Category: PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia-Area Players Return Home for Inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship on Saturday

The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship on Aug. 15 at Subaru Park will feature six professional players and one head coach with ties to the Philadelphia and South Jersey lacrosse communities as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title. Philadelphia ties include local high school standouts and University of Pennsylvania alumnae. The game begins at 5 p.m., live on ESPN.

For the Maryland Charm, midfielder Olivia Dirks is a native of Wayne, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Episcopal Academy. Midfielder Cassidy Spilis grew up in Tabernacle, New Jersey, graduated from Seneca High School, and went on to play at Rutgers University. Defender Abby Bosco played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and currently resides in New Jersey. Leading the Charm as head coach and general manager is Emily Parros, a Rutledge, Pennsylvania, native and Strath Haven High School graduate.

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SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Philadelphia County to assist businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms occurring July 11.

Beginning Aug. 10, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Philadelphia County to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. Walk-ins are welcome and you can schedule in-person appointments in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

The hours of operation are listed below:

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Daroff Facility

5360 Vine St.

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Philadelphia Police Provide Update on Investigation at 417 West Chew Avenue

The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate evidence recovered from 417 West Chew Avenue in the city’s Olney section.

As part of the investigation, detectives recovered a substantial volume of digital evidence, including hundreds of thousands of images and videos. During their review, investigators discovered recordings of two women who were shown alive and, in later footage, apparently deceased.

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Wanted: Suspect for Commercial Burglary in the 14th District

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individual responsible for this commercial burglary.

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 2:30AM, at 6324 Stenton Ave an unknown male was observed breaking in and burglarizing the Citizens Bank at that location. Surveillance cameras from the bank show a black male wearing a black mask, hoodie, jacket, pants, shoes, and a black bookbag with “ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church” emblem break a door window using a red brick to enter the bank. While inside the male took several blank checks. The male was last seen walking north bound away from Stenton Ave toward Tulpehocken St. This offender is also a suspect of a commercial burglary at the same location and wearing all black but with a white partial mask that occurred on August 5, 2026.

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National Boxing Association to Award Continental Lightweight Championship

Photo credit to Teflon Promotions

Teflon Promotion’s will host their upcoming fight night, RePlay Volume 3, on August 22nd at The Grand Ballroom, 3801 Market Street, with local undefeated boxer Jibril Noble competing for his first world championship. 

Noble, an undefeated lightweight at 9-0 with 7 of the wins coming by knockout will face Wanzell Ellison (11-2-1, 5KO) of Newark, New Jersey for the National Boxing Association’s Continental Lightweight Title. 

“I am ready to put on a fight for Philadelphia,” says main event fighter Jibril Noble. “Philly is the city for boxing and I am ready to show the world why. I am not walking out of the ring without the belt in my hand on August 22.”

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PPD to Host First-Ever “Cops and Kids” Back-to-School Gaming Event

The Philadelphia Police Department will host its first-ever Cops and Kids Back-to-School Gaming Event, bringing approximately 400 school-aged children together for an afternoon of gaming, entertainment and positive interactions with Philadelphia police officers.

Who:     The Philadelphia Police Department 

What:    Approximately 400 children will enjoy gaming, activities, school supplies and positive interactions with police officers

When:     Wednesday, August 12, 2026

             11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Where:   Localhost – 401 N. Broad Street

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Phillies Legends Step Up for Charity

Sluggball, a new baseball-inspired hitting competition, will host its inaugural All-Star Classic featuring retired Phillies legends in a fast-paced 4-on-4 exhibition – no fielding, no baserunning, just hitting.

Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa will manage the two competing teams that feature Cole Hamels, Mike Lieberthal, Joe Blanton, Aaron Rowand, Kenny Lofton, Mickey Morandini and Sluggball co-founder Ruben Amaro Jr.

Each batter gets eight swings or 35 seconds per at-bat, aiming for designated zones of the field (pull side, up the middle, opposite field, around the horn).

Proceeds of the event will benefit The Darren Daulton Foundation and the Ruben Amaro Sr. Foundation.

Tickets are available at PlaySluggball.com or at the door.

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Homicide Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon in the city’s 19th District.

At approximately 5:18 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North 54th Street and Arlington Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. The victim was immediately transported by responding officers to Lankenau Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:36 p.m.

The scene remains secured as investigators gather evidence. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no motive has been identified. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

Stabbing Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred this evening in the city’s 24th District.

At approximately 5:54 p.m. on August 1, 2026, officers responded to the intersection of Jasper Street and Clementine Street following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police located an adult female suffering from apparent stab wounds. Officers immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing with East Detectives.

Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

39th District Fatal Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 4:20 AM. Officers from the 39th District responded to the 2900 block of West Clementine Street following radio calls reporting a person with a gun and gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 42-year-old male victim lying on the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, left leg, right arm, and right hip. Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 4:40 AM. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established at this time. The investigation remains actively ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

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