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Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson
Community

Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games, name Don Mattingly interim skipper

Rob Thomson went 355-270 and led a Philadelphia team loaded with high-priced talent that included Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner to consecutive division titles.

2 months ago

The National Liberty Museum exhibiting a collection of sports memorabilia
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Liberty Museum shows what the World Cup and the First Amendment have in common

“In the Arena” demonstrates how sports exemplify the U.S. Constitution’s Freedom of Assembly.

2 months ago

Listen 1:41
racers running
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Billy Penn

Last year’s Broad Street Run winners have some tips for this year’s runners

Amber Zimmerman and Josh Izewski won their gender division of the Broad Street Run last year. Now, Amber is hoping for a “three-peat,” while Josh wants a second championship.

2 months ago

Addison Weismiller, de St. Georges Tech
Community

“A todo gas, sin frenos”: Delaware reconoce plenamente la lucha libre femenina de secundaria.

El número de chicas que compiten casi se ha triplicado a lo largo de tres temporadas. El próximo año, el deporte celebrará sus primeros campeonatos estatales oficiales.

2 months ago

FILE - FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Health

Online gambling addiction and the growing public health crisis

Harry Levant was once addicted to gambling. He's now a therapist who helps others struggling with problem-gambling. He talks about the growing public health crisis.

Air Date: April 24, 2026 12:00 pm

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Southern California wide receiver Makai Lemon
Community
Billy Penn

Who is Makai Lemon? Meet the Eagles new draft pick

The Eagles traded with a rival to get the USC wide receiver ahead of the Steelers, raising more questions about A.J. Brown’s future with the Birds.

2 months ago

Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) collides with Philadelphia Flyers' Dan Vladar (80) during the third period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Flyers move to brink of sweep of Penguins with Game 3 win as Vladar shakes off injury in net

It sure seemed like the old days of the Broad Street Bullies for the Flyers.

2 months ago

ROcky statue
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Never in a million years.’ The Rocky statue’s long, unlikely road to acceptance inside the Art Museum

Rocky is headlining the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new exhibition on monuments, after two decades of drawing millions of tourists to the outside of the building.

2 months ago

An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Money

Why are NJ Transit fares to New Jersey’s 8 FIFA World Cup matches so high? And what benefit will the state get?

The World Cup is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity for the region, but New York City may get the lion’s share.

2 months ago

Listen 1:06
Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
Community
Billy Penn

More than just home runs. Here’s all that’s planned for Philly’s All-Star week

There’s plenty more going than the 96th Midsummer Classic and the Home Run Derby, as baseball joins the semiquincentennial party.

2 months ago

hands reaching up to touch the world cup trophy as one person holds it up
Community
Billy Penn

Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb

Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.

2 months ago

A section of the new Philadelphia Stars Negro League Baseball mural
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Mural Arts to unveil new Philadelphia Stars Negro League mural in West Philly

The group will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day by unveiling the expanded design for the new wall that’s being built near the corner of Parkside and Belmont avenues.

2 months ago

Paulo Costa, left, of Brazil, fights Azamat Murzakanov, of Russia
Community
Billy Penn

‘A great fight town.’ UFC returns to Philly as latest major sports event planned for 2026

UFC 330 will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011.

2 months ago

The Philadelphia Flyers gather around the net of goalie Dan Vladar
Community

The Flyers are back in the playoffs after 6 years. Here’s what to know

After a six-year drought, the Orange and Black are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2 months ago

The Philadelphia Flyers gather around the net of goalie Dan Vladar, top left, as they celebrate after making the playoffs after an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020

Fans celebrated the long-awaited return to the playoffs, marking a significant milestone for a franchise with one of the NHL's longest championship droughts.

2 months ago

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