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New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
Leaders in New Jersey are in talks with the 76ers, hoping to convince them to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State.It comes amid stalled plans for the proposed Sixers arena in Center City Philadelphia.A spokesperson for the Sixers told Action News they want their own arena, and now it's just a matter of where.Philadelphia 76ers owner, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, has been working for years on proposals to build a new arena in Center City.But with negotiations still up in the air, New Jersey is once again drawing up a game plan.New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy...
Upper Makefield police look to add new officers
The Upper Makefield Township Police Department is keen to bolsters its ranks. An important step toward doing so occurred at the mid-July public meeting of the township board of supervisors. The elected five-person board, which locally governs the municipality, approved the hiring of Dakota Romberger as a full-time police officer...
Kamala Harris gains endorsements: Here's what Democrat officials have to do to secure her spot
Vice President Harris is racking up a lot of support and endorsements among Democrats including Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Clintons. FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira breaks down what needs to happen over the next few months for Harris to become the official Democratic presidential candidate.
Cavan Sullivan: Philadelphia Union phenom savors "special" academy days
COLUMBUS – The MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate is meant as a sneak preview of sorts, a chance to glimpse some of MLS’s top academy prospects on their climb towards a professional career and, perhaps, eventual stardom. The biggest name at this year’s edition is running...
Kamala Harris: poised to make history as the first woman president of the United States?
With President Joe Biden stepping aside from the 2024 Presidential Election, the prospect of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman president in U.S. history is gaining traction. See details.
Ex-Philadelphia police officer gets at least 8 years in prison for killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison for shooting and killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio in March 2022. A judge sentenced Mendoza to eight to 20 years in prison Monday. Mendoza pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April.
Preseason camp countdown: Who rises in remade secondary?
Partly by compulsion, partly by design, the Temple football team completely overhauled its defensive backfield this offseason. A couple of part-time starters are back and there's one less coach in the secondary. Coach Stan Drayton seems to be counting on the old saying: Less is more. In some cases, the...
Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
Game 99: Phillies at Twins
The Minnesota Twins are back in action tonight against the team with the best record in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are a stacked team, top to bottom, full of All-Stars and career-best performances on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they’re lead by all-around superstar Bryce Harper, who...
Local student attends journalism conference
Cayden Stewart, a Bustleton resident and student at Holy Ghost Preparatory School, represented Philadelphia as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference, July 7-12 at George Mason University. Stewart, whose dad Bob is Chief Deputy Register of Wills, joined a select group of students from...
Weather alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in Southeast Pa. until Monday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:45 p.m. for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks as well as Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the...
Phillies-Twins start time: Rain delay updates from Target Field
The second half has not started how the Philadelphia Phillies envisioned, as the team lost two of three in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Even with that, their 63-36 record is still the best mark in baseball. The same can be said for the Minnesota Twins who were swept in two...
PennDOT Work To Begin In Plumstead, Police Say
The street will be shut down from Curly Hill Road to Route 611 all day for drainage pipe replacement, authorities wrote in a release. Only emergency traffic will be allowed, police said. Drivers are asked to plan alternate routes, including Curly Hill Road between Easton Road and Old Easton Road...
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