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Victims in massive apartment fire work to get back on their feet through Red Cross, city efforts
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - The city and local organizations are continuing to help the nearly 50 people displaced from the 7400 Roosevelt Apartments massive fire. "The blaze on top of the roof and the sound of the wall falling," is what Elaine Cruz-Ramos remembers from that last Thursday, a day that she will never forget.
2024 Upper Saucon Township Summer Concert Series
We are already halfway through the summer, but the fun isn’t over yet! There are still three events remaining in Hopewell Park for the FREE Summer Concert Series. Each event will continue to feature different musical entertainment from amazing local bands. The concerts at Hopewell Park will run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with the music kicking off at 6:30pm. The remaining events will feature:
Pair Stole American Flag In Phoenixville, Police Say
A man and woman took the flag from 123 S. Main Street on June 20, according to investigators. Anyone who can identify them is asked to call Ofc. Peter Karpovich at 610-933-1180 ext. 862 or email Pkarpovich@phoenixville.org. to follow Daily Voice Chester and receive free news updates.
Flyers Playoff Hopes Boosted by Top Prospect Rankings Despite Missed Season, Cutter Gauthier Trade, and Jett Luchanko Selection
The Philadelphia Flyers had a strong 2023-24 season, narrowly missing the playoffs despite a lesser roster. However, a recent prospect ranking by Scott Wheeler on The Athletic has raised concerns about the Flyers' future talent pipeline. Matvei Michkov ranks second on the list, showing promise for the Flyers. Cutter Gauthier,...
AAC announces conference pairings for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
The American Athletic Conference has announced conference pairings for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Thursday evening. Temple will play an 18-game conference schedule, facing six opponents twice and six opponents once. The men’s team will square off against Charlotte, East Carolina, Memphis,...
Himanshu’s TNA Impact Review 7.18.24
Hey there, TNA fans! It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for another episode of iMPACT! I’m Himanshu (you can follow me on Twitter @Himanshu_Doi) and you know how this works. Tonight on iMPACT, Matt and Jeff Hardy join forces for the first time in 7 years as they challenge Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers for the TNA World Tag Team Championship, Moose, Nic Nemeth, Joe Hendry, Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian and Josh Alexander will sign on the dotted line during the Slammiversary Main Event contract signing, Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights battle Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel and KUSHIDA in six-man tag team action, Mike Santana goes one-on-one with JDC, Brookside will have an opportunity to even the score with the reigning Knockouts World Tag Team Champions, when she goes one-on-one with Alisha Edwards and more. So let’s jump right in!
Cavan Sullivan's historic debut with Union has soccer community buzzing with excitement
WAYNE, Pa. (CBS) – The soccer community is buzzing with excitement over Cavan Sullivan's historic debut with the Philadelphia Union. At 14 years old, Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.Sullivan is an inspiration to many, including the dozens of children who are taking part in a youth soccer camp at YSC Sports in Wayne, Montgomery County."He [Sullivan] is so young and he's on the professional team because he's really talented," 7-year-old Daniel Gazdag Jr. from Conshohocken said. Daniel is the son of Philadelphia Union player Daniel Gazdag, Sr.Daniel plays at the same facility that Sullivan practiced at two years ago. Union II assistant coach Fred Da Silva said he has talked to Sullivan many times and used to see him every day."He's a good teammate, so I think he's on the way to be one of the top players in the world," Da Silva said.For many children, Sullivan is living proof that hard work and dedication pay off."I feel amazed that he's a soccer player at 14 years old," 8-year-old Ellie Nguyen, of Wayne, said. "That's just crazy."
Seven-month-old boy shot in the leg in Holmesburg, police say
HOLMESBURG (KYW Newsradio) — An infant boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg on Thursday afternoon. Police say the shooting happened around 5:50 p.m. on Meridian Street near its intersection with Frankford Avenue.
NCL Announces Philadelphia Home Port, Add 250 North America Sailings for 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that it will be the first cruise operator to homeport in Philadelphia. It also unveiled almost 250 new sailings departing from the United States and Canada in 2026. Nine ships will take passengers to Alaska, New England, Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Visit...
Plans for new academic building at PSU Abington move forward, construction to begin in August
Penn State Abington officials advanced a proposal on Thursday, July 18 to construct the first new academic building on the campus in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19, the university said. The three-story, 85,554 sf building will...
Cheltenham grad, Duke University senior named student-athlete of the year, ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year
Brianna Smith, a 2020 graduate of Cheltenham High School a current track star at Duke University, has been selected as Duke’s senior female student-athlete of the year, the university announced today. She was also named the ACC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year in recognition...
Barnes Foundation hosts unique and unparalleled collection of French art
Founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, the Barnes Foundation is an educational and cultural jewel on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Barnes Foundation attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year to immerse themselves in one of the most recognized and revered collections of art. "It's an unusually rich institution,...
Friday in Philadelphia will be a magnificent July day with comfortable temps, lower humidity
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day with comfortable temperatures and a refreshing air mass. While temps will be seasonably hot Friday in the upper 80s, lower humidity will keep it comfy for outdoor activities.A weak system could bring us a few clouds on Saturday, and even a slight chance of an isolated, spotty shower.Over the weekend and beyond, the temperatures will drop back to seasonably normal levels with only stray summer storms as humidity slightly increases starting Sunday. Our next weathermaker looks to arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday with a greater chance for showers, storms, and increasing humidity. Stay with the NEXT Weather Alert Team for the latest updates on the heat and storms. 7-day forecastFriday: High of 87, low of 67, sunny, nice!Saturday: High of 85, low of 67, isolated p.m. showerSunday: High of 89, low of 70, mostly sunnyMonday: High of 88, low of 71, sun and cloudsTuesday: High of 85, low of 72, a few thunderstormsWednesday: High of 85, low of 73, scattered thunderstormsThursday: High of 86, low of 73, scattered thunderstorms
‘A system of disjointed pieces’: Philly addiction medicine experts call for reforms in substance use treatment
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A rapidly evolving street drug supply that continues to have a severe impact on people who use drugs and struggle with addiction is outpacing the capabilities of current addiction treatment programs and options in Philadelphia, local health experts say.
Baby hit by stray gunfire in Pa. neighborhood: reports
A 7-month-old boy was hospitalized in Philadelphia on Thursday night after he was struck by a stray bullet, according to local reports. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg neighborhood, according to 6abc Action News and CBS News. If you...
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