Nikki McCray-Penson, Women's Basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 51
McCray-Penson won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. She was a three-time WNBA All-Star while playing for the Washington Mystics.
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Brittney Griner makes 1st WNBA appearance since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner has wasted no time making her presence felt in her first WNBA regular-season game since she was jailed in Russia.
WNBA star claims team "bullied" her after they learned she was pregnant
The WNBA players' union said it will review Dearica Hamby's complaints after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to Los Angeles.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner arrives from Russia, takes 1st steps in U.S.
The WNBA star was freed in a prisoner swap after Russian authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage and sentenced her to prison.
WNBA players celebrate Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison
"No more days. She's coming home," the Mercury, Griner's WNBA team, said.
Russian court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25
A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
Philadelphia Native Kahleah Copper Named WNBA Finals MVP After Chicago Sky Win First-Ever Title
Philadelphia native Kahleah Copper was named Finals MVP as Chicago took the series over Phoenix in four games on Sunday night.
CBS Sports, WNBA Announce Multi-Year Television Partnership
The WNBA regular season begins May 24th, with CBS Sports Network to air its first game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky May 25th.
Lynx Commemorate 2017 Championship With Community Service In Washington
After winning their fourth WNBA championship in 2017, the Minnesota Lynx are celebrating their title differently in the nation's capital this year.
Geno Auriemma Looks For 1000th Career Win
Geno Auriemma looks to make history with his 1000th career win as UCONN takes on Oklahoma Tuesday night.
WNBA Fines 3 Teams, Players For Shirts In Wake Of Shootings
The WNBA has fined the Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury and their players for wearing black warm up shirts in the wake of recent shootings by and against police officers.
SJU Star On Cloud Nine After WNBA Draft Selection
St. Joseph's University standout Natasha Cloud was was selected in the second round of the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics.
Delaware 87ers Announce Partnership With Local Star Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne has been named Goodwill Ambassador for the Delaware 87ers.
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Delle Donne To Miss All-Star Game With Concussion
The No. 2 pick in the draft was injured in the Chicago Sky's loss to Washington on Wednesday when she was going for a loose ball with a minute left in the third quarter.
Delle Donne Has Concussion; Mystics Stun Sky 82-78
Everything came crashing down for the Chicago Sky during the second half against the Washington Mystics, including star rookie Elena Delle Donne.
WNBA Rookies Lift Viewership, Attendance, Sales
Midway through their first WNBA season, Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins are already leaving their mark — on and off the court.
Delle Donne Top Vote Getter For All-Star Team
Elena Delle Donne is already leaving her mark in the WNBA.
Temple Product Dupree Still A WNBA Standout
The Phoenix Mercury get a lot of attention in the WNBA. With a roster that includes Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, they have some of the biggest names in recent women's basketball history. But they also have a player who has put together a career of remarkable consistency in former Temple star Candice Dupree.
Delle Donne Shines In WNBA Debut
Brittney Griner and Elena Delle Donne put on a quite a show to cap off an impressive opening weekend for the WNBA.
Temple's Peddy Headed To The Windy City
Temple's Shey Peddy is heading to the WNBA.
Women's Basketball: La Salle's Cheryl Reeve Leads Lynx to WNBA Finals
Coach Cheryl Reeve says this team has met the high expectations she had for it coming into the season.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Rep. Andy Kim to challenge Robert Menendez for Senate seat
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Rep. Andy Kim to challenge Robert Menendez for Senate seat
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, bringing heavy rain and wind to our region
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. It's caused some flooding and event cancellations.
Norristown school helps fight food insecurity with a hydroponic garden
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
"Miracle on West Chester Pike" as parish raises $1.7 million to repair ceiling
Saint Laurence Catholic Church is surviving and thriving after raising $1.7 million to remove a massive asbestos tile ceiling.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
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Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Prosecutors: Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship"
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
"It's up to Mother Nature": Jersey Shore preps for Tropical Storm Ophelia
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
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Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
Hunter Biden sues the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his tax information
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Lines home from Eagles games this season
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
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Saturday's Phillies game going off as scheduled despite Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Philadelphia Phillies say they will not postpone or cancel Saturday afternoon's 4:05 p.m. game against the Mets.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
Eagles-Buccaneers Monday Night Football: Anytime TD bets
In a matchup of undefeated teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 3.
Castellanos drives in four, sets career high in RBIs, to lift Phillies over Mets
Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to set a career high for RBIs in a season and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
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Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia Orchestra launch new 2023/2024 performance line-up
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is kicking off its upcoming performances with live shows and fun activities for all ages.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia making mark on Sea Isle City already
Sea Isle City beach looked shorter Saturday as the water lapped right up against the dunes. White caps, choppy waves and sea foam could all be found down at the Jersey Shore.
Ophelia brings power outages, downs branches
Andrew Kozak has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and its impacts.
NEXT Weather: High winds, rain from Ophelia blowing cameras around
Winds are whipping as the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia pushes north, Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
NEXT Weather: Where is Tropical Storm Ophelia and how strong will it be when it reaches our region?
Tammie Souza and Andrew Kozak have team coverage as Ophelia is bringing rain and high winds.
Wind gust of 64 mph reported in Lewes, Del.; ponding on roads in Cape May
Rain from Tropical Storm Ophelia is already washing out parts of our region Saturday.