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In this July 26, 1939, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles owner and head coach Bert Bell talks to his squad as his son, Bert Bell Jr. sits on a players lap, in Philadelphia. Bell, who later became the league's commissioner, created the NFL draft as a way to assist teams who couldn't attract top talent in the free-for-all system that had been in place. (AP Photo/File)
The Why
Community

Meet the power couple that created the Philadelphia Eagles

Bert Bell gets all the credit for founding the Eagles, but it was really a team effort.

Air Date: November 11, 2019

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Stony Brook defensive lineman Casey Williams hugs his mother, Zina Williams, while surrounded by friends and family after his team defeated Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Community
Broke in Philly

The excruciating challenge of being a high school athlete without enough to eat

Food insecurity causes drastic and unhealthy coping solutions for many high school athletes in and around Philly. But many have overcome its consequences.

7 years ago

Temple men's basketball team on opening night (2019TWITTER/@TUMBBHOOPS)
Community
Billy Penn

If you’re a Philly sports fan but aren’t following Big 5 hoops, you’re missing out

With new head coaches at Temple and St. Joe’s, it’s a whole new era for this college basketball town.

7 years ago

(photo credit, Philadelphia Eagles)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/11/19

On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.

Air Date: November 11, 2019 10:00 am

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Organizers, active in the suburban cycling community, discuss their grassroots projects during a panel at the Philly Bike Expo on Saturday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Lifestyle

At Philly Bike Expo, a look at how women led the biking movement in the suburbs

When the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia was organizing a suburban bike advocacy panel, it was made clear that most of the efforts were made by women.

7 years ago

(Facebook/Schuylkill Banks)
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

Bike from NYC to Philly and help create a ‘greenway’ along the East Coast

Registration for the two-day trip is now open.

7 years ago

Taking a break from assembling ramps and rails, skaters (from left) Tyler Nelson, Jake McNichol, TJ Hernandez Jr., and Enrique Herrera prepare to show off their skills. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Trenton’s historic Roebling building now holds an indoor winter skateboard park

The Freedom Skate Park is an experiment in the public benefits of skateboarding.

7 years ago

BILL STREICHER / USA TODAY
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Billy Penn

Will Joel Embiid get suspended? Here’s the deal with the Sixers center’s brawl

His beef with Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns goes way back.

7 years ago

Washington Nationals celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
Money

‘I have zero regrets’: Texas mattress mogul lost $5M on World Series bets in N.J.

“My head is bloody, but certainly unbowed,” said Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, who was hedging against an extravagant mattress promotion.

7 years ago

FILE - In this July 25, 1996 file photo, Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale listens during a press conference at the the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. Jim McIngvale, a mattress store owner from Houston who calls himself 'Mattress Mack,' plans to bet at least $1.5 million on the Astros in New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (Richard Carson/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Lifestyle

Texas mattress mogul bets $5M in N.J. to cover World Series promotion

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is offering customers a full rebate on mattresses over $3,000 if the Astros win. He doesn’t have insurance.

7 years ago

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) goes to the basket against Indiana guard Aljami Durham (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (Darron Cummings/AP Photo)
Money

Following California’s lead, New Jersey lawmakers want college athletes to be paid

The proposed Fair Play Act would allow student-athletes to earn money for use of their names, images or likenesses, and let them hire agents and attorneys.

7 years ago

The Chester High School soccer team takes the field for their first home game in over 30 years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

High school soccer returns to Chester after 30-year drought

Rain couldn’t dampen the Chester Clippers’ spirits — nor did their defeat to a rival high school in Delaware County. It was the team’s first game in 30 years.

7 years ago

Philly's roller derby team practices plays in the runup to champs. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s bad-ass roller derby team will compete in the international championships

It’s the Liberty Belles’ first time in the playoffs in five years, and training is intense.

7 years ago

Sam Wachs holds a sign that reads 'Free Hong Kong' at the Sixers pre-season game. (Courtesy of Sam Wachs)
Community

A Sixers fan brought a ‘Free Hong Kong’ sign to Tuesday’s game. Here’s what happened next

Sixers fan Sam Wachs explains why he wanted to “cause a little ruckus” when the Sixers took on a team from China on Tuesday night.

7 years ago

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3-year-old Jack is a huge Gritty fan (Instagram / @ryanhcallahan)
Community
Billy Penn

‘I love you, Gritty’: 3yo CHOP patient gets love, cakes, and maybe a mascot visit

Jack’s parents were humbled by all the support they got after posting their son’s letter.

7 years ago

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