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Phillies need to steer well clear of former star DFA'd by Marlins
With the Philadelphia Phillies looking for upgrades to their lineup as they prepare for the stretch run, an intriguing option from within their own division has suddenly emerged. The Miami Marlins recently designated two-time All-Star Tim Anderson for assignment, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Should the Phillies take a...
Syracuse Basketball: How to watch Judah Mintz play for 76ers in NBA's summer league
Former Syracuse basketball point guard Judah Mintz has been named to the Philadelphia 76ers' roster for the upcoming NBA summer league, according to a press release from the pro team. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Mintz, who hails from Fort Washington, Md., wasn't selected in either of the two rounds during the...
MLB insider crowns Bryce Harper as midseason NL MVP
The nickname MV3 is looking to take on a different meaning this season. Bryce Harper has been outstanding in the first half of the 2024 MLB season, jumping out to a quick start uncharacteristic of his first few years in Philadelphia. For the first time since his MVP campaign in 2021, the two-time NL Most Valuable Player has made it through the first half with little to no injuries and has been the player that he promised fans when signing with Philly.
Lightning, Not Fireworks, May Light Up the Sky Tonight
ROANOKE, VA – Thomas Jefferson had a journal where he recorded weather conditions on a daily basis. Before signing the Declaration of Independence, he actually purchased a thermometer from a local merchant and recorded a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 p.m. in Philadelphia. Philadelphia will be much warmer...
Phillies vs. Cubs: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (57-29) when they visit starter Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs (39-48) on Thursday, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET. Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Philadelphia square off against Chicago live. When...
Rabid raccoon caught in Camden, NJ
A rabid racoon has been found in a Camden, NJ residence and the Camden County Health Department is warning residents for any possible infections. There have been no confirmed human or animal exposures, but Camden County officials recommend people to keep an eye on any symptoms to get early treatment. “If you have been bitten […]
Radnor to begin roadside brush clearing over the next several months
RADNOR — Over the next several weeks, officials in Radnor will begin a program to clear overgrown vegetation along township roadways. Starting this week, the township public works department will use new equipment, including a Holland tractor with a power arm attachment, to clear overgrown vegetation, grass, weeds, and saplings along roadways.
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.
Kensington fire leaves one man dead
Philadelphia, PA – An 84-year-old man was killed in a house fire in Kensington. The Philadelphia Police and Fire Department responded to a call for a fire on the 2300 block of East Lehigh Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The man was found unresponsive on the first floor of the building and was pronounced dead at the […]
These Bucks County Zip Codes are the Wealthiest Communities in the Philadelphia Area
The World Atlas has named two Bucks County towns the most walkable in Pennsylvania, due to their access to cultural hubs and museums. Some of the wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia area have Bucks County zip codes, according to a report by Todd Romero from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Skill Games: A Menace to Community Well-Being
Op-Ed by State Rep. Amen Brown, 10th Legislative District. Across Philadelphia, the proliferation of skill games presents a growing concern that threatens the very fabric of our neighborhoods. These games, often touted as harmless forms of entertainment or even sources of income, conceal a darker reality that undermines the quality of life for countless individuals. From the negative impact on social cohesion to the economic strain they impose, the presence of skill games casts a shadow over community life.
A half-dozen newer Eagles with excellent opportunities to cash in next offseason
There's nothing like a redemption story. Someone making the best of a second chance... The underdog who proves people wrong... In a city like Philly, those stories take on lives of their own. That's why a fictional boxer has a statue. That's also why the Philadelphia Eagles' march to the first Vince Lombardi Trophy felt like the best thing that happened to this town since Pat and Harry Olivieri threw some grilled beef and onions in a toasted roll at a hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market.
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