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Matt Rhule: From Temple Triumph to Baylor Bounce and Beyond
In December 2016, Matt Rhule faced a decision between staying at Temple University, where he had achieved success with the football program, or taking on the challenge at Baylor University in Texas. Despite Baylor's strong winning record before his arrival, the football program was marred by off-field issues, including the dismissal of the previous coaching staff due to scandal. Rhule accepted the head coaching job at Baylor, transitioning from the American Athletic Conference to the Big 12, facing new challenges and heightened expectations.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from "a virulent wave of antisemitism" that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion, the complaint said.The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy group, asked...
Philadelphia police name 16-year-old who was shot execution-style in Oxford Circle
Philadelphia police are searching for three gunmen after a teenager was killed execution-style on Tuesday afternoon."Unfortunately we are here once again to report another senseless murder in the streets of Philadelphia," said Homicide Unit Commanding Officer Staff Inspector Ernest Ransom as he addressed the media at Philadelphia Police Headquarters.The fatal attack happened at around 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street in the city's Oxford Circle section.It's where 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt was walking. Police saw the crime unfold on surveillance video."The victim was walking through the rear driveway of the store by himself when three individuals dressed...
Man dies after being stabbed in the face in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning. Police responded to the 1200 block of West Wingohocking Street at 6:26 a.m. for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found an unidentified man in his 40s or 50s who was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the face. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 6:36 a.m.
Tahir Shoatz Charged In West Philly Mass Shooting: PPD
Tahir Shoatz, 28, is charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder plus related offenses, said PPD Commissioner Kevin Bethel on Tuesday, July 23. The shooting happened on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll Park neighborhood around 2 a.m., authorities said previously. Two groups exchanged gunfire during a cookout, investigators believe.
Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October
The chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system said he will resign in October after overseeing a partial restructuring of the 10-school system as it faced enrollment declines. In an open letter to students and faculty, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein said he is resigning to pursue a “compelling opportunity … […] The post Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. has the roughest time with these SAT words, study finds
Remember the SATs, and the hours that went into studying for (or agonizing over) the different sections of the exam, all while thinking your entire life hinged on this one test?. Remember the vocabulary you’d have to study, along with all that other stuff? Well, if you’re a Pennsylvania resident,...
Shapiro on VP shortlist; Philly Olympians; Pissed at Parker office mandate | Morning roundup
Why is Josh Shapiro a frontrunner to be the next VP?. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president under Kamala Harris. What would he bring to the ticket?. Meanwhile, Mayor Parker joined a long list of national and local politicians who are endorsing Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency.
Pennsylvania Churches Unite to Address Zimbabwe Hunger Crisis
People in Zimbabwe are facing a hunger crisis amid the worst drought in several decades, and churches in the U.S. are stepping up to help. The Nyadire Connection, a faith-based nonprofit founded by individuals from a network of United Methodist churches in Pittsburgh, has been in partnership with the United Methodist Nyadire Mission community for 18 years. Hearing of the calamities befalling their friends, The Nyadire Connection began working to raise money to provide food support.
Lyme disease cases on the rise in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Montgomery County Health officials said there were thousands of cases of Lyme disease last year and that new ways of diagnosing the illness are leading to more accurate numbers and earlier help for those infected.In Jeanette Suros' peaceful backyard stood some bad memories."There's multiple PTSD moments that I have to work through," she said. "And, I would have liked to not have to go through that every time."Still, she tried to enjoy her herb garden while remembering nearly dying from Lyme disease spread by a tick bite in 2016 and again in 2019."I wasn't able...
Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks. Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today.
Woman shoots teen girl in the neck in North Philly, police say
Police are searching for a woman who they say shot a teen girl in the neck in North Philadelphia Tuesday night. Police responded to a reported shooting at a home on the 1400 block of West Loudon Street shortly after 8:15 p.m. on July 23, 2024. When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old girl who had been shot in the neck. The teen was taken to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
Why Philly Chef Dropped Plans for Ocean Casino Restaurants
In February, Ocean Casino Resort announced a partnership with celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to bring two fine-casual concepts to Ocean's Casino Resort's culinary roster. Pearl & Mary and Samuel's were both set to open this summer. They were to be the first of four new eateries he would...
Philadelphia and Main Line area Latin and Greek nonprofits receive continued funding from The Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio Fund for Classical Studies
In 2007, Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio created a trust fund under the auspices of the Philadelphia Foundation to encourage the study of Latin and Greek among students of all ages. In mid-July of 2020, numerous nonprofits along with the officers of the Philadelphia Classical Society received very special envelopes from the Philadelphia Foundation.
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
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