High winds tear off roofs, partially collapse buildings across Philadelphia
The powerful storms also caused power outages, Peco reported.
Yardley’s Aiden Robbins and Moorestown’s Ryan Lynch selected in third round of MLB draft
Robbins, a Holy Ghost Prep graduate, spent this past season at Texas and is heading to the Mets. Lynch, a Moorestown High grad, was a standout pitcher at North Carolina…
Jimmy Rollins’ All-Star Weekend festivities include granting Make-A-Wish dreams and Xfinity fan giveaways
From Mitchell & Ness to Dilworth Park, Rollins stayed busy on the Saturday before taking part in the MLBx 3-on-3 event.
Derek Hill’s ‘whatever it takes’ mindset sparks the Phillies’ 4-2 win over the Tigers
Hill stole two bases in the third inning, delivered an RBI single in the fourth, and had a highlight reel worthy diving catch to rob Zach McKinstry of an extra-base…
Philly Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at airport
The Health Department noted that the measles exposure would have taken place on the morning of Saturday, July 4.
14-year-old charged with killing pizza delivery driver during a robbery in North Philadelphia
Sincere Camps faces murder, robbery and related crimes in the June 5 death of Anshul Kuncha, according to police.
Phillies select shortstop Tyler Spangler, Missouri State outfielder Caden Bogenpohl in the MLB draft
After a 10-pick penalty for exceeding the second luxury-tax threshold last year, the Phillies took Spangler, 18, with their first pick. Bogenpohl broke Ryan Howard's school record for home runs.
Philly firefighters union defends social media post telling baseball fans to ‘avoid the colored areas’ on map
The president of the union representing firefighters and emergency workers is defending a social media post telling visitors to "avoid the colored areas" on a city map.
Zack Wheeler turned down MLB’s offer to be added to the All-Star Game: ‘I’m not going to be disrespected’
Wheeler said earlier this week he would be willing to throw in the midsummer classic. Since the league didn’t approach him until Friday, Wheeler said he felt like their “fifth…
Zack Wheeler and Philly fans are bothered by his All-Star snub: ‘People will regret not picking him’
World Series champion Jimmy Rollins and Phillies fans had plenty to say about Wheeler’s All-Star snub during Saturday's festivities.