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Community

If the Phillies win, so do the Mighty Writers. Mayor Kenney’s bet could pay off for the after-school writing program

A friendly World Series wager between the mayors of Philadelphia and Houston spotlights local organizations with social missions.

4 years ago

Photo of mail ballots.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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.

4 years ago

Indego bicycles set in a rack in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

Ryan Howard greets the Phanatic
Community

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.

4 years ago

A group of people gather around a tree and look up.
Community

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.

4 years ago

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Beer cans and water bottles are shown on the ground.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly 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.”

4 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Julian Carranza (9), right, celebrates with teammates after his goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against New York City FC, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates his third touchdown reception with quarterback Jalen Hurts during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

A voter wrapped in a Brazilian flag arrives to vote in a presidential a run-off pitting President Jair Bolsonaro against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

People who participated in a community bike ride on Sunday were encouraged to decorate their bicycles and to dress up as Catrinas or Calaveras. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment
6abc

‘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.

4 years ago

The Palmer family as characters from Disney's ''Encanto.'' (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez tips his cap as he leaves the game during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies 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.

4 years ago

Portland Thorns FC pose with the trophy after they won the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. Portland won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties

Police say four women and two men ages 26 to 36 are among the victims.

4 years ago

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