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Kevin Peter, of West Mt. Airy, takes a knee in protest during the National Anthem at the start of the WXPN 5K, on Sunday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community

Philly runner tries to show athletic protest can be more than just an NFL phenomenon

Amid the national debate over NFL players taking a knee or raising a fist to protest racial injustice, Peter wanted to show it's not just a pro-football phenomenon.

8 years ago

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In formation and against a blue sky, members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead while Eagles players look on, hands on their hearts, during the national anthem
Lifestyle

On ‘Radio Times’: ‘Paid patriotism’ partly explains military reverence at sporting events

After comments by President Trump calling athletes “sons of bitches” for kneeling during the national anthem a debate has erupted across the country about patriotism.

8 years ago

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Baltimore Ravens players kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Trump’s feud with activist athletes

Guests: Jesse Washington, Rich Lowry, Richard Allen Smith This Sunday, millions of Americans will be tuning in to ...

Air Date: September 29, 2017

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Detroit Lions players take a knee during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit.
National Interest
Politics & Policy

Take a knee to protest Trump’s tinpot patriotism

Spewing anew without a clue, Trump presumed this weekend to tell us what is patriotism and what is not. Rest assured, the Founding Fathers shook their heads and took a knee.

8 years ago

Councilman Derek Green has a package of bills aimed at ridding Philadelphia of archaic rules and regulations.(Tom MacDonald, WHYY)
Courts & Law

City Council moves to rid Philly of archaic rules — including ban on tailgating

Some antiquated regulations will come off the city books if an eight-bill package gets through Philadelphia City Council.   A ...

8 years ago

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer talks about a new basketball hoop paid for by the county to replace one that was damaged by vandals. It's part of an effort to keep kids in the neighborhood out of trouble. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Community

Basketball and group walks promote peace in Wilmington neighborhood

Kids in the east side of Wilmington will once again play basketball, thanks to a donation for a new hoop. Every day, neighborhood ...

8 years ago

In March 1985, Larry Holmes, left, battles David Bey during a bout in Las Vegas. Bey, a former heavyweight boxing champ from Philadelphia nicknamed
Community

Former Philly boxing champ killed in Camden accident

A former heavyweight boxing champ who was defeated by Larry Holmes died last week in a construction accident in Camden. The Occupa ...

8 years ago

 Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) eludes New England Patriots defensive end Cassius Marsh (55) as he runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Alex Smith during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne; Parlay card inset photo via DoverDowns/Delaware Lottery)
Money

Delaware hopes new NFL season brings better luck for ‘the house’

Gamblers made big money legally betting on NFL games in Delaware last season. The state lottery director is hoping some of that luck changes this season.

8 years ago

Courts & Law

Penn State files paperwork to sue charity Sandusky founded

Penn State has filed paperwork indicating it intends to sue the charity founded by ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, whose chil ...

8 years ago

 Anquan Boldin, (left) a former NFL player, joins current Eagles player Malcolm Jenkins as he launches his campaign supporting Pa's Clean Slate bill. (Emily Cohen for NewsWorks)
Courts & Law

Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins pushing Pa. bill to help seal criminal records

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins is considered one of the best safeties in the NFL. But lately, he’s become less wide ...

8 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Philadelphia Eagles: A preview of the 2017-2018 season

Guests: Ray Didinger, Mike Sielski The Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Jets tonight in their final game of ...

Air Date: August 31, 2017

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 Player matchups are shown on the screen of a computer laptop in Atlantic City, New Jersey, shortly after Resorts Casino Hotel became the first New Jersey casino to launch a daily fantasy sports site. The casino hopes to attract new customers who otherwise wouldn't patronize a casino. (AP Photo/Wayne Parr
Courts & Law

Christie signs bill to regulate, tax daily fantasy sports

New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law a measure to regulate and tax daily fantasy sports. The law imposes ...

8 years ago

 Athletic Directors of the two academy's stand with Mayor Jim Kenney and his unique hat (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly retains Army-Navy game, but Meadowlands gets it for 2021

The annual Army Navy football game is remaining in Philadelphia for five of the next six years. Philadelphia beat out other major ...

8 years ago

Arts & Entertainment

Pirates and Cardinals bring ‘major’ action to Little League World Series

The Little League World Series opening ceremonies ...

8 years ago

 Newark Reservoir (City of Newark Facebook photo)
Community

Algae bloom impacts Delaware triathlon

A blue-green algae bloom has been identified at the Newark Reservoir, where athletes were supposed to swim as part of a triathlon this we ...

8 years ago

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