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Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs warms up during batting practice before Game 3 of NLCS at Citizens Bank Park (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes

Bars to watch Phillies playoff games and take advantage of the amazing vibes.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber watches his home run during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment

Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1

Kyle Schwarber homered and Jean Segura hit a two-run single to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS.

3 years ago

A close-up of Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. speaking.
Education

Philly superintendent promises to end ineffective programs as part of strategic plan

Superintendent Tony Watlington said under his leadership, the district will practice “strategic abandonment” by rigorously assessing the success of individual programs.

3 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic dances with fans at the pep rally for game 3 of the National League Championship Series. (Peter Crimmins/WHY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘We need you as loud as possible.’ Philly fans rally for NLCS home game

A “sea of red” as hundreds rally in Thomas Paine Plaza to cheer the Phillies to a game 3 victory over the Padres.

3 years ago

The Phillies have embraced a cover version of Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own' with little-to-no recognition of the original. (Phillies: AP Photo/Matt Slocum; Robyn: Benoît Derrier/Wikimedia Commons)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Fans are loving the Phillies’ playoff anthem, except that it’s the wrong version of ‘Dancing on My Own’

A cover of the Robyn gay club mainstay is taking the MLB by storm — only she’s left out of the conversation.

3 years ago

A Phillies player watches his home run.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

NLCS Game 3: 2008 World Series champion to throw first pitch, Kane Kalas sings national anthem

The pivotal Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padre is set for 7:37 p.m. Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

3 years ago

Phillies player Ranger Suarez speaks at a press conference.
Arts & Entertainment

Padres turn to October ace Musgrove vs. Phillies in Game 3

The series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. The Phillies also will host Game 4 on Saturday and Game 5 on Sunday, if necessary.

3 years ago

Izzy Sazak and Daniel Melo play Venezuelan twins about to be shipwrecked at the fictional country of Illyria. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A South Philly Mexican restaurant hosts a radical rewrite of ‘Twelfth Night’

Delaware Shakespeare brings its bilingual version of “Twelfth Night” to South Philly’s Alma del Mar, with a message about U.S. immigration detention.

3 years ago

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John Bartram High School. (The School District of Philadelphia)
Education

Philly school district receives $1 million grant for violence prevention at Bartram High

The Office of School Safety plans to evaluate the success at Bartram High before expanding the initiative to other schools.

3 years ago

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File photo: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Health

U.S. surgeon general launches national workplace mental health guide in Philadelphia

The U.S. surgeon general chose Philadelphia as the site to launch a national guide for how employers can improve workplace mental health and wellness.

3 years ago

(Philadelphia Parks & Recreation)
PlanPhilly
Community

How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard

“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.

3 years ago

A Japanese maple tree turned bright red at Morris Arboretum.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Now is a great time to look up’: How to enjoy Philly’s fall foliage, from a tree nerd

As temperatures cool, Philly “tree nerd” Bryan Thompson-Nowak shares tips on how to enjoy the colorful foliage of the season.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Union's Leon Flach (center) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Union advance to Eastern Conference finals

Philadelphia, which is unbeaten at Subaru Park this year, will face the winner of Sunday’s New York City FC-Montreal match in the conference finals.

3 years ago

outside Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Cente
Courts & Law

Philly’s juvenile justice center workers take overcrowding plight to City Council

The Juvenile Services Center has a capacity of 180, but its current population fluctuates between 220 to 280 young people.

3 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up with luminaries from Philly's music scene to create A Philly Special Christmas with proceeds from the album going to charity. (9.14 Pictures)
Community

Philadelphia Eagles players link up to create ‘A Philly Special Christmas’

Jason Kelce and other players are expanding their repertoire beyond the Eagles fight song this holiday season.

3 years ago

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