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Jason Kelce Talks Possible Collab with Taylor Swift on Future Christmas Album
In an interview with the Today show, the Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, said it would be “incredible” if Taylor Swift joined the NFL team’s annual Christmas album in the future. Kelce was on the show with teammate’s Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata to discuss their upcoming second Christmas album, “A Philly Special Christmas Special,”…
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Avondale Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic
David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Raymond is quick to credit his father, University of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond, for inspiring some of the antics where…
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St. Joe’s Director of Athletics Gives U.S. Senate Committee Testimony on NIL
Saint Joseph’s University vice president and director of athletics Jill Bodensteiner recently testified in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the issue of NCAA’s name, image, and likeness policy, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bodensteiner represented smaller institutions like St. Joseph’s as the federal government looks to set a NIL standard…
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Arcadia University’s Kelsey Koelzer Talks Life in Hockey, New Season
Kelsey Koelzer, the women’s ice hockey head coach at Division III Arcadia University in Glenside, is the first Black head coach in the history of NCAA hockey. Recently, she joined KYW Newsradio’s 1-On-1 with Matt Leon to talk about her life in the game. The Horsham native and Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate made a name…
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Norristown Native Christian Walker, Phillies Bryce Harper First Faced Off as Teens
When they were teenagers, Norristown native Christian Walker managed to beat Bryce Harper in their home run derby, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years later, the two are facing off against each other once more in the National League Championship Series as Walker’s Arizona Diamondbacks take on Harper’s Phillies. In January 2009, young…
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Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Had Phillies Fans Fired Up for NLCS Game 2
Merrill Kelly, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is no stranger to the Philadelphia area and its devoted sports fans, writes Mark Powell for FanSided. Having lived in Bryn Mawr for almost five years while growing up and having been at a World Series game at the Citizens Bank Park, Kelly said he could handle…
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Academy of the New Church Boys Optimistic About this Year’s League Championship
Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn is hoping that this year, the boys’ basketball team can go all the way and win the Friends Schools League championship, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The last time the school won the championship was in 2005, but the boys have managed to reach the…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor to Cole Hamels when he joined the team, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. His career has made him a complicated figure in Philadelphia. The fans often got…
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Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni to Speak on Football, Faith, and Family Values at Chester County Event
Nick Sirianni enters his third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a combined 23-11 record, which marks the most wins by any head coach in their first two years with the franchise. One of just two head coaches to start their Eagles career with back-to-back postseason berths, Sirianni directed a record-breaking 2022…
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Women’s Varsity Golf Will Be in Full Swing at Saint Joseph’s University by Fall 2024
Saint Joseph’s University will be adding a new varsity sport next fall, writes Todd Kelly for GOLFWEEK. The university is building a women’s varsity golf team that will start to compete in fall of 2024. School officials said that the search for a head coach will start soon. St. Joe’s competes in the Atlantic 10…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Takes Over Manayunk Gallery for Red October
Bruce Tatem, aka the “Bat King,” an artist with Victus Sports in King of Prussia, has taken over the Look Listen art gallery in Manayunk for Red October, reports Tim Furlong for NBC 10. The “Swingable Art” exhibit, which will run until October 27, is a fun collection of baseball bat designs used by some…
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3 Montco Golf Courses Rank Among the Top Courses in Pennsylvania
LINKS Magazine recently ranked the best golf courses in Pennsylvania and three Montgomery County courses made the Top 10 list. Merion Golf Club East in Ardmore, which is considered “the finest inland links in the country,” is on the list. The course was designed by Hugh Wilson and made famous by golfers Bobby Jones and…
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Uplink Studios: Where Innovation Meets Virtue in the World of Gaming
Uplink Studios, a pioneer of community-based esports, has announced a series of exciting developments that will undoubtedly fuel the excitement of gamers and enthusiasts alike. From a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot location on the horizon to its prestigious STEM.org accreditation and a coveted nomination at the 2023 Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards, Uplink Studios continues to…
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The Athletic: Phillies’ Bryce Harper Has Moments and Numbers That Give Him Claim to Historic Greatness
After another amazing showing against the Braves, Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper proved once again that October is his month, writes Jayson Stark for The Athletic. Bryce Harper is no stranger to game-changing and season-changing swings and the one he made in the third innings Wednesday night when his team needed it the most was among…
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Abington High School Grad Crosses Ocean to Play Gaelic Football for Northern Ireland
Aidan Coyle grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Abington High School, but his Irish roots led him on a journey to his father’s homeland, writes Andy Watters for The Irish News. Coyle fell in love with Gaelic football which contains elements of baseball, soccer, and basketball, and is spending a year with…
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Narberth Soccer Player Jason Aoyama Takes on Army-Navy Cup Before Entering Service
Narberth native and former Union Academy member Jason Aoyama is set to play his final season with the Midshipmen in the annual Army-Navy Cup at Subaru Park, Chester. This will be his fourth time participating in this yearly soccer rivalry, which has been held since 2012. Subaru Park, only a 25-minute drive from…
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Hatboro Bakery Hits a Home Run with Phillies-themed Treats for Red October
Last year during the World Series, Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro showed its Philly pride with Phils-inspired cupcakes, cookies, and doughnuts, and now the bakery is doing it again for Red October. Co-owner Kathleen Lochel said their Phillie Phanatic doughnut which is stuffed with sweet marshmallow cream was the biggest hit, writes Wakisha Bailey, Tom Daughtery,…
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Pickleball Is Becoming More Popular, Get Your Dink on At One of These Local Courts
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going to wane anytime soon, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The game which could be described as the lovechild of tennis and ping-pong is played using special paddles and a pickleball. Matches take place…
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