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Kensington's Rock Ministries builds boxing foundation for Johnny Rivera and father
Pro boxing sensation Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera is being touted as the next big thing from Philly.The 18-year-old was raised in the sport -- along with his siblings Isaac and Valery -- by his father and coach, Johnny 'Rocket' Rivera.Johnny and his longtime wife Daiana have based their children's training at Kensington-based Rock Ministries, founded by another former boxer - Pastor Buddy Osborn.'Pastor Buddy' started his combat sports program more than 20 years ago to give the kids of the neighborhood an outlet away from the trauma they live through growing up in Kensington.He charges no money, no child is turned away, and the only requirement to join is participation in Bible study.Johnny's father and coach came up through the program and says it saved him from becoming a statistic.The Rock Ministries | Facebook | Instagram2755 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134215-739-3927Johnny 'Different Breed' Rivera
Lincoln Financial Field Stadium Guide: Full Eagles and concert schedule, seat map, hotels, parking, bag policy and more to know
Heading to a game or concert at Lincoln Financial Field? Here is everything you need to know including parking, transportation options, close hotels, clear bag policy and more.
High School Football: Camden defeats Rancocas Valley 44-27
Powered by 205 rushing yards from Christian Braxton, Camden High School bounced back from last week's home-field football loss to Holy Spirit to defeat Rancocas Valley 44 to 27. At one point in the game, Rancocas Valley came within seven points of the Panthers; but Camden High's 385 yards on the ground - 113 from Jaiden Steele and 66 from quarterback Makhi Brunswon, ultimately proved insurmountable.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNext up for the Panthers is an away game against Winslow on October 4, 2024. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Eagles fans in Florida will have trouble getting around after Helene damage
If you are headed to Tampa Bay for the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Buccaneers, lucky you. If you plan to spend a few extra days at the nearby beaches between Clearwater and St. Pete Beach, Hurricane Helene has left you not so lucky.The Pinellas County beach communities that sit directly on the Gulf Coast are closed for business. All access is blocked and residents who are trying to clean up are being asked to leave for what could be up to a week.Hurricane Helene destroyed parts of the infrastructure for bridges, roads, sewer, water and electricity on all of...
The Week in Philly: Aramark workers on strike, new Phillies postgame mix, and exhumed bodies
How will PennDOT make Chinatown’s Vine Street more pedestrian- and bike-friendly? What did Mayor Cherelle Parker say about plans for 76 Place? And what’s going on at that property in Hollywood Hills? Find out with The Week in Philly.
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