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Former Pa. Sen. Milton Street dead at 81
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former Pennsylvania state Sen. T. Milton Street Sr. has died, according to his nephew, state Sen. Sharif Street. “Former Senator Street, first, as a community activist, then as a state legislator fought to make Philadelphia a better place. Motivated by unfair policies that created barriers for the poor in their pursuit of the American dream he worked to make a government that served the people in a more equitable and fair way.
Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on energy and the environment
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — In Pennsylvania, it’s usually not a question of whether a statewide candidate is supportive of the oil and gas industry but to what extent.
Amtrak to run as scheduled Monday
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Amtrak trains were running on schedule Monday on the Northeast Corridor, a day after a train struck heavy equipment on the tracks outside Philadelphia, killing two railroad workers. Train 89 was heading from New York to Savannah, Georgia, at about 8 a.m. Sunday when it hit a piece of equipment that was on the track in Chester, about 15 miles outside of Philadelphia, officials said.
Cosby accuser wants to void 2006 secrecy pact
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The accuser in Bill Cosby's criminal sexual assault case in Pennsylvania wants a judge to void the secrecy clause surrounding their 2006 settlement since each side accuses the other of violating the pact. A hearing Friday in federal court is set to weigh that issue and the lawsuit Cosby filed against accuser Andrea Constand, her mother and her lawyer. Constand's lawyer Dolores Troiani says Cosby is using the court system to try to intimidate witnesses.
Cop released from hospital after being shot
FOLCROFT, Pa. (AP) — A police officer who was shot seven times during a drug investigation exchanged salutes with cheering colleagues as he left a Philadelphia hospital Monday, just three days after the confrontation. Folcroft Officer Christopher Dorman has endured at least two surgeries since being shot Friday in the face, leg and groin. He was nonetheless able to walk from a wheelchair to a waiting car in a U.S. flag-themed shirt and hat.
Dr. Aaron Beck, father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
Psychiatrist Aaron Beck addresses participants of the Extramural Training Program at his Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2008. Photo credit Clem Murray/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT/Sipa USA PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dr. Aaron T. Beck, a groundbreaking psychotherapist regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, died Monday at his Philadelphia home. He had turned 100 in July.
Cosby invokes systemic racism as he fights #MeToo conviction
FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor is directed to another elevator after taking the witness stand in a pretrial hearing for comedian Bill Cosby and his sexual assault case, as he leaves Montgomery County Courtroom A in Norristown, Pa. Cosby was convicted of sexual assault in 2018. He is serving up to 10 years in prison.
Bill Cosby victim settles defamation suit with ex-prosecutor
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor heads back into Courtroom A after a break in a pretrial hearing for entertainer Bill Cosby, in Norristown, Pa. The victim in Bill Cosby’s criminal sex-assault case has settled a defamation lawsuit against former prosecutor Castor, who said she added details to her story over time, it was disclosed Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. (Clem Murray /The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool, File)
Ready for more league football games? Southeastern Pa.'s Week 4 slate
Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Week 4 football schedule marks the start of league play for many teams. In the Suburban One League, Neshaminy (National Conference), North Penn (Continental), and Upper Moreland (American) begin defense of their championships. Action gets underway in the eight-team Catholic League Blue Division as well, with one game scheduled for Friday and three Saturday.
Nick Foles is the Eagles' starter for now, but he's OK with eventually stepping into the background
The photo in the NovaCare Complex hallway from his 2013 Pro Bowl season still looms large, and there are others now, even bigger, on other walls, from Super Bowl LII, to remind Nick Foles of what he is capable of doing. Foles will open the season Thursday night as the Eagles’ starting quarterback, the team opting to be cautious with franchise quarterback Carson Wentz as Wentz returns from knee surgery. But that caution isn’t expected to extend more than a week or two.
Haddonfield's Davis Smith leads Bulldawgs in many ways
There are two good reasons Davis Smith won’t soon forget his first football game. For one thing, he made a play or four. For another, it wasn’t that long ago. He wasn’t an 8-year-old on a youth team. He wasn’t a 10-year-old playing flag football. He wasn’t a 12-year-old making his debut for his middle-school squad. Smith was a freshman at Haddonfield High School when he first took the field for a football game. He’s been gaining ground on his late start since that day.
Haddonfield is loaded with vets | Training camp preview
Here’s a look at the Bulldogs: The Bulldogs in 2017 won their fourth South Jersey Group 2 title since 2010. But it might have been the most remarkable season in recent program history in this sense: The team looked nothing like a future sectional champion when the playoffs began.
Eagles punter Cameron Johnston doesn't yet have a leg up on the job | Jeff McLane
On Friday, Doug Pederson was asked for his comfort level with punter Cameron Johnston. “Extremely high,” the Eagles coach said without pause. Pederson’s ardent praise raised some eyebrows. Johnston had seemingly been inconsistent during the first week of training camp. Even if that evaluation was erroneous, it was surprising to hear an endorsement that fervent for a punter who had yet to kick in this preseason, let alone in a regular-season NFL game.
Pro Football Hall of Fame speeches: How to watch Brian Dawkins
Safety Brian Dawkins will formally be inducted Saturday into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in Canton, Ohio. Dawkins is part of the class of 2018 that includes wide receiver Terrell Owens (more on him later), linebacker Ray Lewis, wide receiver Randy Moss, linebacker Brian Urlacher, linebacker Robert Brazile, guard Jerry Kramer, and contributor Bobby Beathard. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
Families of Cosmo DiNardo's victims stand with lawmakers pushing for tougher gun laws
Relatives of two of the four young men who were murdered by Cosmo DiNardo one year ago stood with lawmakers Tuesday to push for stricter gun laws, measures lawmakers say could have prevented their sons’ brutal slayings. At the Solebury Township building, three miles from where the killings took place, relatives of Jimi Patrick and Tom Meo joined State Reps.
Brian Dawkins, on the verge of Hall of Fame induction, has made peace with his messy departure from Philly
The envelope from Brian and Connie Dawkins arrived in Joe Banner’s mailbox a couple of months ago, inviting him and his entire family to this weekend’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, as well as the private reception for friends and family afterward. The man who has been largely blamed for the fact that Dawkins didn’t finish his magnificent career with the Eagles was genuinely moved.
Why are Duck Boats still in operation? | Ronnie Polaneczky
On May 1, 1999, a duck boat sank on Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs, Ark. Thirteen of its 21 passengers perished. In its investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board noted how the very design of the hybrid land-and-water vehicles make sitting ducks of their passengers. The boats sit low in the water and easily take on gallons of it in rouãaagh weather.
Do the Eagles have a better roster than last year entering training camp? | Early Birds
Good morning, Eagles fans. One week from today, the Eagles will report for training camp. This is the final week without the Eagles together until…January? February? This is an offseason edition of the Early Birds newsletter, which will go three days per week when training camp begins. If your friends haven’t subscribed to Early Birds, it’s free to sign up here. I want to know what you think, what we should add and what you want to read, so send me feedback by email or on Twitter @ZBerm.
Eagles assistant Duce Staley doesn't need your pity | Marcus Hayes
He’s used to roadblocks. He’s always slipped past them or run them over. Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley interviewed for two offensive-coordinator jobs this offseason. Both went to NFL legacy candidates. That might seem unfair, but Duce doesn’t care. “If there are people out there that feel that way, tell them not to,” Staley said. “My dad told me, ‘Never count who’s in line.
Doug Pederson won a golf bet to put the Eagles in home jerseys on the road | Early Birds
Happy July 4th, Eagles fans. Football season is getting closer — the Eagles report to training camp three weeks from today. This is an offseason edition of the Early Birds newsletter, which will come every Wednesday until camp opens. If your friends haven’t subscribed to Early Birds, it’s free to sign up here. I want to know what you think, what we should add, and what you want to read, so send me feedback by email or on Twitter @ZBerm. Thank you for reading.
Sixers NBA free agency primer: Targets, budget, depth chart | David Murphy
One of the ironies of this Sixers offseason is that we’ve spent the vast majority of our time focusing on the scenarios that are least likely to happen. That’s understandable, given that the Sixers own preoccupation with landing a max-contract-level superstar this offseason. But as I’ve written since the end of the season, the Lakers are a big golden wrench that is likely to derail the Sixers’ loftiest aspirations, given their combination of cap room, trade assets and star power.
What happened to Philly's $40 million 911 surplus?
When Mayor Kenney came into office in 2016, he killed a Nutter administration plan to consolidate Philadelphia’s 911 police and fire emergency dispatch centers under one roof in South Philadelphia. In doing so, Kenney found $40 million that had been saved for the project. That was in addition to $34 million the city was already receiving annually from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) 911 fund — revenue collected statewide from anyone who has a landline or cell phone.
Oh what a relief it is: PHL upgrades airport pet pit stops
Travelers with pets and service dogs are getting an upgrade on pit stops at Philadelphia International Airport. The airport on Thursday announced it opened a permanent Animal Relief Area near Gate D3 for travelers with service dogs, emotional support animals, and small pets. The site is the first to replace seven temporary relief areas opened in 2016.
In Bucks County, a decade-old bocce rivalry between officials, seniors 'brings people together'
As dusk spread over the horizon on another summer night in Bucks County, Pete Palestina squared his shoulders and considered the decade’s worth of tradition that stood before him on a pit of manicured clay. His next throw of the bocce ball represented the continuation of a dynasty he’s been building since 2008, when he initiated an annual match of the Italian lawn game between Northampton Township officials and residents.
The best croissants in Philadelphia | Craig LaBan
Reader: I just moved here from New York and I can’t seem to find a great croissant. Help! Craig LaBan: You haven’t been to the right places yet, because Philly is having a croissant revolution right now! A couple of my current favorites, in fact, have New York connections. My top pick is still Hungry Pigeon (743 S.
Phil Mickelson should be gone but officials turn a blind eye at the U.S. Open | Marcus Hayes
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Judge Smails and John Daly, please welcome Phil Mickelson to your club. Golf’s golden boy has trademarked the jaw-dropping shot, but he joined the ranks of golf’s greatest numskulls in the third round of the U.S. Open. On the 13th green, he putted a ball; then, while it was still rolling, he ran from one side of the hole to the other to putt it again. He did so, he said, with the intent to incur a 2-stroke penalty.
At the NHL draft, Flyers GM Ron Hextall has been at his gunslinger best
The best part of Ron Hextall’s four-year general manager resume has been his shrewd selections and moves in the NHL draft. Hextall has drafted the way he played goal – with an edge. And with great success. Hextall, assistant general manager Chris Pryor and the organization’s scouts have produced highly favorable draft results, giving the Flyers one of the NHL’s best farm systems.
Lower Merion eyes land for new middle school, but part of Stoneleigh could still be seized
The Lower Merion School District hopes to purchase a Montgomery Avenue tract for its new middle school — a move that could save most of the stately Stoneleigh garden. Under a tentative agreement announced at a school board meeting Monday night, the district would pay $12 million to buy a 22-acre Villanova property from the Foundation for Islamic Education.
Eagles' Darren Sproles returns to the field, determined to go out on his terms
Fifteen carries, seven catches, 88 offensive snaps, one punt return for 10 yards. That was all Darren Sproles was able to contribute to the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning season before suffering a torn ACL in his left knee, a broken radius bone in his right forearm and wrist ligament damage, when Sproles was upended by New York Giants safety Darian Thompson early in the second quarter of the Eagles’ victory on Sept. 24.
Villanova's Siofra Cleirigh Buttner takes fourth in NCAA 800 final
EUGENE, Ore. — Going down the home stretch of the 800-meter final at the NCAA track and field championships, Villanova senior Siofra Cleirigh Buttner had nothing but the finish line and rainfall in her sight. “When you’re working off the crowd and the magic of Hayward Field, you feel invincible coming down that home straight,” she said.
Neshaminy, Bristol to play Monday in state softball semifinals
The PIAA softball playoffs move to the semifinal round on Monday, and Neshaminy and Bristol are looking to advance to Friday’s championship games.
Moorestown reclaims Group 3 state girls' lacrosse title
Moorestown coach Deanna Knobloch choked up before addressing the media. She was genuinely overcome with emotion to the point that she couldn’t speak. “Wow,” she finally said, seeming surprised at her own reaction, “I don’t even know how I’m going to get through this.” On Saturday afternoon at Kean University, Knobloch’s Moorestown girls’ lacrosse team reclaimed the Group 3 state championship in an emotional 7-6 win over Summit. The game was a close, physical battle on a brutally hot afternoon.
What is Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham trying to improve in 2018? | Early Birds
Good morning, Eagles fans. The Eagles finish their second week of OTAs on Friday. They return on Monday, when coach Doug Pederson will start the week with a news conference. Before then, Carson Wentz hosts his charity softball game on Friday night. This is an offseason edition of the Early Birds newsletter, which will come every Wednesday and Friday for the next few weeks. If your friends haven’t subscribed to Early Birds, it’s free to sign up here.
No, you can't swim in Devil's Pool at the Wissahickon. Really.
Devil’s Pool, a 15-foot well of water in Wissahickon Valley Park, has become such a draw in the summer months that it often becomes a trash-strewn safety hazard. The spot is officially closed to swimming, though few bother to heed that warning, with up to 400 visitors known to take the plunge on a summer weekend. Friends of the Wissahickon, Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Department, and police want to remind visitors that Devil’s Pool is not a designated swimming area.
Corey Clement, one year after his meteoric rise, is ready to grow his role with Eagles
Corey Clement played in a fairly big football game a few months ago that drew 103.4 million television viewers and an in-house crowd of more than 67,000. But the nerves he felt that day at U.S. Bank Stadium were nothing compared to the ones he felt a couple of weeks ago when the poised 23-year-old Eagles running back stood in front of a few hundred people in his hometown of Glassboro, N.J., and delivered the commencement address at Rowan University.
Duce Staley and Donnel Pumphrey make peace during Eagles offseason | Marcus Hayes
Not for the demands of an NFL training camp. Not for the tough love from running backs coach Duce Staley. He wasn’t ready, and that’s why he never took a snap as a rookie in the Eagles’ first Super Bowl season. “Last year, me and [Duce] weren’t as good as we are now,” Pumphrey said Tuesday after the Eagles’ first OTA session. “I was taking a lot of criticism from him.
Lawyer for Sean Kratz, accused with Cosmo DiNardo of murders on Bucks County farm, says he will investigate release of incriminating tapes
A newly appointed attorney for accused Cosmo DiNardo coconspirator Sean Kratz vowed Wednesday to look into the puzzling decision by Kratz’s former lawyer to release tapes of his client admitting his role in the murders of four young men on a Bucks County farm last summer. Hours before the release of the tapes, Kratz rejected a plea deal that would have spared him the death penalty.
Thoughts on busy start of Eagles' OTAs | Early Birds
Good morning, Eagles fans. The Eagles were on the field Tuesday for the first practice of the offseason, and there was no shortage of news. From Carson Wentz passing at the beginning of the session to a high-profile player released to a key reserve injured, it was a busy day for the Eagles. This is an offseason edition of the Early Birds newsletter, which will come every Wednesday and Friday for the next four weeks. If your friends haven’t subscribed to Early Birds, it’s free to sign up here.
What you need to know about the Eagles' first practices with their 2018 roster
The stark reality that the Eagles turned the page from their Super Bowl season will be evident on Tuesday afternoon, when the Eagles practice for the first time with their 2018 roster. Tuesday marks the first day of the organized team activities (OTAs), when the Eagles can finally play 11-on-11, offense vs. defense football. They won’t wear pads and they won’t tackle, but it will be the closest resemblance to football that they’ll have all spring.
Fran Dunphy, Ray Didinger and Inquirer readers on what Bill Lyon's story means to them
Bill Lyon established such a bond with his readers that retirement and illness can’t sever it. The former Inquirer sports columnist’s latest piece on his ongoing battle with Alzheiemer’s disease and my accompanying account of how he composed it drew enormous reader reaction. Here are a few of their emailed responses: “I just had to express my compliments and well wishes to you for your fantastic article in last Sunday’s paper regarding our old friend, Bill Lyon.
Life after Ethel, and why I'll never, ever give in to Alzheimer's | Bill Lyon
One in an occasional series. Last month retired Inquirer sports columnist Bill Lyon dictated this article about his ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s to longtime Sports colleague Gary Miles. It was edited for style and clarity. This is life without Ethel. The line of mourners inches along. So sorry. So sorry for your loss. We fumble for the right words. So sorry for your loss. We comfort, and we search for the right things to say. My wife is gone now, and I struggle with what I am supposed to do.
As Philly jail population declines, where are the savings?
Philadelphia leaders have worked to reduce the city’s jail population by a striking 28 percent in two years, with help from a MacArthur Foundation grant announced in 2016. Now, City Council officials and advocates want to know why costs have not fallen accordingly.
Prosecutors: Bill Cosby sexual-assault conviction will stand
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, M. Stewart Ryan, left, and Kristen Feden leave court after a pretrial hearing for Bill Cosby, in Norristown, Pa. Ryan and Feden, the prosecutors who put Bill Cosby away, said Sunday, April 29, 2018, they’re confident the conviction at his suburban Philadelphia sexual-assault retrial will stand. (Clem Murray/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool, File)
Prosecutors: Bill Cosby sexual-assault conviction will stand
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, M. Stewart Ryan, left, and Kristen Feden leave court after a pretrial hearing for Bill Cosby, in Norristown, Pa. Ryan and Feden, the prosecutors who put Bill Cosby away, said Sunday, April 29, 2018, they’re confident the conviction at his suburban Philadelphia sexual-assault retrial will stand. (Clem Murray/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool, File)
Prosecutors: Bill Cosby sexual-assault conviction will stand
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, M. Stewart Ryan, left, and Kristen Feden leave court after a pretrial hearing for Bill Cosby, in Norristown, Pa. Ryan and Feden, the prosecutors who put Bill Cosby away, said Sunday, April 29, 2018, they’re confident the conviction at his suburban Philadelphia sexual-assault retrial will stand. (Clem Murray/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool, File)
Eagles passed on running backs in NFL draft again, but get to keep Darren Sproles | Jeff McLane
Before reporters even had the opportunity to ask why the Eagles hadn’t drafted a running back, Howie Roseman reached into his hat of personnel tricks and — voila! – pulled out fan favorite Darren Sproles. It was unexpected – announcing that the veteran tailback was returning — after three rather uneventful days of the NFL draft.
Haddonfield's Will Murray gets final football game at site of his greatest triumph
Will Murray can laugh these days when he talks about crying on the football field. The senior two-way lineman at Haddonfield had such a passion for the sport that at age four he began practicing with a youth football team that his father coached. He was too young to play, and that caused the flood of tears. “I practiced every day with the team, but at games, I couldn’t play and I would cry on the bench,” he said.
Temple's Sean Chandler looking to prove himself to NFL teams
Sean Chandler, like most potential picks, can’t wait until the NFL draft, which will take place Thursday through Saturday. After a stellar career in which he was a four-year starter in Temple’s secondary, Chandler is projected to be a third-day choice, selected in rounds four through seven. “I am anxious,” he said by phone last week. “I would like to get this over with.” Chandler started at cornerback his first two seasons and moved to safety for the last two.
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