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The Phillies haven't played in a little under 3 days. As they get set to battle the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks, the teams they battle an average of 19 times a year have had some of the most bizarre controversies in baseball.
I've been trying to write this since yesterday afternoon. It's been more difficult than I figured it would be. Not in a sad way. Not in a "I can't bring myself to do it way." I just wasn't sure what I would be able to add that everyone else hasn't already.
The article attached to this blog post is one I came across last week and has haunted me ever since. It is about the drought and resulting famine in Africa and the tortured choices mothers are making in an effort to save the lives of some of their children over others.
Despite the rainout on Sunday, the Phillies enjoyed a great weekend when they showcased their alumni.
The American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour rolled into Atlantic City over the weekend featuring the Top 11 contenders from season 10 of the reality TV competition American Idol.
A slow moving fall-like storm system continues to move out of the midwest. Out ahead of it, an area of very heavy rainfall developed last night and this morning and moved through Delaware and New Jersey.
I don't like it when people think you are homer just because there are no negative things to say. Objectively, the accolades cannot stop pouring in for this Phillies team after they completed a franchise-best 9-1 road trip.
Rafe Bartholomew, author of "Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair With Basketball" talks about his journey of trying to find out how basketball made its way to the hearts of the Filipino people.
By Bill Campbell: It may be mere personal opinion but I have always thought the sports halls of fame belong to the players, their personal domain.
I'm a little afraid of all the Eagles "Dream Team" hype. Right now the only thing the team has technically won is bragging rights.
It may be mere personal opinion but I have always thought the sports halls of fame belong to the players, their personal domain. This is the season for Hall of Fame inductions and it's possible the halls have been getting a bit crowded.
The loss of the U.S. AAA bond rating should be more than a wake-up call - it's an alarm. With a dow falling 634 points as a result of Standard & Poor's downgrade, there is no doubt about the serious impact on our economy. Combined with what is happening in Europe, responsive action is imperative.
It was a comfortable start to the weekend, but now the heat and humidity have returned. Dew point temperatures, which measure the moisture content in the atmosphere, are very high right now in the low 70s.
While I put most of the blame on Giants catcher Eli Whiteside, Darryl tells me how MLB would look at Shane Victorino, and how he deserves a lion's share of the blame.
The reaction to my 6-man rotation idea was expectedly mixed. Staying up late watching Cliff Lee dominate the Giants gave me the idea to try another idea.
The Phillies are on fire. They are not only playing great baseball, but now that the trade deadline has come and gone, this team is starting to see the end of the season.
This business about the future being now makes some sense after all. Seems like both the Eagles and Phillies are taking it seriously.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
Milder Thursday in Philadelphia region before snowstorm this weekend. Here's the weather forecast.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Milder Thursday in Philadelphia region before snowstorm this weekend. Here's the weather forecast.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
Villanova is closing for the day due to an unspecified "threat of violence" that targeted an academic building.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
The Lower Merion Police Department donated hours to help detective Dan Gilbert after he received news that his wife had cancer.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Ahead of a major weekend winter storm, many airlines are dropping change fees so travelers can rebook their flights.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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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.
A dog was rescued by police in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County after partially falling into an icy, frozen pool. Video of the rescue was captured on the officer's body-worn camera.
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal says a whistleblower has made public a memo that told ICE agents to enter people's homes without a judge's warrant. Blumenthal said the practice ignores the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Now he's demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump and other world leaders gathered for a Board of Peace meeting around 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Trump said the board will start with a focus on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but then look to other issues. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
One local hardware store owner says he sold a whole pallet of ice melt in a day as residents across the Philadelphia area prepare for a snow storm. For some residents, ice melt has been hard to find. Jan Carabeo reports from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
At 36 years old, Berks County, Pennsylvania native and 2008 World Series anthem performer Taylor Swift is now the youngest woman to be elected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.