac champions), Haverford High (18-2, Central League champions) and Friends’ Central (12-2, undefeated Friends Schools League champions). The All-Main Line high school softball teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main...
Temple student reporters prep for trip to Paris to cover 2024 Olympic Games
Four student reporters from Temple University will be making the trip to Paris in a few weeks to cover the 2024 Olympic Games. The students will cover how the Games impact businesses in Paris.
Philadelphia 5, New England 1
Philadelphia32—5 First Half_1, Philadelphia, Baribo, 4 (Martinez), 29th minute; 2, Philadelphia, Glesnes, 1 (Wagner), 39th; 3, Philadelphia, Baribo, 5 (Uhre), 44th. Second Half_4, New England, Harkes, 1 (Bajraktarevic), 50th; 5, Philadelphia, Baribo, 6 (Wagner), 52nd; 6, Philadelphia, Sullivan, 3 (Glesnes), 84th. Goalies_New England, Aljaz Ivacic, Earl Edwards Jr.; Philadelphia,...
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