May 4, 2016
Former Simon Gratz, Temple University and 76ers star shares his motivation for supporting PYB Philadelphia is a special place for me. It’s where I was raised, learned about life and became the man I am today. It wasn’t easy and I didn’t have much,...
Apr 27, 2016
Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Ronald attended Roman Catholic High School. Ron continued his education at Delaware State as a scholarship track and field athlete and graduated from Alvernia University. Upon graduation, Ron worked for two years within...
Feb 22, 2016
The Philadelphia Youth Basketball official launch press conference on December 3, 2016 featured a number of PYB supporters including Mayor Jim Kenney, Dawn Staley, Aaron McKie, Fran Dunphy, Steve Donahue, and more! See the photo set...
Dec 22, 2015
by Samaria Bailey, Philadelphia Tribune Posted:Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 am Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc. announced plans to build a $25 million multifaceted athletic center in the Logan community. Kenny Holdsman, the group’s CEO and the former head of...
Dec 22, 2015
by Jeff Gammage, Philadelphia Inquirer Updated on DECEMBER 4, 2015 — 1:08 AM EST A group of Philadelphia Youth Basketball players were there for the announcement at Cooke School, where area residents spoke of their hopes for the neighborhood. That one piece of ground,...
Dec 22, 2015
6ABC Action News Philadelphia is launching a new youth basketball program to help children reach their full potential http://www.phillyyouthbasketball.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WPVIPhilaYouthBasketballFacility.mp4 Thursday, December 03, 2015 05:18PM LOGAN (WPVI)...
Dec 22, 2015
by Jeff Gammage, Philadelphia Inquirer Outdoor basketball courts are part of the plan for the sports and education complex. VOITH & MACTAVISH ARCHITECTS For decades the city’s Logan section has been known for one thing: sinking houses, a slow-motion disaster...
Dec 6, 2015
By Mike Dougherty for KYW1060 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is a new non-profit with the purpose to engage inner-city children to develop their full potential as students, athletes, and leaders. Mayor-elect Jim Kenney along with Dawn Staley,...
