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Phillies 2024 Over/Under Win Total Prediction, Pick
The Philadelphia Phillies have defied expectations in the first half of the 2024 MLB season, boasting the best record in baseball at the All-Star break. While their dominant pitching staff, led by aces Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, has been a key factor in their success, the team’s offensive resurgence has been equally impressive.
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...
Jenkintown police warn of scam targeting business owners
The Jenkintown Police Department announced today that it has received numerous reports from business owners who have received fraudulent phone calls. According to police, the fraudulent individual is identifying himself as a Jenkintown police officer and uses the name(s) of retired officers to receive payments under the guise of missed court dates or mandatory payments.
The Philly Bookstore Crawl is back with more indie bookstores to browse
Hey Philly booklovers—the Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is back for a second year with even more bookstores and events on the schedule. The Crawl celebrates Philly's lively independent bookstore scene. With more than 30 bookstores in the city and suburbs participating this year, this one’s sure to be a page-turner.
Health Infographic for Philadelphia County. Doctors Reveal How Sleep Apnea Harms Your Heart
Infographic by The Health Experts @ The Health Standard. Key Takeaways for Philadelphia County Residents. Understand the link between sleep apnea and heart disease. Learn why early detection is crucial. Follow expert recommendations for better health. **Why This Matters to You: **By managing your sleep apnea early, you can potentially...
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 […]
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...
'Harlem Lacrosse' helps students achieve goals on and off the field
Siena Childs fell in love with Lacrosse in high school, found success on the team at West Chester University, and now, is pursuing her ultimate goal of being a coach.She now inspires the next generation through the 'Harlem Lacrosse' program.The nonprofit has programs in five cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York. The Philadelphia program began in the Fall of 2017 with the help of the Live Like Blaine Foundation.This year's summer program in Philadelphia is taking place at Olney Field.To learn more about 'Harlem Lacrosse,' visit their website.RELATED: Lansdale student athlete prepares for USA Football's Junior International CupThis local athlete is putting her skills on a national stage while only being a rising sophomore in high school.
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...
A mic'd-up Trea Turner made an amazing diving play during the 2024 MLB All-Star Game and his Phillies teammates loved it
Tuesday night’s 2024 MLB All-Star Game featured a wrinkle not normally heard in baseball: mic’d-up players. While playing for the National League All-Star team, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner made a fantastic diving play for an out while he was wearing a broadcast mic for Fox Sports. His...
Kobe Bryant’s dad and former NBA player Joe dies aged 69
Joe Bryant, the father of NBA Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69 years old. Bryant, a former NBA player, recently suffered a massive stroke, La Salle head coach Fran Dunphy said Tuesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.Bryant’s death comes four and a half years after his 41-year-old son Kobe and his 13-year-old granddaughter Gianna died in a tragic helicopter crash, along with seven others, on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California.Bryant, who was known as “Jellybean” for his love of sweets, was a first-round draft pick for the Golden State Warriors in 1975. He then...
Two Philadelphia state lawmakers resign, setting up special elections for Pa. House seats
Two Democratic Pennsylvania state representatives announced their resignations this week setting the stage for Sept. 17 special elections in their Philadelphia districts. Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) was appointed in June to become CEO of the nonprofit homeless support group Project HOME but left uncertain whether she would resign from her state House seat to take the position. Bullock has represented the 195th Legislative District since 2016.
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
Eagles who are feeling the most pressure to succeed in 2024
They say pressure makes diamonds and bursts pipes. We've seen football parallels as lovers of our Philadelphia Eagles. Nick Foles was a diamond. Carson Wentz, most certainly, was a pipe. We still can't believe sometimes that Carson never won a playoff game. That's another story for another day though. Let's instead focus on the guys who are still on the roster.
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