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Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio
Dec 20, 2024 · In a surprising move, Howard Eskin announced Friday he’s stepping away from SportsRadio 94WIP, marking the end of his 38-year tenure as Philadelphia’s resident radio provocateur.
At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park
Dec 10, 2024 · Step pools, woody plants, and schist outcrops. The main new feature is the accessible, 200-foot, galvanized steel-and-wood bridge, which hovers over the stream and connects two sections of pathway.
Luigi Mangione makes appearance in New York court, faces …
Dec 20, 2024 · The University of Pennsylvania graduate, accused of killing a healthcare executive on a New York City street, made a brief appearance in federal court there.
Mass arrests in Kensington, but open-air drug market persists
Sep 9, 2024 · A series of police sweeps over the last few months appear to have reduced the number of homeless drug users living in parts of Kensington, but several months into the city’s neighborhood ...
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the …
Dec 7, 2024 · The match schedule for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. (FIFA) The tournament to determine the best club team in the world will be the first edition of the new tournament format, which switches from ...
Photos: 2025 Mummers Parade brings laughter and cheer to …
Jan 1, 2025 · A group of Mummers walk past a a cheering crowd along Broad Street on Jan. 1, 2025. The 124th Mummers Parade is a generational celebration that celebrates the New Year with costumes, floats, and ...
Here’s what you need to know about the Luigi Mangione saga this …
Dec 15, 2024 · It’s been nearly a week since Maryland-born Luigi Mangione was arrested Dec. 9 in an Altoona McDonald’s in connection with the assassination of United Health Group CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 5.
How Philly became the ‘Mural Capital of the World’ - Billy Penn at …
Nov 24, 2024 · Jane Golden, the executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia since its inception, sat down with Billy Penn to share how Philly became the “Mural Capital of the World.”
A brief history of the Eagles’ kelly green uniforms - Billy Penn at …
Apr 1, 2023 · Quarterback Randall Cunningham laughs with teammates on the bench in the closing minutes of the Eagles 28-14 win over the Washington on Nov. 13, 1990, at Veterans Stadium (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)