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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey delivered on a promise he made nearly a year ago, scoring 31 points to secure his team's playoff spot. He did it with emotional support from injured teammate Joel Embiid, who surprised everyone by showing up just before game time.
Rick Tocchet, a former Philadelphia Flyers player, has guided his rebuilding team to the edge of their first playoff berth since 2020. Despite criticism and an online petition calling for his firing, the hometown coach stuck to his vision and turned the season around.
Philadelphia International Airport just became home to a delicious new world record: 1,291 cheesesteaks lined up in the longest row ever verified by Guinness. The mouthwatering achievement took over a year of planning and brought together local businesses, volunteers, and a whole lot of Philly pride.
Philadelphia International Airport just hosted the world's longest line of cheesesteaks, stretching 1,291 sandwiches long. The year-long effort brought together local businesses and community volunteers to celebrate the city's most famous food.
Every spring, volunteers in Philadelphia help thousands of toads safely cross busy streets to reach their breeding grounds. The Toad Detour program has rescued 22,000 amphibians over the years. #
Temple University is placing education students in two North Philadelphia schools every year instead of rotating placements, giving struggling neighborhoods sustained support. The partnership begins Fall 2026 and pairs future teachers with mentors while bringing workshops and college prep programs to families.
Philadelphia International Airport just made history by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks end to end, claiming the Guinness World Record on National Cheesesteak Day. The city that invented the iconic sandwich now officially holds the crown for the longest cheesesteak line ever created.
Philadelphia transformed 12,000 abandoned lots into green spaces and saw dramatic drops in violent crime. The simple solution proves that fixing places can work better than targeting people.
Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
The nation's top 60 high school baseball players will compete in Philadelphia in 2026, perfectly timed with America's 250th anniversary. It's a celebration of America's pastime meeting America's birthplace.
Andrew Painter waited his whole life for Tuesday night, and he didn't disappoint. The 22-year-old Phillies pitcher dazzled in his first MLB game, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd been waiting three years to see him shine.
Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Painter delivered a masterful first game for Philadelphia, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd waited years to see him play. The 2021 draft pick showed why he was worth the wait, helping his team win 3-2.
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake captained Jamaica to a crucial 1-0 victory over New Caledonia, putting the Caribbean nation just one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1998. The Reggae Boyz face DR Congo on Tuesday with everything on the line.
When Andrew McCutchen homered against his former team, a Philly fan in the stands couldn't hold back his dismay—but the moment turned into a heartwarming display of friendship. The Rangers slugger laughed and shouted "I'm sorry!" to his buddy DaveO while rounding the bases.
A precision medicine drug just gave teens with a dangerous inherited heart disease their first real treatment option beyond invasive surgery. The Philadelphia trial showed mavacamten dramatically reduced heart blockage and may even help hearts heal.
Starting January 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause symptoms. The groundbreaking ordinance follows Rhode Island's lead and sets a new standard for workplace protections.
Philadelphia just installed charging stations that power up electric vehicles in 20 minutes instead of hours. The city plans to switch its entire fleet to clean vehicles by 2030.
Philadelphia International Airport just created a new world record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks across three football fields worth of concourse space. The delicious achievement kicks off what's expected to be a record-breaking year for the City of Brotherly Love.
Jenny Farley spent years documenting stories of lives saved by blood donations—never imagining she'd become one of those stories herself. After a routine surgery went wrong, five transfusions saved her life and inspired her entire family to donate.
Philadelphia International Airport assembled 1,291 cheesesteaks in a single line stretching over three football fields, earning a Guinness World Record on National Cheesesteak Day. Over 100 workers from a dozen restaurants came together to create the city's newest culinary claim to fame.
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