Josh Harris Buys The New Jersey Devils
Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and business partner David Blitzer on Thursday bought the Devils and the lease to the Prudential Center from Jeff Vanderbeek for $320 million.
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Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris and business partner David Blitzer on Thursday bought the Devils and the lease to the Prudential Center from Jeff Vanderbeek for $320 million.
When you say it out loud, it does sound pretty crazy. "The owners of the Sixers are purchasing the New Jersey Devils. And Scott O'Neil, the CEO of the Sixers will also be the CEO of the Devils." Sure, it's not the first time one ownership group has owned teams in different markets. But the Devils are one of the Flyers biggest rivals, so this is new territory.
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Another week, another controversy. With that, another controversy that doesn't really matter.Sixers owner Josh Harris wants to buy the Devils. Cue the outrage.
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It was the summer of 1996, and the rumors about Eric Lindros and accused mob boss Joey Merlino were flying. Instead of relying on rumors and hearsay, Howard Eskin decided to go right to the source.
It was a week of new beginnings and sad endings. Eagles training camp begins, and the Chip Kelly era is born, and the Phillies season, and perhaps this era, look like they're ending.
Poll taken by 94WIP Morning Show has Phillies edging out Eagles for Philadelphia's favorite team.
The Flyers announce their complete schedule for 2013-14.
The WIP Morning Show announced their Winners and Weasels for the week of July 19th, 2013.
The Flyers named former goalie Ron Hextall their Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations.
The Phillies and Eagles are two of the 50 most valuable sports franchises in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
EA Sports has announced that the newest version of their NHL series, NHL '14, will have an "NHL 94 Anniversary Mode" built in, to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the legendary game.
Flyers owner Ed Snider didn't think winning another Cup would be this hard, but he's still determined.
The Hockey Hall Of Fame announced their inductees for 2013, and the list includes legendary Flyers coach Fred Shero.
Vincent Lecavalier had a tough few days after his 14-year stint in Tampa Bay ended.
The Philadelphia Flyers and Ray Emery have agreed to a $1.65 million, one-year contract.
Flyers captain Claude Giroux isn't leaving Philadelphia any time soon and Danny Briere is heading home to his native Quebec.
The Tampa Bay Lightning let their 33-year-old captain go last week, and the Flyers pounced Tuesday night, signing him to a reported five-year deal worth $22.5 million.
The Rangers have acquired defenseman Danny Syvret from the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Kris Newbury.
It was announced Sunday that the Flyers will be the host Club of next year's NHL Draft.
The Flyers have selected defenseman Samuel Morin with the 11th pick of the NHL draft.
Never have we done more with less than this week. Not one Philadelphia sports team played a meaningful game, and we still had ridiculous story after ridiculous story
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
The Philadelphia area will see rain in the morning before sunny and breezy conditions later in the day on Thanksgiving.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
The labor of love on Thanksgiving is a year-round, six-days-a-week effort for the Philadelphia nonprofit to feed homeless and hungry families.
The Philadelphia area will see rain in the morning before sunny and breezy conditions later in the day on Thanksgiving.
The cause of the fire in Norristown remains unclear. The Red Cross set up a shelter to help people impacted by the fire.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
The cause of the fire in Norristown remains unclear. The Red Cross set up a shelter to help people impacted by the fire.
If you're looking for help paying credit card debt, some relief offers could wind up costing you even more due to scams, experts warn.
A weapon detection system at a Philadelphia high school led to an alert and lockdown, but police had not yet found a firearm.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a rainy start to Thanksgiving, and the Philadelphia region should expect cold temperatures this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thirty-nine people were displaced after a fire damaged 10 homes in Norristown one day before Thanksgiving.
Shoppers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were at Acme picking up some last-minute items for Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday night.
People at Philadelphia International Airport said they didn't have any issues flying or driving on the way to the airport on Thanksgiving Eve.
Bill Kelly says the Thanksgiving holiday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day in the Philadelphia region due to heavy rain in the morning.