An award, a quick stop at Jim’s, and Rita’s water ice: Colman Domingo’s July 4th in his hometown
The Emmy Award-winning actor ordered a Whiz with onions and got himself a small water ice on South Street. “Philadelphia, I love you so much,” he said during a ceremony…
Aaron Nola posts longest outing of the season, but Phillies’ bats go silent in loss to Royals
Despite Nola’s season-best start, the Phillies generated only five hits, two of which came after the fifth inning, and the bullpen gave up two late runs in a series-evening loss.
July 4th storms downed trees and wires, causing power outages throughout the Philadelphia region
The Philadelphia region is forecast to receive more heavy showers and thunderstorms, with a flood watch in effect until 8 p.m. Monday.
Brandon Marsh joins Jhoan Duran as first-time All-Star: ‘It hasn’t hit me yet’
Marsh took a winding path to the All-Star Game and was voted in as a starter by fans. Also, Cristopher Sánchez looks to be the leading candidate as the NL’s…
Peco contract negotiations continued as union members remained on strike
The two sides differed over the effect of a company offer on call-center workers. The union said it would undercut the mostly women workers, while the company said its offer…
Bryce Harper is ‘grateful’ to be MLB commissioner’s All-Star pick. He’s also earned it.
Harper has put up notable numbers this season, and it wouldn’t have been an All-Star Game in Philly without him. The question now: Will he be in the Home Run…
Big Boy locomotive display in Philadelphia shutters early due to heat
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 closed early to the public Sunday afternoon. An estimated 65,000 visitors were expected.
Folarin Balogun available to play for USMNT vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red card
FIFA announced Sunday that the one-game suspension that came with Balogun’s red card against Bosnia has been suspended “for a probationary period of one year.”
Philly cleans up the aftermath of America’s 250th birthday
The Philadelphia Department of Sanitation sent out approximately 100 workers and 50 trucks to clean up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway area.
Business owners near the FIFA Fan Festival prepared for crowds. Not all saw them.
Business is down at some restaurants in Brewerytown, where some owners say temporary parking restrictions are scaring regulars away.