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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Yordan Yordanov
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New Jersey

Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

2 years ago

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Business
Gender
Philadelphia

Philly apprentices get inside look at Bellwether District, meet ‘Girl Concrete’ CEO on the job

Tradeswomen apprentices visited a massive construction site in southwest Philly called The Bellwether District as a bit of inspiration about what’s possible for their futures.

2 years ago

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Indego bikes
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Indego brings back the single-ride pass in Philly

The single-trip option was cut in April 2018 over concerns about bike thefts, but public pressure encouraged its return.

2 years ago

Rosita Lamberti, director of restaurants for the Aldo Lamberti family of restaurants, holds a pizza inside Lamberti’s at 7th and Chestnut in Center City, Philadelphia
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Philadelphia

Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes

As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.

2 years ago

A portion of Philly's Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday. (6abc)
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Portion of Philly’s Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10–20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.

2 years ago

12 people sit in chairs at the library
Community Events
Philadelphia
Transportation

Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service

In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.

2 years ago

Daves billboard that be bought
Philadelphia
Sex & Relationships
Billy Penn

Meet the West Philly man who rented a billboard to find a date

Sick of swiping on the apps, Dave has put himself out there, near 34th and Wharton Street.

2 years ago

Frank Vanore
Crime
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philadelphia police warn vehicle owners of smashed window thefts

Police are posting signs in affected neighborhoods reminding drivers to not leave any valuables unattended.

2 years ago

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Bethlehem's Moravian Church settlement is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (@LVEDC/X)
History
International
Pennsylvania
Religion

Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.

2 years ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
6abc

33 cats, 3 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions inside Bucks County hotel room

Images show the cats huddled together underneath the bed where they lived for months.

2 years ago

A close-up of a rock found inside a cave in Buckingham Township. The
History
Pennsylvania
Preservation

A stone discovered in a Bucks County cave brings the Doan Gang legend closer to the truth

A carved stone was recently discovered in a Bucks County cave. It is evidence of movements by a Bucks County band of Revolutionary outlaws.

2 years ago

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ackie Joyner-Kersee
Business
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games

The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.

2 years ago

Joey Horton at the obstacle course
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco

Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

2 years ago

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Wells Fargo Center
Architecture & Design
Business
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!

The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?

2 years ago

The Wells Fargo Center
Business
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena

The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.

2 years ago

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