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Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer for Philadelphia in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters, getting...
Tyquan Eason, 22, fatally shot
CAMDEN – Tyquan Eason, 22, of Camden was shot several times early on Thursday morning, July 18, and died from his injuries at Cooper University Hospital, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to a report by the department's ShotSpotter technology...
Trenton’s former first lady Betty Holland celebrates 90th birthday (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)
Betty Holland celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday amid friends, family members and memories. The former First Lady of the City of Trenton, as wife to Mayor Arthur Holland, enjoyed a party inside The Refectory Restaurant on the campus of Villanova University. Hundreds of displayed photos captured Holland’s life as First...
WATCH: Nick Castellanos crushes a home run shortly after Joe Biden dropped out of presidential election, a list of significant dingers from the Phillies’ slugger dating back to 2020
Nick Castellanos strikes again: Yesterday, current President Joe Biden announced that he was going to dropout of the 2024 Presidential Election race. The news of Biden dropping out was obviously major headlines across the world and a good chunk of baseball fans locked in on Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies as they were playing the Pirates, wrapping up a three-game series fresh out of the All-Star Break at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Are the Philadelphia Phillies 2024 World Series favorites? Here's what odds makers say
Coming out of the All-Star break the Philadelphia Phillies aren't just the best team in Major League Baseball, they are the favorites to win the World Series, according to some odds makers. For the first time this season, the Phillies are the odds-on favorite to win the World Series, according...
Former Phillies utility player Whit Merrifield signs with NL East rival Braves
MINNEAPOLIS — Besieged by injuries, the Atlanta Braves turned Monday to a Phillies castoff, signing veteran utilityman Whit Merrifield to a major-league contract. Atlanta lost Ozzie Albies to a fractured left wrist Sunday when he attempted to apply a tag at second base. He will reportedly miss about eight weeks. Merrifield and newly recalled prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. are expected to help the Braves fill the void.
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Gen Z leaders in Philly appear more optimistic about voting in November with Kamala Harris
Young voters appear more optimistic about voting in November as Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to become the new Democratic presidential nominee. The Tribune talked with some Gen Z voters in Philadelphia on Monday about President Joe Biden stepping out of the race and endorsing Harris.
Haverford College fights lawsuit from Jews alleging anti-Semitism on campus
PHILADELPHIA – Haverford College seeks to dismiss litigation brought by five of its Jewish students who alleged they faced anti-Semitism on campus, for what it feels is the plaintiffs’ failure to state claims upon which relief could be granted. Jews at Haverford first filed suit in the U.S....
A new Pennsylvania law protects homeowners against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called "wholesalers," who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
5 roster battles to watch during Eagles' training camp
A team with Super Bowl aspirations rarely has much intrigue when it comes to roster battles, but this year's Eagles do have a few positions of interest. The Eagles report to training camp Tuesday, and their first on-field workout is scheduled for Wednesday. Beginning that day, we'll get our latest looks at the new-look offense and defense being installed by new coordinators Kellen Moore (offense) and Vic Fangio (defense).
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
After more than 50 years of performances and shows, legendary R&B artist Frankie Beverly performed his final concert in his hometown of Philadelphia. Beverly closed out his “Farewell Tour” at the Dell Music Center in North Philly. The outdoor venue holds a special meaning, as Beverly has repeatedly performed there for decades, entertaining generations of Philadelphians. Beverly partnered with The Black Promoters Collective, a group of Black promoters based out of his hometown. The tour kicked off in Atlanta, Georgia and featured special guest The Whispers.
4 Eagles underdogs who could become breakout stars at Training Camp
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles are now just days away from starting their 2024 Training Camp. The NovaCare Complex has long been a place where underdogs shine, from Paul Turner to Tyree Jackson, there is always someone under the radar ready to steal the show. Here are 4 underdogs who could do just that this Summer.
Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore
Artists gathered at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday to offer a palette of praise and praise songs for Lewis Tanner Moore, a respected art collector and curator who died on May 9 after suffering a heart irregularity at age 70. Moore, the son of a lawyer from...
Judah Mintz finishes strong: How did former Syracuse players, CNY products fare in NBA’s Summer League?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. ― Judah Mintz got off to a bit of a slow start with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas. But the former Syracuse University guard finished off strong with double-digit scoring performances in three of the Sixers’ last four games, including an 18-point effort on Sunday.
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