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Golf superstar Jordan Spieth donates $250K to introduce young people to the sport at Cobbs Creek Golf Course
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia, already undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment by the Cobbs Creek Foundation, has added another golf superstar to its team. The...
Philly children catch a glimpse of football dreams at free bootcamp
Children from Philadelphia, many of whom dream of a future in football, laced up for a free training camp in Hunting Park today.The morning full of catching, running, and throwing was hosted by the North Philadelphia Aztecs and Penn State football player Abdul Carter.The Aztecs youth program reaches out to more than 300 children with its football and cheerleading programs.To learn more about upcoming programs, visit their Facebook page.RELATED: Pa. man turns past trauma into passion for 'Healing Hurt People'Waltkeem Jenkins had been victimized several times during his teen years. Now, he's a mentor for others who've experienced similar trauma.
Big Events Like the Olympics Matter — Just Not the Way You Think
One of my favorite books about city-making is Dan Doctoroff’s account of his years as deputy mayor of New York City, Greater Than Ever. The book chronicles New York’s post-9/11 transformation, which was catalyzed in no small part by Doctoroff’s quest to host the 2012 Olympics there. The creation of Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan, Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn, new stadiums for the Yankees and Mets, and more all came out of efforts for the ultimately doomed bid.
LOCAL HERO DAWN STALEY’S ‘ONE PHILLY AWARD’ FROM MAYOR PARKER!
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the first One Philly Award to Dawn Staley, a Philly native and coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team. “The idea is to give this award once a year on the Fourth of July to a Philadelphian who best demonstrates the qualities we seek in the Parker administration: civic-mindedness, trailblazing leadership, and a focus on serving the community,” Parker said, adding that Staley was worthy because of “her personification of Philly grit and resilience and Philly pride.”
Stillman College, Voorhees And Wilberforce Universities, Join Newly Branded HBCU Conference
The HBCU Athletic Conference has officially rebranded itself and added three new institutions, Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University, to its roster. Stillman College, Voorhees University, and Wilberforce University have officially joined the network of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) participating in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The...
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