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How many violent crimes did Philadelphia police handle in week ending April 14

By Philly Leader | Apr 15, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in violent crimes in the week ending April 14, compared to the previous week.

Home prices in Philadelphia County increased

By Philly Leader | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Philadelphia County rose by $14,000, while total sales decreased by 19.6%.

Cornell secures series win against Penn with an 11-9 victory

By Philly Leader | Apr 14, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team faced Cornell in a closely contested game, ultimately losing 11-9 at Tommy Lasorda Field. This victory allowed Cornell to secure the series and maintain their position in second place within the Ivy League standings. Penn is now tied for third with Princeton and Yale.

Which former Philly Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Philly Leader | Apr 14, 2024

These former Philly Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

Weekly recap of Philadelphia County home sales during week ending April 6

By Philly Leader | Apr 13, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Philadelphia County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Philly Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Penn splits doubleheader against Cornell with wins from both teams

By Philly Leader | Apr 13, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania's baseball team split a doubleheader against Cornell at Tommy Lasorda Field at Meiklejohn Stadium on Saturday. Penn secured a narrow 6-5 victory in the first game but fell to an 18-11 defeat in the second.

Penn baseball hosts Cornell for alumni day and vs. cancer game

By Philly Leader | Apr 12, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team is set to host Cornell this weekend in a significant Ivy League matchup at Tommy Lasorda Field at Meiklejohn Stadium. This marks Penn's first home game in April, and the series will feature Alumni Day on Saturday and the Vs. Cancer Game on Sunday.

Fox Chase Cancer Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Philly Leader | Apr 12, 2024

Fox Chase Cancer Center is ranked 42nd in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

Philadelphia police handled 1,077 property crimes in week ending April 7

By Philly Leader | Apr 9, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in property crimes in the week ending April 7, compared to the previous week.

White hosts hearing on Biden's blockade of liquified natural gas exports

By Philly Leader | Apr 9, 2024

In response to the Biden Administration’s blockade of liquified natural gas (LNG), Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing and press conference to discuss the growing demand for LNG and the negative implications of halting new exportation.

Penn baseball concludes road trip facing Villanova

By Philly Leader | Apr 9, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team is set to face Villanova in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday afternoon at the Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Meeting. This game marks the conclusion of Penn's seven-game road trip, following their recent Ivy series victory against Yale.

197 violent crime incidents in week ending April 7

By Philly Leader | Apr 8, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in violent crimes in the week ending April 7, compared to the previous week.

Yale defeats Penn in final game of baseball series

By Philly Leader | Apr 7, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team faced a tough defeat against Yale, concluding their series with a 12-3 loss on Sunday at George H.W. Bush '48 Field. Despite the setback, Penn secured the series win by taking two games from Yale on Saturday.

Which former Philly Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Philly Leader | Apr 7, 2024

These former Philly Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Philly Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

University of Pennsylvania baseball sweeps doubleheader against Yale

By Philly Leader | Apr 6, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania's baseball team achieved a doubleheader sweep against Yale on Saturday at George H.W. Bush '48 Field in New Haven, Connecticut. The Quakers secured victories with scores of 7-4 and 9-6, improving their record to 13-13 overall and 5-3 in Ivy League play. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs fell to 7-16 overall and 3-5 in conference games.

Penn baseball faces Yale in crucial Ivy League series

By Philly Leader | Apr 5, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team is set to resume its Ivy League schedule with a three-game series against Yale in New Haven. The Quakers will play at George H.W. Bush '48 Field, starting with a doubleheader on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., followed by a game on Sunday at noon.

Penn baseball midweek game against Saint Joseph's canceled due to weather

By Philly Leader | Apr 3, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania baseball team has announced the cancellation of their midweek game against Saint Joseph's University due to inclement weather. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the game was postponed to Wednesday before ultimately being canceled.