Temple alum’s martial arts program aims to pull kids away from gun violence
“You never see a Black man or Black kids do jiu jitsu,” said Jeff Whittingham, who is trying to change that.
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Philly health department clears Gritty for Flyers games, NHL relents
The mascot petitioned the league to be deemed “essential" — and appears to have won.
Eagles give out $460k in social justice grants to Philly nonprofits
In the program's third year, there were more applications than ever before.
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Jalen Hurts, Eagles’ new starting quarterback, is the team’s coolest player
The rookie will make this hellacious season much more bearable.
Eagles lead the NFL! (In the most Jalens per team)
Two hot rookies share a name popularized by a ’90s college basketball star.
‘Fraud Street Run’ from Four Seasons Total Landscaping raises thousands for Philabundance
"We’re just doing our Philly thing," said creator Jeff Lyons.
Rocking Philly gear, Adam Sandler plays ‘a local with good taste’ in Netflix basketball movie
Keep a lookout for a South Fellini "Wawa Jawn" t-shirt.
Embiid baby index: The Sixers center’s newborn son, by the numbers
Arthur Elijah de Paula Embiid shares a first name with Joel’s late younger brother.
This lowkey street sport is one of Philly’s great community connectors
Players say handball provides them with a second family — one the pandemic can’t diminish.
VIDEO: Philly fans talk sports in the time of coronavirus
Of course people have plenty of opinions.
How worried should Philly be about the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak?
So far only one local staffer has tested positive, but the Miami team is quarantined in Philadelphia.
Philly Marathon under fire for appropriating ultrarunner’s 76-mile perimeter idea
Supporters of Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi are incensed the city didn't give him any credit.
Philly runner traces Ocean City outline for a perfect Jersey Shore marathon
Who knew it took 26.2 miles to encircle the island?
The ‘Last Dance’ connection to Iverson, Haverford and how it all comes back to Philly sports
The producer of the Michael Jordan docuseries grew up in the region, and his dad was a local basketball star.
Why you might want to play golf in Philly right now
If you're able to spend $25, you basically gain access to a spacious park where you can eat and drink.
Philly ultrarunner traces the city’s entire border with a perfect 76-mile run
Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi hopes the Philly Four Corners route will become a local institution.
Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Ben Simmons join Sixers co-owner’s massive coronavirus fundraising challenge
Celebs and athletes are chipping in to Michael Rubin’s "All-In" fund.
Map: Where Philly removed basketball hoops to discourage group games
More than 1 in 4 city courts are now unplayable, and more takedowns are planned.
Barstool Sports’ new Pennsylvania investor says no more harassment. Will the bro brand follow suit?
Penn National will soon own 50% of the self-described “pop culture blog.”
New look proves it: Phillie Phanatic is a modern dinosaur
Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside all point to this conclusion.