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Philadelphia

Fans celebrate as the Phillies clinch their spot in the NLCS, putting them one step closer to the World Series on October 12 2023 (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

Photo essay: Fans celebrate 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves as Phillies advance to NLCS for the second year in a row

The Phillies will take the weekend to recover before playing the Diamondbacks in the first game of the National League Championship Series Monday.

2 years ago

Fans outside of Citizen Bank Park
Community

Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season

The Phillies set off fireworks, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

2 years 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)
Community
Billy Penn

‘Atta boy’: The ballad of Bryce Harper and Orlando Arcia

The Phillies slugger doesn’t need any extra motivation — but it never hurts to give him some. Sorry not sorry, Braves.

2 years ago

Tunnel under a bridge
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Fairmount Park’s ‘Trolley Trail’ is officially open, with a unique slanted arch tunnel and lots of history

The loop winds through nearly 5 miles of green space alongside the Schuylkill.

2 years ago

A view from above of the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River Trail in Center City Philadelphia
Community

3,000-plus illegally dumped tires found in dredging of Schuylkill River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that more than 3,000 tires have been hauled out of the River during the second phase of the project aimed at clearing the river.

2 years ago

Protesters march down the street.
Community

Supporters of Palestine are protesting Philly news coverage. Here’s what they want to see from outlets going forward

The Philly Palestine Coalition organized the rally and criticized media coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling it “minimal.”

2 years ago

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Alisha Gillespie and her 10 year-old son, Zion, on their block in Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pandemic-era benefits are long gone. Philly advocates are trying to bridge the gap for families living in poverty

Families with low income are determined to break the cycle. But the end of some federal assistance is making that harder, experts say.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run
Community

Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series

The Phillies took a 2-1 lead and can advance to the NL Championship Series for the second straight season with a win at home Thursday.

2 years ago

The Philadelphia Eagles regularly run the quarterback sneak, aka the tush push, aka the brotherly shove — they're better at it than any other team in the NFL.
Community
Billy Penn

The Eagles’ unstoppable ‘Brotherly Shove’ is the talk of the NFL. Where’d the name come from?

A redditor who pushed for the phrase is living his best life now that it’s been adopted by media — and the NFL.

2 years ago

2 dogs in a shelter
Community
6abc

Amid overcrowding, ACCT Philly is being forced to euthanize some animals. The shelter is pleading for the public’s help

The city's only open-intake shelter has over 130 dogs looking for homes and more than 150 cats.

2 years ago

someone crosses an empty intersection
Money

Philadelphia ranks No. 5 in the nation for downtown foot traffic recovery since 2019

Philadelphia’s Center City District staff explored economic recovery metrics, such as foot traffic, in 26 cities nationwide.

2 years ago

Dylan Lewis speaking to the group
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST

The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.

2 years ago

A bike lane is separated by white poles from parked cars.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly sees drop in deadly crashes due to road diet and other measures, new report says

Efforts have targeted the "High Injury Network," which includes the 12% of city streets with 80% of all traffic deaths and serious injuries in Philly.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates scoring a run with Bryson Stott (5) in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta.
Community

Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 loss behind them against Atlanta

The Phillies will start right-hander Aaron Nola in Game 3 on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a campaign event at Independence Mall, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2

RFK Jr. Runs as Independent, Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Weissman, ’72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square’

Kennedy Jr. officially declared his bid for the presidency as an independent, sparking speculation about the potential impact of his campaign on the upcoming 2024 election.

Air Date: October 10, 2023 12:00 pm

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