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French Fans Make Feelings on Joel Embiid Very Clear After Controversial Olympics Decision
Last fall, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid faced a major decision. Born in Cameroon and holding both French and American citizenship, Embiid had an opportunity to choose which country he would represent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His decision to commit to Team USA sent shockwaves around ...
Woman charged with arson for allegedly setting historic Berwyn home on fire, police say
BERWYN, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- A Chester County woman was charged for deliberately setting a fire at a historic Main Line home on Tuesday morning. Easttown Township Police charged Kathryn Frankel with arson, risking catastrophe and other related offenses on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a home in Berwyn at 400 Leopard Road.
Philadelphia Mourns CHOP Doctor Killed in Bike Accident as City Weighs Cycling Safety Overhaul
Philadelphia was jolted by the sudden death of Barbara Ann Friedes, a 30-year-old chief resident at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who was killed in a tragic bike accident at 18th and Spruce streets in Rittenhouse Square. According to FOX 29, she was struck by a vehicle that veered into the bike lane, a collision that also involved two parked cars. One week after the incident, officials have signaled that a major development is imminent in this case.
Eagles 2024 training camp practice notes, Day 2: Cam Jurgens should be just fine replacing Jason Kelce
Day 2 of Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books. There are still no pads this early in camp, and like Day 1, it was a short practice. Let's get right to the notes. • One of the players under the microscope in this camp is Cam Jurgens, who is taking over at center for the legendary Jason Kelce. Jurgens opened up a big hole with an athletic second-level block that sprung Jalen Hurts for a good gain on a draw play.
Tickets to see ‘Hamilton' at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on sale now
The revolution is returning to Philadelphia this fall. You don't want to miss your chance to see the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton" at the Academy of Music from Oct.29 through Nov. 23. Tickets are available for purchase now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, or in person at the Academy of Music...
Chester starts a new anti-crime initiative for the summer
Chester officials are determined to do what they can to keep city streets safe and they’re getting a helpful boost from an innovative partnership with the county district attorney’s office and other agencies. Last week (July 15), County Council, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Authorities identify victims of fatal plane crash near the site of an air show in Wisconsin
NEKIMI, Wis. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man and a man from New York have been preliminarily identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near the site of an airshow in eastern Wisconsin. The bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of Philadelphia, and James G. Sullivan, 32, of Brooklyn,...
Lehigh Valley DI athlete puts law school dreams on hold to coach youth tennis in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia."Attitude, character, as well as effort," Gabe Knowles, a tennis coach at Legacy Youth Tennis, said. "All of those aspects will control how you do in life."These are the lessons Knowles strives to instill in the young athletes he coaches at Legacy Youth Tennis — a program dedicated to making the sport more inclusive and accessible to kids in Philly."There's a lot of athletes in Philadelphia, but when they pick up a...
Ex-First Round Pick Threw Up 10 Times on Day 1 of NFL Training Camp
Offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, who was the No. 11 overall selection in the 2020 NFL draft, expects to compete for a starting job on the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line during training camp. And apparently he's not going to let a tough first day of training camp hurt his chances of earning a ...
K to Z Collective Restaurant Group of Glenside launches Events by K to Z
K to Z Collective, which operates The Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown, West Avenue Grille in Jenkintown, and the Highland Restaurant & Bar in Glenside, has launched a new arm of their business: Events by K to Z. “Ordering catering or planning an event can be confusing and intimidating,” co-owner Dan...
Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Prosecutors are seeking a high bail for Michael Vahey, the man accused of striking a Philadelphia cyclist with his car last week, killing her. Investigators say Dr. Barbara...
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society shows off green improvements in Nicetown-Tioga
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society showed off one of its most ambitious efforts on Wednesday. Environmental Protection Agency officials toured PHS’ Love Where You Live Greening Plan to make Nicetown-Tioga cleaner and safer.
Popular Philadelphia arena will have to find new name soon
PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love isn’t feeling the love from Wells Fargo, who announced plans to drop its long-running naming rights deal with the arena home to the Sixers and Flyers. The contract will end in August 2025, according to the Associated Press. The breakup with...
Joel Embiid takes petty shot at Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid has yet to come close to winning an NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the former MVP clearly thinks his supporting cast has a lot to do with that. During a recent appearance on the “Check Ball Show,” Embiid took a petty swipe at Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Embiid basically said... The post Joel Embiid takes petty shot at Jayson Tatum appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half dozen new faces arriving. At the joint Tyrese Maxey-Paul George press conferences earlier this week, head coach Nick Nurse discussed the team’s offseason moves:
Wells Fargo will drop their name from the South Philadelphia arena
The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will soon need a new name. Wells Fargo has decided not to renew its naming rights deal when it expires next year. A company spokesperson said Wells Fargo regularly reviews sponsorship strategies and it made the business decision not to renew the deal for the naming rights. The […]
New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
A new study analyzes the average cost of a scoop of ice cream in the top 50 U.S. cities for tourists, and Philadelphia was at the top of the list. With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool.
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