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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Eagles' Jalen Hurts explains why his eagerness to learn was halted with Jason Kelce: 'Now times are different'
The Philadelphia Eagles are entering a new era on offense. Not only has offensive coordinator Brian Johnson been replaced by Kellen Moore, but Philly's long-time, likely future Pro Football Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce has retired. Not only was Kelce a primary leader in the locker room and a...
Phillies Roster Expansion 2024: Key Additions for Playoff Push
The MLB roster expansion period is here, allowing teams to increase their rosters to 28 players with a limit of 14 pitchers. For the Phillies, this means careful consideration about who to promote, particularly among position players and pitchers. Although they lack a pressing need to add a position player, Kody Clemens is a likely candidate, while potential third catcher Rafael Marchan is sidelined due to injury. On the pitching side, with Taijuan Walker's recent struggles, the team faces a crucial decision, likely favoring Tyler Phillips for the additional pitching slot.
Seminarians move in to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at GMercyU
More than 20 seminarians moved into Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus at Gwynedd Mercy University last week. “Everyone’s been nice. The older guys have been helping,” said Lucas Bastian, a first-year student from the Diocese of Harrisburg. “It’s been a very easy transition thus far, and the new campus is just beautiful.”
Dave Stahler Gets First Victory in Berks Catholic Nail-biter over Executive
Tagged under: District 11, District 3, Gameday Hub, News. Saints head coach Dave Stahler picked up his first victory in nerve-racking fashion Friday night at Andre Reed Stadium on the campus of Kutztown University. A game that remained close throughout came right down to the wire and Berks Catholic clipped the Raptors for the second consecutive year.
Chester runs past and around West Philadelphia High
Tagged under: District 1, District 12, Gameday Hub, News, pfn. The Chester Clippers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against West Philadelphia. The Clippers scored their first touchdown courtesy of senior RB Dayshon Jackson’s 2 yard rushing score to take an early 6-0 lead with 7:57 left in the opening quarter. West Philly had trouble early sustaining drives and moving the ball which lead to the defense being tired and Chester scored its second touchdown of the day on a Larry McDonald 13 yard rushing score to take a 13-0 lead with 4:41 left in the 2nd quarter. The score remained 13-0 at the half. Chester tacked on 3 2nd half scores highlighted by a shifty 5 yard rushing touchdown by Daron Harris. West got on the board with just over 5 minutes remaining when Sr RB Zahir Cleveland rushed for 47 yards on a drive setting up Xavier Howard to rush for the touchdown and Jr Mekhi Bryant got the 2 point conversion for the final 33-8 margin.
Secrest brothers, PJ Dent lead Cedar Cliff to overtime win over Central Dauphin
The pride was beaming off head coach Colin Gillen’s face after his Cedar Cliff team picked up their first division victory since moving to the Mid-Penn Commonwealth on Friday night. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register...
McClure Bean Soup Festival coming soon
McClure, Pa. — The McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair will kick off soon for a week-long celebration of delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all. Once again the little town of McClure comes alive with the sights, sounds, laughter, and homecomings as it celebrates the 133rd year of The McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair. The free-admission event, which takes place along East Ohio Street in McClure,...
Penn State vs. West Virginia postponed at halftime due to storms: latest updates
Penn State’s new offense with Andy Kotelnicki and a revived Drew Allar was electric in the first half, leading the Nittany Lions to a 20-6 lead over West Virginia at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown West Virginia. Well, after that first half of play, the sky above Milan Puskar has become electrified as well.
Man shot while sitting outside his home in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for the person who they said shot a man while he was sitting outside of his home Friday night. According to police, around 10:47 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of N. Peach Street for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival,...
Hookup Goes Wrong When SUV Tumbles Into Philadelphia River With Frisky Couple Still in Back Seat
A Philadelphia couple, who were reportedly "getting busy," had their private time interrupted when their 2020 Range Rover reportedly ended up in a local river — with the two still in the back seat. According to local news outlet NBC10, the lovebirds were doing their thing when one of...
Phils' division lead slips to 5 games in fall to Braves 7-2
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) -- Solo home runs from Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto weren't enough to stop the Atlanta Braves, who jacked three solo homers of their own en route to a 7-2 win over the Phillies Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.Ranger Suárez (11-6) struck out the first five batters — the first Phillies pitcher to achieve that feat since Cole Hamels in 2010 — in his second start since he missed just more than a month with lower-back tightness. The left-hander then gave up back-to-back Braves shots in the third inning."The two home runs were just mislocations, just balls that...
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Tennessee sets attendance record versus Penn State
No. 7 Penn State (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated No. 15 (0-1, 0-0 SEC), 22-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-20, Friday at Food City Center in the season opener for both schools. The match was played before a record crowd of 6,193 fans, breaking a previous record of 3,376 that witnessed the Lady Vols’ match against Kentucky on Oct. 27, 2021.
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Registration opens to give Philly adults a second chance to earn high school diploma
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. There is good news for adults who hope to earn their high school diplomas but did not previously have a chance. The School District of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Network...
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