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Paul George Has Honest Admission About Joining 76ers
Just like many people expected, Paul George left the Los Angeles Clippers for the Philadelphia 76ers a few weeks ago and is ready to get to work when the new season begins in the fall. Speaking to Sam DiGiovanni and the press, George spoke about coming to Philadelphia. He surprised...
Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting
This story originally appeared on 6abc. A man who is among those wounded in the weekend mass shooting in West Philadelphia is now facing charges, police announced on Tuesday. Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia. Three of those victims did not survive.
Lakers played role in Paul George leaving LA Clippers for Philadelphia 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most decorated franchises in the history of professional sports. With 17 championships, a record 32 NBA Finals appearances, and a laundry list of Hall of Famers, the Lakers are widely regarded as the gold standard for the post-Russell era of the Association. No...
Thermo Fisher Scientific applauds new Center Valley innovation lab
Thermo Fisher Scientific made special note of its new laboratory in Center Valley (Upper Saucon Township) in its second quarter 2024 financial report. The company, which also has an Allentown location, claimed several other positive events occurred in its second quarter ended June 29, 2024. However, they didn’t translate into increased sales as the company booked lower revenue than the second quarter of 2023.
New York Post: Bryce Harper Has an Idea on How to Address MLB’s Umpiring Problem
The MLB has long had an umpiring problem, and MLB players like Phillies' first baseman Bryce Harper, has thoughts on how to solve the issue. Major League Baseball has had a seemingly worsening umpiring problem and Philadelphia Phillies MVP and All-Star Bryce Harper has an idea on how to address it, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post.
Abington high school teacher leads group of alumni & current students on service-learning trip to Senegal
The Abington School District shared today that high school teacher Danielle Lips led a group of alumni and current students to Senegal, West Africa to build a new school for the village children. The group included alumni students Caroline Cook, John Ford, Molly Stevenson, Abby Cassidy and Sophia Diaz, along...
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from "a virulent wave of antisemitism" that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion, the complaint said.The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy group, asked...
Philadelphia Woman Arrested in Connection with Drug Charges
POTTSTOWN, PA — Kellie Nicole Morman, a resident of Philadelphia, was arrested on July 24, 2024, by the North Coventry Police Department. The arrest followed a traffic stop and was based on a warrant issued by the same department. Morman’s warrant was issued on March 8, 2024, in connection...
Musikfest Announces 2024 Free Stage Lineup
See performances by Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Hannah Wicklund, Saxsquatch, and more!. Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, July 22, 2024- ArtsQuest is excited to announce its Musikfest 2024 Free Stage lineup, hosting over 500 musical acts across 16 free stages throughout the city. To view a full list of performers and stay up to date on food, festivities and more, visit musikfest.org or download the Musikfest app powered by PNC.
Eagles GM Pushes Back On The Idea of Hiring Coordinators
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles GM Howie Roseman clamped down on the idea that he’s selecting any coaches for Nick Sirianni at the start of Philadelphia's training camp on Wednesday. Eagles on SI asked Roseman and Sirianni about Dianna Russini’s report from her "Scoop City" podcast on The Athletic stating that the GM hired Philadelphia’s two new coordinators: Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio.
Eagles Training Camp Is Officially Here
(0:00- 21:38) The Front Page with Bob Cooney & the Hurts/ Sirianni beef done?. (21:38-32:42) Phillies struggle on offense, but Wheeler looked like his normal self. (32:42-39:11) Ray needed a good Wheeler night, and first starting linebacker pairing at camp. (39:11-1:00:19) Matvei Michkov Introductory Press Conference. (1:01:19-1:26:25) The guys react...
Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out
The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers -- well, the Sixers, for now -- will soon need a new name.Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home to the city’s NHL and NBA teams, most major entertainment touring acts, two political conventions, WrestleMania, lacrosse, college basketball and countless other events.Wells Fargo said Wednesday it will not renew its deal with building owner and operator Comcast Spectacor — the parent company of the Flyers — when it expires in...
Temple student sets sights on the Paris Paralympic Games
Growing up, Temple student Gemma Wollenschlaeger had to face being looked at differently for having a life-altering disability. It challenged her daily and it was rare for her to ever feel comfortable or at ease. That all changed when she discovered competitive rowing. Now, after only five years after taking...
Inheriting Presents: 'Settlement' by Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai
This week, we bring you a special bonus episode from our friends at the podcast Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai. Janet Lee, a freshman at Bryn Mawr, was heading home for Christmas break when she was detained by the police for alleged drug smuggling. Janet wasn't carrying any drugs. But the treatment she received from the Philadelphia police department and from her own community would change her life forever. In this episode, Ten Thousand Things explores the pain of being accused of being someone you are not and fighting to reclaim the story that sets the record straight.
Media Evolution: How Philadelphia-Area Businesses Are Leveraging Paid Media to Stay Ahead
Philadelphia’s media and advertising landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, opening up innovative ways for local businesses to shape and share their stories. As earned media channels become increasingly crowded and unpredictable, savvy companies are leveraging paid media strategies to amplify their voice and forge deeper connections with their target audience.
Accelerated Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation Aids Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS) is significantly more effective than sham stimulation for depressive symptom reduction in patients with treatment-resistant bipolar depression, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Psychiatry. Yvette I. Sheline, M.D., from the University of Pennsylvania...
Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova took on Cabrini's $45 million debt when it acquired the campus. Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover...
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspected Gunman in Kensington Robbery and Shooting That Left One Critical
Philadelphia police are seeking assistance to locate a man accused of committing a brazen robbery and shooting that placed one victim in critical condition. The violent incident took place inside a Kensington convenience store in the early hours of July 12, 2024, where police allege the suspect, armed and dangerous, executed the crime.
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