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Best Virginia breezes past Brotherly Love in first round of The Basketball Tournament
Against the Philadelphia-based Brotherly Love Pro Am Foundation, Pittsburgh proved to be just as viable of a home court as Morgantown for WVU alumni team Best Virginia on Saturday. Playing in the first round of the TBT Pittsburgh Regional, Best Virginia proved it had its eyes on the prize, posting...
7-Month-Old Baby Recovering After Being Shot in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Neighborhood
A 7-month-old baby boy is currently recovering after being shot in the leg in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. yesterday, as reported by NBC10. Police say the shooting happened on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, and the child was initially rushed to a hospital by a good Samaritan neighbor.
‘A lot of unanswered questions': 3 dead, 6 hurt in mass shooting at party in West Philadelphia
Three men were killed and at least six other people wounded in an early morning shooting at a gathering in West Philadelphia, police officials said. Police said more than 100 people were present at a block party when gunfire broke out just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Preliminary information indicated “an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties," officials said.
Dino-mite Summer at Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia brings the outside world inside
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At the Academy of Natural Sciences, they're bringing a bit of the outside world inside."You can learn something as well as get out of the heat and have fun," Ryan Lizardi, who brought his 8-year-old daughter to the museum, said.There are countless massive dinosaur fossils on display, and kids get the chance to experience hands-on interactive exhibits like "The Big Dig.""I was trying to find like connections for where the bones connect," 8-year-old Lilith said.It's all part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer."Somebody who comes to the academy will find a spark," manager of mediated experiences Mary Bailey...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Livvy Dunne stuns with model friend Grace Boor at Luke Combs concert after All-Star getaway
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne continued to run the gamut of events this month, as she attended a Luke Combs concert Friday night. The LSU gymnast and social media star shared a photo on her Instagram story that included her and a friend, model Grace Boor, at MetLife Stadium for the country star’s concert. Both wore a white top and a denim bottom, though Dunne rocked an LSU hat. Boor also posted a few snaps and videos to her Instagram story, as the two were seen partying it up. Dunne, 21, has had a packed schedule this week in support of her boyfriend, Pirates rookie...
Phillies get hometown talent with Saint Joe’s pitcher Luke Gabrysh in 15th round of the MLB Draft
In the 15th round of the recent MLB Draft, the Phillies dipped into the well of Philly local college baseball talent and drafted Saint Joe’s right-handed pitcher Luke Gabrysh.
Yes, The Philadelphia-South Jersey Bridge Tolls Will Increase By 20%
We warned you last week that this was likely to happen, and now it’s official. It’s going to cost more to travel from South Jersey into the City of Philadelphia. Tolls on four bridges — which connect Philadelphia and South Jersey — will increase for the first time in 13 years.
Comfortable and cloudy with a chance for thunderstorms Saturday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Finally, a weekend without big heat or big storms. Today will be seasonal in the mid and upper 80's which is exactly where we should be this time of year. A comfortable level of humidity will be in place and any heat index (feels like temperature) will only climb a degree or two above the actual air temperature. Skies will be mostly cloudy due to a system to our south but high pressure to our north will keep that system south of the Delaware Valley. Only isolated showers will be possible later today.Sunday, we nudge temperatures upward a...
Abington Township providing storm debris collection from July 22 – 26
Abington Township officials announced that Public Works will provide an additional storm debris collection service from Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 due to this week’s storm. Residents can place branches cut to lengths of six feet or less at the curb on their scheduled trash collection day....
New Brewerytown thrift store doubles as workforce center
A new store is opening it’s doors along Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown. Community Thrift, a second-hand clothing store and workforce development center is the newest initiative by local nonprofit Philly Unknown. “We employ people who are coming out of treatment or incarceration to give them a chance to have some money in their pocket, […]
Nets NBA Cup Group Preview: 76ers
The Brooklyn Nets will have the chance to battle against one of their top division rivals in this year's Emirates NBA Cup. The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the four teams alongside the Nets in the Eastern Conference's Group A, and they will come into the season with a different structure than the year before. The team underwent massive changes this offseason, signing Paul George to a four-year max extension. He, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are expected to form one of the more dangerous trios in the game, and they should provide quite the test for the Nets early...
Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Updates: Michkov Signs Contract, Kolosov’s Uncertain Future
The Philadelphia Flyers made a significant move by signing Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract, bringing him to North America earlier than expected, which was unexpected given his talent level outside the NHL. Matvei Michkov signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers after being their first-round pick in 2023. Alexei...
Grades: Spurs vs. 76ers – Summer League Game #7
The San Antonio Spurs are no longer undefeated in Las Vegas and got eliminated from summer league championship contention after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 96-80. The Spurs struggled in the first quarter before storming back. Unfortunately, the Sixers dominated in the fourth period to stroll to the victory.
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