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Opponent Analysis: Boston College Eagles — 2024 Syracuse Football preview
As we countdown to kickoff in September, we’re doing a team-by-team opponent preview. Today, we're previewing Syracuse's matchup with Cal on Nov. 9 with our friend Kevin Stone over at Eagle Action. Most important offensive player, defensive player. Offense: Tommy Castellanos. Goes without saying, but this team will go...
SEPTA workers rescue cats living in 63rd Street Station wall in West Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Stray Cat Relief Fund adoption center in South Philadelphia, a group of wide-eyed, playful kittens is settling in after a rather unusual rescue.These felines weren't simply found on the street. SEPTA workers discovered a mama cat and her five kittens nestled within the walls and ceiling of the 63rd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line."For the last two nights, they were trying to pull the cats out," SEPTA manager John Murphy said. "Today, they decided they had to take the wall out. The cat had been able to climb up through our system all the...
PHOTOS: Adorable baby Sumatran orangutan born at Philadelphia Zoo a big win for conservation efforts
The Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday officially introduced a newborn Sumatran orangutan to the public. Jambi’s birth at the Zoo on June 26 is seen as a big win for species survival efforts.
Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Sunny and warmer today, Ernesto to create rough surf at Jersey Shore, Delaware beaches
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — We'll have two more dry, sunny summer days with highs in the upper 80s and humidity remaining comfortable for August. A few high clouds may drift in later Friday. Otherwise, we'll see sunshine on both days.A sea breeze will develop at the shore and head inland, where it could spark a stray sprinkle this evening but the vast majority of us are dry into the weekend.As a slow-moving system approaches Saturday, we'll feel the humidity rise. We'll start the day with a few showers north and west as a warm front tries to lift through. While Saturday...
Longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist announces he’s leaving the station
Following a recent tease on Facebook, a longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia has announced he is leaving the station and moving down south. And as we opined yesterday, we had the chances of that actually happening at "incredibly low to almost zero," after all, very few people actually ever leave 6ABC, so this must have been an excellent opportunity.
Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League Batting Cage Update – How You Can Help!
Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League Batting Cage Update – How You Can Help!. Youth baseball has officially been played in Conshohocken since 1955. Since then there have been a few changes. The first few seasons were played at the Conshohocken Bocce Club or more commonly known as the CBC Club. As it moved to Sutcliffe Park, more divisions and age groups were added. Before softball grew in popularity, girls were invited to join the boys teams as time went on. Starting in a month or so, boys and girls will be able to practice their hitting more in the batting cages being built by the Conshohocken Baseball & Softball League.
Philadelphia SWAT Captures Suspect in $120K Jewelry Theft
Philadelphia police have released about a Center City jewelry store robbery investigation. NBC Philadelphia reports the suspect has been arrested, but authorities are still searching for the missing jewelry. On Wednesday, July 31, 53-year-old Phu Chim stole $120,000 in jewelry from the store at Cheung’s Jade and Jewelry two weeks...
Philadelphia man pleads guilty to killing neighbor in dispute over snoring
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to stabbing and killing his neighbor after the neighbor threatened him over his loud snoring. Christopher Casey, 56, of Upper Morland, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court on Aug. 7 to 11.5 to 23 months in county jail followed by three years’ probation after pleading guilty to the manslaughter charge and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court documents.
Friends of CHOP doctor killed in alleged drunk driving crash petition for cyclist safety
Members of the medical community in Philadelphia are pushing for safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians after a fatal crash last month.The friends and coworkers of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who worked at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, have teamed up with cycling organizations to get nearly 6,000 signatures for more funding to protect bike lanes.Friedes was killed at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.The driver who fatally struck a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor while she was bicycling last week was speeding while drunk, the DA said.Authorities say the driver who struck her was intoxicated and speeding at the time...
Man who shot 3 women outside North Philly hookah lounge sentenced to house arrest after pleading guilty
A Philadelphia man who opened fire and injured three people outside a hookah lounge near Temple University’s campus a year and a half ago has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year.
Darby Borough neighbors celebrate first-ever official National Night Out
This year, for the first time in the history of Darby Borough, National Night Out was celebrated by residents who were given an opportunity to enjoy a night of fun and togetherness with the Darby Borough Police Department and several community partners. Prior to the start of this year’s event...
Lawsuit alleges agencies negligently missed red flags in child’s death in Chester County
Family members are suing multiple agencies, alleging they missed red flags in the suspected child abuse death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland. Hoagland’s half-sisters said that one of the red flags includes that the girlfriend of Malinda’s father, who was helping care for the girl, had a previous child abuse conviction. Malinda’s father, Rendell Hoagland, and […]
Phillies broadcast gets honest about umps
After watching the Philadelphia Phillies get victimized by a bad strike zone, broadcasters Tom McCarthy and John Kruk called the umpire out. In the fifth inning of their game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday night, Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas took a pitch that was clearly a ball, but home plate umpire Brennan Miller called it Read more... The post Phillies broadcast questions MLB over umpire’s brutal strike zone appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Chester Pike facelift: Delco officials propose upgrades for a thoroughfare more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Chester Pike in Delaware County could soon have narrower car lanes, bike paths and wider...
American man wanted for murder caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Clocks ‘fall back’ when daylight saving time ends on this date
August has come. Summer is waning. The days are finally dropping below the 90-degree mark. You know what that means — it’s time to repeatedly remind everyone when daylight saving time ends this year. The days will start getting darker when folks set their clocks back on Sunday,...
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