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Parents of CHOP doctor killed while cycling in Philadelphia speak out, vow to work with DA
In a statement, the parents of Barbara Friedes, who was killed while riding a bike in Philadelphia, thanked Philadelphia police and the district attorney's office for their work so far on the investigation. They said they will work with the district attorney's office for accountability.
Steven Kwan's solo homer, Jhonkensy Noel's 3-run shot power Guardians past Phillies 4-3
PHILADELPHIA -- — Steven Kwan hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning after Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a three-run shot in the fourth, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Kwan’s 11th homer of the season came...
How the Sixers Stixers drumline is giving Philadelphia's kids a path forward
Known for hyping up the crowd before, during and after each home Philadelphia 76ers home game, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline. Antoine humbly drums to change the lives of young people and put "drumsticks in people's hands so they won't put guns in them."
Centurions Motorcycle Club spreads holiday cheer for children at Shriners Children's Hospital
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
Wydeek Collier: Dominating the Field and Capturing College Scouts’ Attention
Philadelphia's football landscape is buzzing with the emergence of Wydeek Collier, a four-star athlete from the Class of 2026. At 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, Collier's versatility and talent have made him one of the most intriguing prospects in his class. His recent offer from Rutgers received after a standout workout session on July 25, 2024, adds to an already impressive list of suitors. Collier attends Neumann-Goretti High School in Philadelphia, coached by Al Crosby.
Parents of CHOP doctor killed riding bike in Philadelphia releases statement | Digital Brief
The parents of CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes, who was killed while riding her bike on Spruce Street earlier this month, have released a statement about the arrest in the case. Meanwhile, longtime Philadelphia sports talk personality Howard Eskin has broken his silence about an incident that got him banned from multiple sports venues.
Four-star commit Michael Thomas returns to Rutgers
This weekend afforded the Rutgers commits in the class of 2025 the opportunity to get back on campus. It was the first chance for such an occasion since the dead period ended this past week. Wide receiver Michael Thomas III of Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.) took advantage of this...
76ers almost made a blockbuster trade after signing Paul George
The Philadelphia 76ers have been extremely busy building the perfect roster around All-Star center Joel Embiid to aid them in their quest to win another championship. They managed to land one of the biggest players this summer, signing Paul George, while also staying under the second apron of the luxury tax.
Yankees vs Phillies Preview: Teams Not Playing Their Best
The New York Yankees (62-45) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (65-40) for a three-game series beginning Monday. July hasn’t been a good month for either team, with New York going 8-13 and the Phillies are 10-10. It hasn’t hurt either team much, as the Yankees are still 4.0 games ahead in the wild card race.
Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks
PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Vector Control staff is planning to apply treatments to control adult mosquitoes in Pennypack Park on Wednesday evening, July 31, and in Fairmount Park on Thursday evening, August 1, both at or around dusk. See maps below for the specific streets that spraying will take place on.
Danny Garcia is brewing a new Philly star in Johnny Rivera and drew a thousand to prove it
PHILADELPHIA, PA — It was a week after one of Philadelphia boxing’s biggest accomplishments, drawing 14,119 to the Wells Fargo Center for Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ first IBF welterweight title defense against late-replacement David Avanesyan. You would figure Philly would have its fill of boxing. Not...
Dr. Peter DeLuca named Eagles' head team physician
The Philadelphia Eagles have added Peter DeLuca, MD, as head orthopedic physician for the 2024 season, according to a July 28 report from nj.com. Dr. DeLuca previously served as the team's head physician from 1997 to 2018, formerly holding the same role with the Philadelphia Flyers. The appointment comes after...
Phillies blow 3-run lead, waste Schwarber's big day in another series loss
The Phillies hardly ever lose when their thumper of a leadoff man begins a game with a longball, but not even Kyle Schwarber's multi-homer effort was enough Sunday to snap a string of series losses. The Phils blew an early three-run lead and fell to the Cleveland Guardians, 4-3. It's...
Here are the 3 most welcoming towns in New Jersey
If you were thinking of moving to a new spot in New Jersey, what are the most welcoming towns in the state?. There are plenty of reasons people choose a town when considering a move, but how welcoming the locals are should be at the top of the list. Many...
SEPTA cuts back on nonessential expenses as it awaits a funding solution from Harrisburg
While SEPTA waits for lawmakers in Harrisburg to hammer out a long-term funding solution, General Manager Leslie Richards says, the agency is cutting back on non-essential spending.
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