Serena Williams hosted the ESPYs Thursday night for an award showcase that honored a groundbreaking year for women in sports.

South Carolina women's Basketball Head Coach and North Philly native Dawn Staley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

But Staley said she felt "undeserving" of the honor, calling herself a spectator to the courage displayed by others in her life as they fought cancer.



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Serena Williams hosted the ESPYs Thursday night for an award showcase that honored a groundbreaking year for women in sports.
South Carolina women's Basketball Head Coach and North Philly native Dawn Staley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
But Staley said she felt "undeserving" of the honor, calling herself a spectator to the courage displayed by others in her life as they fought cancer.
 
(Photo credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Contributor)

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Philly native Dawn Staley receives Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at 2024 ESPYs

Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida Monday with torrential rain and high winds and she could bring some substantial rain to the Philadelphia Metro area by the end of the week. KYW's John McDevitt tells us, FEMA wants to make sure area residents are prepared for what's to come. 







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Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida Monday with torrential rain and high winds and she could bring some substantial rain to the Philadelphia Metro area by the end of the week. KYW's John McDevitt tells us, FEMA wants to make sure area residents are prepared for what's to come. 
 
 
 
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FEMA urges Philly region to prep for potentially the most aggressive hurricane season on record

The city has just wrapped up its first real estate reassessment in two years, and it’s going to result in higher bills for homeowners next year. 

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The city has just wrapped up its first real estate reassessment in two years, and it’s going to result in higher bills for homeowners next year. 
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Average Philadelphia property tax bill will go up $330, as city mails reassessments to homeowners

Sources report Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign may officially announce her running mate sometime Tuesday morning.

All of this to be followed by a campaign video that will be released before their Philadelphia rally the same day.

Politico first reported the campaign's plans.

If this should happen, the announcement will come about two weeks after President Biden ended his reelection campaign, prompting the Democratic Party to quickly coalesce around the vice president.

Back in 2020, president Biden made his announcement naming Harris as his running mate by text message.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, when asked about the vice president's impending choice, said she doesn’t have any inside knowledge — but she left no doubt as to her preference. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo has the rest.

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Sources report Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign may officially announce her running mate sometime Tuesday morning.
All of this to be followed by a campaign video that will be released before their Philadelphia rally the same day.
Politico first reported the campaign's plans.
If this should happen, the announcement will come about two weeks after President Biden ended his reelection campaign, prompting the Democratic Party to quickly coalesce around the vice president.
Back in 2020, president Biden made his announcement naming Harris as his running mate by text message.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, when asked about the vice president's impending choice, said she doesn’t have any inside knowledge — but she left no doubt as to her preference. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo has the rest.
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Philly native Dawn Staley receives Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at 2024 ESPYs

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