Xfinity Mobile Arena sign unveiled in South Philly with help from mascots Gritty, Franklin
Two of our favorite mascots helped reveal a fresh new look at the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
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Two of our favorite mascots helped reveal a fresh new look at the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Blair Listino, chair of Flyers Charities, Julia Dougherty, and Gritty joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to discuss the seventh annual Gritty 5K, which is deemed the "anti-runners" 5K for everyone."
Fans heading to the Wells Fargo Center to watch the Flyers take the ice can check out the arena's first retail location that showcases all things Gritty. Our Howard Monroe got a preview of what the new retail space has to offer.
Gritty, Franklin, Swoop, Phang and others join the Phillie Phanatic in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse for this year's holiday yule log video.
"It's not just a race, it's a vibe," said Cindy Stutman, executive director of the Flyers Charities. Organizers say the Gritty 5K run at the Wells Fargo Center is a great experience with plenty of activities unlike other races you've seen before. Ross DiMattei reports.
Ross already has a day job on our morning newscast so he's probably not playing for the Flyers any time soon. But we were welcomed onto the ice at Wells Fargo Center as the orange and black get ready for their home opener Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Hear all about the merch available in the team store, the special celebrations before the 7 p.m. puck drop and see Gritty being Gritty.
Flyers mascot Gritty is featured on a 12-month calendar benefiting Flyers Charities. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
The Philadelphia Flyers' chaotic mascot is back with another calendar for 2025. The calendars, which feature pictures of Gritty in a variety of outfits and costumes, are on sale now for $25 and benefit Flyers Charities.
The Flyers Charities Carnival at the Wells Fargo Center will feature games, cool opportunities up for auction and chances to meet the whole Flyers roster.
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, stopped by our studio to tell us all about the Flyers Charities Carnival happening March 17.
The earmuffs will be available for the first 10,000 fans going to the Flyers' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Some students in South Philadelphia got to hang out with the Flyers on Monday.
Gritty is giving out 100 free passes to FDR Park's Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular.
The beloved emotional support gator first crawled into Philly fans' hearts when he was denied entry from Citizens Bank Park back in September.
No doubt what grabs your attention in this sea of orange and black is the array of homemade Gritty costumes.
The calendar features the hockey mascot in a variety of costumes from Santa to a leprechaun.
Move over firefighters, Gritty has taken center stage. The first-ever Gritty calendar is now on sale.
Gritty is getting his own special spot in the Wells Fargo Center, giving some lucky fans a front-row view of his silly stunts.
Gritty's Chaos Corner takes over section 122 for all Flyers games this season.
Gritty celebrated a popular trend known as "Barbiecore" by wearing a Barbie-inspired outfit to "Oppenheimer."
Gritty tweeted last week saying he'd wear this Barbie-inspired outfit to Oppenheimer if he got 10,000 retweets.
The Flyers' mascot tweeted that if he gets 10,000 retweets, he'll wear his Barbie costume to see Oppenheimer
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the grittiest race in Philadelphia; the Gritty 5K will return on Oct. 21.
The fun includes carnival games, Flyers-themed giveaways, appearances by alumni, and of course, Gritty!
Gritty nailed a half-court shot and then celebrated with a little dance.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
March Madness has taken over South Philadelphia Friday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kerri Corrado reports.