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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...
Hilltown man charged with kidnapping, stabbing woman, attempted to slit her throat, police say
A 20-year-old Hilltown man, free on 10% of $250,000 cash bail, has been charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated assault, as well as numerous other felonies and misdemeanor offenses, for attempting to slit the throat of a woman and stabbing her twice as she tried to escape during an early morning June 28 incident, police allege in an affidavit.
Retail theft arrests have nearly tripled this year as Philly police, DA Krasner overhaul approach to tackling the crime
Philadelphia law enforcement has overhauled its approach to enforcing retail theft in recent months, shifting prosecutorial policies and eligibility for a diversion program amid a significant uptick in arrests for the crime. More people have been arrested and charged with retail theft so far this year than at any other...
Mass shooting in West Philadelphia leaves 3 killed, 6 injured
Three people were killed and six others were hurt during an overnight shooting at a large gathering in West Philadelphia on Sunday, per police. NBC Philadelphia reported that officers with the Philadelphia Police Department responded to a block party at 1200 N. Alden Street following a report of a shooting around 2 a.m. Over 100 people were in attendance as the party was underway when gunshots rang out. The department said in a statement: “Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide.” It is not clear at this time what occurred ahead of the shooting.
Phillies look to build win streak at Twins
Even the best team in baseball needs to breathe a sigh of relief now and then. The Philadelphia Phillies, who lead the majors with 63 wins, avoided a three-game sweep when they posted a 6-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Now, the Phillies will look to build...
Philadelphia Phillies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies (63-36) and Minnesota Twins (54-44) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Phillies vs. Twinsodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series:...
A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Camden organization is giving residents a unique opportunity to become homeowners. Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society in New Jersey buys abandoned properties in the city, rehabilitates them and...
Source: Eagles S Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP list
Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, according to a source. The PUP list is a tool teams use for players prior to the start of training camp, in case the player is not ready for the start of the regular season. The PUP list must be applied to a player prior to the start of training camp, or it cannot be used at all. Once a player practices in camp, at all, they immediately become ineligible for the PUP list during the regular season. The player cannot participate in practice while on the PUP list.
Jalen Hurts takes his rightful spot atop most important Eagles list
Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. The quarterback is pretty much always going to be No. 1 on this list. It’s the most important position in sports. But Jalen Hurts...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Game #99: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 21, 2024, 1:35 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it. Remember Bucs Dugout is basically...
Ortiz pitches seven solid innings, Cruz drives in three runs as Pittsburgh Pirates extend win streak to six with 4-1 victory against Philadelphia Phillies
Luis Ortiz pitched seven scoreless innings, Oneil Cruz hit a home run and drove in three runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who hadn’t pitched more than six innings this season,...
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
The horrific death of a Philadelphia cyclist in the famous Rittenhouse Square neighborhood has local advocates demanding that the city finally install real protection on its bike lanes — and sparking a conversation about why half-measures like flex posts are so common in U.S. cities. Last Wednesday, an unidentified...
Pirates, Nick Gonzales Walk Off Phillies 8-7 to Begin Second Half
PITTSBURGH— The Pirates’ winning streak carried over into the second half of the season as they walked off the Phillies with a Nick Gonzales’ single at a packed PNC Park on Friday. The top of the Pirates’ order feasted as Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz...
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