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Parents of CHOP doctor killed in crash release official statement: 'Simply unacceptable'
PHILADELPHIA - The parents of 30-year-old Barbara Ann Friedes, a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash while riding her bike on July 17, have released an official statement regarding the tragedy. John Dietrick, the father of Dr. Barbara Friedes, sent the...
Shot-up vehicles spark investigation in Chester County
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police are asking residents to check their surveillance cameras after an unusual incident unfolded over the weekend. Two vehicles were found shot numerous times on Washington Place in Tredyffrin Township. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. Police say a resident caught the shooting on...
Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury as Yankees DFA Jahmai Jones
PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton is officially back. The Yankees activated the slugger off the injured list Monday ahead of a series against the Phillies after he missed five weeks with a strained hamstring. The club designated Jahmai Jones for assignment to make room for Stanton on the roster. Before...
Gotham FC’s McKenna Whitham, 14, makes US sports history as youngest player to make pro debut
Gotham FC’s McKenna “Mak” Whitham made her professional debut at the age of 14 years old during Sunday’s match against the Washington Spirit just days after signing a professional contract with the team. Whitham made history last week when she signed a deal with Gotham and...
Tell Your Dad and Uncles that Nick Sirianni is Doing More Camp Conditioning this Year
One of the annual summer Eagles complaints is that practices are too soft these days. Not enough hitting, short sessions, lack of conditioning. They’re not ready for Week 1, according to your dad and uncles, who remember when football was a contact sport. Good news for them:. Here’s the...
Phillies land 2023 All-Star closer Carlos Estévez from Angels for pitching prospects
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies acquired closer Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels for a pair of minor league pitching prospects on Saturday as they strengthen their bullpen for a run at their first World Series championship since 2008. Estévez has 20 saves in 23 chances this...
Bruce Springsteen, Zach Bryan and Pink: Your guide to August concerts in Philly
As the middle of summer arrives, the concert venues in Philadelphia are heating up. August brings a variety of singers and bands to the city, from hometown heroes like Pink to rock legends like Bruce Springsteen to nostalgia-inducing acts like New Kids on the Block. Mark your calendars! Here are...
How photographer Frank Stewart captured the culture of jazz, church and Black life in the US
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an aerial photo of a cemetery destroyed by war, with charred coffins ripped from broken concrete vaults and arched marble tombstones flattened by a bomb blast. Then, the viewer begin to discern details: the coffins and vaults are...
A flurry of grant money is flowing to the Philly region for environmental projects
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A surge of federal money for environmental justice and climate action is flowing to the...
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