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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...
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told ... Read More
Thieves steal $15K worth of beef from refrigerated tractor-trailer in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police are looking for the beef bandits who stole $15,000 worth of meat from a refrigerated tractor-trailer. The truck was parked on the side of the road when the thieves broke in around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday and unloaded 40 cases of beef, investigators said. The driver...
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Father, Dies At 69 Following Massive Stroke
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant — retired NBA star and father of the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant — has reportedly passed away at the age of 69 following a massive stroke, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.Distasteful Kobe Bryant Costume Appears At Chinese Comic Con, Causing Massive Backlash The former 76ers player’s death comes four years after his son’s — who died in a tragic helicopter crash with his daughter Gianna. “We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant. Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993-96. He...
ECU’s Erik Ritchie drafted by Phillies in 19th round of 2024 MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (WNCT) — ECU left-handed pitcher Erik Ritchie was drafted late in the 2024 MLB Draft Tuesday. Ritchie was taken in the 19th round by the Philadelphia Phillies. He rounds out a class of six players from the program drafted this year. Ritchie had 28 appearances in 2024 with four starts. He had a […]
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,...
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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