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Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 67: Milan Jernigan, Upper Darby HS
Coaches comment: Milan is currently one of the most electrifying players on our team. He has the ability to make big plays when necessary, and his drive to compete and win sets him apart, making him one of the most exciting players in our league. I look forward to seeing him continue his success from last year and have an even more productive season.
Philly residents petition to enhance biker safety after CHOP doctor’s tragic accident
Philadelphia residents are asking for change after a tragic accident claimed the life of a resident at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. According to a petition started on Change.org, residents are urging the ‘Avenue of the Arts’ to enhance biker safety. Just one day after its start, the petition has already received over 1,000 signatures […]
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Rowers descend on the Schuylkill River for the Philadelphia Youth Regatta
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The largest one day sprint regatta in the country is taking place on the Schuylkill River Saturday.Rowers from high schools around the country are taking part in the Schuylkill Navy Philadelphia Youth Regatta.There are 52 teams - 650 boats - and more than 3,000 athletes competing.The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and more than twice the size of the Dad Vail Regatta.Organizers say it's a big undertaking to host such a large regatta."This is essentially a stadium, it is a sports stadium we are going to have a huge...
Investigation reveals summer season as deadliest for cyclists in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the issues surrounding bike lanes in the city back in April and now, during the summer months, data shows it's the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.Earlier this week, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square. It marked the city's first cycling death of this year. There were 10 deaths in 2023 according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.In 2017, Emily Fredricks was a pastry chef living in Philadelphia. She didn't have her car in the city because her...
Philadelphia children set a goal for soccer skills with Athletic Club of Fairhill
The "Futbol is Life" skills camp was held at The Shipley School, setting a goal for Philadelphia children.The Athletic Club of Fairhill hopes to introduce soccer to children who may want to pursue it in their future educational journey."We want to provide academic opportunities to kids in our neighborhood through a sport like soccer...'Futbol is Life' is our annual soccer camp. The idea was to get kids from North Philly into a place that they may have never been to," said President of AC Fairhill, Dominique Landry.The event is hosted at various schools such as The Shipley School, to showcase an institution kids could strive to attend.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Eagles Release 2024-25 Schedule
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College men's hockey has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. 2024-25 season tickets are on sale at BCEagles.com or by calling 617-552-GoBC. After opening the new campaign on the road against Michigan St. on October 11-12, the Eagles return to the Heights...
Former Spartan getting promoted by Philadelphia Phillies
Trent Farquhar was a stand out with Michigan State baseball, before latching on with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dearborn native, who started his career at Bowling Green, will be climbing up the ranks of professional baseball, as the Phillies have promoted the former Spartan to A+ ball with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
Diamond gems: Presenting 2024 All-Main Line softball teams
The 2024 Main Line high school softball scene featured some championship teams, led by undefeated Episcopal Academy (20-0, Inter-Ac champions), Haverford High (18-2, Central League champions) and Friends’ Central (12-2, undefeated Friends Schools League champions). The All-Main Line high school softball teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main...
Philadelphians to root for at the Paris Olympics
Opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics in Paris are one week from today, and there are plenty of hometown athletes to keep an eye on.The big picture: 35 Olympians from Pennsylvania will compete in the games, including a handful from Philadelphia.Several more will compete in the Paralympics, which begin Aug. 26.By the numbers: We have the fifth-most competitors in the country behind California, Florida, Texas and Illinois.Here are a few athletes and events to watch:Joel Embiid: Men's basketballThe seven-time All-Star is coming off one of his best seasons, which was interrupted by a meniscus tear that doomed his chances...
Reggie Jackson’s Childhood Wyncote Home to be Demolished
Reggie Jackson's childhood home in Wyncote is coming down to build a parking lot. Reggie Jackson’s childhood home at 149 Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote is facing demolition, writes Michael Tanennbaum for Philly Voice. His father, Martinez Jackson, ran a tailor shop there on the first floor in the 1950s...
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Springfield-Delco Cougars Ryan Benjamin-C/LS/OLB
Notable Awards and Recognitions: All Central HM Center, All Central 2nd Team Center. Ryan is a captain and a three year starter at center. He is also a snapping specialist being ranked in the state and nationally as a long snapper. He is the strength of our line. GETTING TO...
Temple University Students Head to Paris for Unique Olympic Coverage
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Natalie Koranda, a senior communications major at Temple University, never imagined she would study abroad. “For student journalists, we rarely get to study abroad because that means that we have to give up opportunities here in the home market,” Koranda said. “That is what I think makes this opportunity to go to Paris even more special.”
WITH IBN MUHAMMAD ON BOARD, HINSON BELIEVES HIS 2024 PANTHERS GO FROM SPECIAL TO VERY SPECIAL
Rob Hinson knows a good football team roster when he sees one. During his 14 seasons as head coach of the Timber Creek High School football team, his record was 114-43. Hinson led the Chargers to multiple championships. His 2016 team, led by quarterback Devin Leary (drafted this year by...
PA Sire Stakes for Hambletonian hopefuls at Philly
Chester, PA – Pennsylvania-sired sophomore trotting colts came to Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon for their third preliminary state-sired rounds, with two $71,167 Sire Stakes divisions captured by a pair of 5-1 shots, each stopping the timer in 1:53. The Greenshoe colt Supernova Hanover dropped four seconds from...
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