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Joel Embiid Makes ‘Most Hated’ Claim, Here’s Why It’s True
“I’m probably the most hated guy in the league,” Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid tells the Check Ball Show. “I don’t know why…”. “I’m cool,” he presses. “I don’t know what there is to hate about me. I feel like a lot of people can relate to my story and what I’ve been through.”
'Going to make a change': Family of CHOP oncology resident killed in crash push for bike safety
The family of Barbara Friedes, the bicyclist who was struck and killed by a speeding driver last week, says they feel the strength of Philadelphia communities that are supporting them.Friedes, 30, who was originally from Colorado, treated pediatric cancer patients as an oncology resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Now, CHOP and a community of bicyclists are stepping up for her family as they grieve.As the family tries to navigate their lives without their middle daughter, they are dedicated to carrying on her work and saving more lives."It was very reassuring and very warm to know that she was making a...
Pickup truck stolen in New Philly turns up in old Philly
NEW PHILADELPHIA – State Police at Frackville are investigating a vehicle theft in New Philadelphia, and the investigation led to the original Philadelphia. Troopers said they were called to a home on Water Street in New Philadelphia after a 2009 Honda Ridgeline was swiped from a home in the early morning hours of July 21.
Upper Gwynedd swears in new police officer
The newest member of the Upper Gwynedd Police Department is now on board. “We are thrilled to publicly swear in this evening, our newest police officer, Amber Welsh,” said township commissioner Denise Hull. In late 2022 Upper Gwynedd heard the results of an outside study examining the department’s staffing...
Saquon Barkley is closing his Giants chapter as Eagles training camp begins
It wasn’t a secret that things between Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants on the business side of things had been contentious, with the team using the franchise tag and refusing to pay the RB what he felt he deserved. Nearly two years of offseason contract issues all led to Barkley signing with the Eagles in 2024, and switching his allegiances. For most, Barkley and the Giants officially “broke up” when he decided to sign with Philly, but the RB recently spoke about how that door was closed much earlier.
Phillies looking at ‘rotation upgrades’ with two names ‘discussed’
With one week until the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Phillies could be shifting their focus to their starting rotation according to Jon Morosi from the MLB Network. As Morosi points out, the Phillies are looking at rotation upgrades and he lists two names, White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet...
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.
Twins rally to beat Phillies, win series
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Max Kepler singled in Trevor Larnach in the bottom of the ninth as the Twins rallied to beat the Phillies 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Target Field. Philadelphia lead the game 4-1 in the seventh inning before the comeback began for Minnesota. Carlos Santana doubled to left to score Kepler and Larnach to pull the game even 4-4 in the seventh and then it was Kepler that walked off the winner to seal the win.
Police searching for second suspect in connection to Carroll Park mass shooting
Authorities are seeking 30-year-old man Amir Jones for a mass shooting that happened Sunday morning in the Carroll Park neighborhood. The shooting occurred during a large summer gathering of about 100 people at the 1200 block of North Alden Street, and police say that a "gun battle" erupted from an argument at the party.
2 children cancer-free after months of treatment for rare eye cancer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family is back home after their two children underwent months of cancer treatment in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, Thomas and Vivienne Kneller were diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. "Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that tends to...
$1,000 Monthly Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot: Philadelphia’s Innovative Approach to Combating Homelessness and Maternal Mortality
Philadelphia’s Innovative Basic Income Programs Provide $1,000 Monthly Support for Pregnant Individuals and Housing-Insecure Families Addressing High Infant Mortality and Childhood Poverty: Philadelphia’s Initiatives Aim to Enhance Well-Being in Southwest and Southern Virginia According to the report of Business Insider, Philadelphia is trying out new programs to help pregnant people and families struggling with housing […]
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
If the Phillies are looking for an outfielder, this guy Can-ha make a difference
Here is another entry in our series looking at trade targets for the Phillies, both those rumored by those in the know and others we’re interested in. Platooning players is a wise route to go about roster construction. If it worked for Casey Stengal and Earl Weaver when the game was played a different way, then it should work today. It’s a sound strategy to go about not only getting the advantage when the game begins, but to also have a bench deep enough when the game starts to wind down. We all know that baseball is a chess match, so putting your players in the right spots for success is paramount to winning. However, there is one small issue with platooning.
Salus at Drexel University names 2024 Alumni of the Year Award recipients
Salus at Drexel University in Elkins Park announced today that Brian Urban, AuD ‘06 (above right), has been named the 2024 Audiology Alumni of the Year for Osborne Audiology. Urban was honored alongside Alumni of the Year awardees from other Salus/Drexel programs at the annual recognition reception on June...
Gear up for 14th annual New Hope Automobile Show Road Rally
The 14th annual Road Rally for The New Hope Automobile Show will cruise through the picturesque roads of Bucks County on Sunday, July 28. Solebury Parks and Recreation returns as the event sponsor, with New Hope Helping once again teaming up with the Philadelphia Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) to present this day of automotive fun and adventure.
Villanova Chosen As Favorite In 2024 CAA Football Race
RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2024) – Villanova, which posted a 10-3 record, earned a share of the CAA Football championship and reached the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs last season, has been picked to finish atop the CAA Football standings in 2024 according to a vote of the league’s head coaches.
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