World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism
Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of "Colonial Phil."
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Karaoke, jokes and Eagles cheers: Philly’s beloved ‘jury duty lady’ turns the courthouse waiting room into a giant party
In person, Tanya Covington is pretty shy. But when she's in front of a group of jurors — watch out.
Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should've allowed the game to conclude.
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GymRatz Athletics opens Sept 1. in Cobbs Creek
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The Philly rapper's decade-long entanglement with the criminal justice system came to an end this week.
Bryce Harper gave his son a name that’s rarer than his millions
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