Aaron Bauer, ‘the Lizard King,’ retires after 38 years teaching at Villanova
The renowned herpetologist has discovered 320 new species of reptiles and counting. Celebrated by his mentees, Bauer credits his success to having "great students who didn’t just come and go."
Nick Nurse discusses Sixers’ ‘really good’ offseason, next steps for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, and more
The Sixers coach spoke to a small group of reporters Saturday from Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League after the team recently acquired Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade.
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.
🦅 My neighbor, the Eagle | Morning Newsletter
“Help, a Bird lives on my block!” We help a starstruck reader calmly live next door to Super Bowl royalty. Plus, what we know about who is behind cheap Freedom…