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Daryl Morey just laid out a horrifying script for the Philadelphia 76ers
After a year-long cycle of fans and pundits doubting Daryl Morey, the longtime executive brought the fireworks this offseason, re-tooling a Philadelphia 76ers team that seemed poised to stagnate without a shiny, new toy this time around. Thanks to him and the front office's savvy financial gambits, the franchise managed...
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there's insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city.Attorneys for former officer Mark Dial sought the change of venue last spring, citing not only what they called an "avalanche" of press coverage about the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry but also street protests and public comments by elected officials.Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott, however, ruled last week that despite the public...
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre looks to set up shop in former Lutheran church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, which has been looking for a new home with the impending razing of the Banana Factory arts and education center, apparently has found it. If all goes to plan, the nonprofit performing arts organization, which for the past 25 years has been a...
Darby Police Officers Honored for Saving a Landscaper’s Life
Darby Police Officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey weree honored at a July 17 Darby Borough Council meeting. Two Darby Borough police officers were recognized recently for an act of heroism after saving a man’s life who was seriously injured in a landscaping accident. Darby police officers Terrell Lee...
Eagles WR struggled after Giants benched him: ‘I was just eating to wash the pain away’
PHILADELPHIA — Before he signed a one-year deal with the Eagles this offseason, wide receiver Parris Campbell wasn’t sure if he would play in the NFL again. Campbell was inactive for the last five games of the 2023 season. The New York Giants, who had one of the league’s worst wide receiver rooms last season, made him a healthy scratch.
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
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. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
Phillies top prospect tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around
The Philadelphia Phillies have a very good farm system that should produce some vital roster pieces in the future. One of those pieces is right-handed pitcher Mick Abel. Phillies top prospect Mick Abel tosses promising start in attempt to turn season around. The 22-year-old is the Phillies’ No. 5 prospect...
Altoona ‘Vegas Night’ raises money for low-income families
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A weekend event at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona worked to raise money for an organization that helps low-income families. On Saturday, July 27, ‘Vegas Night’ took place to raise money for the Gloria Gates Memorial Foundation. The foundation was established in 1999 and offers after-school programs and summer activities for […]
Eagles’ Former 6-foot-4 QB Brought in by Cowboys: Report
A former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback could soon find a new home — with an NFC East rival. As reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Dallas Cowboys hosted quarterback Reid Sinnett for a workout on Saturday, July 27. “Free agent QB Reid Sinnett is working out for the #Cowboys...
Woman allegedly steals produce from small business on Hilltown Pike
PERKASIE, Pa. - Hilltown police are looking for a woman who allegedly took produce from a farm stand without payment on Friday. Police say at approximately 4:45 p.m., a woman pulled up to a farm stand along Hilltown Pike and allegedly helped herself to produce without paying for the items.
Spikes use power of pink to fell Crosscutters, 12-4
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Kyle Russell notched three hits and knocked in two runs, Parker Coddou added three hits of his own, and Cam Bufford drove in three runs with a triple in the seventh as the State College Spikes brought the energy with a 13-hit attack on Paint the Park Pink Night for a 12-4 win over the Williamsport Crosscutters on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Is Not The Same QB He Was During Spring OTAs
The Philadelphia Eagles had some concerning reports surface regarding Jalen Hurts’ play during OTAs this spring. There were days when former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett outshined the Eagles QB1 as they learned new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s system. He appears to have turned a corner at the...
Construction scheduled this week for north central Pa.
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A two-year roadway project continues along Interstate 180 eastbound and westbound in Montoursville Borough, and Loyalsock, Fairfield, and Muncy townships. On Monday, July 29, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 2 p.m., the contractor and subcontractors...
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