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Mike Grimm is a lifelong Phillies fan who says the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park can't be matched. He dyed his hair red on Monday ahead of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Photo essay: Phillies fans pack Citizens Bank Park for NLCS — with an eye on Game 7

The Phillies will be back in action Tuesday after the Diamondbacks forced Game 7. The winner will advance to the World Series.

3 years ago

Tom Carper, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Matt Maher with the new EV plugs.
Delaware
Energy
Environment

New Castle County’s ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ advances clean transportation and economic growth

The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning in Game 6 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
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Diamondbacks defeat Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7

Four relievers combined to shut down the Phillies and stifle their rousing run of success at Citizens Bank Park.

3 years ago

An Alaska Airlines Embraer 175 jet, similar to this one, was forced to make an unexpected landing Sunday night after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines. Ted S. Warren/AP
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An off-duty pilot attempted to shut off the engines in flight, Alaska Airlines says

An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an unexpected landing after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines.

3 years ago

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Oct. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis.
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles trade 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Titans, AP source says

This deal fills a big need for the Eagles, who lost safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Detroit in free agency and are dealing with injuries in their secondary.

3 years ago

A general view as the sun sets during a game between the Central Michigan Chippewas and the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 1, 2023 in East Lansing, Mich. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
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Higher Education
National
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Michigan State University apologizes for a Hitler quiz question before a football game

The MSU Board of Trustees said it was "outraged" by the image and vowed to hold school personnel accountable.

3 years ago

Aaron Nola pitching
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies turn to pending free agent Aaron Nola to pitch them past Arizona and into World Series

With a second straight trip to the World Series at stake, Nola gets the call Monday night against Arizona in the NLCS.

3 years ago

A Phillies fan with face painted cheering in the stands.
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies fans turn Citizens Bank Park into ‘4 hours of hell’ during Red October

The October nights in South Philadelphia these days are more like an endless Mardi Gras. Only it’s the kind of rave thrown inside a construction zone. It’s loud.

3 years ago

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) during the first half against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles’ 31-17 win over Dolphins

The Super Bowl teams from last season, the champion Kansas City Chiefs and Eagles are the only 6-1 teams in the NFL.

3 years ago

A person waves a Palestinian flag at the rally
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New Jersey
Philadelphia

Harassment and hate crimes have spiked since the most recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted

Philly- and Jersey-area officials have cautioned that certain individuals and institutions could become targets of hate.

3 years ago

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City of Philadelphia prepares for possible celebration in anticipation of Phillies NLCS win. (6abc)
Philadelphia
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6abc

City of Philadelphia prepares for possible celebration in anticipation of Phillies NLCS win

Sunday morning, city crews were working to place barricades around City Hall as officials prepare for a large celebratory party.

3 years ago

(Philadelphia Eagles)
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Eagles will wear iconic Kelly green jerseys Sunday night

The Eagles last wore the throwback jerseys on the field in 2010.

3 years ago

Supernova festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum detailing her near death experience to attendees of the Jewish Priorities Conference.
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Philadelphia
Religion

Supernova festival survivor details near-death experience for Philly’s Jewish Priorities Conference

Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum in Philadelphia on Sunday, recounting her close brushes with death.

3 years ago

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Zack Wheeler throws a pitch
Philadelphia
Sports

Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead

Philadelphia moved one win from its second straight World Series appearance, regaining control after wasting late leads in consecutive one-run losses at Chase Field.

3 years ago

A Palestinian boy, wounded in Israeli bombardment on Gaza Strip, cries in a hospital in Deir al-Balah
International

Little light, no beds, not enough anesthesia: A view from the ‘nightmare’ of Gaza’s hospitals

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are nearing collapse under the Israeli blockade that cut power and deliveries of food and other necessities to the territory.

3 years ago

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