Philadelphia Area Proves Fertile Ground For Lacrosse
This weekend proved that major lacrosse talent is just as big from the Philadelphia area as it is in traditional lacrosse hotbeds like Long Island, New York and Baltimore, Maryland.
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This weekend proved that major lacrosse talent is just as big from the Philadelphia area as it is in traditional lacrosse hotbeds like Long Island, New York and Baltimore, Maryland.
Throngs began descending on the stadium area hours before the game started, most carrying sticks with them.
Spectators and lacrosse teams from around the country are in Philadelphia for the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships and for families in the area it's their chance to get out and learn about the sport that's gaining popularity throughout the region.
David Lawson scored the winning goal with 6:35 left in the fourth quarter to lift Duke to a 16-14 victory against Cornell in the NCAA lacrosse semifinals at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday.
Jordan Wolf is shutting it all down. No cell phone. No tweeting. No texting. No communication with anyone or anything the outside the world of lacrosse.
This weekend, the men's and women's NCAA lacrosse titles will be awarded here. The collegiate rugby championship is up next in June.
SugarHouse plans to build a multi-story parking garage that would have some of the expanded gaming floor beneath it.
Philadelphia is gearing up for this weekend's Broad Street Run, and the city is making sure to take every precaution.
The expo and packet pick-up goes until 5 p.m. today, then 8 a.m.-to-5 p.m. tomorrow.
The Philadelphia Eagles put football aside for the more cerebral game of chess Tuesday.
Gather up your sunblock, bug spray and best buds for these top outdoor concerts to look forward to this summer.
If you're headed to the Linc to join friends for tailgating at a Philadelphia Eagles game, consider taking public transportation or a cab, especially if you will be drinking and don't have a designated driver.
With another dreary defeat on his resume, Andy Reid wrapped up the home slate of his 14th season coaching the Eagles with serious questions about his future.
It's time to look forward to the excitement that a new year brings, and this includes a whole slew of concerts.
As Eagles fans look forward to the better times sure to come, they can reflect on the past to find inspiration and hope in Philadelphia's rich football heritage.
Keenan Reynolds extended Navy's dominance against Army, scoring the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter in a 17-13 victory in the 113th rivalry game Saturday.
The Army-Navy series is not only the most patriotic rivalry in sports, it's turned into one of the most one-sided. Navy has won 10 straight.
Fans of the Cadets and Midshipmen gathered at Liberty Place in Center City on Friday afternoon for a pep rally.
It's the fifth annual Philadelphia Eagles-American Red Cross blood drive. From 6am to 2pm, the Linc will host the hundreds of fans expected to donate blood.
Check out these profiles to see if you recognize yourself or perhaps someone else you know who loves to celebrate their hometown, fellow fans, good food and Eagles football.
Eagles' team officials say the wind turbines will help generate energy and won't interfere with the game.
Temple and Rutgers are both undefeated in the Big East, Temple at 2-0 and 19th-ranked Rutgers at 3-0.
Tailgate enthusiasts from Philly unite and follow these 10 commandments to ensure your Eagles tailgate party goes off without a hitch.
With the Eagles playing the Giants this Sunday, it is important that you plan accordingly for getting to and leaving Lincoln Financial Field.
It is a special night because the Eagles are going to retire the #20 jersey of one of their all-time greats, safety Brian Dawkins.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
A few isolated snow showers are possible toward daybreak on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
New York City might have a giant crystal ball to ring in the new year, but in Pennsylvania, we have pickles, pants and Peeps.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Preparations are underway for New Year's Eve celebrations in Delaware County, as Media will hold a ball drop with hundreds of lights on State Street.
Richard "Ricky" Brooks is accused of grooming and groping teens and providing them with alcohol and drugs in Bucks County.
A 38-year-old man who stole a U-Haul truck Tuesday was arrested after leading police on multiple chases in Bucks County, police said.
A Philadelphia man was charged with attempting to lure a teenage girl into his truck in Upper Darby Monday, according to court documents.
One week after a nursing home exploded in Bucks County, people say they're still recovering physically and emotionally.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
Police said Anthony Caprio III was riding an e-bike Monday morning when he was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Mount Laurel.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says he plans to return next season, dismissing any retirement rumors.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for their Week 18 home game against Washington, aiming for a strong playoff position.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Safety and security are top of mind for many cities as they prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year. In New York City, thousands of police officers will be on patrol around Times Square for the iconic crystal ball drop.
The United States' most famous flagmaker, Betsy Ross, was born on Jan. 1, 1752 — and Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House will celebrate her from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with a New Year's Eve concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway. LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Adam Blackstone are among the performers in the concert. Brandon Goldner reports from the Parkway as crews continue to set up for the show.
The Philadelphia region will have a wintry feel again on Wednesday, New Year's Eve, with some light snow showers in the morning. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak recommends bundling up if you're heading outdoors for any New Year's celebrations tonight.
Police are looking for anyone who may have encountered a man charged with stalking and luring a child into a white pickup truck in Upper Darby.