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Joe Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great, and the father of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69."I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of my uncle. He was a basketball icon in the city of Philadelphia and someone I grew up admiring," John Cox, Bryant's nephew, said in a statement. "The impact he has made both here at La Salle and in the Philly basketball community will be felt for years to come."Bryant was a first-round draft pick in 1975 by the Golden State Warriors. The...
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 25-50 Years for 2021 Murder of Temple University Student
The city of Philadelphia grapples with gun violence once more, as Latif Williams, now 20, was sentenced in the 2021 shooting death of Temple University student Sam Collington. A court has seen fit to imprison Williams for a term spanning 25 to 50 years, with an ensuing 5 years of probation. Williams, who was 17 years old during the incident, turned himself in after being linked to the crime by surveillance footage. According to a report by FOX 29, he was found guilty of third-degree murder and weapons charges earlier this February.
Feds order SEPTA safety overhaul, citing rise in crashes, injuries and fatalities and assaults on employees
The Federal Transit Administration has issued a blistering report outlining inadequate safety procedures at SEPTA that have contributed to a rise in bus crashes and assaults on employees.
Two Democrats in the Pennsylvania State House announce immediate resignation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have announced their resignations from the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. In letters addressed to Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) resigned from the State House on July 15 and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) resigned effective July 16. Rep....
Former Pottstown Student Among 67 Graduates of Adult Diploma Program
Mohamed Elbahwati who dropped out of Pottstown High in 2019, just two months before graduation, got his diploma at Helms Academy. Mohamed Elbahwati dropped out of Pottstown High in 2019, just two months before graduation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was struggling with depression, anxiety, and...
Philadelphia Union call up Cavan Sullivan, 14, for first time
The Philadelphia Union named 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan in its first-team squad for Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution, putting him in position to break a longstanding MLS record held by Freddy Adu.
Dog dies in care of NJ groomers, owner arrested on drug charges: police
WOODBURY HEIGHTS, NJ - A Gloucester County dog groomer is in jail on drug charges after the death of a dog in his care. A Woodbury Heights family tells FOX 29 they dropped off their dog Harley at the K9 Kingdom pet groomers on Friday. Less than two hours later, Harley had died.
Jenkintown Night Market’s musical guests, vendor lineup for July 16
The Jenkintown Night Market returns to 703 Greenwood Avenue tonight from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with the following highlights:. Hot Food Option: Hermans at the Haus will make their monthly appearance with Smash Burgers, Brats and more. New vendor: The Pickle Dude. Musical Guests: Opener – Run with the Hunted |...
Herzog and DBK Start Preconstruction on Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility. In March, RT&S reported that Herzog Contracting Corporation was awarded a contract to design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia. This contract is for the first of six major maintenance facilities that will help to “modernize maintenance practices and ensure a successful transition from an aging fleet to modern, state-of-the-art trains.” The facility is located near Amtrak’s 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia. This new facility will service Amtrak’s Acela, Airo, and Northeast Regional Trains that operate on the NEC.
Closed Manchester Avenue Bridge Connecting 3 Delaware County Towns, Reopens Early
A ribbon cutting Monday for the refurbished Manchester Avenue Bridge. Nearly a year of inconvenience for commuters traveling to Middletown, Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships ended Monday when the Manchester Avenue Bridge opened ahead of schedule. The 100-year-old bridge connects the three towns , but it runs over Ridley...
Phillies top prospect rewarded for strong season with promotion to Double-A
It's been quite a whirlwind week for Philadelphia Phillies No. 3 prospect Justin Crawford. Since being selected in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Phillies out of high school, the talented 20-year-old outfielder has quickly established himself as not only one of the most exciting prospects in the Phillies system, but in all of Major League Baseball.
Camden man charged with attempted murder in Atlantic City, NJ
A Camden man has been charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Atlantic City over the long 4th of July holiday. During the early morning hours of Friday, July 5th, the Atlantic City Police Department was called to the first block of South Florida Avenue where they found a 53-year-old city man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ — and embraces his role as a Jewish ballplayer
PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday, Garrett Stubbs made Jewish history — of sorts. When the Oakland Athletics routed his first-place Philadelphia Phillies 18-3, Stubbs, the backup catcher, was on the mound in the ninth when Zack Gelof hit a grand slam. It was, according to the Jewish Baseball Museum,...
Man who fatally shot Temple student Sam Collington sentenced to decades in prison
The man convicted of fatally shooting 21-year-old Temple University student Sam Collington in late 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to spend 25 to 50 years in state prison. Latif Williams, 19, was found guilty of third-degree murder and related offenses at his trial in February. The shooting happened Nov. 28, 2021,...
Man sentenced for 2021 fatal shooting of Temple Student
Latif Williams, the 19-year-old man who fatally shot Temple student Samuel Collington in November 2021, has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, NBC10 Philadelphia first reported Tuesday afternoon. Williams, who was 17 at the time of the crime, was convicted of third degree murder and gun charges in February...
See homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Cherry Hill area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,791-square-foot home on Merion Road in Cherry Hill that sold for $510,000.
MossRehab in Elkins Park ranked #8 in the nation, Jefferson Abington 13th best in PA
U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking was released Tuesday after evaluating more than 5,000 hospitals’ performance across 30 medical and surgical services. MossRehab in Elkins Park received the 8th best ranking in the country for Rehabilitation. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital...
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
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