MILWAUKEE — It’s been a week since Dave Dombrowski woke up, went for a jog, and decided to fire Joe Girardi. Six games later, the Phillies haven’t lost. Call it the Thomson Turnaround, and well, you wouldn’t be wrong. It isn’t all about the manager, of…
2 more Philly shooting suspects taken into custody, expected to face murder charges
PHILADELPHIA — Two teens accused of fatally shooting bystanders during Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street were taken into custody Thursday by US Marshals in Richmond, Virginia, the Philadelphia district attorney’s office said. Qaadir Dukes-Hill, …
Can Haji Wright be the U.S. men’s soccer team’s answer at striker?
AUSTIN, Texas — Five months before the World Cup, the U.S. men’s soccer team has a striking problem. A pile of players has tried to claim the mantle of being the Americans’ leading forward, but none has done so. For a while, Josh Sargent was “the guy,”…
Bryson Stott leads the way as Phillies dominate Brewers, 10-0, for sixth straight win
MILWAUKEE — Bryson Stott can admit the truth now. He put too much pressure on himself at the beginning of the season. Not only did he make the team out of spring training, but he was the Phillies’ opening-day third baseman. It was a lot for a rookie wh…
Why David McCormick couldn’t catch Mehmet Oz in the Pa. Senate primary
PHILADELPHIA — The recount couldn’t save David McCormick. As recently as last Thursday afternoon, the former hedge fund CEO’s campaign had been bullish on his chances, saying he could still win — once all votes were counted and legal questions resolved…
For Philly trauma physicians, the South Street shooting was far from the first time they’ve had to treat multiple victims at once
PHILADELPHIA — As one shooting victim — then another, and another — was rushed on Saturday night to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Philadelphia trauma hospital that sits closest to the South Street shooting, emergency responders started to w…
Business owners say weak enforcement is emboldening the violence on Philly’s South Street
PHILADELPHIA — Ron Dangler served two tours in Iraq — where he was “a door-kicker,” a cavalry scout at the front of a dangerous patrol in Ramadi in 2005 and 2006. So it wasn’t the first time the Philadelphia native who owns Dobbs, the rock club at 304 …
2 men will be charged in Philadelphia mass shooting, DA’s office says
PHILADELPHIA — Two men have been taken into custody in connection with the mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, including an 18-year-old who prosecutors say fired a homemade “ghost” gun into a crowd Saturday night and was one of several gunme…
Charges against 2 people in Philly mass shooting expected Monday, DA says
PHILADELPHIA — At least two people are expected to be charged for their roles in the mass shooting on South Street Saturday night that left three people dead and 11 others injured, District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday. “We are expecting to appro…
3 dead, 11 wounded in Philadelphia mass shooting
PHILADELPHIA — Three people were killed and 11 others wounded in a mass shooting late Saturday night on South Street amid chaos that erupted on legendary blocks that have long been among the region’s most popular gathering places. “Once it started I di…