White House: Eagles Pulled 'Political Stunt' Trying To Reschedule Visit
The White House says the Eagles reached out to reschedule the event after citing that many players would not be in attendance.
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The White House says the Eagles reached out to reschedule the event after citing that many players would not be in attendance.
The mayor made the comments on CBSN on Tuesday morning after the White House disinvited the Philadelphia Eagles from a celebration for the team's Super Bowl victory.
The food truck initiative is a collaboration between Carson Wentz's AO1 Foundation and the Connect Church.
The Philadelphia Eagles are one week away from meeting President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl championship.
Hopefully, this coming season, the third-year NFL borderline superstar will learn to slide when danger nears, instead of taking the kind of risks he took last season.
These Eagles want to repeat.
NFL owners approve policy allowing players to stay in the locker room for national anthem, but they must stand if they are on the field.
The Philadelphia Eagles will no longer employ Mychal Kendricks.
The Eagles are scheduled to visit the White House on June 5.
Wentz was in shorts and a helmet, which was very encouraging, since he was lost for the final three games of the 2017 season when he tore the ACL in his left knee in the third quarter of the Eagles' 43-35 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 10, 2017.
ESPN's Louis Riddick lists both Carson Wentz and Nick Foles of the Eagles as two of the top-3 quarterbacks in the NFC East.
The Eagles have a White House visit set for next month but how many are them are going is the politically charged question many are looking to answer.
During a recent appearance on "Desus & Mero" on Viceland, Jason's brother Travis told the hosts of the hit program that Jason got a Rolex with an engraved underdog mask.
Last month, the Eagles said they were working with the White House to discuss "logistics of an upcoming visit."
Jason Kelce spoke with "Good Morning Football" on the NFL Network on Wednesday, as he expressed the team's and the city's desire to win another championship.
The Eagles Autism Challenge is the team's signature cycling and 5K run/walk fundraising event.
The Eagles' first pick in the draft Dallas Goedert, who plays tight end, says the process has been intense.
The 25-year-old running back has played two seasons in the league, most recently seeing limited time with the Indianapolis Colts.
"Drink and be merry" appears to be the Philadelphia Eagles new motto with the launch of commemorative wines and champagne in celebration of the team's first-ever Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl champs open the regular season at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Sept. 6.
The gift of life emerges from the Super Bowl battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson knows he has an inspiring story to tell.
Running back Darren Sproles will stay in Philadelphia for the 2018-2019 season.
Barkley was the top rated running back coming into Thursday night's NFL Draft.
New York Giants fans really want Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and are making their feelings heard through song.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
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The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region starts colder. He's also tracking rain for later this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
In 2016, Forty was stolen from his family's home in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.