'Lovable Monster': Mastermind Behind Gritty Explains Mascot's Success
It's been a few weeks since the Flyers' new mascot made his big debut. After an early mixed reaction, Philadelphia has come to embrace Gritty.
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It's been a few weeks since the Flyers' new mascot made his big debut. After an early mixed reaction, Philadelphia has come to embrace Gritty.
Cam Atkinson scored twice in the second period and Sergei Bobrovsky had 32 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
It was only a matter of time before Gritty took over weddings.
Jordan Weal scored in the shootout to lift the Philadelphia Flyers over the Florida Panthers 6-5 on Tuesday night.
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The Flyers surrendered the game's lone goal with just under two minutes remaining.
Gritty made another dramatic entrance Friday night, this time recreating an infamous "Titanic" scene.
Giroux scored his first goal of the season late in the period on a power play to make it 6-3.
Joe Pavelski scored two of San Jose's four first-period goals, and Evander Kane also scored twice to spark the Sharks to an 8-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Gritty made a grand entrance at the Flyers home opener Tuesday night.
General manager Ron Hextall announced the time frame for van Riemsdyk's absence Monday.
A cool move by the Flyers.
A Fishtown business is showing some love for the Flyers news mascot, Gritty, with a special cheesesteak.
The Philadelphia Flyers know the importance of opening the season with a road victory.
Gritty-mania is everywhere these days.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
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Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
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Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
The FBI on Tuesday released photos of multiple suspects wanted for a series of armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia area.
A federal appeals court says it's unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn't write an accurate date on the return envelope.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
A Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighter is OK after falling through the floor of a burning home earlier this month.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
One person was killed and three others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
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A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
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It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
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The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
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Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A group of hairstylists is demanding answers after they were abruptly laid off this summer. The popular salon chain Currie Hair, Skin & Nails shut down in June amid serious financial problems. Madeleine Wright explains that stylists held a protest demanding what they say are thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
Business owners and workers in Ocean City, New Jersey, say they hope Labor Day weekend brings in lots of customers. Businesses faced multiple weather-related challenges this summer, including rain, extreme heat and rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
The Eagles trimmed their roster to 53 players on cutdown day ahead of the NFL's 4 p.m. deadline on Tuesday.
In the shadow of Independence Hall, the symbol of liberty and American advancement, cancer survivors and advocates are fighting to save medical research from President Trump's proposed cutbacks.
Mayors from several New Jersey shore communities are set to meet with Rep. Jeff Van Drew about erosion caused by Hurricane Erin and long-term beach replenishment projects.
