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News in FishtownFriday Night Fights: SugarHouse boxing Event Provides Knockout Showcase
On Friday, March 10th, the SugarHouse Casino hosted a boxing showcase that spotlit a myriad of pro-fighters, both up-and-coming and well-known. As the sport of boxing has always been a…
Tyrell Walker | 03/22/2017 -
CommunityShoot Basketballs Not People: Local Youth Recreation Organization Fights Neighborhood Violence with Mentorship
When Garry Mills lost a friend to gun violence, he realized it was time to do something to help the youth in his community. He responded by forming a nonprofit…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/22/2017 -
FeaturesMarch Madness: It’s Back and It’s Crazier Than Ever
Year in and year out, March Madness has proven to be arguably the most heralded tournament on the collegiate sport level. With so many historic plays, upsets and amazing championship…
Tyrell Walker | 03/22/2017 -
Features in KensingtonMajor Pain: Kensington Boxer Balances Life on Police Force with Budding Pro Career
Manny Folly is an undefeated, up-and-coming boxer from the neighborhood. He's trying to be a role model in the community, but he almost never started boxing at all. “The first…
Tim McCloskey | 03/22/2017 -
SportsTemple Rowing House Dedicated to Longtime Trustee
After nearly two years of renovations and repairs, the East Park Canoe House will be available for use by Temple University’s rowing teams this fall. The building was dedicated last…
Steve Bohnel | 03/15/2017 -
FeaturesBam Rogers: Leading up to her next big fight, Philly’s youngest female boxing promoter gets personal
Brittany Ann Michelle Rogers, known in the Philly boxing scene simply as Bam Rogers, became the youngest woman in the nation to become a licensed boxing promoter at the ripe age…
Megan Matuzak | 03/08/2017 -
Education in Northern LibertiesDown the Line and Beyond Launch New Tennis Program at Bodine High School
During a meeting at Bodine High School (1101 North 4th Street) on Wednesday, February 15th, community leaders gathered to officially kick off the Down the Line and Beyond Foundation’s new…
James Rennie | 03/01/2017 -
Community in Temple UniversityStadium Shake-Up: Students and community members react to new developments regarding Temple’s proposed on-campus stadium
Developments on the status of Temple University’s proposed 35,000 seat-stadium had been quiet the past couple of months — until news reports surfaced last week about where certain parties in…
Steve Bohnel | 03/01/2017 -
Features in KensingtonThe Son of Palestine: Local MMA Fighter Explains Life as a Palestinian Growing Up in Kensington
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been going on for longer than many of us have been alive. To explain the conflict in simple terms, many Palestinians believe…
Ptah Gabrie | 02/15/2017 -
SportsNortheast Catholic Wrestling Alumni to Hold Annual NC Wrestling Hall of Fame Reunion in February
Northeast Catholic High School Wrestling Alumni will hold their annual NC Wrestling Hall of Fame reunion on Saturday, February 11 at the Harmonia Club (2404 Orthodox St.) at 3PM.…
Tim McCloskey | 01/26/2017 -
Community in FairmountTwo Locals Continue to Bring Bocce, with a Bonus, to Fairmount – Even During the Winter Months
Founders of the All-American Liberty Leagues Sam Holloschutz and Kyle Fernley jokingly refer to the group as ESPN-8 “The Ocho,” a reference to the comedy movie “Dodgeball: A True…
Grace Shallow | 01/20/2017 -
FeaturesPhiladelphia City Rowing: Local Club Brings Sport of Rowing to North Philly Teens
The sport of rowing (also known as crew) is not usually associated with inner-city schools. Rowing is not the most accessible sport when compared to, say, basketball or football.…
John Henry Scott | 01/11/2017