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The Phillie Phanatic dances with fans at the pep rally for game 3 of the National League Championship Series. (Peter Crimmins/WHY)
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‘We need you as loud as possible.’ Philly fans rally for NLCS home game

A “sea of red” as hundreds rally in Thomas Paine Plaza to cheer the Phillies to a game 3 victory over the Padres.

3 years ago

The Phillies have embraced a cover version of Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own' with little-to-no recognition of the original. (Phillies: AP Photo/Matt Slocum; Robyn: Benoît Derrier/Wikimedia Commons)
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Fans are loving the Phillies’ playoff anthem, except that it’s the wrong version of ‘Dancing on My Own’

A cover of the Robyn gay club mainstay is taking the MLB by storm — only she’s left out of the conversation.

3 years ago

A Phillies player watches his home run.
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NLCS Game 3: 2008 World Series champion to throw first pitch, Kane Kalas sings national anthem

The pivotal Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padre is set for 7:37 p.m. Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

3 years ago

Phillies player Ranger Suarez speaks at a press conference.
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Padres turn to October ace Musgrove vs. Phillies in Game 3

The series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. The Phillies also will host Game 4 on Saturday and Game 5 on Sunday, if necessary.

3 years ago

Izzy Sazak and Daniel Melo play Venezuelan twins about to be shipwrecked at the fictional country of Illyria. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
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A South Philly Mexican restaurant hosts a radical rewrite of ‘Twelfth Night’

Delaware Shakespeare brings its bilingual version of “Twelfth Night” to South Philly’s Alma del Mar, with a message about U.S. immigration detention.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Union's Leon Flach (center) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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Philadelphia Union advance to Eastern Conference finals

Philadelphia, which is unbeaten at Subaru Park this year, will face the winner of Sunday’s New York City FC-Montreal match in the conference finals.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (left )and FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum and Jeff Dean)
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Top-seeded Philadelphia Union battles FC Cincinnati in conference semis

For the third time this year, the Philadelphia Union will face FC Cincinnati, with both clubs aiming to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference final.

3 years ago

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins performs at the Metro on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
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Smashing Pumpkins, Philly Film Fest, and The Great Pumpkin Carve in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 20 - Oct. 23: Made In Jersey Fest in N.J., Smashing Pumpkins in Philly, and Dracula in Delaware are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

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‘A Philadelphia story’: Art museum traces Matisse’s transformative decade

Once used as fighting words during the recent PMA strike, “Matisse in the 1930s” opens, tracing a transformative decade in the life of Henri Matisse.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott reacts after striking out during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Phillies lose to Padres 8-5, NLCS tied 1-1

Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.

3 years ago

FILE - The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with 250 singers from four choirs during a rehearsal for 'Philadelphia Voices' at the Kimmel Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philadelphia Orchestra cancels China tour

Uncertainty over COVID protocols in China has forced the Orchestra to halt an Asian tour in May 2023.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run
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Harper, Schwarber home run as Wheeler, Phillies top Padres to open NLCS

The Phillies will try to take a 2-0 lead when they send Aaron Nola to mound to oppose Blake Snell on Wednesday afternoon.

3 years ago

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A Philly teacher is getting a ‘second chance’ to compete in Jeopardy’s Tournament of Championships

If Erica Weiner-Amachi pulls out a win this week, she could end up next to fellow Philadelphian Ryan Long in the annual showdown.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) hits a double during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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The Phillies are heading to the National League Championship Series. Here’s how to watch

The NLCS kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 18. Here’s when the Phillies are playing the Padres, and how you can watch.

3 years ago

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Kanye West will buy the conservative-friendly social site Parler

The Twitter competitor made the surprise announcement Monday, coming days after Ye's accounts on Twitter and Instagram were locked over a string of antisemitic posts.

3 years ago

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