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Runners begin their 26.2 miles at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017.
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2017 Philadelphia Marathon in photos

As 6:30 rolled around on Sunday morning, thousands of runners began lining up to compete in the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon.

8 years ago

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Education

NJSIAA says transgender student athletes no longer need to prove gender identity

The organization's original policy required high school student athletes to consult with a medical professional and show official documentation proving their gender identity.

8 years ago

Evan Freiberg runs with the pack at the start of the Rothman Institute 8k Saturday. The 43-year-old is diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a form of cancer, and competed after losing the bottom portion of his left leg to the disease. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Community

N.J. radiologist completes 8k despite cancer diagnosis, amputated leg

Evan Freiberg lost part of his leg to leiomyosarcoma and is still undergoing chemotherapy.

8 years ago

chester high school
Courts & Law

Chester basketball coach sues city, claiming police brutality

An assistant basketball coach has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit claiming he was wrongly arrested and shocked with a stun gun after he hit a parked car last year.

8 years ago

Two Mastery charter school football teams face off
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Education

Mastery charter schools make football history in Philly

When the Mastery North Pumas and Simon Gratz Bulldogs clashed on the gridiron Saturday, they made a bit of Philly prep sports history.

8 years ago

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The University of Delaware is planning a $60 million renovation of its football stadium and athletic complex, Above is an artist's rendering of a five-story athletic center that will include training and academic space for the 600 athletes on the school teams. (Courtesy of the University of Delaware)
Education

University of Delaware eyes $60M facelift for football stadium, athletic complex

The University of Delaware is well on its way to raising the money for a $60 million project to renovate its football stadium and athletic complex, officials say.

8 years ago

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(WHYY file photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Philly-area high schools upgrade helmets, but there’s room for improvement

Given the dangers of brain trauma from helmet-to-helmet contact, would you want your child to play high school football? A new Philadelphia Inquirer analysis offers insight.

8 years ago

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A memento is set in remembrance of former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay outside Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who pitched a perfect game and a playoff no-hitter for the Phillies, died when his private plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
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Community

Roy Halladay remembered for his hard work and generosity

Halladay's passion for piloting cost him his life Tuesday when his private plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. He was 40.

8 years ago

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Drivers shift their weight and pull back on their harnesses during an afternoon race at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack in Chester, Pennsylvania. July 2014
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Courts & Law

Harrah's Philadelphia sued over track conditions after crash paralyzes harness driver

Anthony Coletta was left paralyzed and brain damaged after he was thrown from his sulky and trampled by a horse in a crash his attorney blamed on poor track conditions.

8 years ago

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Defending champions, the Rose City Rollers of Portland, Oregon, skate before the final championship game against the Victorian Roller Derby League from Melbourne, Australia
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Arts & Entertainment

Philly hosts women’s roller derby championships

The three-day event at the Liacouras Center featured hard fought bouts to take home the top prize.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Philadelphia,.
Money

Despite Eagles’ league-leading surge, no touchdown for Philly economy

At 7-1, the team has the best record in the NFL thanks to its best start in more than a decade. What does this mean for the city’s economy? Experts say nothing.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Chris Long (56)
Education

Eagles' Chris Long gives up millions to help kids find better education

When the Eagles take the field against Washington tonight, defensive lineman Chris Long will be playing for free and for the rest of the season.

8 years ago

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A squad of Eagles fans! GO BIRDS!! E-A-G-L-E-S-EAGLES!
Lifestyle

Eagles fans are perfecting the art of the 'takeover'

If you are an Eagles fan, it may be no surprise to you that there has been Midnight Green scattered all throughout the stands of opposing team’s stadiums this year.

8 years ago

Young woman, surrounded by other girls, onlookers
Community

World champion gymnast returns home to Delaware

Morgan Hurd returned to a hero's welcome at her Newark gym Wednesday after her surprising gold medal winning performance in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

8 years ago

A sign on Albright College's campus
Community

Backup quarterback cut by Albright College for kneeling during anthem

A backup quarterback for Division III Albright College in Pennsylvania has been cut for kneeling during the national anthem.

8 years ago

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