Pedricktown
SPORTS
Wells Fargo to remove name from South Philly sports arena
South Philadelphia's biggest arena is once again going to need a new name. Wells Fargo confirmed with NBC10 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that they will be removing their name from the Wells Fargo Center in 2025. A spokesperson with the bank said that after reviewing their sponsorships, they decided...
Fast youngsters featured at Philadelphia
Chester, PA — Ifthasritthatsrong and Goliath Hanover were both very impressive in winning the $12,000 pacing features Wednesday afternoon (July 24) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Ifthasritthatsrong may not know how to spell, but he certainly can pace, as the Scioto invader made two speed moves for driver Simon Allard...
Jalen Hurts Donates $200K To Philadelphia Schools For Air Conditioning Units
“Philadelphia has given me so much, and I'm excited to give back to the community in a way that supports our future leaders." Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently donated $200,000 to schools in Philadelphia to equip them with air conditioning units, according to NBC Philadelphia. The money will be...
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Howard Eskin to return to SportsRadio 94WIP for first time since allegations of his 'unwelcome kiss' surfaced
Howard Eskin will return to SportsRadio 94WIP on Saturday morning for the first time since allegations surfaced that he made an unwanted advance on an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park, an Audacy official said. Eskin hasn't been on the air for his 8 to 10 a.m. show on Saturdays since late June.
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Hundreds take to streets in cycling protest for increased safety
CENTER CITY - Hundreds of cyclists gathered for a protest ride following the death of a CHOP oncology doctor who was fatally struck in a bike lane in Philadelphia. "Tonight, we meet to be seen, to be heard, to demand an end to traffic deaths in Philadelphia," said Jessie Amadio, Vice Chair of Philly Bike Action.
Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Philly with these specials
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are beginning on July 26 and if you are planning to stay in Philly and watch the events, plenty of businesses in Philadelphia are getting into the Olympics spirit with special food and drinks. Olympics Food and Drink Specials: Panorama14 N. Front Street Panorama Wine Bar located inside the […]
Phillies “Shimmy” to Sea Isle for Special Event Aug. 20
It seems that Sea Isle City is turning out to be the place to go this summer for star players and other celebrities from the Philly sports scene. After major events in Sea Isle involving the Eagles and Flyers in June and early July, now comes word that the Phillies are coming to town on Aug. 20 for a family-friendly celebration called the “Phillies Shimmy Down The Shore.” It is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. in Excursion Park.
New Avelo routes, free Phish tickets, cucumber recall
TGIF, Small Wonder. Welcome to the weekend. Good news. Today is expected to be a high of 84 degrees with sunny skies and less humidity. And tomorrow? Still beautiful – 87 and mostly sunny. The Phillies play the Guardians at 6:40 p.m. tonight. ...
Summer Olympics fashion with August Moon Boutique
The 2024 Summer Olympics kicks off on Friday, July 26th, and while there is a lot of talk surrounding the action and athleticism, we wanted to dive deeper into the fashion. Local, August Moon Boutique owner, Kristina Gaglianese joins us in the PHL17 studio to talk about her Olympics collection. “For the Olympics I guess […]
The “Camden Peace Games” kick off to bring community together
Camden, NJ will kick off the Camden Peace Games, Saturday, as a part of the Connect the Lots initiative. The Camden Peace Games is a two-day basketball tournament that not only invites friendly competition between neighbors, but rallies community organizations and non-profits to implement artistic, cultural and recreational activities. Community leaders recognized how sports bring […]
Peach Bowl results from Gloucester County Swim Championships
Every summer, swimmers in Gloucester County look forward to the Peach Bowl, which is the county championship meet for summer swimming clubs. On July 23, Brookside Swim Club hosted the championships, and Greenwood Park won the day behind 606 points. Final Team Scores. 1-Greenwood Park: 606. 2-Wenonah: 589. 3-Green-Fields: 552.
Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
The U.S. women's national field hockey team from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Registration open for Victory Events Liberty Rising youth tournament on Oct. 20
Registration is open for the Victory Events Liberty Rising elite youth tournament on Oct. 20 at Suburu Park’s WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester. Liberty Rising is Victory’s elite youth summer tournament. Last summer, 85 youth teams such as Burning River, Team Minnesota, SweetLax, 3d Garden State, BBL, NJ Riot, True, Jersey Thunder, HEADstrong, and more headed to Liberty Rising for an exciting weekend of lacrosse. Victory then launched Liberty Rising Autumn Challenge as an opportunity for elite teams in the Mid-Atlantic to test themselves this fall.
Renegades drop third game of series 5-2
Wilmington, Del. (July 26, 2024) — The Hudson Valley Renegades fell to the Wilmington Blue Rocks 5-2 on Friday night at Frawley Stadium. Jace Avina led off the game with a single and Jared Serna doubled to put runners at second and third. Two batters later, Antonio Gomez drove in Avina with an RBI single to give the Renegades a 1-0 lead.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
Southwind Banshee decisive winner at Philly
Chester, PA — Southwind Banshee was ruthless in the $13,500 trotting feature on Thursday (July 25) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, in control at every fractional pole en route to a new mark of 1:53.3. Tim Tetrick, who furthered his lead in the local drivers’ standings with five wins on...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.