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Body pulled from Pennsylvania river sparks homicide investigation
A man’s body was pulled from the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, triggering a homicide investigation, police said. Police officers and the Philadelphia Marine Unit responded to the scene on Wednesday following a call from a group of people who were canoeing and kayaking just south of the island at Wy-Hit-Tuk Park in Williams, Lehigh Valley Live reported. When they arrived on the scene around ...
Philly medical students begin their health careers with a white coat and a box of Narcan
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For first-year medical students in Philadelphia, the beginning of their career in health care is often marked with ceremony, sacred oaths and, more recently, tools to combat the addiction epidemic.
MLB Trade News: Phillies Pick Up OF Austin Hays; Red Sox Acquire Pitcher James Paxton in Deadline Deals
In a significant MLB trade deadline move, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for relief pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Austin Hays has a .255 batting average and .711 OPS with 13 doubles this season. Seranthony Domínguez boasts 40 strikeouts...
At Corner Bakery Café, it’s eggs, pancakes, paninis — and Whitney
The Corner Bakery Café is just across the river in Philadelphia, but going there is to go back in time — at least, it is if you’re a fan of New Jersey’s own Whitney Houston. The café, at the corner of 38th and Market streets, serves...
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Center City for protected bike lanes
Hundreds of bike riders took to the streets of Center City Friday evening to demand safer, concrete-protected bike lanes after multiple traffic-related deaths that occurred over a week ago. The cyclists gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art around 6 p.m. and rode to City Hall, affecting traffic in the...
Renderings Revealed for 901 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia
Renderings have been revealed for a large new multi-family development located at 901 North Penn Street in Northern Liberties, North Philadelphia. Designed by HDO Architecture, the new building will rise seven stories and contain 193 residential units. The ground level will feature 75 parking spaces, with two being ADA spaces and four designated for electric vehicles, along with 65 bike spaces. In total, the building will span 189,229 square feet of space.
Philly Lottery Player Wins Top Prize At Gas Station
The lucky winner earned $141,663 on Wednesday, July 24, lotto reps said. The Shell gas station at 2901 West Abbottsford Avenue will receive a $500 bonus for vending the winning ticket. "Cash Boom" is a $5 Fast Play game with prizes starting at $75,000. Fast play games print on-demand at...
Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts on His Relationship With Nick Sirianni
According to NBC Sports Philadelphia, the press asked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts about his relationship with Head Coach Nick Sirianni. Despite a rocky end to the season, Hurts said that the relationship was in a “great place” while also admitting to frustration last season. “I think if we...
Aaliyah Chavez impresses LSU and South Carolina, others make headlines at Nike Tournament of Champions
The Nike Tournament of Champions has been a the meeting ground for elite coaches to get further acquainted with talented prospects. Although Chicago's McCormick Place was filled to the brim with college-ready, high school standouts, there were a few players who shined brighter than the other stars. Let's take a...
Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
PHILADELPHIA -- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting in her Arizona district, took to the campaign trail Thursday for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris' nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harris' running mate takes shape.
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
Eagles’ new coach calls out ‘piss poor’ plays, while Jalen Hurts displays accuracy
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata perfectly explained what the first two days of training camp are like. When a reporter asked Mailata on Thursday to give his impressions of defensive end Bryce Huff, he explained that it’s difficult to evaluate Huff because they haven’t started tackling yet.
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
WATCH: Cooper DeJean performs ‘Lose Yourself’ by Eminem, gets booed off stage by Eagles teammates during training camp
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is officially underway down at the NovaCare Complex and to say the very least, rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean is still trying to leave the right impression on his new teammates. Like we’ve seen across the NFL, the Eagles held a “Rookies Sing” event and Cooper DeJean...
Guardians vs. Phillies score, highlights: Philadelphia routs Cleveland behind rookie pitcher
Tyler Phillips allowed just four hits while recording a shutout to help the Philadelphia Phillies cruise to an 8-0 win against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. The teams have split the first two games of the three-game series. Phillips (3-0), a rookie right-hander, struck out four and walked one in his third major...
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