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Where did the "curse" come from and why was it so emblematic of Philadelphia — its traditions, culture, and insecurities?

The game of half-ball has a local history spanning about 70 years that calls for a broomstick, a three-story building, and half of a squishy ball.

In 2017, Chris Long donated his entire salary to support education in cities where he has played: St. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia.

The event, once again part of USA Cycling’s national calendar, offers three days of competition.

"Gloria" became a St. Louis craze in part because of a bar in South Philadelphia: Jacks NYB, a private club in the middle of Flyers country.

Want your company’s logo emblazoned on the Eagles stadium? Pay enough for naming rights and you can make it happen.

The Philadelphia Phillies say the team's chairman has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Congrats to everyone who braved wet weather for Philly’s famous 10-miler.

Participants in the Broad Street Run's pink corral are the slowest wave of runners in the race, and many are working to overcome physical challenges just to finish.

The $4.5 million needed to dredge shallow areas around Boathouse Row and the national racecourse means silt threatening the city’s regattas will be removed.

Funded by donations and grants, the 16-year-old organization grew from an idea by Absecon resident Barry Hackett whose grandson Jacob is confined to a wheelchair.

Pa. would join the group of states with similar income tax exemptions already in place.

The Flyers’ decision to remove a statue of singer Kate Smith comes as hockey is trying to reach more people of color.

Smith's connection with the Flyers started in 1969 when a team executive ordered her version of "God Bless America" to be played instead of "The Star Spangled Banner."

There’s the semiquincentennial celebration — but also a sad, personal reason.