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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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Listen 1:00At 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
Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.
4 months ago
Listen 1:37The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.
4 months ago
The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.
4 months ago
Listen 1:19Philly’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
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.
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