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76ers introduce Paul George, celebrate ‘patient’ Tyrese Maxey
The Philadelphia 76ers now have their Big Three, introducing forward Paul George on Tuesday as the star joins forces with guard Tyrese Maxey and center Joel Embiid. The Sixers reeled in George with a four-year, $212 million max contract earlier this month. They were able to do so because Maxey waited his turn for an extension of his own, giving Philadelphia's front office the ability to maneuver within the salary cap.
Castellanos has big hit in ninth, Wheeler throws 7 strong innings to lead Phillies past Twins 3-0
MINNEAPOLIS -- Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Tuesday night. After a scoreless duel between Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Twins rookie Simeon Woods Richardson, Philadelphia took control in the ninth against Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran (5-5).
Highlights From Sixers Star Paul George’s Introductory Conference
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers held a press conference for star swingman Paul George, who agreed to sign a four-year contract with them on the first day of free agency. Chased by the Golden State Warriors and perhaps enchanted by the Orlando Magic, there was no guarantee he’d land with the Sixers. However, after the Warriors failed to complete a sign-and-trade for George, the stars aligned in Philadelphia. Now, he’ll join 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid and 2024 NBA Most Improved Player Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of a championship. One of the few Big 3s in the NBA, the Sixers project to be a formidable contender.
Saquon Barkley regrets how he treated Giants fans immediately after signing with Eagles
We’re normal people. When we’re on Twitter and we decide to quote tweet a reply to a reply, no one sees it and no one cares. Saquon Barkley isn’t a normal person. When he sees something and reacts, that reaction is seen, heard, and felt. When the...
Teen recovering in the hospital after being shot in the neck in North Philadelphia
A teenager is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the neck on Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of West Loudon Street in the Logan section of North Philadelphia, police said. A...
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from "a virulent wave of antisemitism" that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday.Video in the player above is from a previous Action News report.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion, the...
Olivia Nicastro | Embracing harm reduction for substance use at Penn
In a pilot study of Penn undergraduates, 39% of respondents reported using alcohol or other recreational drugs for the express purpose of combating stress. Penn’s primary substance use resource hub is the SUPER (Substance Use, Prevention, Education, and Recovery) program, which provides students with a list of recovery resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon. The program also provides wellness workshops focused on harm reduction strategies, which is a scientifically-supported approach to substance use focused on directly engaging with individuals who use drugs to reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use. Although Penn has implemented progressive measures, additional steps are necessary to keep pace with evolving harm reduction strategies.
Chester Safe Streets Initiative gets creative this summer to do more with critically understaffed Police Department
Police officials are getting creative in their attempts to get more officers out in the community this summer in the midst of a Police Department staffing shortage.
What to watch Paris 2024: Philly-area Olympians going for gold
The world's best athletes will run, dance, jump, shoot, ride, hit, throw, climb, tumble, soar, surf, wrestle, box, score and so much more as they vie for Olympic gold in Paris. The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Friday, July 26, 2024, but the action on...
Dehumidifier, cooling technology company chooses Newark area site
AirJoule LLC has chosen to locate in northern Delaware. AirJoule is leasing a 30,000-square-foot site on Shea Way in the Delaware Industrial Park, south of Newark for its main office and manufacturing facilities. It is also leasing 500 square feet at The Innovation Space in Wilmington’s DuPont Experimental Station for research and development work.
August show at Stover Mill Gallery features Janine Dunn Wade
Stover Mill Gallery will showcase works by Janine Dunn Wade that vibrate with lyrical movement, celebrate color, and dance on the joyful edge between realism and abstraction. The intention is to see shapes of color in space and arrange them into something visually exciting with an element of mystery, the artist says.
Eagles Running Back Has Plenty To Prove After Steep Drop in NFL's Top 100 Countdown
PHILADELPHIA – The 2024 season is here and it begins Wednesday morning when Nick Sirianni conducts the first news conference of Eagles training camp. The time of the coach's presser was bumped up by half an hour, so he will take the stage inside the media tent off the team’s practice fields at NovaCare Complex at 9 a.m.
Eagles rookie will be sidelined by hamstring injury for start of training camp
The Eagles will open training camp Wednesday morning without rookie second-round pick Cooper DeJean on the field. DeJean, expected to compete with veterans Avonte Maddox and Tyler Hall for the starting slot cornerback role, is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out for three weeks, a league source confirmed Tuesday night.
Mass shooting draws frustrated residents to packed meeting in West Philly in effort to vent, find solutions
WEST PHILADELPHIA - As Philadelphia police continue their investigation into last weekend mass shooting city officials invited the West Philadelphia community to come together to vent their frustration. "Those people are traumatized. They are traumatized. They need therapy," said one West Philadelphia resident. "I take it personally and I’m a...
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