Sports
Changing the Playbook: How ‘Philly Phantomz’ are Leading a New Era
From those scrappy beginnings, the Phantomz have grown into a force not just on the field but in the community, creating a lasting platform for women athletes in a sport that often overlooks them.
Game Day, Our Way: Black Girls Love Football Brings Culture to the Field
While football has always been tradition, excitement, and culture woven together under stadium lights, for too long, many women, especially Black women, have been left on the sidelines of the fan conversation. That’s what Black Girls Love Football (BGLF) hopes to change.
Philadelphia Prepares for Baseball’s Biggest Stage
The game represents something larger: an opportunity to reckon with history, deepen connections, and open doors for the city’s next generation. That sense of reflection and responsibility anchored the latest “Dialogue on the Diamond” panel, hosted at Temple University.
“She’s Coming Home”: How Philly Is Preparing for the WNBA in 2030
For most cities, a new franchise means business deals, ticket sales, branding strategies. For Philly, it means a shift in identity.
KAREEM ROSSER EXCLUSIVE: BREAKING BARRIERS ON HORSEBACK FAIRMOUNT PARK
Kareem Rosser exemplifies that there is more than one route to success. The once participant, turned Executive Vice President, takes us inside of Work to Ride’s multi-billion dollar renovation project that aims to benefit the surrounding community.
Very Philly Reactions to The Philadelphia Eagles Winning the Super Bowl
Some may call it revenge from two years ago when the Birds faced off against the Chiefs and lost. Some are calling it an underdog to top dog story. Here in the City of Brotherly Love, we call it a victory for a City that has recently been through so much.
Best Reactions to The Eagles Heading to the Super Bowl
It’s official. The Philadelphia Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl. The Birds beat the Washington Commanders 55 to 23, which earned them not only a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs at the big dance, but also the title of NFC Champions.
Boxed In: Why do Black Boxers not get the recognition they deserve, but Rocky gets a statue?
I yelled out the window, "He’s not even real!" While riding with my best friend into downtown Philly, I was annoyed and frustrated as we passed the Rocky statue on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia’s Stadium Fight Mirrors a National Democratic Struggle
On paper, the case for the stadium appears enticing. Proponents tout thousands of construction jobs, increased downtown foot traffic, and the transformative allure of a state-of-the-art sports venue. But peel back the glossy renderings, and the cracks begin to show.
The Economic Argument for the Sixers Stadium Isn’t Compelling
The arena's sensory overload—the aroma of hot dogs, beer, and popcorn, the cacophony of cheering fans—left a mark on my memory. It's precisely because of these personal connections that debates over the construction of sports stadiums evoke such passion.
Political Misinformation Hits the Philadelphia Eagles
A deceptive ad using Eagles branding misled viewers, blending truth and fiction to spread misinformation online.
BLACK HISTORY UPDATE: John Kennedy
The first African American to play for the Phillies.
Dawn Staley Brings It Home For The City
Dawn Staley achieved yet another milestone in her illustrious coaching career
WrestleMania, The Philly Way
An electrifying event filled with memorable moments