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Philadelphia

Alex Bohm rounds the bases after hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series
Community

Bohm hits 1,000th HR in World Series history, Phils launch 5

Bryce Harper, Bohm and Brandon Marsh teed off early in Game 3 of the 118th World Series. Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins hit drives in the fifth inning.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates his two-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros

Harper and Alec Bohm helped the Philadelphia Phillies hit a World Series record-tying five home runs in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the World Series.

3 years ago

Bruce Goldman, owner of the Masquerade costume store in South Philly, wore his custom 08’ World Series jacket for game 3 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 1, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Fans flood Citizens Bank Park for Phillies Game 3 win over the Astros

After Monday’s rain delay, fans had to wait an extra day before witnessing the first Phillies World Series home game in more than a decade. And what a game!

3 years ago

First lady Jill Biden gestures in support of the Philadelphia Phillies as she and President Joe Biden walk on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Washington. The Bidens are returning to Washington after spending the weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series

Biden took his own playful swing at Philly's infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to home.

3 years ago

''Hope and Despair Greet the New Century'' by China Marks, a gift of Ofelia Garcia. (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts)
Arts & Entertainment

Gift/Deeds exhibit at PAFA highlights selections of 20th century art

WHYY’S Priyanka Tewari spoke to the museum curator and the art collector whose collection is part of the Gift/Deeds exhibit at PAFA.

3 years ago

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Fans arrive for Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Community

Heading to a Phillies game? You might want to take transit

I-95 south will be bad. Trains and buses may be crowded, but SEPTA is nearly doubling subway service to the stadium and offering free rides home.

3 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Fourth suspect arrested in connection to Roxborough High School shooting

It's the fifth person I-D’d in connection to the shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and hurt four other teens.

3 years ago

J.T. Realmuto celebrates his home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the World Series
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies World Series opener most viewed on TV since 2019

The Phillies' 10-inning win over the Astros in the World Series opener drew the highest number of viewers for Game 1 since 2019.

3 years ago

A train on tracks as seen from above.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Frankford El celebrates its centennial: 100 years of connecting neighborhoods to Center City

Residents have simultaneously appreciated and disdained the Frankford El since it debuted in Philadelphia 100 years ago.

3 years ago

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Fans were stoked for the World Series on Halloween night, while other's were ''Grouchy.'' (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘What can you do?’: World Series game 3 postponed in Philadelphia due to rain

Game 3 will be played in Philadelphia Tuesday at 8 p.m., with the remainder of the World Series schedule pushed back by a day.

3 years ago

File photo: First lady Jill Biden wears a Philadelphia Phillies jersey as she and President Joe Biden walk on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Oct. 23, 2022, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Politics & Policy

Phillies fan Jill Biden to attend World Series game

The White House says Jill Biden will attend Tuesday's game, during which Major League Baseball will honor those affected by cancer.

3 years ago

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Community

If the Phillies win, so do the Mighty Writers. Mayor Kenney’s bet could pay off for the after-school writing program

A friendly World Series wager between the mayors of Philadelphia and Houston spotlights local organizations with social missions.

3 years ago

Indego bicycles set in a rack in Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Study finds Philly’s bikeshare program got more people riding

A Drexel University study finds that Philly’s bike share is seeing a growth in first-time members.

3 years ago

People stand outside of a prison.
Community
Billy Penn

Survivor’s daughter appreciates city apology for Holmesburg prison experiments, urges Penn to do more

The City of Philadelphia issued an apology in October for its role in experiments University of Pennsylvania dermatologist Albert Kligman conducted at the prison.

3 years ago

A bartender makes a drink
Radio Times

Regional Roundup: October 31, 2022

Sports superstitions...do you have one? We also talk about restaurant reviews with Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. And, has the pandemic changed our hand washing habits?

Air Date: October 31, 2022 10:00 am

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