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Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half dozen new faces arriving. At the joint Tyrese Maxey-Paul George press conferences earlier this week, head coach Nick Nurse discussed the team’s offseason moves:
Bad Gas at Richboro, PA Wawa Gas Station Damages Dozens of Cars
Beware. If you stopped to get gas at a certain Bucks County, PA gas station recently you may be in for some car trouble and a big 'ole mechanic's bill. Locals have been experiencing car trouble after getting gas at Wawa in Richboro. NBC 10 Philadelphia is reporting some locals...
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
Students, teachers and parents take part in first forum on Israel-Hamas War held by Philly School District
Fifteen students joined a group of around 20 teachers and parents on Thursday at the Philadelphia School District’s first in a series of forums for students to share how they’ve felt marginalized amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: Depth chart and position battle updates
Today marked the second Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2024 season. The session lasted for a little under 90 minutes. Here’s what I observed at the NovaCare Complex. EAGLES PRACTICE NOTES. JALEN HURTS UPDATE: A lot more of the same we saw from Hurts on Day...
Rumored starting rotation target from White Sox doesn’t make any sense for Phillies
With the Philadelphia Phillies adamant about obtaining some upgrades to their roster as the trade deadline approaches, an intriguing name keeps popping up that could provide some help to their starting rotation. MLB insider Jon Morosi indicated that Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet has been among the options that the Phillies have discussed.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting up to 240 new railcars. Here's what they look like.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars. Riders of the "El" will have to wait some time to ride the cars, though. The new railcars are scheduled to be delivered in 2029, and the full fleet will be in Philly by the end of 2031, according to SEPTA. The contract says SEPTA will get 200 railcars with the option to order up to 40 more. The contract for the base order is...
West Chester Student Wins Prestigious Dunkin’ Scholarship
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez of West Chester (R) with DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE and CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Natalia Rodriguez Lopez, a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Lopez, a native of Colombia, is among 20 students chosen from over 1,260 applicants to receive $5,000 towards their education.
Bike advocates intensify calls for more protections after DA announces charges for drunk driver that killed Barbara Friedes
As Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the charges against the 68-year-old who struck and killed CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes last week in Center City, bike advocates spoke of the need for safer streets.
George wants 76ers fans to 'be as critical and as hard as you can'
Paul George is ready to find out just how ruthless Philadelphia 76ers fans can be. At his introductory press conference with the 76ers on Tuesday, the nine-time NBA All-Star asked the team's fanbase to be as critical as possible. "Be as critical and as hard as you can," George said,...
Gabby Giffords joins top Democrats in Philly to campaign for VP Kamala Harris, discuss gun violence
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With just 103 days until November's election, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is hitting the Philadelphia area hard. On Thursday, campaign officials talked about gun violence, which will be a key campaign issue for Harris if she secures the Democratic nomination. Democratic lawmakers and supporters of the campaign met at the Salt and Light Church Thursday in Kingsessing – an area that has seen two mass shootings almost exactly a year apart. The latest saw one person killed and eight injured on the Fourth of July.The lawmakers were joined by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in...
A South Jersey mom is sharing her daughter's experience with whooping cough to spread awareness
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As COVID continues to spread, there's another respiratory illness that's also increasing, and it has doctors sounding the alarm about a decline in vaccinations.Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, are spreading. This sickness starts out like a cold, but then turns into a potentially dangerous cough.Juliette Osborne, who lives in South Jersey, said she was upset and worried when her 10-year-old daughter, who has special needs, was diagnosed with whooping cough."She coughed, I want to say, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.," Osborne said. It was "very, very scary," she said. Emmani, who's vaccinated, was treated with...
Transaction Analysis: Flyers Extend Konecny through 2032-33
With one season remaining on his current contract, the Flyers have signed All-Star right winger Travis Konecny to an eight-season extension that will kick in for the 2025-26 season. The new deal will run through the 2032-33 season. Beginning in 2025-26, the average annual value (AAV) on Konecny's contract will...
Downtown Glenside Foundation to host annual Christmas in July Festival on July 27
The Downtown Glenside Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. “Get an early jump on holiday shopping while also enjoying local music and food trucks,” the Foundation said in a post. The event was featured this week by NBC...
SEPTA board awards contract for purchase of new market-frankford line fleet
PHILADELPHIA.– SEPTA today awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for the purchase of modern railcars to replace the aging Market-Frankford Line [L] fleet. The new rail fleet will provide significant improvements to the customer experience with greater accessibility, capacity, and reliability. Under the contract, SEPTA will...
A Star Wars Burlesque Show Is In Philadelphia For A Limited Time
Are you looking for a night out with your fellow Jedi friends in the Philadelphia area? Star Wars fans are super passionate and will never miss an opportunity to talk about the classic movie franchise and this is for sure a brand new experience for members of the fan base.
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