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Fans celebrate on Broad Street on Oct. 23, 2022 after the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the pennant.
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‘Like a dream’: Phillies dance their way to the World Series

Phillies fans celebrate in the streets following Sunday’s win over Padres, as the Phils advance to the World Series for the first time in more than a decade.

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Portrait view of Salman Rushdie.
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Report: Salman Rushdie lives, but loses use of eye and hand

Salman Rushdie's agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack by a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event.

3 years ago

City workers grease a light pole on a sunny day.
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It’s official ‘protocol’: Philadelphia greases the poles as Phillies look to advance past NLCS

It’s possible fans may see this as a challenge.

3 years ago

This Nov. 19, 2019 photo shows Questlove posing for a portrait in New York to promote his cookbook “Mixtape Potluck.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
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Philadelphia

Temple University honors Questlove with Klein Excellence in Media award

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the latest recipient of Temple University’s Excellence in Media award presented by the Klein College of Media and Production.

3 years ago

Eagles center Jason Kelce on field with the Phillie Phanatic before NLCS Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park. (@freddie9583/Twitter)
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Jason Kelce for mayor? ‘Sexy Batman’ hugs the Phanatic and chugs a beer at Phillies playoff win

The memorable hype routine presaged another Fightins victory.

3 years ago

Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs warms up during batting practice before Game 3 of NLCS at Citizens Bank Park (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Food & Drink
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Billy Penn

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes.

3 years ago

File photo: The United States' team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between against Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a new poll finds Americans are split on how much progress has come from the landmark women's rights law. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
International
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U.S. to face Vietnam, Netherlands at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The U.S. team will play all of its group matches in New Zealand in the tournament to be played at 10 stadiums in Australia and New Zealand in July and August 2023.

3 years ago

A view of pickleball courts on a sunny day.
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New Jersey
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A pro pickleball tournament heads to the Jersey Shore next year

Hundreds of pickleballers of all skill levels will descend on Avalon next year to take part in a major tournament.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber watches his home run during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports

Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1

Kyle Schwarber homered and Jean Segura hit a two-run single to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS.

3 years ago

Victoria Persinger (left) and Christopher Plys of Team USA compete against Team Norway during the Curling Mixed Doubles Round Robin ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on on Feb. 3. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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Sports

USA Curling is in open revolt over its CEO

Members of a diversity, equity and inclusion panel are calling for the firing of CEO Jeff Plush over his handling of sexual abuse allegations when he was head of the NSWL.

3 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic dances with fans at the pep rally for game 3 of the National League Championship Series. (Peter Crimmins/WHY)
Philadelphia
Sports

‘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)
LGBTQ
Music
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

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.
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

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.
Philadelphia
Sports

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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Philadelphia

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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