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Phillies player Kyle Schwarber slides into second base.
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Billy Penn

From Wawa hoagies to free tacos, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has a thing for food

After the Phillies made the playoffs, Wawa announced Schwarberfest would net customers $5 Shortis and $6 classic hoagies, if ordered through the Wawa app.

3 years ago

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Phillies postseason magic creates surge in interest for youth and adult amateur leagues

The Phillies’ first World Series appearance in over a decade has fueled interest and engagement for many amateur Philadelphia baseball leagues and programs.

3 years ago

Ambulances and emergency responders are visible from above.
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Officials: 59 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

At least 59 people were killed and 150 more were injured after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the Seoul.

3 years ago

Aerial view of a biogas plant.
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Environmental advocates push back against Delaware plans for poultry-based power plant

Opponents of the bioenergy facility planned in Seaford say it will worsen water quality and environmental injustice.

3 years ago

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Drop off your unused medications at sites in the Delaware Valley on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was launched a decade ago to address rising rates of addiction and overdoses linked to prescription opioids.

3 years ago

A close-up of a decorated skull for Día de los Muertos.
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Skeleton bike riding, face painting, mariachi, and tacos: How to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Philly

Celebrations of Día de los Muertos bring together a mix of indigenous and colonial Mexican traditions.

3 years ago

Two Phillies players do an elbow bump.
Philadelphia
Sports

Realmuto, Phils rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

Nick Castellanos started Verlander’s downfall with a run-scoring single, and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto hit two-run doubles that pulled the Philadelphia Phillies into a tie.

3 years ago

The 2022 Phillies ball girls squad.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

In the postseason magic, Phillies ball girls are having the time of their life

“We’ve seen first hand just how hard the team has worked to get where they are,” said a member of the foul line squad.

3 years ago

Scott Franzke poses for a photo in the announcer's booth
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Phillies announcer Scott Franzke on his Texas roots, best Citizens Bank Park grub, and that time Eagles fans flipped him the bird

The "Bedlam at the Bank" announcer is cherishing “every single minute” of the World Series run.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after winning the National League Championship Series
Philadelphia
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Phillies’ World Series run leads wild stretch of Philly success

“It’s a great time to be in the city of Philadelphia,” said Eagles' Jason Kelce.

3 years ago

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Technology

Musk in control of Twitter, ousts top executives: AP sources

The departures came just hours before a deadline set by a Delaware judge to finalize the deal on Friday. She threatened to schedule a trial if no agreement was reached.

3 years ago

A closeup of Halloween decorations in Philly that resemble a haunted opera
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Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations

From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.

3 years ago

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Seven protesters were arrested for hopping the fence to a restricted area of the Southwest Philadelphia oil tank farm during a protest on Oct. 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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7 arrested at ‘people’s decommissioning’ of oil tank farm in Southwest Philly

Residents want the tank farm associated with the former PES refinery permanently shut down, but the new owner has left the door open to restarting it.

3 years ago

Aaron Nola throws a pitch during the NLCS
Philadelphia
Sports

Nola to start World Series Game 1 for Phils, Wheeler Game 2

Nola is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA and has struck out 18 batters in three starts this postseason. Wheeler is 1-1 with a 1.78 ERA and has struck out 25 and walked three in four starts

3 years ago

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Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

East Falls Post Office reopening delayed, more than a year after Ida flooding

USPS estimated the post office would reopen at the end of September, but nearly a month later, it’s still closed. Residents are frustrated.

3 years ago

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