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

5 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.

5 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.

5 months ago

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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.

5 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.

5 months ago

The entrance to a school building
Education

Trump administration investigates Great Valley School District over transgender sports policies

The U.S. Department of Education’s probe into the Chester County school district is one of 18 new investigations against educational institutions across the country.

5 months ago

Listen 0:57
Hapoel's Antonio Blakeney (left) and Fenerbahce's Wade Baldwin
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections

A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.

6 months ago

Bill Courtney coaching
Community

Temple assistant coach Bill Courtney dies suddenly after 3 decades of shaping college basketball

Courtney joined Temple’s program last June. He helped guide the Miami Hurricanes as an assistant coach to the NCAA Final Four in 2023.

6 months ago

Listen 0:43
Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo coaches
Community

Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster season with him calling plays

Coach Nick Sirianni announced Tuesday that he’s going in a different direction after one year with Patullo calling plays.

6 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball
Community

The Eagles’ season is over. Here are 5 questions for the offseason

On Sunday, the Birds fell to the 49ers at home in the wild-card round. Now that the season is over, Philadelphia is left with several unanswered questions.

6 months ago

Listen 0:54
One of two NJ Transit buses wrapped in anti-human trafficking messaging
Courts & Law

NJ Transit launches a campaign raising awareness about human trafficking ahead of the World Cup

The campaign features messaging and ads on billboards, transit shelters and at stations emphasizing vigilance and help options for victims.

6 months ago

Listen 1:17
Nick Sirianni holding the trophy with confetti dropping
Community

The Birds are back in the playoffs to defend their Super Bowl championship. What you need to know

The Eagles are ready to defend their Super Bowl championship. With first-round playoff matchups set, here’s everything you need to know.

6 months ago

Philly's biggest news stories; from the pope to the Delco pooper.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025

From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.

Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Arts & Entertainment

The tush push lives on: The past, present and uncertain future of the NFL’s most controversial play

Before the season, team owners lost an attempt to ban the Eagles' brute-force offensive play by just two votes. How safe is the brotherly shove from a new prohibition attempt?

7 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber gestures after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Schwarber to stay with the Phillies on record-breaking new deal

The slugger and clubhouse leader chose Philly over several other offers, keeping “Schwarbombs” in South Philly for as long as he can “keep evolving.”

7 months ago

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