Phillies
Remembering Connie Mack, the Philadelphia Athletics Manager Who Led the Team for 50 Freaking Seasons
The Phillies had such an up-and-down season that you have to think second-year manager Joe Girardi may find his job on the line. As it […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
Ray Didinger’s New Book Is Packed With Great Philly Sports Stories. These Are Five of Our Favorites
Ray Didinger, the doyen of Philly sportswriters, has a new book out: Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes and Heartaches (Temple University Press). […]
The Definitive List of Philly Athletes Trying to Make Some Extra Cash on Cameo
In times of yore, Philadelphia sports stars, semi-stars and utter has-beens would show up at memorabilia conventions and VIP events at the stadiums to sign […]
The Year We Won It All: An Oral History of the 1980 Phillies
It was a different city then, in 1980. Bill Green had just become mayor after eight years of Frank Rizzo’s reign. As Sam Katz (who […]
BLM Protesters Call for Delco School Board Official’s Removal After Her Behavior at Protest
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Black Lives Matter Protesters Call for Removal […]
Wawa’s Newest Concept? A Store You’re Not Allowed to Enter
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. The World’s First Wawa Drive-Thru Is Scheduled […]
State Liquor Police Have Visited Philly Area Bars More Than 5,000 Times In July
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers […]
Here’s the Latest On the Four Philly Cop Cars Set On Fire Last Night
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Four Philly Cop Cars Set On Fire […]
Here Are All of the Big Philadelphia Events Canceled Due to the New Coronavirus Moratorium
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. City Cancels All Big Philadelphia Events Through […]
Welp, So Much for Social Distancing at the Jersey Shore Over 4th of July Weekend
A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Apparently Lots of People at the Jersey […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Gritty’s Big Queer Eye Makeover
Oh, that we all had friends as devoted and loyal as the Phillie Phanatic, who recently, concerned about his good pal Gritty and hearing that […]
Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke on How to Call Your Family Wiffle Ball Game Like a Pro
A friendly game of wiffle ball with the fam might be the closest you’ll come to seeing in-person baseball for a while. So do it […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Phanatic Is Toast
Sports fans of all sorts are growing increasingly restless, and in response, leagues are wracking their heads to figure out how and when it’s safe […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: No, the Phillies Didn’t Scout Donald Trump in High School
We’re not saying the President of the United States is a liar. We prefer the term “embellisher,” particularly when it comes to the truth. Hey, […]