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News from August 2024

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J.T. Realmuto marks decade-long MLB career with memorable performance

By Philly Leader | Aug 9, 2024

J.T. Realmuto homered and doubled on the same day he marked 10 years of MLB service time, Trea Turner notched two RBIs, and Kolby Allard allowed one run over five innings as the Phillies used a four-run sixth inning to beat the D-backs 6-4 at Chase Field on Thursday.

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Union II seeks rebound hosting Chicago Fire II amid tight playoff race

By Philly Leader | Aug 9, 2024

Philadelphia Union II is set to host an important Eastern Conference showdown against Chicago Fire II at Subaru Park on Saturday night. The match will be available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, starting at 4 PM ET.

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Eagles clinch preseason opener against Ravens with last-second field goal

By Philly Leader | Aug 9, 2024

BALTIMORE – The rain cleared just in time as the Eagles opened their 2024 preseason at M&T Bank Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles secured a victory on the road thanks to a Jake Elliott field goal in the final seconds, set up by a strip sack fumble recovery from Patrick Johnson.

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Philadelphia faces 1,413 property crimes in week ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 9, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in property crimes in the week ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous week.

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Student body in Philadelphia County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 29 universities in Philadelphia County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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193 calls for unarmed robberies in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending July 28

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in unarmed robberies over the last four weeks ending July 28, compared to the previous four-week period.

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278 calls for residential burglaries in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending July 28

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in residential burglaries over the last four weeks ending July 28, compared to the previous four-week period.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 159 armed robberies in last 4 weeks ending July 28

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in armed robberies over the last four weeks ending July 28, compared to the previous four-week period.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 1,955 residential burglaries by July 28

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in residential burglaries by July 28, compared to the previous year.

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Curtin and Wagner to address media before Union's Leagues Cup match against CF Montreal

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Ahead of Philadelphia Union's 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32 contest, Head Coach Jim Curtin and defender Kai Wagner will speak from the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The press conference will be streamed in its entirety starting at 10 AM ET. The Boys in Blue will battle the Canadian side for a spot in the Round of 16 at Subaru Park on Friday, August 9 (7:30 p.m. ET / MLS Season Pass on Apple TV).

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Nick Foles announces retirement from NFL as Philadelphia Eagle

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Nick Foles has announced his retirement from the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagle. The 11-year veteran, who led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, shared his decision on August 8, 2024.

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Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal: game details and fan information

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

The Philadelphia Union will face CF Montreal in the Leagues Cup Round of 32 on Friday, August 9th, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The match will be broadcast free on Apple TV and can also be heard on 97.5 Fanatic, the app, and the website.

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How to watch Eagles vs. Ravens preseason opener

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

The Eagles' 2024 preseason officially begins at 7:30 PM on Friday as the team travels to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore to face the Ravens.

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Flyers prospects showcase talent at World Junior Summer Showcase

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

The 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase featured eight Flyers prospects, a record level of representation for the organization. All eight players had moments where they stood out.

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Browns aim for playoff return with revamped roster

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

The Eagles will host the Browns in Week 6 of the 2024 campaign after coming off their bye week. After being propelled by quarterback Joe Flacco's comeback to lead the team to the playoffs in 2023, the Browns fell to the Texans 45-14 in the Wild Card Round.

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Kyle Schwarber leads Phillies to victory over Dodgers with three home runs

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- This is the season Kyle Schwarber envisioned for himself, but it might be better. He went 4-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBIs in Wednesday night’s 9-4 victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. He hit his 42nd career leadoff home run in the first inning, a two-run double in the fifth, a three-run homer in the sixth, and a solo homer in the ninth. Schwarber’s career-best night helped the Phillies win their first series since they swept Los Angeles at Citizens Bank Park on July 9-11.

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John Kruk's rookie prank on Chase Utley during early MLB days

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

As Chase Utley’s career with the Phillies began, he experienced a rookie prank that many first-time players encounter. In the latest episode of the 6-1-1 Podcast, hosted by Phillies greats Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins, Utley recounted being called into the manager’s office a day after hitting his first big league home run—a grand slam—to find former Phillie and future Philadelphia broadcaster John Kruk waiting for him.

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Philadelphia Union signs Haitian midfielder Danley Jean Jacques through 2026

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia Union announced today the signing of midfielder Danley Jean Jacques on a contract through 2026, with options for 2027 and 2028. The Union acquired Jean Jacques' discovery priority rights from the Portland Timbers for $100,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money. A mainstay in Haiti's national team, Jean Jacques joins the Union from FC Metz, previously of France's Ligue 1. He will be added to the Union's active roster upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P1 Visa and will occupy an international roster spot.

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Philadelphia Union set for Leagues Cup clash against CF Montreal

By Philly Leader | Aug 8, 2024

Philadelphia Union emerged from the group stage, earning a spot in the Leagues Cup Round of 32. On Friday, they will begin their knockout campaign at home against a familiar Eastern Conference opponent, CF Montreal. The match will be available for free on Apple TV starting at 7:30 PM.

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Vance at Philly Rally: 'I'm offended that normal Americans can't afford groceries'

By Philly Leader | Aug 7, 2024

U.S. Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said at a Philadelphia rally yesterday that, while the media is offended about a "sarcastic" remark Vance made before ran for U.S. Senate, he has offended about rising grocery prices and the open southern border.