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Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Top 10 players to watch as the Phillies host the Braves to start the season

The NL rivals have a history of post-season drama. Here’s who to keep an eye on as they renew that rivalry this weekend.

1 year ago

Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing.
Philadelphia
Sports

Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America. He was instead taken to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports

Opening Day 2024: Everything you need to know before Phillies first pitch

The Phillies will take on the Braves. The first pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.

1 year ago

Just a few hundred feet from I-95, water flows over the dam built in 1792 to power the mill at Cooch's Bridge near Newark, Delaware.
Architecture & Design
Delaware
History
Public Spaces

Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site

DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.

1 year ago

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MMA fighters Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski

2 Philly-area UFC fighters look to leave their mark in Atlantic City this weekend

Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski are both looking to break into the UFC rankings on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.

1 year ago

File photo: Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
International
Philadelphia
Sports

CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.

1 year ago

History
Philadelphia
Technology
Billy Penn

These are the coolest things made in Philly

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its second-annual “Coolest Thing Made in PA” competition. Here’s our picks for the best “Made in Philly.”

1 year ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) cannot get a shot past Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) and Kawhi Leonard (2) as time expires in their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Philadelphia
Sports

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool report sent to reporters by the NBA an hour after the game that the Clippers’ Paul George did make contact with Kelly Oubre Jr.

1 year ago

A caregiver works with children
Delaware
Government
Kids

With Delaware’s child care system ‘in crisis,’ Gov. Carney proposes new cash infusion to assist low-income families

A top official acknowledges Delaware has “traditionally underfunded” child care in a state where K-12 students struggle with academic proficiency.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas walks on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Phillies 2024 home opener moved to Friday due to threat of rain

Gates will open at 12:35 p.m. and on-field pregame festivities will begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. First pitch will be at 3:05 p.m.

1 year ago

Philly Thrive co-director Shawmar Pitts
PlanPhilly
Architecture & Design
Environment
Philadelphia

Environmental justice activists push for home repair and renewable energy money in Philly budget

Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas walks on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia
Sports

Three big roster decisions the Phillies made this weekend

We now know who will take the field on Opening Day Thursday against Atlanta.

1 year ago

Cherry blossoms on a tree
Community Events
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Cherry blossoms are blooming in Philly at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Head gardener Sandi Polyakov says the cherry blossoms evoke a poetic moment of ephemerality.

1 year ago

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A container rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
National
Public Safety

Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say

The bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water were recovered earlier Wednesday. The others are presumed dead.

1 year ago

An American flag flies on a moored boat as the container ship Dali rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md.
Explainers
National
Public Safety

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here's what we know so far.

1 year ago

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