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'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.
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...
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...
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...
‘Hard Knocks’ reveals Giants’ final Saquon Barkley contract talks before bolting to Eagles
Call this “Saquon Barkley, Endgame.’’ The final steps that led Barkley to depart the Giants after six seasons for greener pastures in Philadelphia was the compelling focus in Episode 3 of “Hard Knocks,’’ aired Tuesday night on HBO. Tucked into this peek behind the curtain was a resounding message to Giants fans: Joe Schoen, the general manager, makes the final call on football matters, even if that decision rankles his boss, co-owner John Mara. With NFL free agency beckoning, the episode opens up with Schoen calling Barkley’s agent, Ed Berry, asking, “In order to get Saquon, what would we have to do?...
14-year-old Cavan Sullivan could make MLS history with Union: ‘Talent is elite’
History beckons for the soccer world. Cavan Sullivan, a 14-year-old wunderkind, was named to the Philadelphia Union’s first team for its match against the New England Revolution on Wednesday. If he plays, he would become the youngest player in major North American sports to do so, which includes the NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL. The record is currently held by Freddy Adu when he played for D.C. United at 14 years, 306 days old in April 2004. On Wednesday, Sullivan will be 14 years and 293 days old. Lionel Messi missing at least next two Inter Miami games with ankle injury concern Some speculated that Sullivan...
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.
Phillies’ Bryce Harper talks Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury
Sports are better when the best players are on the field. This isn’t a hot take, and one of baseball’s brightest stars is currently sidelined. Braves superstar outfielder and reigning MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. tore his ACL earlier in the season, and Bryce Harper made no bones about how he feels about the situation — he wants him back.
Here’s a great unusual style South Jersey golf course
I’ve been getting out and playing new courses as frequently as I can this year. With a packed work schedule a lot of times it can be tough, but this past Friday I had the opportunity to play one in South Jersey. Unfortunately, before teeing off we didn’t realize...
"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 named to Philadelphia Union's matchday roster, could break MLS record
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Soccer phenom Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Philadelphia Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history. Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days...
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