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Brad Page gives instructions to FIFA Fan Festival volunteers
Community
Billy Penn

Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out

From ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ to the Lemon Hill fan fest, the volunteers in their neon shirts will be a beacon of aid for fans who’ve lost their way.

1 month ago

The new Christian to Crescent section of the Schuylkill River Trail, a 650-foot cable bridge, opened on May 17, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails

Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.

1 month ago

Fireworks cascade behind the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Is Philly ready for USA 250?

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?

Air Date: June 4, 2026 1:00 pm

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Yan Diomande dribbles the ball while Issa Kabore challenges from behind during a match.
Community
Billy Penn

First pre-World Cup warm up game in the Philly region comes Monday as Ivory Coast takes on the Union II

Les Éléphants are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday and will be staying in Wilmington while they train at Chester’s Subaru Park.

1 month ago

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks
Education
Billy Penn

Colin Kaepernick sparks Philly students’ creative storytelling with AI

The activist and former NFL quarterback’s Lumi app is helping with the school district’s five-year plan to improve literacy.

1 month ago

A man cheers in a bar with face paint of the American flag
Community
Billy Penn

Everything happening in Philly during the World Cup

World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town

1 month ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at Citizens Bank Park
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex

A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.

2 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage.

2 months ago

United States men's national soccer team pose
Community
Billy Penn

U.S. Soccer’s FIFA World Cup squad includes 4 with Philly ties, 5 if you count Hershey

Philly fans also had opinions about some of the players that didn’t make the cut.

2 months ago

Former St. Louis City head coach Bradley Carnell
Community
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Union fire head coach Bradley Carnell, replace sporting director Ernst Tanner with Jon Scheer

Carnell’s sophomore season in charge saw the team currently with one win, 10 losses and four draws, the worst record in MLS going into the FIFA World Cup break.

2 months ago

Celebridades del fútbol, árbitros de ligas nacionales
Arts & Entertainment

¿No puede esperar a la Copa del Mundo? La Delaware Super Cup trae el fútbol internacional al “Primer Estado”.

El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.

2 months ago

General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match
Arts & Entertainment

N.J,. N.Y. attorneys general launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales

The investigation comes after reports that fans are allegedly being misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing.

2 months ago

a framed Manchester United jersey
Community
Billy Penn

Philly soccer fans set up fundraiser to support Rittenhouse Square’s Black Sheep Pub after fire

Philly’s official supporters’ club for English Premier League team Manchester United has called the pub home. Now it's raising funds to help its staff.

2 months ago

Maiken Scott is standing at a podium next to a stage which features five panelists sitting in a row.
Money

Philadelphia sports industry insiders hope summer festivities will translate into new opportunities

Five panelists spoke at WHYY on Thursday, exploring the opportunities and challenges the city faces as America’s 250 celebrations include a packed sports schedule in Philly.

2 months ago

Nilé Livingston helps students at Pan American Academy Charter School in Kensington paint a mural
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Kensington students help paint World Cup mural celebrating soccer and the community’s deep Latino roots

Nilé Livingston’s mural design was first seen in digital form when Philly was vying to be a host city. Now it’s becoming a true Philly mural.

2 months ago

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