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.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., police responded to the wooded area near the 12000 block of Knights Road, where skeletal remains of an adult were discovered. At this time, the race and gender of the deceased have not been determined. The investigation remains ongoing in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office, which will work to determine the identity of the decedent, the cause of death, and the manner of death.
35th District – Stabbing
At approximately 6:33 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Wagner Avenue for a report of a stabbing. An adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds was transported by police to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he was placed in stable condition. The scene has been secured. and no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing with Northwest Detectives.
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Lee Johnson, who is wanted for Aggravated Indecent Assault, Burglary, Unlawful Restraint, and related charges.
The primary incident occurred on June 4, 2026, at approximately 5:30 AM at a residence on the 2200 block of E. Somerset Street.
Johnson is described as a Black male, 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with a last known address on the 6300 block of Horrocks Street.
He was most recently seen near the 6100 block of Algon Avenue.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or dial 911immediately.
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.
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.
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.
The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available.
12th District Fatal Shooting Investigation
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:40 AM inside a residence on the 6500 block of Regent Street in the 12th District. Responding officers located a Black male in his mid-50s suffering from a single gunshot wound to his lower left back. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 9:55 AM. Police have secured the area. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established at this time. The investigation is actively ongoing with the Homicide Unit.
25th District Shooting Investigations (Temple University Hospital Walk-Ins)
Officers from the 25th District are currently investigating two separate, unrelated shooting incidents involving walk-in patients at Temple University Hospital.
The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this vehilce vandalism.
On July 28, 2026, at 4:15am, on the 4800 block of N. 12th St unknown males broke windows on 16 different vehicles that were parked on the east side of the block. At approximately 4:15am on Tuesday, July 28th, an unknown vehicle, possibly a black Honda sedan, was seen driving north bound on the 4800 block of 12th St Surveillance cameras capture an unknown male leaning out of the passenger side of the Honda and this male is breaking the vehicle windows of all the cars parked on the east side of the street (16 cars total). The vehicle was followed on city cameras but last seen driving south bound on 5000 Camac St.
National Night Out is an annual celebration that brings police and communities together to strengthen relationships, build trust and promote safer neighborhoods. Events will be held throughout Philadelphia, giving residents an opportunity to meet the police officers and commanders who serve their neighborhoods, get to know their neighbors and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities.
Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and members of the PPD command staff will visit National Night Out events across the city throughout the evening.
TRASH BLOCKS SIDEWALK—Why would those responsible for blocking the sidewalk with trash think that this was acceptable? A week ago, on Monday, Sweetie and I were walking on South Broadway towards Brooklawn. We tried to get past the blockade of trash in the photo, but it was impossible. We were left with no other choice but to risk our lives and walk onto nearby Broadway. Fortunately, traffic was light. One has to wonder about the people who piled the trash on the sidewalk that way. Surely they had to see that they were blocking the pathway for pedestrians. Unfortunately, as we travel through our City we have come upon more incidents of people who have no consideration for their neighbors. Their grass needs to be cut, their trash cans are placed in their front yard, and derelict cars with no license plates or registration stickers are parked on their property.
Photo courtesy of Gloucester City Historical Society.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–Following a heavy summer rainstorm, youngsters played in the contaminated water that overflowed from the sewers, flooding Market Street and nearby Broadway. Residents in that neighborhood told Cleary’s Notebook News that they saw feces floating on top of the water. The exact date of the photo is not known.
RAW SEWERAGE BACKS UP INTO HOMES IN CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER CITIES-The Courier Post reported recently that it would cost over $400 million to fix the flooding in Camden City and Gloucester City. In the meantime, raw sewage will continue to back up into homes and flows down city streets. The untreated wastewater spills into watersheds and seeps into popular recreation spots like Cooper River, which is regularly used by rowing teams but is too dirty to swim in. In Gloucester City the raw sewerage can be seen flowing into the Delaware River even on sunny days.
A heavy rainstorm on July 6, 2026, dumped almost four inches of rain in an hour and caused Camden County’s sewer system to back up, causing floods and over 150 calls for emergency help, officials said.
Camden County says it now has a plan to fix the longstanding issue, but it’s going to take more than a decade to complete and a huge sum of money to pull off. The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), a government agency located in South Camden, is responsible for wastewater treatment and regional sewage management. Since the 1970s, Camden County residents have paid that agency millions of dollars to fix the sewerage problem and flooding. When it was first proposed, the CCMUA was going to build its wastewater treatment plant in Gloucester City, where the Holt Marine Terminal is today. READ MORE
