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Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes sitting together for a press event ahead of the Super Bowl
Community

Mahomes, Hurts aware of significance of this Super Bowl duel

There are many storylines for this Super Bowl, but the duel between Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts and Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes is right at the top of the list.

3 years ago

The Hank Gathers Rec Center in Strawberry Mansion hasn't made a public Facebook post since August 2022 (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

More than half of Philadelphia rec centers don’t actively use social media, leaving students in the dark about after-school opportunities

City officials say they’ve been working to address the issue, and have been hosting training sessions for rec center staff.

3 years ago

The fronts of the buildings of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly and Kansas City make an artful Super Bowl wager

The Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art of Kansas City have each bet a work of art, on loan, on the outcome of the game.

3 years ago

Witch hazel blooming in January at the Morris Arboretum
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Warm forecast could bring early spring blooms to Philly area, experts say

“It looks like things are trending … a good solid two weeks early,” one expert said.

3 years ago

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Big Charlie's Saloon in South Philly has a lot of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia on display.
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South Philly Chiefs bar opts out of Super Bowl Sunday

Since the 1980s, Big Charlie’s Saloon in South Philadelphia has been hallowed ground for Kansas City Chiefs fans.

3 years ago

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Betsy Ross impersonator Carol Spacht waiting to greet the Eagles fans before putting up the Eagles flag. (Ella Lathan/WHYY)
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Betsy Ross raises the Eagles flag ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Betsy Ross House Courtyard in Old City was filled with Philadelphia Eagles fans eager to cheer on the Birds.

3 years ago

Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood.
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Urban Planning

Federal data show evidence of home appraisal bias in Philadelphia

Appraisals are more likely to be below contract sale prices in primarily Black neighborhoods than in primarily white neighborhoods in the city.

3 years ago

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A fish market once stood at 2nd and Poplar streets in the Northern Liberties section, photo at left. Through the 1800s, 2nd Street was a bustling place with a market shed running down the middle. (Submitted via The Philadelphia Tribune)
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The Philadelphia Tribune

Northern Liberties business district highlights Black roots

Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties section is using Black History Month to highlight the neighborhood’s deep, historic roots.

3 years ago

Philly poet Ja’Nell Hall-Ragin is featured in the latest video from the Eagles. (Philadelphia Eagles)
Community

Latest Eagles video doesn’t hype Super Bowl run, but shines spotlight on violence prevention

As part of National Gun Violence Survivor's Week, the video features a dramatic reading by Philly poet Ja'Nell Hall-Ragin, who lost her brother to gun violence.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop performs during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl
Community

Eagles fans will have plenty of flight options for Super Bowl LVII from PHL

Multiple airlines will provide additional flights from Philadelphia to Phoenix and back for Super Bowl LVII.

3 years ago

Synceir Thorton (right) and Taahzje Ellis (left), students at Dobbins Technical High School, walk together in the hall after school. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Safe Place: How Philly schools are responding to the city’s gun violence crisis

Amid Philly’s ongoing gun violence crisis, educators are making changes they hope will better protect children. WHYY News reporters took a close look at some of their efforts.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Philadelphia Eagles arrived in Arizona Sunday afternoon ahead of Super Bowl 57.

3 years ago

Young students cross Diamond Street in North Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Missing crossing guard has North Philly students scrambling across a busy street

The William Dick School was without a guard for most of last year, the principal said — and a recent replacement disappeared.

3 years ago

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6abc

Eagles host Super Bowl LVII Send Off Party at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles are off to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

3 years ago

Jalen Hurts, wearing a red practice jersey, walks by a brick wall.
Community

Super Bowl-bound Eagles are built around QB Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

3 years ago

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