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By Bill Campbell: For those of you who have never watched a major league baseball team in spring training, let me tell you about it – particularly, how it begins.
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By Bill Campbell: For those of you who have never watched a major league baseball team in spring training, let me tell you about it – particularly, how it begins.
For all those people predicting the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series, the players quickly point out there's a long way to go until October.
The spring training games at Brighthouse field don't count, but the experience does, and plenty of Phils fans can't wait to see their Fightin's in Florida.
The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration with outfielder Ben Francisco, agreeing to a $1,175,000, one-year contract.
Right fielder Jayson Werth has agreed to a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals.
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013.
Davey Lopes has informed the Philadelphia Phillies he won't return as first-base coach, the team says.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco has had successful surgery on his injured left elbow.
The plane carrying the Phillies back from San Francisco Friday morning had a close call while trying to land at Philadelphia International Airport.
A look at the best-of-seven National League championship series between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies:
Spraying champagne in the visitors' clubhouse after completing the first postseason sweep in franchise history was merely a ritual for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jimmy Rollins' grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 11-5 on Friday night to keep Bobby Cox and the Braves from moving closer to a wild-card berth.
Ben Francisco hit two of Philadelphia's four homers Wednesday night, and a lineup filled with reserves led the NL East champion Phillies to a 7-1 victory over the last-place Nationals in Washington's home finale.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 3 in his first start in nearly three weeks, Roy Oswalt didn't allow an earned run in five innings, and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies began preparing for the playoffs with what turned out to be a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, opened its doors to fans on April 3, 2004. Located at One Citizens Bank Way, the stadium replaced the since-demolished Veterans Stadium.
Roy Oswalt and a pair of relievers combined on a one-hitter and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 1-0 Wednesday night for their 10th straight win, increasing their bulge over the Braves to six games.
Roy Halladay became Philadelphia's first 20-game winner in 28 years, Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer and the Phillies increased their lead in the NL East to five games with their ninth straight win, 5-3 over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area can expect high temperatures in the 80s Monday and Tuesday before a rainy end to the week.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams' Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a win over Los Angeles.
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President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The Philadelphia area can expect high temperatures in the 80s Monday and Tuesday before a rainy end to the week.
Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams' Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a win over Los Angeles.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The 43rd annual Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards ceremony was held in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Jim Brady recalls his favorite memories of working with Mark Baker in the Philadelphia Police Department over 20 years ago.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
What started as two friends revisiting a childhood pastime has become a movement that brings thousands of people together.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood that left three people dead and nine others injured just days after July 4.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A person was shot near a Rowan University residence hall early Sunday morning, according to an email officials sent to students.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The 18-year-old who died in the Trenton fire that destroyed several row homes Friday night has been identified as Joseph Kokulo.
Officials say a fire on North Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
Speed cameras have been installed at 15 locations from North to South Broad Street in Philadelphia to catch drivers going over the speed limit.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
Jordan Davis blocked a field-goal attempt by the Rams' Joshua Karty on the final play of the game and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown to give Philadelphia a win over Los Angeles.
Legendary Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent died at the age of 80 on Sunday, according to the team.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 3 of the NFL season today. Here's where you can watch.
Zac Gallen held the Phillies to four hits over seven innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Philadelphia 4-3 on Saturday night.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
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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.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
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.
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were among the speakers at a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny and warm conditions Monday before the first week of fall turns unsettled with chances of rain. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goalie who led the Philadelphia Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles, has died. Sports Director Don shares more about his life and legacy.
After a years-long closure, the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge connection Eakins Oval to MLK Drive in Philadelphia is set to reopen Monday morning.
In their debate, New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli disagreed the cause of rising prices in the state, the role Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should play and more. Reporter Dan Snyder has more.