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Violent crime: 251 seen across Philadelphia in week ending June 9

By Philly Leader | Jun 11, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in violent crimes in the week ending June 9, compared to the previous week.

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Wyatt Henseler earns first-team ABCA all-east region honor

By Philly Leader | Jun 11, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania's baseball team has begun receiving postseason accolades, with senior Wyatt Henseler being named to the First-team All-East Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). This announcement was made on Tuesday morning.

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Eagles wrap up spring minicamp with focus on fitness and team chemistry

By Philly Leader | Jun 11, 2024

The spring minicamp concluded on Thursday, marked by an intense 7-on-7 session where linebacker Brandon Smith stopped wide receiver Griffin Hebert just short of a first down. With this, players and coaches now enter their summer break, set to return for Training Camp in late July.

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Philadelphia County had 66,946 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By Philly Leader News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Philadelphia County had 66,946 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Week ending June 9: 1,386 property crimes across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Jun 10, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in property crimes in the week ending June 9, compared to the previous week.

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Philadelphia County in April 2024 compared to April 2023?

By Philly Leader | Jun 9, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Philadelphia County fell by $98,333 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 99.7%.

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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Home sales in Philadelphia County in week ending June 1

By Philly Leader | Jun 8, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Philadelphia County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Eagles add Parry Nickerson to roster after minicamp

By Philly Leader | Jun 7, 2024

Once again, a tryout player has secured a spot on the active roster. On Friday, following the conclusion of the mandatory minicamp, the Eagles signed defensive back Parry Nickerson. Earlier this offseason, cornerback Shon Stephens was added to the roster after a rookie minicamp tryout.

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Eagles support nonprofits fighting gun violence with social justice fund grants

By Philly Leader | Jun 7, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles are actively contributing to efforts against gun violence in the city. As part of their ongoing commitment, they are participating in Wear Orange Weekend, which honors victims of gun violence and supports community-building initiatives aimed at ending such violence.

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Eagles promote ocean conservation efforts through innovative environmental initiatives

By Philly Leader | Jun 7, 2024

Today, World Ocean Day draws attention to the critical need for protecting our water resources. Although not as longstanding as Earth Day, the day is gaining recognition. In 2021, the Eagles football team, through their Go Green initiative, partnered with The Ocean Foundation. This collaboration made them the first U.S. professional sports organization to offset all team travel carbon emissions by restoring seagrass and mangroves in Puerto Rico's Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell signs rookie contract after being drafted

By Philly Leader | Jun 6, 2024

Quinyon Mitchell, a cornerback drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round, has signed his four-year rookie contract. This marks the first time since 2002 that the Eagles have selected a cornerback in the first round. The signing took place after the conclusion of the mandatory minicamp.

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Eagles announce staffing changes across key departments

By Philly Leader | Jun 6, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles have made several changes within their Football Operations, Scouting, and Sports Medicine & Performance departments. The organization announced these updates to titles and new hires on June 6, 2024.

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Kelee Ringo faces fresh challenges in Eagles' cornerback lineup

By Philly Leader | Jun 5, 2024

The NFL presents a competitive landscape where players must consistently prove their worth. Kelee Ringo, a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, understands this reality well. After an impressive finish to his rookie season with 198 defensive snaps and four starts in the final five regular-season games, Ringo faces new challenges following the Eagles' selection of two cornerbacks—Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean—in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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How many violent crimes did Philadelphia police handle in week ending June 2

By Philly Leader | Jun 4, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in violent crimes in the week ending June 2, compared to the previous week.

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House Republicans push Democrats to pass Senate tax cut plan

By Philly Leader | Jun 4, 2024

Pennsylvania House Republicans have urged the state's Democrats to approve a Senate-passed tax cut plan without changes.

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Philadelphia faces 1,468 property crimes in week ending June 2

By Philly Leader | Jun 3, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in property crimes in the week ending June 2, compared to the previous week.

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Eagles Girls Flag Football League crowns new champions amid growing interest

By Philly Leader | Jun 3, 2024

The NovaCare Complex hosted the Eagles Girls Flag Football League championship on Saturday, where two new champions were crowned. Archbishop Wood secured the Pennsylvania Championship with strong performances against Academy at Palumbo in the semifinal and Gwynedd Mercy in the final. Kingsway Regional claimed the New Jersey title after defeating Mastery Charter and narrowly overcoming Egg Harbor Township in the championship game.

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Eagles sign Max Scharping ahead of minicamp to enhance offensive line depth

By Philly Leader | Jun 3, 2024

Ahead of their mandatory minicamp, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed Max Scharping. The move aims to bolster the team's depth with a player who brings playoff experience and versatility in playing both guard positions.

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Philly Leader area weekly mass times

By Philly Leader | Jun 2, 2024

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