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  • 1 week ago | 6abc.com | Katie Katro

    ByKatie KatroMonday, May 26, 2025 2:49AMNORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - - On Sunday, Temple's Liacouras Center hosted the Military Basketball Association's world championship games. The Memorial Day weekend event is more than just a game of hoops, it benefits those afflicted with PTSD and more. The men's final wrapped up with Patrick Space Force Base winning the MBA. Fort Bragg team took the WMBA title.

  • 1 week ago | 6abc.com | Katie Katro

    CITY OF BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY (WPVI) - A teenage girl is being hailed a hero for jumping into action, without question. Nylah Bennett had been near the Burlington Public Boat Ramp Friday afternoon, when she heard a child struggling in the water. She ran and dove into the Delaware River, and kept the child afloat until a boat came to assist. "I don't know what was going through my head I just jumped in the water," said Bennett.

  • 2 weeks ago | 6abc.com | Katie Katro

    BURLINGTON CITY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police and firefighters responded of multiple pedestrians struck in Burlington City just before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Initial reports were that three pedestrians had been struck by a pickup truck at Broad and High Streets. No word on the extent of the victims' injuries or what led to the collision. Investigators say the driver of the truck did remain on scene. Burlington City Police and New Jersey Transit Police remained on scene for several hours.

  • 1 month ago | 6abc.com | Katie Katro

    PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "I've been shaking," said Dave Portnoy, Founder of Barstool Sports. When Portnoy first learned that an antisemitic sign was ordered with bottle service at his Center City bar, Barstool Sansom Street, he was outraged. Portnoy posted what he called "an emergency press conference" on social media to address the situation. Rabbi David Kushner who is a Chaplain with the Philadelphia Police Department said Portnoy spoke to him today. "He did reach out and he is distraught.

  • 1 month ago | 6abc.com | Katie Katro

    SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - - Thousands of runners are hours away from hitting the pavement for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Septa has plans in place to make sure everyone makes it to the start line and the city is prepared for thousands of supporters to cheer them on along Broad Street. "It will be my first Broad Street Run which is just a Philly classic so I'm looking forward to that," said Isabella Reyes, of Center City.

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