Remembering Kobe Bryant: Lower Merion High School Honors NBA Legend With Emotional Tribute
Hearts were heavy Saturday as Lower Merion High School remembered Kobe Bryant.
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Hearts were heavy Saturday as Lower Merion High School remembered Kobe Bryant.
Lower Merion High School will also pay tribute to Bryant ahead of the boys' basketball game on Saturday.
The school is selling a limited number of tickets until 2 p.m. Friday at the Kobe Bryant gymnasium entrance of the high school.
Emory Dabney says Kobe Bryant's friendship changed his life for the better.
Newly released footage of Kobe Bryant shows off his incredible skills as a young prodigy at Lower Merion High School.
Like those around the world, Sonny Hill is still trying to come to grips with Bryant's tragic death.
Hearts are still heavy as the world continues to mourn the loss of the basketball legend.
The current logo is a silhouette of another NBA legend, that being former Los Angeles Laker and now NBA executive Jerry West.
Barkley played against Bryant during the last four years of his career when he played for the Houston Rockets.
In a pregame video montage, the team highlighted the accolades Bryant achieved during his NBA career.
From jersey to signs, fans found a way to honor Kobe Bryant after his tragic death.
Head basketball coach Gregg Downer coached Bryant and remained close with him and his family.
A college basketball player from Philadelphia honored Kobe Bryant by dropping 81 points during a game on Monday night.
Sixers General Manager Elton Brand announced plans to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant before the Warriors-Sixers game on Tuesday night.
Ms. Argano's 6th-grade math class paid tribute to the local NBA icon.
It didn't take long for people to realize Kobe Bryant was a special talent.
Edward Harris is one of the fortunate few who had a literal brush with greatness.
Downer coached Bryant from 1992 until 1996 and won a state championship before Bryant made the leap to the NBA.
The store in Center City Philadelphia sells vintage sports jerseys and collectibles.
Chopper 3 captured this look of Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Bridge illuminated in purple.
The memorial outside Bryant Gym reflects the toll of this loss -- a community that gave basketball a superstar.
The helicopter went down in conditions so foggy the Los Angeles Police Department grounded its helicopter fleet Sunday morning.
In March of 2019, Bryant surprised students at Andrew Hamilton School in West Philadelphia.
CBS3's Ukee Washington had the chance to talk with basketball legend Kobe Bryant many years ago about his love for the city.
A nor'easter has developed off the East Coast and will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
.A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 25, 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Bill Giles, who rose from a Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than half a century with the team, died Friday.
A nor'easter has developed off the East Coast and will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
.A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 25, 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
A nor'easter has developed off the East Coast and will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
A nor'easter has developed off the East Coast and will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey, and down the Jersey Shore, emergency officials in one town have issued a voluntary evacuation notice.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A nor'easter has developed off the East Coast and will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
.A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 25, 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Bill Giles, who rose from a Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than half a century with the team, died Friday.
LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest on what we can expect from this storm, and reporter Ray Strickland is in Ocean City.
Conditions are worsening Saturday morning in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as a nor'easter slams the East Coast. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has details, and reporter Chilekasi Adele is live in Atlantic City.
A nor'easter is slamming the Jersey Shore on Saturday, and its effects are being felt as far away as Philadelphia and beyond. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
A nor'easter is slamming the Jersey Shore, bringing rain, wind and coastal flooding. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast and details what to expect in the Philadelphia area and along the shore. Reporter Chilekasi Adele is in Atlantic City, where some streets are already flooded.
La Salle picked up a big win over Salesianum Friday night. Here are the top highlights from this week's Friday Football Frenzy.