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5 Eagles position battles to watch in 2024 training camp
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Eagles will return to NovaCare Complex today for training camp ahead of the fourth season of the Nick Sirianni era. They'll hold their first practice Wednesday.The offseason brought plenty of changes to Philadelphia's roster through free agency, trades and losing Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox to retirement.Here are five position battles to watch during Eagles training camp.Eagles training camp battle: RGCam Jurgens replacing Kelce as the Eagles' starting center will be paramount to the team's success, but the battle for the starting right guard position will also be massive heading into training camp. Tyler Steen, the Eagles'...
Phillies vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 24
Alec Bohm and the Philadelphia Phillies will hit the field at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins and Carlos Santana on Wednesday. The favored Phillies have -159 moneyline odds against the underdog Twins, who are listed at +135. Philadelphia is the favorite on the run line (-1.5 with +105 odds). The matchup's over/under is set at 8 runs.
76ers' Joel Embiid drops strong 'super team' take on Jayson Tatum, Celtics
A huge knock on Joel Embiid's resume is that he has never made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Every year it seems like the Philadelphia 76ers end up facing some heavy hitters that prevent them from winning. In the 2019 postseason, the 2023 Most Valuable Player even went home crying alongside Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons after Kawhi Leonard sank an improbable shot for the Toronto Raptors. However, it looks like the big man is now taking jabs at Brad Stevens' Boston Celtics which is led by Jayson Tatum.
COUNCILMEMBER NICOLAS O’ROURKE ANNOUNCES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Job Description: Intern, Office of Councilmember O’Rourke. Compensation: $20/hour, up to 20 hours per week. We are also happy to accommodate students seeking internships/externships for course credit. Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment, with flexible scheduling. Location: Hybrid – located in Philadelphia, PA. Interns will be expected to perform both...
Hunter McDonald’s old-school style has the Flyers interested
Hunter McDonald is not your typical defenseman. At least not the way most at the position play the game today. McDonald has quickly risen the ranks of the Flyers' prospect pool. It's his physical, in-your-face style that has him on the team's radar. And potentially as soon as the 2024-25 season. McDonald debuted with the Phantoms last season and is set for his first full year after two seasons at Northeastern.
'Female Entertainer of the Century' coming to Wind Creek Event Center
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A legendary female singer who was part of one of the biggest girl groups of all time will return to perform at Wind Creek Event Center, it was announced. Diana Ross, who with The Supremes had a dozen No. 1 hits in the 1960s, then a half dozen more as a solo artist in the 1970s and ’80s, will perform at the center at 8 p.m. Oct. 18.
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
Philadelphia Physician Dr. David L. Mattingly Settles for $72,000 in Improper Opioid Prescribing Allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania has disclosed a settlement involving Dr. David L. Mattingly, a Philadelphia-area osteopathic physician, who faced allegations of improperly prescribing opioid medications. According to a press release, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero stated that Dr. Mattingly has agreed to pay $72,000 to the government and is now subject to stringent restrictions that bar him from prescribing almost all controlled substances, including opioids such as oxycodone. The allegations stem from Dr. Mattingly's prescribing practices between February 2015 and September 2018, which were found to not fully comply with the Controlled Substances Act's requirements for legitimate medical purposes and customary professional practice.
WATCH: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley sounds off on fans, Jalen Hurts critics, contract negotiations and more on the Scoop City Podcast with Dianna Russini
Ever since Saquon Barkley shocked the NFL world and left the New York Giants to sign with their division rival the Philadelphia Eagles, it has been quite the media tour for the star running back. Barkley recently hopped on Dianna Russini’s podcast, Scoop City where he was very blunt on a variety of topics.
Philadelphia airport workers rally for higher wages in new contract
Philadelphia International Airport workers held a rally Tuesday as they attempt to negotiate a new contract with higher hourly wages and better benefits. Baggage handlers, security guards and more said contractors were supposed to increase their pay from $15.71 to $17.20 per hour, plus a $4.98 hourly health care supplement, on Jan. 1. That higher rate comes from the city's prevailing wage law, which is set by the federal government. Daisy Cruz, district leader for 32BJ SEIU, which represents workers, said these 1,000 workers are contracted primarily with American Airlines.
Wet weather clearing Tuesday in Philadelphia region before more overnight rain
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The week ahead in the Philadelphia region slips into a somewhat unsettled pattern. There will be several rounds of rain through Thursday night as well as very high humidity levels with dew points in the 70s -- meaning there will be lots of available moisture for these storms to work with.After some overnight precipitation, the chance for rain will taper off a bit for a good portion of the day on Tuesday.Late Tuesday night and into Wednesday, rain will return and bring a chance of early-morning downpours Wednesday.While it won't rain all day, locally heavy showers are likely...
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Girl Scouts Hosting Night at Citizens Bank Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Whether you are a die-hard Phillies fan or are just looking for a fun summer evening, mark your calendar for a special event being hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) next month. The GSCSNJ is hosting a Phillies Game Night on Thursday, August 29 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies will be taking on the Atlanta Braves, with game time starting at 6:40PM. Tickets are specially-priced for the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Create lasting memories by enjoying the game, indulging in classic ballpark food and joining with the Girl Scouts to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th-inning stretch. Also, watch the score board for a shout-out to GSCSNJ! Tickets are $45 each and are in section 138. The game is open to adults, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts. To register and purchase tickets, visit https://shorturl.at/dio8q. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey, visit https://www.gscsnj.org/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WATCH: Nick Castellanos Has Awkward Home Run Timing
Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos has strangely been known over the years to hit home runs either during somber/serious moments during the game broadcast, or on days where something monumental happens. One of the first awkward moments was when announcer Thom Brennaman was making an on-air apology for saying a homophobic slur off-air that was caught on a hot mic More recently, he hit a home run on the day President Biden announced he’s stepping down from the Presidential race and the day of Donald Trump’s assassination attempt. Here’s a list someone made of all the times: Here is a list of all the Castellanos HR's during significant events-Apology for homophobic slur use on broadcast-Career threatening injury for Tatis- Eulogy for WW2 veteran- A 9/11 tribute video package on the air- Apology of opposing teams coach getting a DUI- 10…
Bucks County's Sabrina Carpenter goes international with Olympics commercial in Paris
The girl is certainly meeting world. Bucks County's own Sabrina Carpenter has gone international, first as Taylor's Swift's opening act on legs of the Eras Tour in South America, Asia and Australia, and now in a TV commercial promoting the Olympic Games. The NBC spot features the former star of Disney's "Girl Meets World" sipping coffee at a Parisian sidewalk café while enthusiastically chatting up an animated bird about the upcoming Games. Viewing Carpenter's bubbly conversation to...
LVHN opens $3M Westgate Mall childcare center. New Musikfest shuttle touted. | Lehigh Valley headlines
Lehigh Valley Health Network on Monday celebrated the opening of a new 10,000-square-foot childcare center at the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. The center, located in the mall neighboring the LVHN-Muhlenberg campus off Schoenersville Road, was built to “fill a critical gap in access to quality childcare services for LVHN colleagues and community members,” the health network said in a news release ahead of a ribbon cutting scheduled for Monday morning.
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