
Philadelphia
Phillies postseason magic creates surge in interest for youth and adult amateur leagues
The Phillies’ first World Series appearance in over a decade has fueled interest and engagement for many amateur Philadelphia baseball leagues and programs.
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It’s a different counting location than the one the city used in 2020, when election workers spent days tallying ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.
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‘The Tattooed Lady’ premieres at Philadelphia Theatre Company as new rock musical
The new rock musical revives the circus sideshow performers as feminist icons.
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No, an adult entertainment company isn’t helping Philly grease the poles for the World Series
Police labeled the lube offer a straight-up “stunt.”
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‘Dancing On My Own’ gets the Philly treatment with a pair of covers
The Philadelphia Orchestra has recorded a classical arrangement of Robyn’s techno-pop song. The street brass band Snacktime funks it up.
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Celebrations of Día de los Muertos bring together a mix of indigenous and colonial Mexican traditions.
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Realmuto, Phils rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series
Nick Castellanos started Verlander’s downfall with a run-scoring single, and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto hit two-run doubles that pulled the Philadelphia Phillies into a tie.
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Vampire panic and the undying legacy of ‘Dracula’
Bram Stoker's tale of Count Dracula turns 125 this year. A look at the famous literature, its author, and the vampire panic in the 19th century spurred by deadly Tuberculosis.
Air Date: October 28, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15In the postseason magic, Phillies ball girls are having the time of their life
“We’ve seen first hand just how hard the team has worked to get where they are,” said a member of the foul line squad.
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The "Bedlam at the Bank" announcer is cherishing “every single minute” of the World Series run.
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For Phillies legend Larry Bowa, the 2022 Phils bear a striking similarity to 1980 champs
Bowa said playoff success comes down to team chemistry. “And the Phillies this year have tremendous chemistry,” the legendary shortstop added.
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Listen 7:07Phillies’ World Series run leads wild stretch of Philly success
“It’s a great time to be in the city of Philadelphia,” said Eagles' Jason Kelce.
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The ‘inexact science’ of measuring the World Series’ impact on Philly’s bottom line
Philly hotels and restaurants are preparing for a bump, but measuring the economic impact of sports is an “inexact science.”
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This spooky season, Philadelphians are going all out with decorations
From pumpkins and ghosts to witches and ghouls, these are the best-decorated homes in Philly this Halloween season.
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Listen 2:107 arrested at ‘people’s decommissioning’ of oil tank farm in Southwest Philly
Residents want the tank farm associated with the former PES refinery permanently shut down, but the new owner has left the door open to restarting it.
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