The USTA last weekend honored National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapter Legacy Youth Tennis and Education (Philadelphia) with its NJTL Chapter of the Year Award. Legacy… Read more “Philly’s Legacy Youth Tennis and Education honored by USTA”
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Remembering a Community Leader
When Bronal Harris took an early retirement from her job as a bank executive in 1999, she didn’t travel the world or purchase a beach home. She… Read more “Remembering a Community Leader”
Not Slowing Down: B.J. Neurell
Brenda H. Neurell won’t describe tennis as a hobby. Considering she’s spent more than 60 years in the sport, who could blame her? “My whole life I’ve… Read more “Not Slowing Down: B.J. Neurell”
More than a Tennis Player: Punch Maleka
Nearly 20 minutes had passed since his first-round match, and Punch Maleka could barely breathe. Leaning back in a clubhouse chair at the Mercer County Park Tennis… Read more “More than a Tennis Player: Punch Maleka”
Freedoms Wrap Up Season with a Win
The Philadelphia Freedoms played their 2013 season finale last night, hosting the New York Sportimes at Villanova University’s Pavilion. In one of their most impressive wins of… Read more “Freedoms Wrap Up Season with a Win”
Making WTT debut, Riske impresses in home state
Barely 12 hours after a 5:30 p.m. phone call on Tuesday confirmed her spot on the Philadelphia Freedoms roster for Thursday night, Pittsburgh native Alison Riske loaded… Read more “Making WTT debut, Riske impresses in home state”
Schedule Announced for Freedoms’ 2013 Season
Even with a snowstorm knocking on Philadelphia’s door, Mylan World TeamTennis (Mylan WTT) announced Wednesday morning the season’s full 2013 schedule, once again bringing high-level pro tennis… Read more “Schedule Announced for Freedoms’ 2013 Season”
PTC Building Upon Strong History in Philly
More than five decades ago, a group of African American tennis enthusiasts gathered at a local YMCA to discuss tennis and playing opportunities in the Philadelphia area.… Read more “PTC Building Upon Strong History in Philly”
Middle States Hosts Tennis Social at University of Pennsylvania
A group of community tennis enthusiasts gathered for a free Happy Hour Tennis Social Friday night, Feb. 1, at the University of Pennsylvania’s Levy Tennis Pavilion, as… Read more “Middle States Hosts Tennis Social at University of Pennsylvania”
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