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A LeBron James mural from artist Bill Strobel
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Here’s how Philly street artists are embracing LeBron James

New murals, billboards and merchandise celebrating the NBA legend are already here.

1 month ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid play
Community

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks.

1 month ago

Zach Peckman is jumping rope at the competition in Buffalo, NY. He is hunched forward and is whipping the rope so quickly it is barely visible. A crowd of onlookers watch.
Community

This Bucks County teenager is taking competitive jump rope to new heights

17-year-old Zach Peckman, a U.S. national champion and world record holder in competitive jump rope, hopes the sport will be added to the Olympics.

1 month ago

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Jaylen Brown smiling at a press conference
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia 76ers welcome Jaylen Brown, who’s ‘putting in the work’ to win the city’s first title since 1983

Last season, the five-time NBA All-Star and 2024 Finals MVP had the league’s fourth-highest scoring average, with 28.7 points per game.

1 month ago

Ceremonial ribbon cutting completed by the Sample family
Community

Johnny Sample Rec Center in West Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek reopens following $15M remodel

Philadelphia’s soda tax helped fund the $15 million remodel that includes a new boxing training room and facility upgrades.

1 month ago

the outside of Cheltenham High School
Courts & Law

4 coaches, 6 students charged in Cheltenham High School hazing scandal

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele accused the former coaches of engaging in a cover-up to prevent the student victim from telling his mother.

2 months ago

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United States' LeBron James (6) celebrates after beating France to win the gold medal during a men's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

King James is coming to Philly

After nearly a quarter of a century on the court, LeBron James wants to end his career wearing red white and blue.

Air Date: July 27, 2026 1:00 pm

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James
Community
Billy Penn

LeBron James Day officially declared in Pennsylvania as Sixers land 4-time NBA champ

The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8 million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.

2 months ago

Nuggets Lakers Basketball
Community

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

James made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.

2 months ago

Shiv Patel shows how to use the sports betting kiosk
Money

‘Causing havoc’ or high-tech convenience? Sports betting kiosks installed at 89 retail stores in Delaware

Merchants, lottery boss tout self-serve system, but gambling addiction counselors worry about underage users, more people going deep into debt.

2 months ago

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Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates with the trophy
Arts & Entertainment

Philly-based artist completes his World Cup trophy made of finger and toenails

Clancy Philbrick used around 8,000 nails donated by over 200 people from around the world for his critique on colonial labor exploitation and the global wealth divide.

2 months ago

Members of the Philly band Mid Sentence
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How Philly band’s viral kickball commentating is helping to build a following

Mid Sentence is using the popular social videos to vibe with its community and promote its debut album.

2 months ago

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Here’s what’s happening in Philly during the World Cup final

The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.

2 months ago

Chenlin Cai and Xingzi Liang pose
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Chinatown artist designs ‘Circle of Unity’ murals to celebrate World Cup and Philly

The mural series provides a scavenger hunt for soccer, geography and art fans alike.

2 months ago

Juan Soto interacts with fans at the 2026 All-Star Red Carpet Show
Arts & Entertainment

Baseball fans celebrate the sport’s biggest stars outside Independence Hall ahead of All-Star Game in Philadelphia

The MLB All-Star Game starts at 8 p.m., featuring the best players from the National League and American League.

2 months ago

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