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'This isn't a company, this is a kingdom:' Union workers unhappy with PECO's storm management

The power is back on after last week's outages, but this week's forecast predicts more thunderstorms, and union president Larry …

Is Max Kepler's 2025 mirroring Whit Merrifield's 2024?

Max Kepler said Thursday he was told he'd be the starting left fielder. He's entering eerily familiar territory.

Philly's 21st-century top 3 draft picks: Did they pan out? Eh... not really.

The Sixers are hoping VJ Edgecombe breaks the curse of Philadelphia’s recent top-3 draft picks across all four major sports.

Alec Bohm's turnaround after dismal April hasn't been talked about enough

Alec Bohm's April was horrendous, yes, but he deserves credit for his turnaround.

Whit Merrifield apologizes to Philly in retirement letter: 'Sorry I stunk for you'

Former Phillie Whit Merrifield announced his retirement today, and he gave Philly a very candid shoutout in his retirement letter.

Who's still around? Looking back at the Phillies' and Astros' World Series rosters

The Phillies and Astros are three seasons removed from their last World Series appearances in 2022. How much of their …

Flyers acquire forward Trevor Zegras from Ducks in trade

The Flyers sent Ryan Poehling and two draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Trevor Zegras Monday.

PFF ranks Eagles' running back unit fourth in the NFL

Pro Football Focus ranked the Eagles' running back room fourth in all of football.

Video: Pennsylvania mascots show off new PA license plate

Philly and Pittsburgh mascots teamed up with Governor Josh Shapiro to debut Pennsylvania's new license plate in a fun video.

Nick Castellanos out of Phillies' lineup due to 'inappropriate comment'

Manager Rob Thomson says Castellanos's omission from the lineup is due to an inappropriate remark he made after being pulled …

A bamboo plant in Rob Thomson's office appears to have a direct correlation to the Phillies' success

The Phillies' recent turnaround hinged on an unlikely lucky charm: the presence of a bamboo plant in Rob Thomson's office.

Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable: Kyle Schwarber reminisces on show choir days

Before he was a standout Major League Baseball player, Kyle Schwarber was a standout high school baseball and football player... …

Decaying utility poles contribute to fires in Southwest Philly, Upper Chichester

Yet another electrical fire sparked as a result of a downed electrical line Wednesday, continuing a concerning pattern of splintering …

In the early a.m., Springfield commissioners approve development of micro hospital

Just after midnight Thursday morning, despite pushback from residents, Springfield commissioners voted 4-3 to approve ChristianaCare's proposal for a new …

Phillies likely to again face Paul Skenes, who keeps dominating – and losing

The Phillies will likely see Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes – the man with the 2.05 ERA and six losses …

Philly athletes' video game covers: A definitive ranking

Including Saquon Barkley's Madden cover, 20 sports video games have featured Philadelphia athletes on their covers. Which covers were not …