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A group of young Suns basketball players with their coach.
Community
Billy Penn

With the Philadelphia Suns, basketball is already a big part of Chinatown’s community

An invitational tournament this weekend showcases the organization, which was founded over 50 years ago.

3 years ago

DeAnna Bennett lifts an opponent off his feet during a practice bout at Marquez MMA Gym
Arts & Entertainment

MMA fighter training in Philly inspires city artists ahead of championship bout in Hawaii

DeAnna Bennett is training at the Globe Dye Works compound, inspiring a community of artists and makers to take up mixed martial arts.

3 years ago

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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
Politics & Policy

House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams

The legislation is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it.

3 years ago

Sports Betting Advertising
Money

Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads

The Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising consists of the NFL; Major League Baseball; the NBA and WNBA; the NHL, Major League Soccer and NASCAR.

3 years ago

File photo:- Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin arrives for the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Community

Bills GM: Damar Hamlin cleared to play after cardiac arrest

The 24-year-old from the Pittsburgh area collapsed on the field after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in the first quarter of a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a score by Tobias Harris in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets
Arts & Entertainment

Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets

Embiid, the two-time NBA scoring champion, was quiet offensively, going 6 of 11 from the floor, but he did just about everything else.

3 years ago

Evans Chebet (left) and Hellen Obiri, both of Kenya, pose on the finish line after winning the men's and women's division of the Boston Marathon
Community

Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge

Defending champion Evans Chebet has won the Boston Marathon again. Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:21:38 to complete the Kenyan sweep.

3 years ago

Jalen Hurts
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts agrees to historic $255 million extension

Jalen Hurts is set to sign one of the richest deals in NFL history, agreeing to a five-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott (center) points to the crowd after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Cincinnati
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies score 9 in first on way to 14-3 drubbing of Reds

The Phillies set a season high with 23 hits.

3 years ago

More than 10,000 people participated in a walk and run in Philadelphia Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for the Gift of Life donor program
Health
6abc

Thousands participate in ‘Donor Dash’ to raise awareness for organ donation

The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash brought families and loved ones out to Eakins Oval for a 5k run, a 10k run, and 3k walk.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Julian Carranza celebrates his goal
Community

Carranza’s goal pulls Union into 2-2 draw with Fire

The Union have not won in five straight games.

3 years ago

Harden celebrates on the court.
Arts & Entertainment

Harden scores 23 as 76ers cruise past Nets 121-101 in Game 1

The Sixers are trying to win their first NBA championship since 1983 and advance past the second round for the first time since 2001.

3 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic rides on a cart on field with the hot dog cannon in hand.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

A history of Phillies fans throwing hot dogs, a longstanding tradition

Philly’s got decades of experience with the meat-based, tube-shaped messages of disgruntlement.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid poses for a photograph during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Arts & Entertainment

Kate Scott talks Sixers playoffs, Embiid for MVP ahead of Nets matchup

The Sixers begin their postseason Saturday, hosting the Brooklyn Nets in Round 1 of the playoffs.

3 years ago

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Ricardo Melendez (right) and Peter DiGeronimo, members of Project Capoeira, throw kicks in the circle, also known as the “roda”.)
The Pulse
Health

Capoeira’s roots spread wide in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, there’s a hole-in-the-wall studio that’s hard to walk past without looking in. If you go at the right time — you’ll hear it before you see it.

3 years ago

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