Philadelphia sports radio personality Howard Eskin has issued a public apology after a month-long absence from the airwaves, following a suspension due to an incident involving an "unwelcome kiss" toward an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park. Returning to his show on SportsRadio 94WIP, Eskin expressed remorse over the encounter which has now seen him banned from both the Phillies' home stadium and the Philadelphia 76ers' training facility. "I apologized to her at the time of the incident and I apologize again now. I’m truly sorry that this did occur," Eskin stated during his broadcast, as reported by Sports Business Journal.

Eskin's apologies seem to do little in the way of quelling the repercussions, as Audacy, Eskin's employer, and both the involved sports teams have taken action to distance themselves from the host. The Phillies and Aramark swiftly initiated an investigation following reports of the incident, which confirmed the allegations made by the employee. The Phillies, in response to the findings, supported Audacy's decision to suspend Eskin as NBC Philadelphia details. Alongside the Phillies, The Sixers also took a firm stance, indefinitely restricting Eskin's access to team activities and Wells Fargo Center events as CBS News Philadelphia gathered from a team spokesperson.

Aramark has emphasized their commitment to ensuring a safe work environment, reinforcing that this incident will be met with appropriate measures. In an official statement provided by Aramark, the foodservice and facilities company has worked closely with Audacy and the Phillies to roll out necessary actions ensuring the protection of its employee and all others at Citizens Bank Park. This has culminated in Eskin's suspension from the premises for the remainder of the baseball season, a move echoed by related sports venues and organizations.

As the upheaval settles, Eskin himself has elected to keep further comments on the matter brief. "I'm not going to get into specifics other than to say that I recognize my actions offended and upset her. I feel awful about that—I really do. I apologized to her at the time of the incident, and I apologize again now. I'm truly sorry that this did occur. I know a lot of you want me to say more about this, but I don't intend to comment on this any further and hopefully you understand," Eskin conveyed on his show, an apology that was similarly echoed on air and referenced by NBC Philadelphia. Whether his remorse will translate into a more significant resolution or an eventual return to the facilities from which he's been barred remains to be watched.