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Dunkin unveils new Jason Kelce mural
Dunkin Donuts is honoring former Eagles icon, Jason Kelce, with a mural in Delco. The famous donuts and coffee brand honored the former player with a mural in his honor at a Dunkin’ on West Chester Pike in Havertown that Kelce often frequents. The mural was created by Philadelphia artist, Glossback, as a thank you […]
Cabrini students reflect on college experience as the school graduates its final senior class
RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – Cabrini University will graduate its final senior class on Sunday. The private Catholic institution is shutting down permanently after 67 years of operation.In June 2023, the university announced its closure amid declining enrollment and financial troubles. Villanova University will assume ownership of the land and has vowed to preserve Cabrini's legacy.Among those graduating this weekend is fifth-year senior Corbin Kerraghan."The community here has been awesome," Kerraghan said, "so it's really sad."The closure means students who aren't graduating, like Jason Fridge, have to find somewhere else to go to complete their education."I'm going to St. Joseph's University in...
Student Athlete of the Week: Ava Fisher
Meet Ava Fisher, a senior varsity softball pitcher at St Joseph Academy whose passion for softball started at a young age. Ava is our PHL17 Student Athlete of the Week. Do you know a student athlete? Nominate them here. Check out our previous PHL17 Student Athletes of the Week, here. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A STUDENT ATHLETE
Stotesbury Cup Regatta 2024 to take over the Schuylkill River, bring road closures
The 97th Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest high school rowing regatta in the world, will be held this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning on Friday and running through Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know:. When will the 2024 Stotesbury Cup Regatta be held?. The regatta will bring high school...
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...
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...
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 […]
Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The local qualifying event in Montgomery County for the U.S. Open will be held on May 6 at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill. The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them is in Montgomery County, writes Amber Charnoff for abc27 News.
80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show To Take Place May 18, 19
The 80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show will take place on May 18 and 19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Prepare for an exciting weekend of non-sports trading card festivities at the 80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show. The show returns on May 18 and 19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
Golden State Valkyries announced as new Bay Area WNBA team name
Golden State Valkyries, welcome to the Bay Area sports landscape. The Bay Area's WNBA team officially announced its much-anticipated name early Tuesday morning. "Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike," the team wrote in a press release. "This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce."
"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...
Hoop dreams sprout again for middle schoolers in the reborn Penn-West Philly league
PHILADELPHIA - The Penn-West Philadelphia Basketball League, a program for middle-schoolers that consisted of eight teams run by Penn students, began its operation nearly 20 years ago with a link to a current NBA coach. The league shut down for a while, but now it has been rebooted, although it...
Fighting Through Tears for a Last Season of Sports at Cabrini
Lacrosse is big with the Neary family at Cabrini University. Shown are (from left) Sean Neary, Jake Neary, Jackie Neary, Shea Neary, eldest daughter Jackie and her husband, Joe. It’s been hard to acknowledge that Cabrini University’s last sports season ends in June, with the sale of the university to...
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