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Assumption Field Hockey ready to live up to pre-season league champ pick
WORCESTER, Mass. — The Assumption field hockey team was the pre-season pick to win the NE-10 championship. The Hounds have been to the NCAA D2 Semifinals three seasons in a row. Last year, they were 12-1 in the NE-10 and 16-7 overall. They return this year with five All-League...
Gunmen shoot 4 men outside West Philly storefront, police say
Four men were injured as gunmen fired shots outside a storefront area in West Philadelphia late Wednesday night, police said. The shooting occurred at 10:48 p.m. along the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue, according to investigators. At least two gunmen fired shots outside a store on 4086 Lancaster Avenue, ran...
Berks Catholic enters 2024 with high expectations
READING, Pa - The Berks Catholic field hockey team fell short of its goals with a pair of early exits in the County and District tournaments. In 2024 the Saints want to turn things around and make a deep postseason run. In order to do so they're focusing on the...
The Boss returns to South Philadelphia this week: Know before you go
The Boss is back in town for a pair of long-awaited shows.Chopper 6 over Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia as the final preparations were made ahead of Wednesday night's Bruce Springsteen show.Bruce and the E Street Band will play there on Wednesday and again on Friday.Everything you need to know before this week's shows! The Summer Concert Series at Citizens Bank Park is presented by Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.https://t.co/CbuIpsYnnf pic.twitter.com/zaa1cznjN9— Citizens Bank Park (@PhilliesCBP) August 20, 2024 These shows were originally scheduled for last August, however medical issues forced him to postpone the dates.All gates will open at 6 p.m. on the day of the show.SEE ALSO: Bruce Springsteen gives surprise performance during Zach Bryan concert in Philadelphia For patrons holding tickets to the field, please enter through the Left Field Gate entrance only.Day of show ticketing questions, please contact the Phillies at 215-463-1000, tickets@phillies.com, or visit the Phillies West Box Office on Citizens Bank Way, which will open at 1 p.m. on the day of the show.For a list of prohibited items and other parking information, click here.
Man convicted for murdering 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia years ago
A man was convicted for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood back in 2022.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner made the announcement on Wednesday.Investigators say roughly two years ago, Damir Richardson opened fire into a vehicle, killing Carissa Bright.Her mother spoke out Wednesday about the pain her daughter's death has caused her."Since her death, our life has not been the same at all. I don't know if I'll ever be completely recovered. I don't believe I will," she said.Investigators say about eight hours after he killed Carissa, Richarson targeted his ex-girlfriend in Gloucester Township.The ex-girlfriend was not injured, but that incident is what led to police being able to track him down.
‘Turn the Towns Teal’ Needs Volunteers this Weekend in Doylestown
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local group that raises awareness about ovarian cancer and honors survivors and victims of the disease is looking for volunteers who can help “turn the town teal” this weekend in Doylestown. The group behind the event named “Turn the Towns Teal” has the support of Doylestown Borough’s Mayor and Council, and the Rotary Club of Doylestown donate materials and volunteers, but it’s not enough. The event needs eight teams of volunteers to walk around town and tie teal ribbons on light posts in the business areas of town.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Mobile recording studio rolls into North Philadelphia to record conversations about Black joy
Their goal is to capture conversations about Black joy and change the narrative for a community often stigmatized.StoryCorps' mobile recording studio parked their airstream trailer in North Philadelphia, hoping to drive a new narrative that celebrates the heart of the people that live there.The trailer visits about ten cities a year and will be in North Philadelphia for the rest of the month before moving to their next stop in Huntington, West Virginia.Action News reporter Christie Ileto has the full story in the player above.For more information, visit: https://storycorps.org/mobile-tour/
Police: Man fires shot following dispute over parking space
READING, Pa. - A Kenhorst man is under arrest, charged with firing a handgun during a dispute over a parking space. 37-year-old Casey Roth is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and firearms offenses. According to court documents, just after 5 p.m. on August 14, the suspect arrived in the...
Braves fans convinced Orlando Arcia just poked the bear and stared down Bryce Harper
The bad blood between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies hasn't died down over the course of the season. Tonight's game is proof that Atlanta hasn't forgotten about the Phillies ending their season in back to back years. Last postseason the baseball world couldn't stop talking about the staredown Bryce...
'Part of Hanover culture': Hanover Borough set to host first-ever hot dog eating contest
Could you be Hanover's first hot dog eating champion? It's possible: On Sept. 14, the "snack food capital of the USA" is hosting its first-ever hot dog eating contest at the Hanover Market House. The contest will be held as part of the market's annual Second Saturday in September events, which will also...
When does deer hunting season start in Pennsylvania? Everything you need to know.
Pennsylvania's hunting season is upon us with new dates, limits and restrictions. Here's what you need to know. The statewide deer hunting season will begin as early as Oct. 5 for bow hunting and Nov. 30 for rifle hunting. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has limited one antlered deer per hunting license...
PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
Working with customers to help them access cleaner electric transportation options is an integral part of PECO's Path to Clean commitment. PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets, the company has been implementing programs to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint, while also investing in infrastructure to make cleaner energy solutions more accessible, affordable, and equitable for customers. One of the ways PECO is doing this is by embracing electric vehicles (EVs).
Bridgeport Native Returns Home With Olympic Bronze Medal in Rugby
Ariana Ramsey received a hero's return welcome back home when she first arrived back to Bridgeport after the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bridgeport native Ariana Ramsey was recently honored with a homecoming after returning with a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics with Team USA women’s rugby team, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc.
Woman Dies At Elizabethtown Fair
A 55-year-old woman tragically died at the Elizabethtown Fair in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday (August 20) due to a medical emergency. The incident occurred in the afternoon, according to the Elizabethtown Police Department. Northwest Regional Police officers, who were present at the fair, responded to the situation around 1...
WCU welcomes next generation of Golden Rams on move-in day
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — West Chester University welcomed first-year, transferring and returning students to campus on Wednesday as part of its move-in day at its residence halls.Some students are hyper-focused and ready to jump into their careers. Some are future educators who want to help reduce the teacher shortage."All my teachers were great," sophomore Cecelia Perrotti said. "That's why I wanted to become a teacher."Perrotti is one step closer to her dream career as a teacher."I'm excited to do something that I know will be fulfilling," Perrotti said.As the new school year begins, Dr. Desha Williams, the dean...
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