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Ivory Coast national soccer team chooses Chester’s Subaru as its FIFA World Cup base camp

This summer, “Les Éléphants” will play two group stage games at the Linc and call Chester and Wilmington home.

2 months ago

A runner takes advantage of the cleared Kelly Drive footpath in Philadelphia
Health

Inspired by the Olympics? Philadelphia-area outdoor enthusiasts offer tips for exercising in the cold

Tempted to grab some skates, snowshoes or skis after watching the Olympics? Take the right precautions before heading outdoors in the winter.

2 months ago

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Same the Popcorn Girl, who sells popcorn at Philadelphia Phillies games, balances boxes of popcorn on her head
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‘Sam the Popcorn Girl’ will be absent from Phillies games for most of the upcoming season

The 30-year-old will spend the summer cruising the high seas. But this isn’t “goodbye” to Citizens Bank Park; it’s more like “see you later.”

3 months ago

Andrew Athias dressed in costume for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX performance
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Sugar cane bushes and Super Bowl ads: How Philly repped during Sunday night’s game

The Birds may not have been at the game this year, but Philadelphians definitely made their presence known during Super Bowl LX.

3 months ago

a golfer on the Aronimink Golf Club course
Community

The PGA Championship is coming to the Philly area. Here’s what to know

Roughly 200,000 people are expected to visit the Newtown Square course May 11–17. Final round tickets have been sold out since September, but practice tickets are available.

3 months ago

Listen 1:10
A bingo card with Philly-specific items for the super bowl
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Billy Penn

Another Super Bowl bingo card for frustrated Eagles fans (because who cares which team wins?)

Dry your tears, Birds fans. We’re here to help you get through another disappointing Super Bowl game without your team.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Health

The science and history of exercise

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Two-year-old Brahma chicken Chick Pea
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Meet Chick Pea, a Brahma chicken at the Philadelphia Zoo who’s poised to predict Super Bowl winner

The zoo’s ambassador animal will peck her pick on Friday. Will she side with the Seahawks or pray for the Patriots?

3 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain
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76ers send former promising prospect Jared McCain to Thunder for 4 draft picks, AP source says

The 21-year-old McCain was considered a bright piece of the Sixers' future after they made him the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft.

3 months ago

Nick Sirianni on the field before Super Bowl 59
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Here’s a Super Bowl week roundup of the latest Eagles news

The Birds won't be in the Bay Area for this year's Super Bowl, but the Eagles are making waves at home in Philadelphia.

3 months ago

Team USA speedskater Andrew Heo (from left), figurestaker Isabeau Levito and curler Taylor Anderson-Heide
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Billy Penn

Winter Olympics: All the local athletes competing at Milano Cortina 2026

Here are the Team USA Olympians and Paralympians that come from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

3 months ago

Paige Bueckers dribbling into Kelsey Plum
Community

Record crowd welcomes women’s pro basketball back to Philly for the first time in decades

A sold-out crowd welcomed Unrivaled to Philadelphia for the first time, setting records and showing support for local stars like Kahleah Copper and Marina Mabrey.

3 months ago

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Sean Locke receives high fives from teammates before a basketball game
Community

Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support

The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.

3 months ago

Listen 1:33
Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference
Politics & Policy

Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

The United States is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

3 months ago

A hand carved artistic numeral 1 sculpture
Community
Billy Penn

‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ celebrates Philly’s professional basketball history in next Saturday ‘Firstival’

The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.

3 months ago

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