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On a gloomy, rainy evening, cyclists ride in silence to remember those who have died
Hundreds of riders took to the streets in a nearly silent ride -- the smooth, soft sounds of spoked wheels spinning across concrete was nearly inaudible -- as bicyclists in Philadelphia joined riders across the country for a "Ride of Silence" to remember cyclist who died on the road. On...
Experience ‘Otherworld’ in Northeast Philly
Otherworld is a 40,000-square-foot space filled with interactive art exhibits. There are 50 different rooms, filled with secret passages, oddities, and textures, leaving no shortage of things to do and see. PHL17’s Daisha Jones joins us with a look inside.
Kay Azar, beloved former tennis coach and teacher at Audubon dies at 80
Kay Ann Azar, one of the pioneers of the South Jersey Tennis Coaches Association and beloved tennis coach at Audubon Junior-Senior High School, died on May 7 following a stroke. She was 80. Last September, Audubon High officially renamed the school’s tennis courts in honor of Azar with a permanent sign that reads...
State championship-winning N.J. girls basketball coach looks to revive another program
One of South Jersey’s most successful girls basketball coaches has found a new home. Anthony Corrado, who spent 21 years as the head coach of Rancocas Valley before resigning in March, is the new coach at West Deptford. Corrado replaces Mark Petito, who is now the new coach at...
Top seed Washington eliminated early in softball playoffs
CHESTERTOWN — Playing at home as the top seed in the Centennial Conference softball tournament did not prove to be the advantage that fans of Washington College had hoped. The Shore ladies (20-19-1) went 0-2 in the double-elimination tournament, exiting Friday after being shut out by the defending conference champions from Swarthmore, 3-0, in a losers bracket game.
Phillies Urban Youth Academy honors 15 seniors who signed letters of intent to play in college
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Mets at Citi Field on Monday night, so Citizens Bank Park was mostly empty, with one exception. The Phillies Urban Youth Academy honored high school seniors in their program as they signed letters of intent to play college baseball and softball. In all, 15 high school seniors were honored for both their athletic achievements and their scholastic successes."I've had so many opportunities from clinics to meeting new college coaches and everything, and I've gotten into college based off the networks of the Phillies coaches," said Ameerah McMullen, who is committed to Clark...
Softball Recap: Haddon Township picks up fourth straight win at home
In what's become a running theme this season, Haddon Township gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let the Haddonfield Bulldawgs onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The win was nothing new for Haddon Township as they're now sitting on four straight. Jordan...
"The true Philly sports fans go crazy": Philadelphians holding out hope for a home WNBA team
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Excitement is building over the start of the WNBA season, which kicked off Tuesday evening.However, many Philadelphians are wishing they could root for a home team. Earlier this year, the WNBA commissioner said Philadelphia was being considered for a team, but the association ended up awarding teams to Golden State and Toronto, and not Philly quite yet.Philly is full of passionate sports fans, and many said the city is long overdue for a professional women's basketball team, including Kevin Copp, who works in the video department at Temple University."I mean you look at the passion that this...
Diamond Classic final preview: Two of state’s elite set to clash in 50th edition
No. 6 Delsea (20-2) vs. No. 3 Cherry Hill West (21-3) If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Philadelphia Union Foundation holds first Mental Fitness Forum for young athletes
Philadelphia, Pa – According to the American Psychological Association, mental health and well-being is just as important as physical fitness – and the Philadelphia Union Foundation wants to make sure these go hand-in-hand. The Union held its inaugural Mental Fitness Forum for its HeadFirst program to bring mental health resources to the forefront for young […]
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