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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Louis Native & Multi Grammy-Winning Artist Nelly Takes Larger Ownership Stake, Moves National Thoroughbred League Team to St. Louis
Team will move from Seattle, be renamed the St. Louis Nellies – the NTL's Nelly Cup announced for July 19 ST. LOUIS, July 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the National Thoroughbred League (NTL) announced that St. Louis native and multi-diamond, award winning artist Nelly has taken a significant ownership in an NTL team that will move to St. Louis. The league is relocating the Seattle franchise to St. Louis and will name the team the Nellies, after the famous horse term ("Whoa Nellie") and in honor of its newest owner, Nelly. As part of the announcement, Nelly will also serve as host of the National Thoroughbred League's Nelly Cup at Fairmount Park, on Saturday, July 19th. The Nelly Cup will be more than just great teamhorse racing. There will be music – headlined by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member of A Tribe Called Quest, Jarobi White. Additionally, there will be food/drinks and a Nelly-inspired fashion show, as well as a proper welcome, and trophy presentation, from Nelly. It's an entire afternoon of fun – as NTL also will celebrate the centennial of Fairmount Park. "I'm excited to be part of bringing a new professional sports team to the city that means so much to me," said Nelly. "The St. Louis Cup is set to be one of the summer's premier events, and I can't wait to hit the track and celebrate with our incredible St. Louis fans." The NTL is the first team-based professional league in horse racing, giving fans recurring favorites and rivalries, while turning race weekends into full-blown lifestyle experiences and opportunities to support the community — think Kentucky Derby meets Formula 1. NTL has 10 teams and celebrity backers like Nelly, Lamar Jackson, Julius Erving, Tanya Tucker, Rick Ross and Jarobi White. "Nelly was an early investor in the National Thoroughbred League and his expanded ownership role is a testament to the momentum and success we've built so far," said Randall Lane, co-founder of the NTL."Our mission is rooted in creating authentic connections and fan bases in every city we're in, which is why each team's ownership group includes individuals who have strong, personal ties to their local communities." For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit About National Thoroughbred League The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) is a first-of-its-kind racing league reimagining America's oldest spectator sport by creating a team-based professional sports league, by consistently and safely running exceptional horses, allowing fans the chance to root for the same stars month after month and year after year. The NTL is also a lifestyle, creating weekends of food, fashion and fun akin to the Kentucky Derby or Formula I. View source version on Contacts Media Contact National Thoroughbred LeagueNTL@
CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Mayor Cherelle Parker, other Philadelphia leaders attend vigil for victims of mass shooting at Fairmount Park
A vigil for the victims of the Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park was held on Tuesday night. One week later, and there are still no answers for the shooting that left two dead and nine others injured. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, along with other city and faith leaders, gathered in a circle with the family of 23-year-old Amya Devlin, who was killed in the shooting along with 21-year-old Mikhail Bowers. The gathering Tuesday night was part of a community prayer vigil on Lemon Hill in response to the violence. It was aimed at honoring the victims and supporting their families. The goal was to provide a space for collective mourning, reflection and healing with an overall goal of stopping gun violence. "We also have to acknowledge that the behavior that was exhibited here is not normal, and we won't normalize that kind of activity here in our city," Parker said. The crowd was filled with concerned community members, anti-gun violence advocates and organizations that work with the youth. Many shared a similar pain of losing a loved one. "Unfortunately, far too many of us really do understand your pain," state Sen. Sharif Street said. "We should be able to congregate in these spaces and not have people die on holidays." While fighting gun violence has been a constant battle, city leaders vowed to continue to work to make sure residents feel safe in their own city. "lt will continue to take all of us and all efforts, on all fronts, to make Philadelphia neighborhoods safer; no matter what space and place we decide to gather, it should be safe," Parker said.
CBS News
03-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Gun violence a focus in Philadelphia today as mayor plans vigil for Fairmount Park mass shooting victims
Philadelphia is standing against gun violence Tuesday with two events, one week after the fatal mass shooting on Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park. The shooting late on Memorial Day killed 21-year-old Mikhail Bowers and 23-year-old Amya Devlin. Nine other people were hurt. Families have held their own balloon release events and have mourned those lost as police continue looking for the shooters involved. Investigators now say six guns were used, though the number of people who fired those guns is unclear. The shooting in the final week of May came just before June, also known as Gun Violence Awareness Month. Mayor Cherelle Parker plans to address gun violence in a joint press conference at 12 p.m. along with several other city leaders, including Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer and members of the Office of Safe Neighborhoods. You can watch that news conference live at the player above or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming. Then at 6 p.m., Parker and other officials are set to take part in a community prayer vigil at Lemon Hill. "This gathering will provide a space for collective mourning, reflection, and healing while fostering dialogue on community safety and the ongoing challenges related to gun violence. The vigil will include a series of prayers, moments of silence, and opportunities for community members to share their thoughts," the city says in a news release. Everyone attending Tuesday night's event is encouraged to bring candles, flowers or personal mementos to honor those lost. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
31-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Philadelphia community gathers in grief to remember man killed in shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park
A community gathered in grief, sending balloons and prayers into the sky on Friday as Philadelphia police continue to search for the people behind the deadly Memorial Day shooting in Fairmount Park. James Hargrove sat on the steps of a house where his 21-year-old grandson, Mikhail Bowers, had grown up years ago in North Philadelphia. "I'm hurting, but I can't cry. I've been crying too much," said Hargrove. "He didn't deserve this." CBS Philadelphia Mikhail Bowers was killed in Monday's mass shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, along with 23-year-old Amya Devlin. Police said nine others were injured. "He's a good young man. He had two kids. He tries to make ends meet," Hargrove said. "He just left so early at 21. And for the other families, I pray for them. I'm sorry for them, too." Across the street was a massive balloon release in Bowers' honor at a school yard on Norris and 30th streets. Red and black balloons could be seen up and down the street, as everyone gathered together to let the balloons go up in the air. CBS Philadelphia Bowers' grandmother, Wanda Bowers, said she feels the love, too, as everyone greeted her with hugs. "When you see it on the news, but you never think it will hit home, but it did," she said. As for the latest update on the investigation, police are still looking for the people responsible for the shooting. They said no arrests have been made, but detectives believe five guns were used. "I am going to miss my cousin, and I just hope that the gun violence in Philadelphia will stop for once," said Averi Warren. The family said they will move forward in the only way they know how. "We just gotta keep on going. Take care of his kids. That's all I can do," said Wanda Bowers. CBS Philadelphia
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Philadelphia police beef up security for 2025 Roots Picnic, days after Fairmount Park mass shooting
Security top of mind ahead of Roots Picnic weekend after mass shooting in Fairmount Park Security top of mind ahead of Roots Picnic weekend after mass shooting in Fairmount Park Security top of mind ahead of Roots Picnic weekend after mass shooting in Fairmount Park Philadelphia police are beefing up security now that the Roots Picnic weekend has arrived. The two-day hip hop and R&B festival at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park draws tens of thousands of people annually. This year, heightened security is in place after a mass shooting in the same area that left two people dead and nine others injured on Memorial Day. Police are planning to deploy uniformed and undercover officers at the Roots Picnic. They are also working to prevent large, unsanctioned gatherings at the event. "We have a whole bureau of people in our intelligence bureau who do nothing but watch social media," Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore said. "We have these incidents where these car groups like to meet up, so we're constantly monitoring social media and reacting to what we see there." Some festivalgoers said they welcome the extra police presence. "I'm glad that Philly is taking that cautious effort to make sure we have a heightened police presence because we do want people to feel safe there," Peter Jordan from Richmond, Virginia, said. This year's lineup includes several notable artists, including Philadelphia native and rap legend Meek Mill. Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, GloRilla, Miguel and Tems will also take the stage. "It's my second year going," Jaden Gibson from West Philadelphia said. "I'm excited to see some new faces there." Eventgoers said they look forward to the music and the vibes. "I'm super excited," Robert Schwartz, co-founder of ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey, said. "It was supposed to rain. It's going to be a beautiful weekend. So many talented, amazing artists."
