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Former NBA Player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, Father Of Kobe Bryant, Dies At 69
Jellybean had recently suffered a massive stroke. Former NBA basketball player and father of Kobe Bryant, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, has reportedly passed away at the age of 69. A social media post by the La Salle University Men’s Basketball team, where he played his collegiate career from 1973-1975,...
Some city pools in Philadelphia closed due to repairs or staff scheduling
A nice, cold pool would be the ideal spot to beat the heat. However, six pools are closed due to repairs or staff scheduling issues. Officials say Fletcher is expected to open this Wednesday, Morris Estate this Thursday, and Max Max Myers next week.
A string of tractor-trailer cargo thefts in Northeast and South Philadelphia
Detectives in the northeast are urging tractor-trailer drivers to be vigilant during their deliveries in Philadelphia. This is after a string of cargo robberies in Northeast and South Philadelphia beginning around June 26. Investigators said thieves have been targeting meat delivery trucks which usually arrive overnight. The thieves either broke into the back of the truck while the driver was sleeping or when the vehicle was unattended.
Montgomery County pool surging with summer visitors thanks to heat wave
A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year. Lifeguards say that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area. Kim Hudson spent the day poolside with kids trying to stay cool in Elkins Park.
"Jellybean" Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball legend and father of Kobe, dies
"Jellybean" Joe Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant and a Philadelphia hoops legend himself, died at 69. One of his John Bartram High School teammates says "Jellybean" was "in the top five to 10 of the greatest athletes that came out of Philadelphia."
Philadelphia native Michael Coyle, former Trump rivals speak at Republican National Convention
Michael Coyle, a resident of the Kensington section of Philadelphia, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Night 2, when the theme was "Make America Safe Again." Former rivals including Nikki Haley, Sen. Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also took the stage in support of former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden campaigned in Nevada.
Cavan Sullivan could break MLS record Wednesday if he makes debut with Philadelphia Union
Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days old, would break the current mark held by Freddy Adu by 13 days if he makes his MLS debut on Wednesday night when the Union host the New England Revolution at Subaru Park.
"Ben to the Shore Bike Tour" hopes to raise $1.5 million for families of fallen first responders
Thousands of riders are ready to pedal 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City for the 37th annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour. The ride kicks off on Sunday, July 21 and raises money for families of fallen first responders. CBS News Philadelphia's Howard Monroe has more on what the event means to those families, and how riders are preparing for the trek.
Will feel like 100+ in Philadelphia again Wednesday, more potentially severe storms later in the day
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday night, and feels like temps will hit triple digits again. Another round of potentially severe storms fires up later this afternoon, with the biggest threats being heavy rain, strong winds and possibly large hail.
Unrelenting heat poses a challenge for outdoor-only restaurants in Philadelphia
For the last few days, Morgan's Pier on Christopher Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing has been emptier than usual, despite the restaurant being right on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The restaurant has no indoor seating.
Alexei Kolosov’s NHL Future Uncertain After Rumors of Exiting Contract and Returning Overseas
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender prospect Alexei Kolosov's plans for the next season are shrouded in uncertainty, with recent reports suggesting a potential shift in his career trajectory. Kolosov appeared in two games for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL. He was expected to develop into an NHL-caliber goaltender with the...
Philly city employees return to in-person work despite union pushback
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — City employees in Philadelphia began working in-person full time again on Monday. The workers returned to their offices after a trial court judge ruled against a union seeking to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s order requiring in-person work. AFSCME District Council 47, which sued the Parker...
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