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Trea Turner admits to pressing defensively as Phillies lose 4th straight series
PHILADELPHIA - Phillies shortstop Trea Turner’s offense has come back in a big way this season as he is batting .326, made the All-Star team and should be in the mix for a batting title a year after struggling offensively for most of the 2023 season - his first in Philadelphia after signing an 11-year, $300-million contract.
Motorcycle club does Christmas in July event for kids at Shriners Children's Hospital
Despite the warm weather, the Shriners Children's Hospital in Philadelphia felt like Christmas on Sunday.Everyone was smiling as the children opened their presents."This is our favorite day of the year. It really carries us through until the actual giving season," said Director of Marketing and Communications at Shriners Stephanie Byrwa."Christmas in July, it's always a happy occasion for the kids," said Gregory Pierce from Jenkintown.Members of the Philadelphia Centurions Motorcycle Club provided gifts for the children.Riders came for their 28th annual Christmas in July Toy Run. All the money and toys go towards Shriners."To see a smile on the kids'...
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...
Story of Jamison Bachman, a ‘serial squatter’ who killed his brother in Elkins Park, to be made into a movie
Jamison Bachman, an Elkins Park native, will be featured in an upcoming (and so far untitled) movie based on the Netflix series “Worst Roommate Ever”. The backstory: In 2017, Alex Miller of Chestnut Hill sublet a room to Bachman, who told Miller his name was Jed Creek and claimed to be a New York City lawyer. Bachman “knew just enough about tenancy laws to take advantage of roommates by not paying rent, refusing to leave, and, eventually, forcing them to move out of their own houses,” the Inquirer reported in 2022.
Wildfire smoke spreads into the Lehigh Valley, could hang around 'for the foreseeable future'
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — With wildfires exploding across the West and in Canada, smoke has spread across the country and once again is in the Lehigh Valley. “Noticing a haziness to the sky today? That is due to the smoke spreading into the region aloft from the wildfires in western North America,” the National Weather Service said on X.
Wawa Just Outside Philly, PA Accused of Pumping Contaminated Gas
Customers of a Wawa not far outside Philadelphia, PA are reporting damage to their vehicles after their fuel tanks were filled with allegedly contaminated gas. After the owner of a 2016 Jeep exhibited signs of malfunction, it was determined by a mechanic at Millevoi Brothers Automotive that the vehicle's was running on less than pure petrol, 6abc.com reports. It resulted in more than $4,000 in damage to the Jeep's engine.
EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Reflects On Death Of His Children & Giving Back To Philadelphia
Freeway covered his son and daughter’s deaths on his Jake One-produced album “Stimulus Package 2,” which dropped on July 19. Freeway rapped about losing his son Jihad and his daughter Harmony on his new album Stimulus Package 2 with producer Jake One. The Philly native explained why did not avoid the sensitive subject in an interview with AllHipHop.
Two nurses and local bystander save Havertown man's life at basketball game
A night this Havertown man will never forget is when three people saved his life while he was under cardiac arrest.Vince Cicione lost consciousness at a basketball tournament; but, it wasn't long before his daughter started CPR.Then, two nurses also came to the aid of the CPR, and utilized an Automated External Defibrillator.They were Liz Babeuf and Kerri Pierangeli. Thanks to all of them, Cicione is alive today.He considers himself lucky to have survived past this March, as he now has 2 grandchildren who have been born since then.For more information, check out the video above.
Harrisburg police investigate 3 separate weekend shootings
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is investigating three separate shootings that occurred in the city over the weekend. Officials say that on Saturday, July 27, a man sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body around 5 p.m. in the area of 6th and Radnor Streets.
This dark horse at 3rd WR among 6 under the radar Eagles making a strong roster push
PHILADELPHIA − We know that for the Eagles to succeed, the stars have to carry the load. So it's no surprise that the Eagles need quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, not to mention the offensive line, to have big seasons. It's the same on...
Meishan pigs show for first time at Lebanon Area Fair
LEBANON, Pa. — A rare breed of pig made its debut at the Lebanon Area Fair. It was the first time Meishan pigs have been shown in a class of their own in the country. The breed originated in China, and the name means "virtuous beauty." It has a wrinkled face and pendulous ears, and it's very sedentary.
Stan Rebert, pioneer of the modern York County District Attorney's Office, has died
Stan Rebert, the man who transformed the York County District Attorney's Office during his tenure from 1986 to 2010, and approved the landmark grand jury investigation into the York race riots that resulted in a dozen criminal convictions, died Sunday morning following a lengthy illness, his family reported. He was 81. Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc.. is...
Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds
New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been. New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in the past several years but also over the last two decades, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY.
WATCH: Bryce Harper crushes 100th home run at Citizens Bank Park wearing a custom Wawa headband and cleats
The Bryce Harper School of Pandering is simply unmatched. The Philadelphia Phillies got back in the win column last night with a dominant 8-0 over the Cleveland Guardians at Citizens Bank Park. At the plate, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos all hit homers to give their rookie pitcher Tyler Phillips plenty of run support – not like he needed it.
Tai Baribo's Strike Seals Win for Philadelphia Union Over Charlotte FC in Leagues Cup Clash
In a match that marked the continuation of an already tense rivalry, Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo delivered the definitive blow in a tightly contested Leagues Cup game against Charlotte FC. With the stakes high and both teams eager to secure a win, it was Baribo's goal that made the difference, propelling the Union to a 1-0 victory.
Philadelphia Flyers steal top goalie prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Philadelphia Flyers have been dealing with goaltender drama in recent times, and now they've stolen a top prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two teams that have dealt with plenty of issues in net in recent years are the Maple Leafs and Flyers, and now the latter have officially added an intriguing prospect from Toronto. According to a report, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Flyers AHL team have officially inked Keith Petruzzelli to a deal following an inconsistent season with the Marlies in the AHL.
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