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Philly faces $50 million price tag for essential component in Rail Park extension
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After 25 years of intermittent negotiations, Reading International proposed a new price tag for its train trestle overlooking Center City –– $50 million last year. That’s...
76ers to sign ex-Heat wing Caleb Martin in NBA free agency, waive Paul Reed, per report
The Philadelphia 76ers' dream offseason continues: They are finalizing a deal with Caleb Martin, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday, less than two hours before the end of the the moratorium period. Martin, 28, is exactly the type of role player the Sixers needed to round out their roster. As...
Woman Fatally Struck by Car and SEPTA Bus in Tragic Philadelphia Accident
Philadelphia authorities are currently investigating a tragic incident which claimed the life of a woman in the Wissinoming area early Saturday morning. According to 6abc, the collision occurred around 1:25 a.m. on the 5900 block of Frankford Avenue, when a white Dodge Durango traveling southbound struck the pedestrian. In the most unfortunate of events, the woman was then pushed into the northbound lanes and was subsequently hit by an oncoming SEPTA bus.
Sources: Caleb Martin joining 76ers, likely slots in as starter
Free agent forward Caleb Martin has agreed on a four-year deal guaranteed for more than $32 million with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Saturday. The 76ers landed an impactful commitment in Martin, a playoff-tested power forward and versatile defender who joins Philadelphia after three seasons with the Miami Heat.
Excessive heat warning, feels-like temps as high as 108 in Philadelphia
Hot weather is back once again in Philadelphia, the Pa. suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware, with feels-like temps in the triple digits in the cards across much of the region, and storm chances both weekend days, Tammie Souza reports.
The Impact: Josiah Victor is an Eagle
Boston College added to their Class of '25 on the 4th of July, landing a commitment from Grayson (Ga.) '25 defensive tackle Josiah Victor. The newly minted three star rising senior took official visits to East Carolina and Liberty, and held offers from Georgia (where he camped in early June), Colorado, Duke, Arizona and a host of G5 schools. A late offer from the staff, Victor has yet to take a visit to Chestnut Hill, but was also offered from the previous staff.
Eagles must place emphasis on coaching up their young stars this season
Remember the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles draft class? Those guys certainly got spoiled early didn't they? Right off the bat, they walked onto a roster that would win a Super Bowl. Yes friends, Donnell Pumphrey owns a Super Bowl ring by virtue of hanging out on the practice squad. There's just one problem. The NFL Draft has never been an exact science.
Braves fall 10 games back of the Phillies following Friday’s loss
Seemingly everything has gone wrong for the baseball club in Atlanta this season, but this game always has something waiting around the corner that pulls you back. For Braves fans this weekend, it’s a meeting with the division-leading Phillies that could potentially put them right back in the conversation for the NL East.
Philadelphia Honors Dawn Staley with Inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award Amid City Celebrations
Philadelphia's own Dawn Staley has been honored with the inaugural Mayor’s One Philly Award. Staley, a legendary figure in women's basketball, was given the award by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker during the Wawa Welcome America Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall. This new accolade is designed to recognize individuals who use their platform to unify and uplift the community, as reported by the City of Philadelphia's official website.
Phillies speedster Trea Turner officially all the way back to full speed
The Philadelphia Phillies were more than happy to welcome shortstop Trea Turner back to the lineup on June 17 after six weeks on the injured list. Despite his bat picking up where it left off before he strained his hamstring scoring from second on a wild play against the San Francisco Giants on May 3, Turner's legs weren’t all there for the first couple of weeks.
Phillies’ Alec Bohm Named Latest Home Run Derby Participant
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Alec Bohm committed to participating in the 2024 Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on Monday, July 15. Bohm and Baltimore Orioles All-Star Gunnar Henderson are the only players who have been named to the Derby thus far. Bohm and Henderson additionally were both voted All-Star Game starters.
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