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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...
Softball Game Preview: Pitman Leaves Home
Pitman is 0-10 against Pennsville Memorial since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Pitman Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Pennsville Memorial Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Things were looking good for Pitman after...
Cherry Hill West works way into South Jersey baseball lore with Diamond Classic gem
PITMAN – Dan McMaster had a simple message for the Cherry Hill West High School baseball team following Thursday’s title-clinching victory. “You’re a part of South Jersey baseball lore forever,” the head coach said. ...
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.
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...
Baseball Game Preview: Williamstown on Home-Turf
Williamstown is 7-2 against Timber Creek Regional since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Williamstown Braves will look to defend their home field against the Timber Creek Regional Chargers at 4:00 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Williamstown has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Timber Creek Regional will arrive with three straight wins.
"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...
How to attend: 2024 Change Our Future “Sneaker Ball” in Philadelphia
Though he’s no longer a Philadelphia Eagle, Rodney McLeod still embraces the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love. Returning for its fourth year in Philadelphia, the Change Our Future Foundation announced its annual Sneaker Ball event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Vie by Cescaphe. A VIP pre-reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rodney and his wife, Erika, started the Change Our Future youth development organization. This organization seeks to remove barriers and labels placed on underserved communities by empowering people through education, advocacy, and awareness. Its annual Sneaker...
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 […]
Raccoon interrupts Union match, skillfully dodging trash can-wielding stadium workers
The Philadelphia Union may have lost Wednesday night, but a raccoon that found its way into Subaru Park won the hearts of soccer fans nationwide. During the first half of the Union's match against New York City FC, the fuzzy intruder somehow snuck onto the pitch and halted play for 161 seconds, which MLS says is the longest a raccoon has been on the field in its history.
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