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Philadelphia Phillies top Chicago Cubs 5-3, break tie in 8th with sac fly
Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a short sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday night. Trea Turner easily scored from third on Sosa's 261-foot fly to put the Phillies ahead when rookie...
Philadelphia family shelters from Hurricane Beryl during vacation in Jamaica
A Philadelphia-area family is sheltering in a hotel from the heavy rain and wind brought by Hurricane Beryl. Others in the Philly region are reaching out to friends and family on the island with concern.
Philadelphia mass shooting victims honored 1 year after tragic rampage
PHILADELPHIA - A Kingsessing community is still grappling with grief as they mark one year since a gunman went on a shooting rampage killing five victims over the course of two days. FOX 29’s Shawnette Wilson attended a vigil at a church in Southwest Philly Wednesday night that honored the victims.
Alec Bohm's worst moment as a pro may have helped pave an All-Star path
On Wednesday night, Alec Bohm was named the National League starter at third base for the 2024 All-Star Game. Shortly after hearing the news, the former No. 3 overall pick fittingly smacked a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning, helping lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bohm brings the boom @Phillies | @Casamigos | #MLBNShowcase | #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/hZbcJ8dgwh— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 4, 2024 The moment felt huge for Bohm, especially considering he once said he "hated this place," referring to Philadelphia and the fan base that not only helped vote him into his...
Bobby Brink Signs Two-Year Deal with Flyers
After a busy NHL Draft that saw him take seven players and complete four trades followed by three signings of players already in the organization on July 1, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière confirmed he hopes there’s more to come this offseason. “At the moment, we’re still...
California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of a gay University of Pennsylvania student. Samuel Woodward, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder plus the enhancement in the killing of Blaze Bernstein, a...
Church holds vigil in memory of victims of mass shooting in Southwest Philly last year
Exactly one year after five people were killed in a mass shooting near 56th and Chester, folks gathered for a vigil at Salt and Light church in Southwest Philly Wednesday evening.
Alec Bohm is an All-Star: Phillies 5, Cubs 3
All-Stars find a way to get it done. They come through on the road, they come through when their team is shorthanded. They find ways to tilt the game towards the W column for their club. And now, the official word has come down on what we already knew: Alec Bohm is an All-Star. No surprise that he made a difference tonight.
Philly-area author continues to write her own story in Paris
Philadelphia-area native Amanda Dennis didn’t initially plan to live in Paris. But her life’s story kept leading her there. “I never had this idea that I would live in Paris,” Dennis said. “It happened to me.”. Dennis first visited Paris as a student. Later, she moved...
Former Shocker star Alec Bohm selected to 1st MLB All-Star Game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Talentwise, he’s one of the best players to wear the uniform for the historically rich college baseball program at Wichita State University. But it’s his ascending professional career that’s making Alec Bohm a household name. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Bohm third overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. In six years, he’s played in a World Series and become the everyday starter for the team with the best record in Major League Baseball.
Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 5, Cubs 3 – July 3, 2024
The losing continues. Decisions become easier by the day. That might be the only positive I can take away. Shōta Imanaga pitched well enough tonight – well, I should say well enough if he were supported by a decent offense and a strong bullpen. Unfortunately, a Quality Start is not really good enough for this year’s team.
Phillies vs. Cubs: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
On Thursday, Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (56-29) versus Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs (39-47), with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field. Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Philadelphia take on Chicago live. When...
Abington Township looking to fill multiple full- and part-time positions
Abington Township is currently hiring a Head of Children’s Services and a Chief Operator. Part-time positions include a Center Aide – Briar Bush, Control Room Guard, Seasonal Laborers, a Park Ranger, and an Evening Supervisor at Ardsley Community Center, among other recent openings. For more details and to...
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