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We are seeing yet another day of triple digit temperatures. Ever wonder how the field at Citizens Bank Park stays green despite the heat?
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We are seeing yet another day of triple digit temperatures. Ever wonder how the field at Citizens Bank Park stays green despite the heat?
The Phillies are set to take on the Padres in yet another day of triple digit temperatures. Ever notice that despite the heat the field at Citizens Bank Park is always green and luscious?
At least 29 people at the ballpark had to be treated for a heat related illness.
The 10' by 22' image was drawn on the pavement inside the left field entrance gate by Joe Hill, a street artist with Wasabi 3-D in London.
The Phillies' three aces can't throw shutouts every start. Some pop in that lineup on a more consistent basis sure would help -- even a team with the best record in baseball.
The Phillies are red hot on being the greenest team in baseball.
The Phillies and Waste Management are giving their fans and fans of the environment a chance to recycle their old electronics.
The Phillie Phanatic is expected to be back in action tonight, after he was whacked with a foul ball Wednesday night in Allentown.
The Philadelphia Flyers will play host to the New York Rangers in the Winter Classic, and will open their season at Stanley Cup-champion Boston.
The tickets, valued at more than $80 each, were taken during a burglary of the home of the chief of staff to Philadelphia city councilwoman Joan Krajewski, and defendant Jason Hilbert tried to sell them for $30 each to a man at a gas station.
If you have been to the ballpark to watch the Phillies, chances are you are familiar with a certain sandwich stand behind section 139 and the escalators to the second level.
The Phanatic arrived today at the Independence Visitor Center wearing colonial-style clothing, to unveil the new book, "Phillie Phanatic's Philadelphia Story."
Longtime beer vendor Bill Watkins is using social media to help boost business, "Fans can find me on Twitter @Philsbeerman."
According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Flyers will host the New York Rangers in the 2012 Winter Classic at Citizen's Bank Park on January 2nd.
A day-long conference was held at Citizens Bank Park yesterday for emergency personnel in the region who arrive at traffic accident scenes.
The news of bin Laden's death quickly spread throughout the nation, including the thousands attending the Phillies game at Citizen's Bank Park.
Fans at the Phillies-Mets game began chanting "U-S-A! U-S-A!" as the news of Osama bin Laden's death spread through Citizens Bank Park on Sunday night.
You can get a chance to step into the batter's box at Citizens Bank Park, for a donation to the American Heart Association.
On Sunday, April 10, families and friends will take part in the new 'For Pete's Sake, Walk,' a two-mile fun walk at Citizens Bank Park benefiting cancer patients and their families.
Roy Halladay takes the hill at Citizens Bank Park for Opening Day. First pitch is scheduled for 1:09 p.m.
The Phillies are still in spring training but their new-look store at the ballpark is open for business like it's mid-July.
Going to a Phillies game this year can be exciting, tasty, and (dare we say) healthy all at once.
Tastykakes are making a comeback at the Phillies' ballpark this season.
Here's some good news for Phillies fans: The Phils are NOT completely sold out of tickets for the 2011 season. Yet.
"There's no doubt you're going to be able to see this display from I-95," said one Phillies official.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
After a wonderful Valentine's Day, we could see rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix, in parts of the Philly area Sunday night.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
After a wonderful Valentine's Day, we could see rain changing to snow, or a wintry mix, in parts of the Philly area Sunday night.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Police are investigating a string of late-night robberies in Bella Vista after five assaults over the past month left some victims injured.
Global icon Patti LaBelle is leading Visit Philadelphia's new social media campaign, "We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread."
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
From picking cotton on a Tennessee farm to raising a family in South Jersey, Lillian Crooks is celebrating 100 years of life.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Olympic organizers promise that the villages where athletes live won't run out of free condoms again during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year — and it contributed to Nick Castellanos' release.
In his first year as Roman Catholic's head coach, 2007 PCL champion Brad Wanamaker hopes to help Cahillites seniors capture a title.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Shops like Stein Your Florist in Mayfair have been nonstop busy, selling flowers, gift baskets and other items. Owner Patrick Kelly says for florists, this is their Super Bowl. Ray Strickland reports.
While Valentine's Day is a great day to get out with your bae, Sunday will present some travel concerns in the Philadelphia region, especially in areas south of the city where heavy rain sets in. Meanwhile, some of us could see a slushy snow that could impact travel Sunday night before it's all gone by Monday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
High pressure will treat us to a bright, sunny day. Free of anything significant from Mother Nature. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Police are investigating a string of violent late-night robberies in South Philadelphia's Bella Vista and Hawthorne neighborhoods, following five assaults over the past month that left some victims injured. Ross DiMattei reports.
After a chaotic dash home, 10-year-old Dylan described the moments he and his classmates ran home as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation unfolded at a New Jersey apartment complex Thursday. Dan Snyder reports.