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6 motorists charged with driving under the influence
At 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 19, 22-year-old Jacob Martin, of 4831 Route 487, Benton, was stopped by state police after they clocked his 2013 Dodge Dart traveling at 74 mph in a posted 55 mph zone along I-180 West near mile marker 26.2. Martin had glassy, bloodshot eyes and an...
Saquon Barkley: ‘Hard Knocks’ phone call was ‘a slap in the face’ and picking the Eagles was a ‘no-brainer’
We’ve seen Saquon Barkley’s free agency decision, where he left the Giants for the rival Eagles, play out in the first three episodes of Hard Knocks. Giants general manager Joe Schoen ultimately did not want to meet Barkley’s price in free agency, instead electing to spend more on the offensive line and on pass rusher Brian Burns. Barkley accepted a three-year, $37.75 million contract with $26 million guaranteed with the Eagles on the first day of free agency, setting aside being a Giant for life — and becoming a Giants’ enemy.
Some workers at Philadelphia airport haven’t been paid the wages they’re owed, says union
Airport workers and representatives of their union, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ, rallied Tuesday at Philadelphia International Airport demanding back wages for workers amidst their contract negotiations. In January the city’s prevailing wage increase went into effect for the year which meant the airport workers would go from...
Police find dead puppies on Chester County golf course
Seven dead puppies were found on a Chester County golf course Monday. Police are investigating who left the dogs there. Caln Township police officers found the puppies near the 9th hole of the Ingleside Golf Club, in Thorndale, police said. The puppies, all pit bull terrier mixes that appear to be from the same litter, were found about 130 yards off the US Route 30 bypass, police said.
Want to live in Barbie’s Dreamhouse? This all pink NJ home is on sale for $500,000
Kate Gabrielle’s favorite color is pink. When she bought her first home in 2022 on an unassuming street in Hamilton, N.J., she decided on a pink kitchen. Soon, pink started creeping into each room until her home became a version of Barbie’s Dreamhouse, with pink covering nearly every inch of the home.
Manuel Margot helps Twins pull away for win over Phils
Manuel Margot went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night in Minneapolis. Carlos Santana finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double for the Twins, who won the series opener after losing two straight games against the Milwaukee Brewers upon returning from the All-Star break. Minnesota's Willi Castro also drove in two runs, while Max Kepler collected two hits and an RBI.
Anti-Defamation League files civil right complaint over alleged antisemitism in Philadelphia school district
The nation’s largest Jewish advocacy group has filed a civil rights complaint against the Philadelphia School District, arguing that district leaders have failed to address antisemitism at K-12 schools and consequently allowed a climate of anti-Jewish vitriol to flourish. The Title VI complaint filed Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League...
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...
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday. The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent...
Can Twins keep slumping Phillies stuck in reverse?
The Minnesota Twins will go for back-to-back wins over the team with the best record in baseball when they face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off a 7-2 win in the series opener on Monday. That marked Minnesota's first victory since the All-Star break after back-to-back losses against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jalen Hurts launches his foundation to serve and mentor youth, building upon efforts to help Philly schools
Jalen Hurts officially launched his new foundation, the Jalen Hurts Foundation, on Tuesday. Hurts has long been active in the community through charitable events and fundraising for Philadelphia schools. Now, he’s starting his foundation to give back even more. The Jalen Hurts Foundation was founded to strengthen communities by...
Veteran guard Reggie Jackson set to join Sixers following buyout
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. Following a buyout from the Charlotte Hornets, veteran guard Reggie Jackson is preparing to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The announcement came just...
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