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Bryce Harper holds up a trophy after the Phillies win the NLCS
Philadelphia
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World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Think cheesesteaks, hoagies and water ice vs. BBQ brisket, Tex-Mex and Blue Bell ice cream.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run
Philadelphia
Sports

The Phillies are taking on the Astros in the World Series. Here’s the full schedule, and how to watch

The Phillies face the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Here's what you need to know.

3 years ago

Crowds converge on Broad Street, with City Hall visible in the background.
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Billy Penn

Phillies fans celebrate pennant win with fireworks, cheers, and yes, some pole climbing

It’s the city’s first World Series in over a decade.

3 years ago

Tatiana Poladko works in Ukraine on her visit in July.  (Courtesy of Tatiana Polodko)
Delaware
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Return to Ukraine proves heartening — and heartbreaking — for Delaware woman

Poladko and her family fled Russian bombs and tanks when the invasion began in late February. They are now living in Poland while mulling their future.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
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Philadelphia

How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard

“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.

3 years ago

A Japanese maple tree turned bright red at Morris Arboretum.
PlanPhilly
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd

As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.

3 years ago

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Avelo Airlines is the latest to offer cheap flights to Florida from the Wilmington Airport. (Avelo photo)
Delaware
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Travel

Delaware’s on-again, off-again relationship with commercial air travel is back on

Avelo Airlines is the latest to offer cheap flights to Florida from the Wilmington Airport. Previous carriers haven’t lasted very long before canceling flights.

3 years ago

Misrach Ewunetie (6abc)
Crime
New Jersey
Public Safety

Missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie found dead

Authorities found the student's body at about 1 p.m. Thursday outside on the facilities grounds behind some tennis courts.

3 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up with luminaries from Philly's music scene to create A Philly Special Christmas with proceeds from the album going to charity. (9.14 Pictures)
Music
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Eagles players link up to create ‘A Philly Special Christmas’

Jason Kelce and other players are expanding their repertoire beyond the Eagles fight song this holiday season.

3 years ago

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A meal at Sate Kampar
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philadelphia chefs embrace a no-bell future, as Inquirer critic officially drops rating system

“How do you have one standard for all these different cultures that are completely different?” one restaurateur observed.

3 years ago

Philadelphia police academy cadets line up for graduation
Radio Times
Government Accountability
Policing

Philly controller audit finds widespread problems in the police department

An audit of the Philadelphia Police Department by the city controller details staffing shortages, slow 911 response times, outdated practices and benefit abuse.

Air Date: October 20, 2022 10:00 am

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Philly resident Jake Madeira and his 9-month-old daughter Marlowe pose with their free avocados
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Avogeddon in Philadelphia: Thousands flock to FDR Park for free avocados from Sharing Excess

“The word really got out there,” said the nonprofit’s founder. “We’ve never had a distribution event like this."

3 years ago

The Southbridge Wilmington Wetland Park in Delaware is officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Delaware
Environment
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Public Spaces

Flood-mitigating wetland park opens in Wilmington’s Southbridge section

The new wetland park is designed to reduce flooding and keep residents from having to use sandbags to protect homes and businesses.

3 years ago

Wawa located on Broad and Walnut streets.
Business
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Billy Penn

As Wawa closes two Market Street stores, what will take their place?

The chain has reversed its recent Philadelphia growth spurt.

3 years ago

Aaron Nola throws a pitch during a Phillies game
Philadelphia
Sports

Brotherly love: Aaron and Austin Nola on opposing teams for NLCS Game 2

“We’re going to enjoy this moment and soak it in because we don’t know when it’ll ever happen again," Aaron Nola said.

3 years ago

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