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Upper Darby High Grad Jayden Alston Has 20 College Offers, $1.4M in Grants
On and off the track, the star athlete has always pushed himself to the next level, but his journey hasn’t been easy. When Jayden Alston graduates Upper Darby High School June 10, he will have acceptance letters from at least 20 colleges and access to $1.4 million in merit scholarships, reports KYW via CNN Newsource.
New details of 76ers' proposed arena released. Here's what we know.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled the details of the agreement with the 76ers to build a new arena in Center City on Wednesday night during a public meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The city shared an 80-page document that contains details about the city's economic plan, the redevelopment of Market East and its commitment to Chinatown, where community members have strongly opposed the arena since it was introduced by the Sixers in 2022. According to Parker, the agreement would keep the Sixers in Philadelphia until 2061. It's also expected to generate $700 million in new tax revenue for the city and...
Phillies fans rush to buy postseason merch after 1st NL East title in 13 years
After clinching the NL East crown for the first time in 13 years, Phillies fans flooded the New Era Team Store at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday and rifled through racks to get their hands on new merchandise."We went to the Gloucester Township outlets and then we went to Dick's and everybody is already sold out so we crossed the bridge to come here," said Leslie DeLuca, who lives in Gloucester Township.DeLuca and Alesia Vasta were among the steady stream of customers who spent part of Tuesday still celebrating and scooping up Phillies gear. Vasta sported a T-shirt from when...
3 Nearby Golf Courses Rank Among the Top Courses in Pennsylvania
LINKS Magazine recently ranked the best golf courses in Pennsylvania and three Montgomery County courses made the Top 10 list. , which is considered “the finest inland links in the country,” is on the list. The course was designed by Hugh Wilson and made famous by golfers Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan.
What channel is Army vs. Temple game today (9/26/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college football, Week 5
The undefeated Army Black Knights, led by quarterback Bryson Daily, face the Temple Owls, led by quarterback Evan Simon on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 (9/26/24) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, which...
Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez Headline at Wells Fargo Center
Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez are expected to share the main event on November 9 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Two of boxing’s most active and aggressive fighters will be going up against stiff competition as they inch closer to potentially unifying title fights. This undercard should provide more entertainment by meaning feile stars and talented prospects so this should be quite the show.
‘All they talk about is the Buckeyes’: N.J. brothers ecstatic after Ryan Day offered them
Brothers Amari and Xavier Sabb got a surprise last weekend after they traveled to Columbus from Glassboro, N.J., to watch Ohio State football’s win over Marshall. OSU coach Ryan Day called both Amari, a three-star athlete in the class of 2026, and Xavier, a four-star athlete in the class of 2027, in for a meeting on Sunday and offered both of them scholarships on the spot.
Nazareth, St. Hubert soccer honor Philomena Stendardo
The Nazareth Academy and St. Hubert soccer teams honored the memory of Philomena Stendardo before their game at Lighthouse Soccer Club, at Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. The Sept. 19 tribute to Philomena coincided with September being Childhood Cancer Month. - Advertisement - Philomena “Bean” Stendardo, an 8-year-old from Port...
Quarterback Connor Watkins’ Seizing Every Moment of His Villanova Final Year
Villanova quarterback Connor Watkins is in his sixth and final year at Villanova. Quarterback Connor Watkins expects his sixth and final season at Villanova to fly by so he’s seizing every moment, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Watkins has been named the Coastal Athletic Association’s Preseason Offensive...
In-Game Evaluation of Rutgers 2026 QB commit Gavin Sidwar
LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia is undefeated in its first five games. Outside of the Explorers' 21-17 win over Malvern Prep, the other games have seen them dominate their opponents. Class of 2026 quarterback Gavin Sidwar is a critical reason for that. In his first five games, he's completed 104 of 142 passes for 1,251 yards, 15 touchdowns, and two interceptions.
LGBTQ+ community members worry about impact of proposed 76 Place on Gayborhood
The proposed 76 Place, which would be the new home to the 76ers, now has a new set of opponents: members of the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia.They spoke out against 76 Place in front of City Hall on Thursday morning, expressing concern for how the arena will impact the nearby area known as the Gayborhood.The project has always gotten pushback from Chinatown residents worried about businesses being negatively impacted and housing prices becoming unaffordable.Residents, businesses, drag performers and allies of the Gayborhood share those concerns, along with other worries about the proposed arena taking away safe queer spaces."We are claiming...
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