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.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
Three schools in Pennsylvania were included on Time Magazine's list of the world's top universities for 2026.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a breezy Tuesday night.
The city says snow removal has been going on since last week's storm, but it really ramped up Tuesday.
The New Jersey Department of Health said the state has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets.
A Philadelphia foster mom has been charged with murder after Sy'vir Hill, a toddler in her care, drowned in a bathtub last year and died. An attorney for the woman told CBS News Philadelphia in part, she “is devastated by the tragic, accidental death of Sy’vir Hill. Nonetheless, she has not committed a crime.”