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Early goals, Blake and woodwork lead Union back to win column
Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo both scored inside 15 minutes and Andre Blake and the woodwork did the rest in leading the Philadelphia Union to their fourth win on the road of the season in a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Uhre found the...
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
A daughter still grieving the loss of her father six years later is hoping you can help solve his case.LaToya Scott lost her father, Barry Parks, to gun violence."I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case, and it isn't fair because my dad was a great person," said Scott.On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the 55-year-old was heading to work around 2:30 a.m. He was about to catch a bus at 6th Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section to go to...
Back to school: Community day provides kids with school supplies, valuable lessons in non-violence
LOGAN - An iconic Philadelphia artist is on a mission to keep kids safe as they head back to school. The local rapper is teamed up with community partners for a violence intervention and school supplies giveaway Saturday. "It’s hard," Hanif Muhammad, CEO of The Tough Luv Foundation, stated. "I...
Curtin Call | A big three points
Philadelphia Union defeated New York Red Bulls in a rivalry match on Saturday night, adding three points to their total in their last fixture before an international break. Following the match, Head Coach Jim Curtin met with the media, recapping the dominant 2-0 win. The rivalry renews. The match was...
Stolen car driver sparks series of crashes involving 2 Philadelphia police vehicles
Shay Jewels watched an unmarked Philadelphia police vehicle burst into flames just feet away from her house."It was crazy because I was really going to park there," she recalled.It happened on 9th Street and West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park after 11 p.m. on Friday."We heard a big crash and a boom, and we ran out the house," said Jewels.Police said officers followed a stolen Nissan Altima to that location, where it caused a Chevy Equinox to crash into the police car, and then the police car hit a pole and caught on fire.Police said one officer was taken to...
Photos of the Match | #NYRBvPHI
Philadelphia Union wrapped up August with a momentous road victory at rivals New York Red Bulls to extend their unbeaten streak to 14 against their biggest rival. Check out some of our favorite photos from the contest that took place in New Jersey on Saturday, August 31st.
Knights Drop Two Matches on Second Day at Cherry and White Invitational
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – FDU women's volleyball continued their run in the Cherry and White Invitational today with two matches against Temple and Rider. Ending the day with two losses, the Knights now sit at 1-2 on their season. Game one against Temple...
'Stomachs of steel:' Allentown Fair hosts Scrapple-eating contest, no forks needed
ALLENTOWN, PA. — In a matter of minutes, Josh Kraty used his hands to stuff close to three pounds of scrapple into his mouth. Months of stomach expansion training led up to that victorious moment. Two seats down, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stuck a fork in the meat and...
Brent Venables liked what he saw from the Oklahoma Defense vs. Temple
The Oklahoma Sooners took their first step to creating an identity in their 51-3 win over the Temple Owls in week one. It looked like a Sooners team of old, with a defense that forced a ton of turnovers and created a ton of pressure on Temple quarterback Forrest Brock.
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup
Summer’s over, but the fall repertory cinema season is just beginning. September has a packed lineup at the region’s repertory theaters, including a ‘70s comedy classic, the start of a series of world cinema seminars, and a series of L.A. shaggy dog adventures. The highlights. Sunday, September...
Raymond Holman Game Report: vs Columbia Montour Vo-Tech
Raymond Holman was a major factor in Morrisville's win over Columbia Montour Vo-Tech on Friday. Holman was dynamite, rushing for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 14 yards and a touchdown while completing 100% of his passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
The Week in Philly: 76 Place impact report, increased SEPTA services, and Eagles prep for Brazil
What impact would 76 Place have on the community? Where will Temple’s marching band be performing next November? And what’s the scoop on Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown? Find out with The Week in Philly.
Blue Jays Win Two at Arcadia
GLENSIDE, Pa.-- After dropping yesterday's match, the Elizabethtown women's volleyball team bounced back as they defeated host Arcadia and Eastern Mennonite on Saturday in a tri-match. GAME 1: ARCADIA 2, ELIZABETHTOWN 3. Lucy Stanek led the team with 16 kills (.375) and 13 digs for her first collegiate double-double. Savannah...
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