Olamide Zaccheaus: The Wizard Of OZ
Running back Olamide Zaccheaus has adjusted and is performing at St. Joe's Prep.
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Running back Olamide Zaccheaus has adjusted and is performing at St. Joe's Prep.
His shirt was dark and damp from all of the sweat, and water was dripping from his nose and chin as if his head was under a running faucet. Still, John Reid couldn't get enough of everything this side of torture those weeknights of personal training he was willing to endure.
It was a decision that had to be made, and Matt Galambos, Haverford School's 6-2, 225-pound senior linebacker, is happy that he made it when he did.
This year, there is no one team that stands clearly above the rest. But there is a team that might have a slight edge over every other team in the area—that's Downingtown East.
The Archbishop Wood brothers realize that this season could be it—this could be the last time the two are on the same team. When they were younger, Brandon used to block for Nick, a middle school running back who's been converted to offensive/defensive line. Now they've played side-by-side the last two years.
At first glance, there may not appear to be a whole lot to Archbishop Wood's Joey Monaghan. The Vikings' senior quarterback doesn't bowl you over with great size, listed at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. He doesn't have a cannon for an arm, nor blazing speed.
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.
Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Nationals rallied past the Phillies.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Philadelphia Phillies will use a six-man rotation when starting pitcher Aaron Nola returns from the injured list, manager Rob Thomson said.
The Sixers will begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season on the road against the Boston Celtics.
Roman Catholic High School introduced former NBA player and alum Brad Wanamaker as its 17th basketball coach on Thursday.
Fresh off surgery on his injured meniscus, Landon Dickerson played bartender at the Eagles-Browns joint practice Thursday.
The Wells Fargo Center has changed its name to Xfinity Mobile Arena, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect.
Glenmoore Eagle will be one of 20 teams in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, competing in the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are looking more likely.
A man died after being shot at SEPTA's Broad-Girard Station in North Philadelphia on Friday evening.
The Nature Center of Cape May runs a Harbor Safari during the summer, offering families the opportunity to learn about the ecology of our coastal waters.
From the South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
From the South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
A 12-year-old boy is dead after a fire broke out at a North Philly home on Friday evening, according to Philadelphia police.
The Super Foodtown, located in the Harrowgate Plaza, is a lifeline for many in the neighborhood — the only full-service grocery store for blocks.
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
The Nature Center of Cape May runs a Harbor Safari during the summer, offering families the opportunity to learn about the ecology of our coastal waters.
What once served as a 1940s garage for Model Ts and a gas station has transformed into a vibrant artisan marketplace. Welcome to the West End Garage in Cape May, New Jersey.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
Esiyah Dixon Waheed's family said the 26-year-old was killed by an alleged drunken driver while on a retreat in Missouri.
The Food Bank of South Jersey said it distributed a record 23 million pounds of food in 2024, and it's on track to surpass that number this year.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Video from Chopper 3 showed a blue Dodge Challenger cut in half, and the front of the airport shuttle was severely damaged.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.
Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Nationals rallied past the Phillies.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Philadelphia Phillies will use a six-man rotation when starting pitcher Aaron Nola returns from the injured list, manager Rob Thomson said.
The Sixers will begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season on the road against the Boston Celtics.
From the South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
Nate Bargatze says he adopted a rescue dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA after they visited him during shows at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
In addition to all the unique shopping and delicious restaurants at the Washington Street Mall, this seaside town provides many opportunities for people to get outdoors and appreciate nature. Ryan Hughes shows a cool spot to explore the coastal habitats of the Jersey Shore.
A 12-year-old boy is dead after a fire broke out at a North Philly home on Friday evening, according to Philadelphia police.
Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
With no clear timeline for reopening, some shoppers worry about what the closure could mean for their wallets.
Without a deal, a strike could happen in just over two weeks. Some of the issues the union and school district are negotiating include, salary, paid parental leave and working conditions.