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Aiming High: Mahir Jordan's Final Season and Future Football Aspirations
Mahir Jordan, a Class of 2025 athlete from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, stands out on and off the field. Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 163 pounds, Jordan is looking to show that he's one of the best players in Philadelphia and the state. Despite an injury-shortened junior season in 2023, he showcased his versatility by amassing 190 rushing yards and 250 passing yards in limited action. As he gears up for his senior year, Jordan is driven by personal and team goals that reflect his passion for football and his dedication to his teammates.
Nearly 2 dozen car windows destroyed in Fairmount overnight, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A recent rash of car vandalism in Philadelphia's Fairmount section has left dozens of windows shattered and glove compartments ransacked.Residents said they feel uneasy and that they are looking for answers.Police are again on the lookout for vandals who destroyed close to two dozen car windows overnight Tuesday in Fairmount and Francisville.The vandalism happened as detectives were actively investigating other incidents over the last several weeks in which vandals hit cars in neighboring areas."It's really a problem," Jess, who lives in Fairmount, said. "Obviously, you don't want this to be a fear every time you...
A $1,700 Goodwill purchase turned out to be part of George Washington's war tent
A piece of fabric now hung on the walls of the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City might seem trivial but its far from it. Its now a piece of the puzzle in the exhibition called “ Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travel’s of Washington’s Tent.”
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Alice Walker’s The Color Purple
Alice Walker's seminal 1982 novel, The Color Purple, has undergone numerous adaptations, beginning with the 1985 Steven Spielberg-directed film. In 2005, it became a Broadway musical backed by Oprah Winfrey; in 2015, John Doyle directed a revival; and then there was a 2023 movie musical based on the 2005 production. That adaptation is also the basis of the musical now onstage at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF), with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.
Reverend presides at blessing of Saint Edmond’s ‘Mary’s House’
On July 22, Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, part of the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), blessed and dedicated Mary’s House, a community-based home for young adults with disabilities. The residence is the second of its kind opened by Saint Edmond’s.
Camden County sees nearly 40% dip in overdoses in 2024, data finds
CAMDEN — Camden County officials are celebrating the latest data on overdose numbers. For the first half of 2024, there has been a 39% drop in overdoses when compared to the same months in 2023. "Honestly, the numbers were a bit surprising. We've been leveling off over the last...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Gunpoint Robbery At 7-Eleven Leads To Two Arrests: Bensalem Police
Christopher Yelverton, 42, and Amanda Petherbridge, 34, are each charged with robbery, conspiracy, and related counts, Bensalem police said in a release on Monday, July 22. The robbery happened at the 2511 Lincoln Highway 7-Eleven in Trevose just before 3 a.m., investigators said. Yelverton walked into the gas station and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes, then pointed a handgun through his sweatshirt at the cashier and demanded money, according to authorities.
New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
Americans divided over new law to buy a variety of beverages at supermarkets – but same rules will apply to everyone
AMERICANS who like to indulge in alcoholic drinks occasionally will have easier access to purchasing them this Fall. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 688, which allows residents to buy ready-to-drink cocktails at a plethora of locations, into law. The law, effective in mid-September, defines ready-to-drink cocktails as premixed...
Pennsylvania Powerball winners for Monday, July 22
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Monday’s drawing along with over 24,000 other winners. The $50,000 winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $100,000. According to the Lottery, more than […]
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from "a virulent wave of antisemitism" that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday.Video in the player above is from a previous Action News report.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion,...
Matt Rhule: From Temple Triumph to Baylor Bounce and Beyond
In December 2016, Matt Rhule faced a decision between staying at Temple University, where he had achieved success with the football program, or taking on the challenge at Baylor University in Texas. Despite Baylor's strong winning record before his arrival, the football program was marred by off-field issues, including the dismissal of the previous coaching staff due to scandal. Rhule accepted the head coaching job at Baylor, transitioning from the American Athletic Conference to the Big 12, facing new challenges and heightened expectations.
Teenage girl recovering after being shot in neck in North Philadelphia
A teenager is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the neck on Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. on July 23, 2024, on the 1400 block of West Loudon Street in the Logan section of North Philadelphia, police said.
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