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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports

Opening Day 2024: Everything you need to know before Phillies first pitch

The Phillies will take on the Braves. The first pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.

2 years ago

Just a few hundred feet from I-95, water flows over the dam built in 1792 to power the mill at Cooch's Bridge near Newark, Delaware.
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Delaware
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Public Spaces

Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site

DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.

2 years ago

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MMA fighters Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski

2 Philly-area UFC fighters look to leave their mark in Atlantic City this weekend

Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski are both looking to break into the UFC rankings on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.

2 years ago

File photo: Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
International
Philadelphia
Sports

CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

These are the coolest things made in Philly

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its second-annual “Coolest Thing Made in PA” competition. Here’s our picks for the best “Made in Philly.”

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) cannot get a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) and Kawhi Leonard (2) as time expires in their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers’ Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr.

2 years ago

A caregiver works with children
Delaware
Government
Kids

With Delaware’s child care system ‘in crisis,’ Gov. Carney proposes new cash infusion to assist low-income families

A top official acknowledges Delaware has “traditionally underfunded” child care in a state where K-12 students struggle with academic proficiency.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas walks on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Phillies 2024 home opener moved to Friday due to threat of rain

Gates will open at 12:35 p.m. and on-field pregame festivities will begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. First pitch will be at 3:05 p.m.

2 years ago

Philly Thrive co-director Shawmar Pitts
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Environment
Philadelphia

Environmental justice activists push for home repair and renewable energy money in Philly budget

Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas walks on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia
Sports

Three big roster decisions the Phillies made this weekend

We now know who will take the field on Opening Day Thursday against Atlanta.

2 years ago

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NPR
Environment
Public Safety

What to do if your vehicle is submerged in water

An estimated 400 people die each year in submerged vehicles across North America, making up roughly 10% of all drownings.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Cherry blossoms are blooming in Philly at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Head gardener Sandi Polyakov says the cherry blossoms evoke a poetic moment of ephemerality.

2 years ago

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A container rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
National
Public Safety

Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say

The bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water were recovered earlier Wednesday. The others are presumed dead.

2 years ago

An American flag flies on a moored boat as the container ship Dali rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md.
Explainers
National
Public Safety

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here's what we know so far.

2 years ago

Ships could be diverted to Philly after the Baltimore bridge collapse. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Infrastructure
National
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Philadelphia
Transportation

In the wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, ships could be diverted to Philly

The Baltimore port is now inaccessible, meaning nearby ports need to absorb the traffic.

2 years ago

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