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Philadelphia’s Mexican communities connect with loved ones during Día de Los Muertos
A special altar created by Ivonne Pinto-García offers a glimpse of the traditional Mexican holiday with “real tradition and real culture” at Philadelphia’s Love Park.
3 years ago
‘He’s ruthless’: 5-year-old Phillies fan becomes viral sensation for taunting Astros fan
"...I gave it back to him. I screamed in his face like he did to me," 5-year-old Carson said.
3 years ago
Halloween on South Street: Costumes, candy, and new customers
Philadelphia's South Street was bustling with costumes and excitement Saturday as small businesses were met with trick-or-treaters on the hunt for candy.
3 years ago
Listen 0:55Phillies not worried about Astros’ Valdez odd hand rubbing
Videos circulating on the internet showed Valdez repeatedly rubbing his left thumb across his right palm, then rubbing the ball between pitches.
3 years ago
MVP Sophia Smith scores, Portland Thorns top Kansas City Current 2-0 for NWSL title
The Thorns also won NWSL championships in 2013, the league’s inaugural season, and again in 2017.
3 years ago
Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties
Police say four women and two men ages 26 to 36 are among the victims.
3 years ago
Limerick Township proposes tax increase to preserve land amid rise in development
On the November ballot, Limerick Township residents will decide if they want to pay more earned income tax used to preserve open space, which could slow down development.
3 years ago
Recession-proof? World Series ticket market shows no sign of economic downturn
Phillies World Series tickets are selling for thousands above list price, proving some fans won’t let anything stop them from the chance to see their team win it all.
3 years ago
‘We’re here to stay’: Local union groups rally in support of Home Depot workers ahead of union vote
Home Depot organizers say they’ve been facing “surveillance” and “interrogation” from management. If successful, this will be the first unionized Home Depot in the country.
3 years ago
Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1
The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.
3 years ago
Officials: 59 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul
At least 59 people were killed and 150 more were injured after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the Seoul.
3 years ago
Pelosi attack shocks country on edge about democracy threats
A new assessment from the Dept. of Homeland Security and other agencies says extremists, fueled by election falsehoods, “pose a heightened threat" to the upcoming midterms.
3 years ago
‘The Tattooed Lady’ premieres at Philadelphia Theatre Company as new rock musical
The new rock musical revives the circus sideshow performers as feminist icons.
3 years ago
Environmental advocates push back against Delaware plans for poultry-based power plant
Opponents of the bioenergy facility planned in Seaford say it will worsen water quality and environmental injustice.
3 years ago
‘Dancing On My Own’ gets the Philly treatment with a pair of covers
The Philadelphia Orchestra has recorded a classical arrangement of Robyn’s techno-pop song. The street brass band Snacktime funks it up.
3 years ago