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Phillies fan Jill Biden to attend World Series game
The White House says Jill Biden will attend Tuesday's game, during which Major League Baseball will honor those affected by cancer.
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A friendly World Series wager between the mayors of Philadelphia and Houston spotlights local organizations with social missions.
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Why are undated mail ballots such a big deal in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has been asked to determine whether mail ballots that a voter failed to date should be thrown out or counted on Nov. 8.
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Study finds Philly’s bikeshare program got more people riding
A Drexel University study finds that Philly’s bike share is seeing a growth in first-time members.
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Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all
The World Series returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 2009. On Halloween night, too, with the Phillie Phanatic sure to be in rare form.
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Delaware hikers take trek to ‘middle of nowhere’ for glimpse of rare adult American chestnut
This American chestnut was discovered by chance when a hunter recognized it. The Delaware Nature Society led its first expedition to the rare tree.
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Listen 3:58Philly sanitation crews prep for mountains of trash from celebrating Phillies fans
When the Eagles won the Super Bowl, city crews picked up 92 tons of celebratory trash. “If we see that the game is going in our direction… we'll be ready.”
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Philadelphia heads to MLS Cup final with 3-1 win over NYCFC
The Union will head to Los Angeles and face Supporters Shield winners LAFC in the league title match on Saturday.
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Hurts, Brown power unbeaten Eagles past Steelers 35-13
The Eagles are 7-0 for the second time in franchise history and first since 2004 when Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens led them to the Super Bowl.
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Polls close in Brazil’s polarizing Bolsonaro-Lula contest
The incumbent vows to safeguard conservative Christian values, while the challenger promises to return the country to a more prosperous past.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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