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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...
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...
Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals
Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. Delegates of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for...
Edmundo Sosa, Whit Merrifield drive in runs in 8th, Phillies top Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — 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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
3 potential surprising cuts from around the NFL that would fit the Eagles
There are plenty of noteworthy players that will be cut following NFL training camp and before the 2024 season kicks off. And the Philadelphia Eagles could have interest in adding one or more of those players to bolster their roster. Mike Payton of A to Z Sports detailed a player from each of the 32 NFL teams that could be a surprise cut candidate. Philips has been buried on the depth chart by free agent addition Tyler Boyd and sixth-round pick Jha’Quan Jackson. The competition for snaps in the slot will be highly competitive with Treylon Burks potentially getting some action there in 2024. Philips has looked good when healthy, but injuries have made this an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster for the third year player out of UCLA. -Titans writer Jack Gentry
Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey on Paul George’s Fit Alongside Joel Embiid: ‘Sky’s the Limit’
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Paul George’s high-profile move to the Philadelphia 76ers — and for good reason. The Sixers now have a legitimate Big 3 on their roster — one that they’re hoping will be enough to lead this team to a championship this coming season. For his part, it is clear that Tyrese Maxey is all in on the hype as well. Philadelphia 76ers News: Tyrese Maxey Sounds Off on Paul George’s ArrivalDespite being one of the top wing players in the game today, there are still question marks about George’s fit alongside Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey believes,...
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