Dan Baker, the voice of Phillies baseball, is energized for another year
Baker, the public address announcer at Citizens Bank Park, said the start of a new baseball season is a "time to rejoice."
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Baker, the public address announcer at Citizens Bank Park, said the start of a new baseball season is a "time to rejoice."
Citizens Bank Park announcer Dan Baker is energized ahead of the 2024 Philadelphia Phillies season, his 52nd on the job.
For 2024, Citizens Bank Park has changed what you can and can't bring to a game. Here are the details.
How Philadelphia's port will be impacted by the Baltimore Bridge collapse, rain falling in the Philly region and Phillies fans reacting to the postponement of Opening Day are just a few of the top stories this morning on CBS News Philadelphia. Tune in for the latest news with Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell, reporters Jasmine Payoute and Wakisha Bailey, weather from Andrew Kozak and traffic with Chris Garrett.
Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday before the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies-Atlanta Braves Opening Day matchup at Citizens Bank Park is sold out, but fans can still get a ticket through third-party options.
Forecasted rain has led the Philadelphia Phillies to postpone their Opening Day game against the Atlanta Braves to Friday. Here's what the forecast says.
Rain in the weather forecast has forced the Philadelphia Phillies to postpone their Opening Day game against the Atlanta Braves to Friday.
The Phillies on Monday revealed new eats, new treats and a new mural on display at Citizens Bank Park for the 2024 season.
A new mural painted by a South Jersey artist, a high-tech out-of-town scoreboard in right field and updated food items are among what's new Citizens Bank Park for the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday.
Lori Giampaolo, a breast cancer survivor from Huntingdon Valley, ran the 5k with the team from the Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Opening Day is next Thursday and the Philadelphia Phillies know who will be starting for the Atlanta Braves: Spencer Strider.
$1 hot dog promotions at Citizens Bank Park are no more after the Phillies announced "buy one, get one."
The Philadelphia Phillies promotional schedule for 2024 does not have a Hatfield Dollar Dog Night promotion, replacing it with a buy-one-get-one deal.
Philadelphia Phillies single-game tickets for the 2024 regular season go on sale Thursday. Here's how you can buy yours.
Dick Allen spent eight of his 15 seasons in the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No.15 jersey in 2020, just months before he passed away at the age of 78.
The goal was to raise more than $1.2 million dollars for critical research into Type-1 Diabetes.
Walkers dressed warmly to help raise money to fight diabetes, one step at a time on a very cold November morning outside of Citizens Bank Park.
Green Day's tour celebrating 30 years of "Dookie," 20 years of "American Idiot" and their new album "Saviors" is coming to Philadelphia in August 2024.
The beloved emotional support gator first crawled into Philly fans' hearts when he was denied entry from Citizens Bank Park back in September.
A trio of the Philadelphia Phillies' leadership group held their end-of-season press conferences on Thursday.
Pitcher Aaron Nola has said he wants to come back to Philadelphia. Now, Phillies managing partner John Middleton expressed interest in bringing him back.
She was hired in 1981 as an usherette, part of a squad known as the hot pants patrol.
Longtime receptionist for the Phillies stays optimistic ahead of first ever Game 7 at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will play their first Game 7 in franchise history on Tuesday night. Here's what you need to know.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
The triple-digit temperatures continue as heat wave in the Philadelphia region enters Day 6.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
In addition to extreme heat with the high again passing 100 degrees, there is a threat of severe storms in the Philadelphia region Saturday evening and night. These storms will be scattered, and any storm will have torrential downpours and possible flash flooding along with intense lightning and possible damaging winds. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
It was a hot morning as hundreds of families gathered in North Wildwood for the Independence Day Family Parade. Brandon Goldner reports.
An overturned milk truck blocked lanes on Route 202 in Tredyffrin Township on Saturday.
Crews are assessing the damage after a fire broke out at a church in Medford on July 3.
The burial ceremony took place on Independence Mall and an art installation based on Ben Franklin's "Join or Die" cartoon will be placed over top of it. Wakisha Bailey reports.