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Fans are ordering up tasty meals and treats to enjoy with families and friends as the Fightins gear up for Game 2
The Phillies' bullpen didn't allow a single run to a loaded Astros lineup on Friday night in Game 1 of the World Series.
CBS3 bumped into a few fans dropping by the Liberty Bell Diner for a celebratory late-night snack.
CBS3 was reporting all week that fans were going to show up and the players certainly felt the Philly love.
Realmuto was 2 for 4 with the game-winning home run and a game-tying two-run double in the fifth inning.
J.T Realmuto's home run in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Phillies past the Astros, 6-5, in Game 1 of the World Series.
Siafa Lewis reports.
There's nothing quite like October baseball and this beautiful Friday is starting to feel like dream.
Eric Burton lost track of the lyrics during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game 1 of the World Series.
Players' union head Tony Clark said years of inattention by MLB had contributed to the World Series being played without any U.S.-born Black players for the first time since 1950.
For those hosting watch parties at home, Friday was a day spent stocking up on all the essentials.
A statistician at Rowan University says the odds of winning are about 1 in 100.
For one Delco family, they say this current World Series run is giving them back flashbacks to 1993.
The arena will open its doors for fans on Monday and Tuesday to watch Games 3 and 4 in the main concourse bars.
For some Phillies fans heading to Houston for the World Series, it will be an emotional trip.
Will Gregg went viral during the Phillies parade on Broad Street 14 years ago.
The Phillies will have a big test in Game 1 of the World Series with Justin Verlander on the mound for the Astros.
Jake's Sports Bar has been serving up authentic cheesesteaks in Houston for over three decades.
Phillies fever is taking over the City of Philadelphia.
Some Phillies fans were ecstatic after winning the lottery to purchase World Series tickets, while others left disappointed and still trying to find their way into Citizens Bank Park.
If you were not one of the lucky fans to secure tickets to the World Series on Wednesday morning, there are still ways to buy tickets -- but it might cost you.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced the starting pitchers for Games 1 and 2 of the World Series on Wednesday morning.
It's the job of the Phillies grounds crew to keep the field in perfect shape, even during a game like Sunday's where the rain was a challenge.
When the Phillies clinched the NLCS Sunday, their big day turned into a "World Series watch party wedding."
The mural is painted on the outside patio at The Rook.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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.
Rakim Stevens founded "Fathers Forward" to help dads navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, and give them a space to "relate to one another, converse... and heal."
Severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain and an isolated tornado will move into the Delaware Valley Monday afternoon and evening.
Tammie Souza is tracking severe storms set to hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.