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FEMA will spend over $2M to protect Philadelphia's Eastwick community from Cobbs Creek flooding
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it'll spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia's Eastwick community.The barriers, known as HESCO barriers, are about four feet high and three feet wide and are made up of fabric and metal wire that's filled with sand.They were recently used during major flooding events in the Midwest.On Monday afternoon, dozens of people, including FEMA administrators, politicians and members of the Eastwick community, gathered at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center to discuss the plans for the barriers."The community...
McDevitt’s 1966 XC team to be inducted into Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame
Bishop McDevitt High School’s 1966 cross country team will be inducted into the Belmont Plateau Cross Country Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 24, Friends of Bishop McDevitt announced. The ceremony will take at the Belmont Plateau Park in Philadelphia. More about the ceremony and the team’s accomplishments can...
2024 Temple Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Temple has posted three consecutive 3-9 seasons, including the last two under head coach Stan Drayton. The last time Temple had a winning season was 2019 when the Owls went 8-5 and earned their fifth straight bowl game appearance. Since then, it’s been downhill. Temple has produced good players. For...
Franchise-record 8 All-Stars reflection of what Phillies have done, not what they want to be
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Having a franchise-record and MLB-high eight All-Stars is a reflection of what the Philadelphia Phillies have done so far this season, not what they expect to be when it is all done. Especially after how they finished each of the last two seasons. “Our goal...
Philadelphia Eagles face near $300m salary cap debt and ‘financial gymnastics’ after failing in Super Bowl pursuit
THE Philadelphia Eagles spent big in pursuit of glory in a move that may cause the franchise issues down the road. General manager Howie Roseman aggressively pursued a Super Bowl win, but his team fell short. Now, he faces the daunting task of managing Philadelphia‘s salary cap. NFL analyst Chris Kouffman says Eagles bosses have […]
Michael Zanoni of Mercer men’s basketball to transfer to Penn
Penn men’s basketball is continuing to be aggressive at the transfer portal, adding another sharpshooting guard in Mercer men’s basketball sophomore guard Michael Zanoni. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard received a wide range of offers, from Power 5 schools to lower-level Division I programs, after entering the transfer portal. However, he immediately gravitated towards Penn when the Red and Blue came knocking due to his existing relationship with the program. In high school, Zanoni developed a rapport with coach Nat Graham and met numerous times with head coach Steve Donahue through the recruiting process.
Brown: SJU President Dr. Cheryl McConnell tapped by Mayor Cherelle Parker to serve on ‘Eds and Meds Roundtable’
The news was released on June 12 that Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has formed “Roundtables,” comprising a dozen groups of leaders to advise on major Philadelphia sectors. According to a July 2 news item, Saint Joseph’s University President Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, was invited to participate by Mayor...
Grandma describes moments after toddler fell from window in Kensington: ‘It was an accident’
PHILADELPHIA - A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after police say she fell from a window of a home in Kensington Sunday night. Officers responded to a hospital case on the 500 block of East Indiana Avenue in Kensington around 9:10 p.m. The young girl had fallen out of...
Photo essay: Philly’s Icarus Cup saw 1,000+ soccer players ‘enjoy the people’ over the weekend
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Icarus Cup saw thousands connect through the culture of soccer, fashion and vibes throughout the weekend. More than 1,000 players across 80 teams donned special kits...
Philadelphia nonprofit teaches children the trades, life skills
A program in Philadelphia is building dreams and skills for the children in the city's most underserved neighborhoods.'Build A Man' introduces young people to the trades while also giving them access to vital mental health services.It's also a place where kids will be learning life skills.The nonprofit that runs it just welcomed its campers for a second year.Action News has more on the nonprofit in the video above.
Philadelphia, PA, TV news anchor Mike Jerrick shares cancer diagnosis
If you're a fan of Mike Jerrick, one of the hosts of FOX 29's Good Day Philadelphia morning show, you might have been wondering where's he's been lately. Jerrick just revealed he's been battling cancer. Jerrick returned to the airwaves Monday to let viewers know that he did not get...
Philadelphia Email Breach Impacted Data from 35,000+ People
(TNS) — The city of Philadelphia has revealed that more than 35,000 people were affected by a data breach in its email system last year, but investigators have found no evidence that anyone was victimized by identity theft or fraud. The breach was first publicly reported by the city...
Despite their best effort, Phillies fans failed to ruin the MLB All-Star Game
The Philadelphia Phillies are well-represented in the MLB All-Star Game, with eight players on the National League squad. That ties the league record, joining the 2023 Atlanta Braves as the only teams with eight All-Stars over the last decade. Philadelphia also has five pitchers in the game, which stands alone as the most ever.
A heat health advisory has been issued for Philly through Wednesday
If you've stepped outside in Philly today, you probably already know that it's hot out there. Really hot. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for all of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania through Wednesday. And if you're thinking of getting out of town to cool off, don't bother—a heatwave is consuming most of the Northeast, including New England, as well as the Midwest, and over 100 million Americans are currently under a heat advisory.
Critically endangered orangutan born at Philadelphia Zoo in huge milestone
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Zoo has recently welcomed a brand-new bundle of joy, and they couldn't be more excited. "Amazing news to share… We are over the moon!" An adorable baby orangutan was born to mom Tua and dad Sugi on June 26. "We're happy to report the baby...
Patient actors at Thomas Jefferson University who unionized this year hold rally for new contract
A group of workers at Thomas Jefferson University who are paid to simulate patients for medical students celebrated a victory earlier this year when they won a union election. But six months later, they say they're struggling to be taken seriously in bargaining sessions. Known as standardized patients, these actors...
Hall of Famer makes bizarre admission
Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame third basemen Mike Schmidt probably knows his way around an athletic cup, right? In the third inning of Philadelphia’s blowout loss to the Oakland Athletics Sunday afternoon, Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs took a foul ball to the groin region. It was the second time over the weekend that Stubbs Read more... The post Does Mike Schmidt drink from athletic cups? appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Fusion Futures 2029 squad claims NLF 2024 National Championship
The Fusion Futures 2029 squad claimed the NLF 2024 National Championship Sunday at Stony Brook University. The title gives the Philly-based squad a 41-1 record this year with six championships. Fusion Futures is ranked No. 1 in the 2029 class by US Club Lax and has outscored its foes 420-111.
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