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Trea Turner Is Stepping Up for the Phillies
Sign up for our email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia. After the Phillies lost both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to injury, the club needed someone to step up in their absence. A lineup that had already lost JT Realmuto was starting to run thin and injuries were piling up in Philadelphia.
End of an Era as Villari’s Bar in Laurel Springs, NJ Closing After 26 Years
It's the end of an era for a popular bar in Camden County, New Jersey. Villari's By The Pike has just announced its closing for good. So, what's next for the space?. Goodness gracious, Villari's By The Pike. If you know, you know. I can't tell you how many times I closed THAT place when I was in my 20s. Tucked off Stone Road in Laurel Springs (a stone's throw from White Horse Pike), it was kind of like my 'secret' spot.
Biggest need Heat must still address in 2024 NBA free agency
When news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers had officially signed Caleb Martin to a four-year, $32 million contract almost a week into the 2024 NBA free agency period, it put quite a bit of egg on the Miami Heat's face. Sure, the team reportedly tried to lock him up on...
Sources: Caleb Martin joining 76ers, likely slots in as starter
Caleb Martin has agreed on a four-year deal guaranteed for more than $32 million with the 76ers, sources told ESPN, where he is expected to start on a frontcourt that now includes All-NBA forward Paul George and MVP center Joel Embiid.
2-year-old child's arm amputated after large tree branch falls down in Cheltenham Township
CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- A 2-year-old child's arm was amputated after a large tree branch fell while a group of kids were playing outside in Cheltenham Township Saturday evening.Just after 6 p.m., authorities were sent to the 7900 block of Chandler Road in the Glenside section of Cheltenham Township for a report that a tree had fallen on a child, officials said. According to Cheltenham Township police, a 2-year-old child was found critically injured, suffering from an amputated arm. The preliminary investigation reveals a large tree branch fell from about 50 feet in the air while a group of kids were playing in a home's driveway, police said.Officials said the 2-year-old was flown to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by helicopter. The child's condition is unknown. As of Saturday night, Cheltenham Detectives believe this to be a "tragic accident" but are still investigating. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Cheltenham Police Department at (215) 885-1600 or email policetips@cheltenhampa.gov.
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
ESPN draft expert believes Eagles should raid Georgia's cupboard again in 2025
Call it 'the rich getting richer' or 'stocking the cupboard'. Maybe it's the result of existing during a slow news cycle. Dang... The Philadelphia Eagles can't get back on the field fast enough. There are only so many times that we can dissect Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. We can...
Real estate posting sparks concern for beloved NJ pub
PENNSAUKEN — Despite a real estate posting with the same address as The Pub, a person with close ties to the iconic restaurant reassures the Cherry Hill Courier-Post that nothing is happening to the place. This spark of concern comes as The Pub is temporarily closed for “renovations and...
Philadelphia weather: Intense heat grips region as another heat wave looms
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia area is bracing for another heat wave, with high temperatures in the 90s expected to last into next week. Saturday has dawned hot, as forecasted, as temps across most of the region climb into the mid-90s. Humidity levels are not as high, but the dew points are stifling, creating feel-like temps over 100 degrees.
PHLY Sixers Podcast: EMERGENCY POD: Sixers sign Caleb Martin, waive Paul Reed
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Caleb Martin, a veteran forward who has been a key part of Miami’s playoff success over the last few seasons. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down his fit with the Sixers, what role he’ll play on this year’s team, and what flexibility the Sixers have left to fill out the rest of the roster this summer.
Philly children catch a glimpse of football dreams at free bootcamp
Children from Philadelphia, many of whom dream of a future in football, laced up for a free training camp in Hunting Park today.The morning full of catching, running, and throwing was hosted by the North Philadelphia Aztecs and Penn State football player Abdul Carter.The Aztecs youth program reaches out to more than 300 children with its football and cheerleading programs.To learn more about upcoming programs, visit their Facebook page.RELATED: Pa. man turns past trauma into passion for 'Healing Hurt People'Waltkeem Jenkins had been victimized several times during his teen years. Now, he's a mentor for others who've experienced similar trauma.
South Jersey nonprofit 'Paws Healing Heroes' pairs service dogs with veterans in need
As a military veteran, Mark Eberle knew far too well the struggles of returning to civilian life.Once seeing how service dogs made the difference for fellow veterans, his mission became Paws Healing Heroes.This South Jersey nonprofit pairs dogs with those who served, so no veteran's needs are forgotten."Our goal is to rescue dogs from shelters and foster programs and train them for disabled veterans like myself," said Co-Founder and President of Paws Healing Heroes, Mark Eberly.Their training of the animals occurs at Alpha & Omega Working Dogs."It heals me along the process. You know, I had my own trauma, but the sense of joy and accomplishment, it's just a really amazing feeling when it's all said and done," said Eberly.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
The 215: Community gardening, helping creatives, Black-owned restaurants flourish and special sauce
“The 215,” introduces viewers to a Philly community garden encouraging healthy eating, a studio that helps creative people flourish, a company promoting and helping Black-owned restaurants with visibility and the special Philly sauce.
Phillies radio host gets banned from stadium for rest of season for harassment
Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has never been shy about hot takes or anything of the sort. But he's now found himself in hot water that he undeniably boiled himself with appalling actions taking advantage of his privilege and access, specifically regarding the Philadelphia Phillies. On Wednesday, ESPN reported...
Heavy travel forecasts at PHL as tourism rebounds post-pandemic
Saturday is expected to be the second-busiest travel day at Philadelphia International Airport - over the week the airport could welcome as many as 700,000 travelers, numbers not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. Ross DiMattei reports.
76ers add free-agent postseason star Caleb Martin from Miami, AP source says
The Philadelphia 76ers continued to build around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George with the addition of free-agent forward Caleb Martin, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. Martin intends to sign the multi-year contract shortly after the league's...
Dry conditions to continue in Philadelphia; tracking Tropical Storm Beryl
Saturday's dangerous hot weather around the Philadelphia region has triggered an Excessive Heat Warning, which is the highest level of heat alert for all areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor and eastward. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your evening forecast for the Philadelphia area and the latest on Tropical Storm Beryl.
NJ retail theft problem: Suburb busts 38 in just 2 days
CHERRY HILL — A two-day sting operation at retail stores in this Philadelphia suburb led to dozens of arrests. With the help of surveillance tools and undercover officers, cops busted 38 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise, which police said left business owners “ecstatic.”
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