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1st ever Chinatown Summer Festival in Philadelphia features local food, artists, more
Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood was transformed into a street festival on Saturday.The event was the first Chinatown Summer Festival. It featured local restaurants, food trucks, artists, and more.Organizers said they wanted the festival to draw in crowds and keep them coming back.Action News' Katie Katro has more on the festivities in the video above.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 67: Milan Jernigan, Upper Darby HS
Coaches comment: Milan is currently one of the most electrifying players on our team. He has the ability to make big plays when necessary, and his drive to compete and win sets him apart, making him one of the most exciting players in our league. I look forward to seeing him continue his success from last year and have an even more productive season.
Reading powers its way to a lead and hangs on for the 6-5 win
PORTLAND, Me - Reading scored 5-runs in the first inning and held on from there for a 6-5 win over Portland on Saturday night. Each team would be held scoreless from the sixth inning on. Three Fightin Phils home runs in the first inning opened the scoring. Gabriel Rincones Jr....
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Stolen Remains of 19 Black People Now Being Cared For By Philly Youth
Nationwide – A group of young people from Philadelphia who are a part of the National Youth Foundation are stepping up to care for and beautify the grave site for the stolen remains of 19 African Americans who died in the 1800s. Their remains were previously housed at Penn Museum which is owned by the University of Pennsylvania since 1966. However, earlier this year, the remains were given a proper final resting place in a private ceremony held at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
Offense shut down, Phillies lose 3rd straight for first time since Memorial Day
PITTSBURGH — The Phillies couldn't protect leads on Friday night, couldn't hit on Saturday night and have opened the second half the same way they closed the first half: by losing a series. The Phils fell to the Pirates, 4-1, and have dropped three straight games for the first...
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Suspends Visits Amidst Global IT Outage
In a stark reminder of our reliance on technology, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons has been forced to cancel all visits to its facilities. The suspension comes in the wake of a significant IT outage that has rippled across systems worldwide, affecting the Department's operations. An announcement posted on the City of Philadelphia yesterday details the disruption, stating, "Due to a worldwide IT issue impacting our computer systems, all visits to Philadelphia Department of Prisons facilities are canceled until further notice." The Department has apologized for the inconvenience this may cause to both inmates and their loved ones.
Nick Sirianni Will Be the First Head Coach Fired in 2024
Robert Saleh. Mike McCarthy. Dennis Allen. Sean McDermott. Those are some of the top names you think of when it comes to coaches on the hot seat entering the 2024 NFL season. While that is the case, none of them will be the first head coach fired, that will end up being Nick Sirianni.
MLB insider nixes several popular Phillies deadline targets, but leaves 1 enticing option on the table
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to be one of the more aggressive teams in trade discussions in the next week and a half before the deadline. They have a few holes to fill on their roster including in the bullpen and in the outfield. The bullpen needs help, especially after...
LanCATster Cat Café will allow customers to interact with adoptable cats
LANCASTER, Pa. — Susquehanna Valley cat lovers will soon have a purr-fect place to visit. The LanCATster Cat Café is expected to open this fall at 222 N. Duke St. Customers can enjoy coffee, tea and baked goods while interacting with adoptable cats from the Columbia Animal Shelter.
Former All-Star predicted to end up with the Philadelphia 76ers
Thanks to their robust cap space before the offseason began, the Philadelphia 76ers eventually ended up selling like hotcakes as a destination for free agents. From a perennial All-Star to high-caliber role players, the franchise instantly rose atop the players’ wishlists. Despite their slew of flashy signings, though, the...
Philadelphia Flyers set to lose another top goaltender for nothing
Despite joining their AHL team in 2023/24, it appears as though the Flyers are on the verge of losing yet another promising prospect. The Philadelphia Flyers goaltending situation hasn't been going well in the past few years, so when Alexei Kolosov, a former third-round pick came to the AHL to join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2023/24, confidence was high that he could be an NHLer of the future. Unfortunately, this off-season has been a backwards step for the talented prospect, as it has been revealed he has asked his KHL team, Dynamo Minsk to help him get out of his NHL contract to facilitate a return to Europe.
NBA Rumors: Former NBA market planning to lure the Sixers away from Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in NBA history, with the team being located in Philadelphia since 1946. Despite that, a new report suggests that they could relocate to New Jersey, which is fewer than 100 miles away. New Jersey hasn't had a team since the Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012 and they appear to be trying to lure the Sixers there.
More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. If you purchase a...
Nation’s Oldest HBCU, Cheyney University In Philadelphia Is Reaccredited
In a recent announcement, officials at Philadelphia’s Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU, said the school’s accreditation was restored on June 27 and Cheyney is no longer on probation. This means the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has lifted Cheyney’s controversial 10-year probationary status, which was...
Joel Embiid sends brutal message to LeBron James
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid seems to think that LeBron James has lost a step. During a recent interview with the New York Times about Team USA as they head into the Olympics, Joel Embiid did not hold back his true thoughts as he made it clear that he thinks that LeBron James is not the same player that he was “a couple of years ago.”
More rumors of a potential Jason Kelce return to the Eagles stir social media
Over the years, we've seen Lane Johnson grow. It has been fun to watch. He has gone from being a solid starter at right tackle to one of the game's best. During his latter years, he has strengthened his Pro Football Hall of Fame argument, and though he has always been vocal and an entertaining interview, with Jason Kelce making the decision to hang up the cleats, Lane will be expected to be more vocal.
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