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The 13-Game stretch that will make or break the 76ers season
Weeks after the Philadelphia 76ers went through a pretty significant roster turnover in free agency, their full 82-game slate for the 2024-25 regular season has finally been released. As the case is with all teams, fans now have an initial idea about how the team could fare in the upcoming campaign, taking into account the easier and harder stretches of the schedule.
AJ Brown identifies real hero in Eagles win over Patriots
The Philadelphia Eagles clinched a 14-13 victory over the New England Patriots with a crucial two-point conversion on Thursday in Foxborough, Mass. Although AJ Brown did not participate in the game, he acknowledged Joseph Ngata's key receptions during the match. Ainias Smith grabbed the crucial two-point conversion pass from Tanner...
30 Seconds to Mars: Seasons Tour in Camden [Photos + Setlist]
Thirty Seconds to Mars brought their Seasons Tour through Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ on Wednesday night. Poppy, Kenny Hoopla and AFI were also on the bill. The Leto brothers and their band are touring in support of their latest album It’s The End of the World But It’s A Beautiful Day that came out in September of 2023. Frontman Jared Leto rallied the crowd throughout the set, and his brother and drummer Shannon took the lead on a song called “Remedy” off of the AMERICA album.
Eagles fans finally understand Steelers pain with Kenny Pickett’s struggles
For two years, Pittsburgh Steelers' fans tried to convince themselves that Kenny Pickett could work out as an NFL quarterback. It took less than two preseason games for Philadelphia Eagles fans to realize he's just not it. Pickett is who he is. It's quite clear the change of venue hasn't...
Jalen Hurts Has Thrown 0 Interceptions At Practice - Nick Wright Says That's Bad
It's essentially impossible for an NFL quarterback to satisfy everyone. After throwing a career-high 15 interceptions last season, Jalen Hurts appears to be working on eliminating those turnovers. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback hasn't thrown a single pick during training camp. That worries ...
Kenny Pickett Trending For Poor Performance Thursday Night
Kenny Pickett is expected to be the Philadelphia Eagles' backup quarterback this season, but so far the former first-round pick hasn't exactly inspired confidence with his preseason performance. Pickett threw a touchdown in Philly's exhibition opener last Friday, but also passed for only 89 yards ...
Weston Wilson ends 2-decade Phillies drought with unreal feat
The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen off their torrid pace to start the 2024; since the calendar flipped over to July, they have lost more than they've won (16-21) even after their convincing 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. But it seems as though the Phillies are getting their groove back, and at just the right time as well. On Thursday, it was left fielder Weston Wilson's turn to steal the show.
Former Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Long-time Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody will continue her work analyzing historic samples, but now in a research institute of her own. Dhody has distinguished herself in mining centuries-old human remains and tissues for modern insights.
Center City District Is Bringing Open Streets to Rittenhouse Featuring Car-Free Streets For Shopping, Dining, and Activities
It’s been a while since the city provided open streets to its residents but it looks like Center City District (CCD), with support from Rittenhouse Row and the City of Philadelphia, plans to transform one of Philly’s most popular shopping and dining destinations into car-free zones. Open Streets will include 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th and will temporarily close streets to vehicular traffic. During these closures, pedestrians will be invited to stroll nearly seven blocks of car-free space while enjoying shopping, dining and activities for all ages.
‘All Aboard the Perkiomen Railroad’ exhibition opens at Schwenksville’s Pennypacker Mills
SCHWENKSVILLE — The latest exhibit at Pennypacker Mills, “All Aboard the Perkiomen Railroad,” explores the history of how the Perkiomen Railroad served the communities along its route. The immersive Colonial Revival mansion offers visitors a unique glimpse into how this transportation route shaped and changed the surrounding...
15-year-old Malvern entrepreneur honored in Time magazine
If you need a bike repair or tuneup, Dominick Pecora has you covered.Why it matters: The 15-year-old bike whisperer from the Philly suburbs was named one of five honorees in Time magazine's "Kid of the Year" edition.Driving the news: Time selected six kids from nominations of those who have contributed in fields ranging from social justice to business.This year's winner was Heman Bekele, a young scientist from Fairfax, Virginia.Zoom in: Pecora's aspirations grew out of needing a quick way to make a buck to buy a new, expensive mountain bike, per Time.He learned how to fix bikes by watching YouTube...
Phillies' 10th franchise cycle puts icing on the cake of massive blowout
The Phillies seemed to shake off the rust of their extended slump with their 9-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Starting a four-game series against the Washington Nationals on Thursday left a lot of opportunity to steer the ship ever further in the right direction. The Phillies took...
Hatfield Officials Break Ground on New Cowpath Road Police Station
As he stood on the site of his department’s future home, Hatfield police Chief Bill Tierney thought back to a phone call that started the ball rolling. "He said, ‘What would you think of building a new police station? And building it on Cowpath Road?’ I said, ‘You’re out of your mind!’ I distinctly remember those words, ‘You’re out of your mind.’ And here we are,” Tierney said.
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