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What happened to baseball’s .300 hitter?

Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader says the rapid advances in pitching have forced hitters to play catch-up in their preparation and approach at the plate.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent raises his mask
History
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Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.

4 months ago

Children and community members parade with flags from different countries in front of the municipal building at Upper Darby's International Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.
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‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival

The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.

4 months ago

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Billy Penn
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Carousel House supporters ask for quick reopening of shuttered rec center

Promises from Rebuild program are “unfulfilled,” they tell City Council. The center has been closed since 2020.

4 months ago

A fire burns through homes in Trenton, New Jersey
New Jersey
6abc

Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured

Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.

4 months ago

Philadelphia tour guide Stephen Pierce
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Protests
Billy Penn

Philadelphians gather to oppose Trump administration’s plans to change President’s House site

Organizers from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition attempted to present Interior Secretary Doug Burgum with a letter asking the administration not to censor history.

4 months ago

Plastic straws are displayed in a glass
Environment
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania

Cheltenham bans single-use plastic straws, utensils and expanded polystyrene food products

Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.

4 months ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Philadelphia
Sports

Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams

The Philadelphia Eagles are defending their controversial tush push play amid criticism from people around the NFL.

4 months ago

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Economy
Immigration
Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia immigrants fuel population, economic growth, report says

Here are six key takeaways from the report and a panel discussion hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY on Thursday.

4 months ago

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Charlie Kirk vigil attendees in Northeast Philly
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

At vigil for Charlie Kirk in Northeast Philly, a call for healing

The conservative activist’s supporters mourned his death, and many said they hoped his example might bring the country closer.

4 months ago

People sit in chairs at a Delaware community listening session about gun violence
Delaware
Government
Gun Violence

‘Peer pressure’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer holds listening sessions on the causes of gang and gun violence

Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.

4 months ago

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Linda Shockley smiles outside the Peter Mott House
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History
New Jersey

Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

4 months ago

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking
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Philadelphia

Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

4 months ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly’s Cycling Classic returns, after near-decade absence, in 2026

The event — with its iconic climb of the Manayunk Wall — will slide into the city’s jam-packed sports calendar late next summer.

4 months ago

Kyle Schwarber watches after hitting a two-run home run
Explainers
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies get an early start on ‘Red October’ after clinching the NL East. Here’s how to watch the playoffs

The Phillies will be looking to add more flags to the Citizens Bank Park outfield this fall as they aim to win another NL Pennant and the World Series.

4 months ago

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