Quantcast

Philly Leader

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

News from August 2024

Medium 855g94ofu7ej44vxovi09kzd2gd6

29 сommercial burglaries reported in Philadelphia in week ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

Philadelphia experiences a decrease in сommercial burglaries in the week ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous week.

Medium q5nqofn1i5pnfxptumk9i2e9heft

1,571 armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 4 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 4, compared to the previous year.

Medium 74rd03lyed0bbt40729axywl2lqb

155 calls for armed robberies in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in armed robberies over the last four weeks ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous four-week period.

Medium zy46plx5vub9k4kn14o3hek9g8c0

Joel Farabee reflects on highs and lows from record-setting NHL season

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Joel Farabee set new career highs in the 2023-24 season with 22 goals and 50 points. During the pre-All-Star Break portion of the season, Farabee was neck-and-neck with Travis Konecny as the Flyers' most consistent player over the first four months.

Medium prjj8i1wo6yfrzxus3pave3a7bji

Eagles-Giants face-off highlights Barkley's return against former team

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

The Eagles' first of two matchups against the Giants will come in Week 7 at MetLife Stadium, with the second in Week 18 for the regular-season finale. The two games will bring significant storylines as new Eagles running back Saquon Barkley faces his former team for the first time.

Medium jr5f6wpowtv749xvkrovadid1sjd

Eagles' defensive coordinator Vic Fangio shares insights into strategies

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

We are still getting to know Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio in every way—what he believes in as a defensive guru, what he likes in his players, how he plans to play the Eagles in this 2024 season, and what nearly 40 years coaching in the NFL ranks, including 25 seasons as a coordinator, has taught him.

Medium kck4rhy81olz1s0zwk7weym48poj

Union face FC Cincinnati with Leagues Cup quarterfinal berth on the line

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia Union are set to face FC Cincinnati in Ohio for a Leagues Cup Round of 16 matchup. The game, which will be broadcast on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass at 7:30 PM, marks their second visit to FC Cincinnati this year. Unlike their previous encounter during MLS play, this match is a knockout round, and the stakes are high.

Medium 075tqyhtewvy9cly3e0jh6yykfl5

Philadelphia Union Academy begins preseason training at Widener University

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia Union Academy held its first training session of the fall season on Monday morning. The Boys in Blue were out early on the Widener University Turf Fields at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex as they prepare for their first friendlies of the campaign.

Medium xj0yl0m6z1g8wkm5cc1a0wasaznh

Curtin and Harriel discuss upcoming Leagues Cup clash against FC Cincinnati

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Ahead of Philadelphia Union's trip to Ohio for a 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against FC Cincinnati, Head Coach Jim Curtin and defender Nathan Harriel addressed the media regarding the upcoming game.

Medium mr87sxq9gb9tij3daewlo9h5tlin

Leandro Soria named MLS NEXT Pro Player of Matchweek

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

After scoring his first brace in MLS NEXT Pro play, Philadelphia Union II forward Leandro Soria has been selected as the latest recipient of the MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Matchweek.

Medium 74rd03lyed0bbt40729axywl2lqb

463 calls for unarmed aggravated assaults in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia experienced unchanged trend in unarmed aggravated assaults over the last four weeks ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous four-week period.

Medium 855g94ofu7ej44vxovi09kzd2gd6

250 thefts from auto reported in Philadelphia in week ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 12, 2024

Philadelphia experiences an increase in thefts from auto in the week ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous week.

Medium q5nqofn1i5pnfxptumk9i2e9heft

910 сommercial burglaries by Aug. 4 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in сommercial burglaries by Aug. 4, compared to the previous year.

Medium 5e597hq3zm5fbjk24fo6zzjxiw1a

Eagles training camp sees standout performances amid positional battles

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

The Eagles resumed training camp on Sunday with their first practice since defeating the Ravens in their preseason opener. The session featured notable performances from several players, including Isaiah Rodgers and Darius Slay as first-team cornerbacks, and Quinyon Mitchell at nickel cornerback. Britain Covey made the initial catch of the day for the first-team offense, while Kenny Pickett connected with Jacob Harris for a deep pass during second-team reps.

Medium xj0yl0m6z1g8wkm5cc1a0wasaznh

Soria’s brace leads Philadelphia Union II past Chicago Fire II

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

Leandro Soria scored his first professional brace, and goalkeeper Mike Sheridan set a new career high for saves as Philadelphia Union II secured a 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire II on Saturday afternoon.

Medium 9cxhwr3fn8qrqfo9ahn0pfq9z984

Phillies aim for turnaround at home after challenging road trip

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- It was a long road trip against some of the top teams in baseball for the Phillies. After a 12-5 loss to the D-backs at Chase Field on Sunday, a return to Citizens Bank Park is just what the doctor ordered.

Medium 5e597hq3zm5fbjk24fo6zzjxiw1a

Eagles sign safety Caden Sterns, release linebacker Shaquille Quarterman

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

The Eagles announced changes to their roster Sunday morning ahead of practice. The team signed safety Caden Sterns and released linebacker Shaquille Quarterman.

Medium mr87sxq9gb9tij3daewlo9h5tlin

Philadelphia Union II wins against Chicago Fire FC II with late goals

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

Philadelphia Union II hosted Chicago Fire FC II at Subaru Park on Saturday afternoon, securing a 3-2 victory. Chicago opened the scoring in the 38th minute when Peter Soudan found the back of the net. Union II equalized in the 42nd minute with forward Leandro Soria netting his third goal of the MLS NEXT Pro season.

Medium vhrj4tmwk3gyd5nowf56obhxpx6d

Phillies' offensive struggles continue against Diamondbacks

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- Philadelphia’s offense has struggled in recent games, particularly during their current series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with an RBI, but that was all the offense the Phillies could muster on Saturday in an 11-1 loss at Chase Field. The team has now dropped two straight games, scoring just three runs over that span.

Medium jwtptgco9b4yem1aq9mfdcb406pi

Philadelphia Union II secures 3-2 win over Chicago Fire II

By Philly Leader | Aug 11, 2024

Leandro Soria scored his first brace to lead Philadelphia Union II to a 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire II. The match took place at Subaru Park on August 10th.