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Former Eagles great says new acquisitions, increased competition will bolster defense
Seth Joyner drained a handsome putt at the third hole of Thursday’s the Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic at Hershey Country Club and was more than willing to share his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles defense heading into the 2024 season. Joyner, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who...
Gazdag's hat trick sparks Philadelphia Union's 3-0 win over Nashville
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag scored all three goals and the Philadelphia Union defeated Nashville SC 3-0 on Saturday night. Gazdag scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to give Philadelphia a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute. Gazdag made it 2-0 with...
3 killed, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Three men were killed and six other people were injured when gunfire erupted amid a crowd gathered early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The mass shooting happened at around 2 a.m....
Nearly 500 souls were removed from Philly’s old First Baptist Church burial ground seven years ago. When will they be reburied?
Israel Morris was 25 years old when he died on Dec. 9, 1754. He was buried in the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia cemetery, at Second and Arch, just across the street from where Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag. Today, Israel Morris’ remains, along with those of nearly...
Tyler Phillips delivers six scoreless innings as the Phillies avoid a Pirates sweep
PITTSBURGH — A few hours before game time on Sunday morning, Tyler Phillips sat by himself in the visitors’ dugout at PNC Park. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. He has been trying to take it all in. “I’ve had a lot going on lately,” he...
The Philadelphia Fighters: Flyers’ showing fight reminiscent of ‘Broad Street Bullies’
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Flyers were named the best fighting team this past 2023-2024 season. Amazingly, Philadelphia had 23 fights and won 22, giving them a 96% total in fights. While fighting doesn’t put the...
3 killed, 6 wounded in shootout during gathering in Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA — Three men were killed and at least six other people wounded in an early morning shootout at a gathering in west Philadelphia, authorities said. Police said more than 100 people were present in the Carroll Park neighborhood when gunfire broke out just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Police said their preliminary information indicated “an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties” and shell casings of more than one caliber were recovered.
Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl outside Pat’s King of Steaks
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases.
Suspects wanted after 9 shot, 3 dead at large party in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in West Philadelphia. Nine people were shot, and three of them died. This happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street. According to authorities, this all stemmed from a fight. Police believe...
President Joe Biden, former Penn professor, withdraws from 2024 presidential race
This story is developing and will continue to be updated. President and former Benjamin Franklin Presidential Professor of Practice Joe Biden has conceded the 2024 Democratic nomination for president. Biden’s decision, which was announced on Sunday via a statement on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is unprecedented and...
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with 6-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander’s third game and second start since...
Pirates out to sweep Phillies, stretch win streak to 7
The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued their hot streak by cooling off the team with the majors' best record. The Pirates look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Sunday afternoon when they vie for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Pittsburgh followed up overcoming a...
Crime suppression should not mean suppression of crime news (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
Kudos to the Trenton Police Department Crime Suppression Unit detectives for the arrest of a city man accused of robbing three taxicab drivers on separate occasions. On July 18, police arrested and charged Noah Brantley with two counts of first-degree armed robbery, one count of second-degree armed robbery, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and terroristic threats. Brantley had an active warrant for simple assault (domestic violence).
Tyler Phillips, Phillies’ bullpen twirl shutout to end Pirates’ streak
Tyler Phillips pitched six shutout innings and Nick Castellanos homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies notch a 6-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon. Castellanos, Alec Bohm and Garrett Stubbs each had two hits, one RBI and one run for Philadelphia, which halted a three-game losing streak....
BREAKING: President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race; endorses VP Kamala Harris
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who had not gone more than six...
Battle at Chadds Ford returns
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is again hosting a battle reenactment in honor of the Battle of Brandywine. As has been the case in recent years, it’s a scaled-down version and is in conjunction with what used to be Chadds Ford days. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15.
Twins vs. Phillies series preview: Radio-TV information, pitching matchups, injury report
Monday, 6:40 p.m.: LHP Ranger Suárez (10-4, 2.76 ERA) vs. RHP Bailey Ober (8-5, 4.14) Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.: RHP Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.70) vs. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (3-1, 3.51) Wednesday, 12:10 p.m.: RHP Aaron Nola (11-4, 3.54) vs. TBA. Philadelphia update: The Phillies (63-36), who have the best...
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