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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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Nutrition labels like these, seen in a store in 2014, have helped consumers better understand the contents of the food they buy.
NPR
Food & Drink
Public Health

Next time you read a food nutrition label, pour one out for Burkey Belser

"When design works, it looks like it's always been there," the graphic designer behind the ubiquitous panel on food packaging said.

3 years ago

Fine Wine & Good Spirits store
Business
Food & Drink
Public Safety
Billy Penn

The state closed every single Philadelphia liquor store after more than a third of locations sustained damage

It’s the first time the LCB has shuttered all 48 Philly stores for anything other than weather, a spokesperson said.

3 years ago

Joanne Epps poses for a portait
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Public viewing to be held today on campus for Temple University President Joanne Epps

The Liacouras Center on Temple’s campus will host the public event from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3 years ago

Bike riders pose for a photo
PlanPhilly
Environment
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Politics

Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change

“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.

3 years ago

Exterior of the museum, from the street
Business
Higher Education
Philadelphia

CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years

Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.

3 years ago

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Kyle Schwarber celebrating in the locker room
Music
Philadelphia
Sports

The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem

When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas celebrates after hitting a game-winning run-scoring single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher

Whoever they play in the wild card round — the Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, or Reds — the Phils will be favored to win.

3 years ago

Jose Alvarado waving to the crowd
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Fans can now register for opportunity to purchase Phillies playoff tickets

Registration will end on Sunday, October 1, at 11:59 p.m. EDT for the NLDS ticket opportunity

3 years ago

Rabbit in a cage
Animals
New Jersey
6abc

South Jersey Tribbles Rabbit Rescue helps rabbits find homes

The bunny cafe desperately needs dedicated volunteers, along with foster parents and adopters, willing to bring a bunny into their homes.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phillies pose after clinching a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

To be sure: The team's official postseason song “Dancing On My Own” was cranked to full volume.

3 years ago

Emmanuel Bussie speaks to a group of volunteers.
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.

3 years ago

Protesters hold signs that read
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Protests

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:20
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Philadelphia
Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play

It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas reacts after a home run during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

The Phillies can clinch a playoff spot tonight

Even if Philadelphia doesn’t win, they’re in if the Cubs lose OR the Marlins lose OR the Diamondbacks lose.

3 years ago

Rite Aid store
Business
Employment
Philadelphia
Public Health
6abc

Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan

Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.

3 years ago

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