GrittyA new viral Philly character just dropped. He’s an ice cream-loving crossing guard.Jamele Ransom has gone viral for eating ice cream during an interview about a car crash. Abigail Covington Cam York launches his stick, Philly blares Mac Miller, and more celebrations from Flyers’ series win vs. PenguinsMia Messina ‘Abbott Elementary’ season finale has a guest appearance from an Eagle who cannot singRosa Cartagena Opinion‘To Philly With Love,’ a new Hallmark movie, wants to be ‘National Treasure’ meets ‘The Notebook’Stephanie Farr | Columnist Gritty is bringing violence to the playoffs with his personal vendetta against the Penguins mascot: ‘Tick tock, little bird’Mia Messina AdvertisementThis 50-year-old Flyers fan got a bloody ‘Halloween Gritty’ tattooed on his head. He hopes it brings the team good luck.“Everybody so far has loved [my Gritty tattoo]. ... A lot of people like the added touch of the eyes and the blood and the fangs,” said 50-year-old Willie Aston said.Owen Hewitt Flyers back in NHL playoffs: Schedule, bracket, how to watch, tickets, and what to know about the PenguinsThe Flyers are set to face the Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's everything you need to know, whether you plan on going to a game or watching from home.Mia Messina Josh Shapiro says Pa. is ‘psyched’ to take center stage for 250th anniversary celebrations and major sporting eventsGov. Josh Shapiro, Gritty, and the Philly Phanatic were all on hand for a pep rally ahead of Pennsylvania's major celebrations and sporting events this summer. Alfred Lubrano For its special 800th episode, ‘The Simpsons’ is headed to PhiladelphiaFeaturing local legends Quinta Brunson, Kevin Bacon, Questlove, and Boyz II Men, the episode has Marge entering Santa’s Little Helper in a "National Treasure"-like canine agility competition.Rosa Cartagena Pennsylvania Farm Show unveils a 1,000-pound butter sculpture honoring America’s 250th birthday The sculpture features Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Jason Nark Are Philadelphians friendly? Philly kindness is an ‘acquired taste.’A 'Rocky' fan from London who’s planning a visit reached out to Curious Philly wondering: Are Philly people friendly? Michelle Myers Could tariffs ‘cancel’ Halloween and Christmas in 2025? Philly area small-business owners are worried.Companies that depend on holiday sales rely heavily on Chinese factories. "I don’t have an option to buy these products domestically," said one local business owner. Erin McCarthy OpinionThe rise and fall of sports mascots: Why Philadelphia gets it rightAudiences crave the over-the-top and the unexpected, not the bland and predictable. Because the local teams get that, Philadelphia proudly stands as the undisputed capital of sports mascots.Matthew Kastel, For The Inquirer This year’s March Madness lacks Philadelphia’s unique brand of mascot. Design your ownAdd your own design to the pantheon of Philly mascots.Charmaine Runes, Sam Morris, and Garland Fordice Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy OpinionI built my own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at the new Gritty store. He’s hideous. I love him. Gritty’s Chaos Factory is the Flyers' mascot's next evolution in chaos, but definitely not his last. Stephanie Farr | Columnist You can create your own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at a new Gritty store at the Wells Fargo CenterLocated inside the Wells Fargo Center, Gritty's Chaos Factory will also carry a variety of merchandise that pays homage to Philly's chaotic neutral king. Stephanie Farr Noah Cates scores winning goal as Flyers rally to defeat Panthers, 4-3After trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Flyers scored all four goals in the second and third period to clinch their eighth third period comeback win of the season, the most in the NHL.Jackie Spiegel Sit around the fire and listen to Christmas music with your favorite Philly mascotsThe addition of “A Philly Mascots Yule Log” — an hour-long video of Christmas music featuring antics from your favorite Philly mascots — just made the holiday season better.Ariel Simpson Here’s what happened when Jason Kelce and the Philly Specials hand-delivered holiday presents to Philly kidsIt was a nine-vehicle caravan through the city, complete with police and fire escorts and Gov. Josh Shapiro and Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. as hype men.Kristen A. Graham See more storiesAdvertisement
A new viral Philly character just dropped. He’s an ice cream-loving crossing guard.Jamele Ransom has gone viral for eating ice cream during an interview about a car crash. Abigail Covington
A new viral Philly character just dropped. He’s an ice cream-loving crossing guard.Jamele Ransom has gone viral for eating ice cream during an interview about a car crash. Abigail Covington
Cam York launches his stick, Philly blares Mac Miller, and more celebrations from Flyers’ series win vs. PenguinsMia Messina
Cam York launches his stick, Philly blares Mac Miller, and more celebrations from Flyers’ series win vs. PenguinsMia Messina
Opinion‘To Philly With Love,’ a new Hallmark movie, wants to be ‘National Treasure’ meets ‘The Notebook’Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Opinion‘To Philly With Love,’ a new Hallmark movie, wants to be ‘National Treasure’ meets ‘The Notebook’Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Gritty is bringing violence to the playoffs with his personal vendetta against the Penguins mascot: ‘Tick tock, little bird’Mia Messina
Gritty is bringing violence to the playoffs with his personal vendetta against the Penguins mascot: ‘Tick tock, little bird’Mia Messina
This 50-year-old Flyers fan got a bloody ‘Halloween Gritty’ tattooed on his head. He hopes it brings the team good luck.“Everybody so far has loved [my Gritty tattoo]. ... A lot of people like the added touch of the eyes and the blood and the fangs,” said 50-year-old Willie Aston said.Owen Hewitt
This 50-year-old Flyers fan got a bloody ‘Halloween Gritty’ tattooed on his head. He hopes it brings the team good luck.“Everybody so far has loved [my Gritty tattoo]. ... A lot of people like the added touch of the eyes and the blood and the fangs,” said 50-year-old Willie Aston said.Owen Hewitt
Flyers back in NHL playoffs: Schedule, bracket, how to watch, tickets, and what to know about the PenguinsThe Flyers are set to face the Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's everything you need to know, whether you plan on going to a game or watching from home.Mia Messina
Flyers back in NHL playoffs: Schedule, bracket, how to watch, tickets, and what to know about the PenguinsThe Flyers are set to face the Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's everything you need to know, whether you plan on going to a game or watching from home.Mia Messina
Josh Shapiro says Pa. is ‘psyched’ to take center stage for 250th anniversary celebrations and major sporting eventsGov. Josh Shapiro, Gritty, and the Philly Phanatic were all on hand for a pep rally ahead of Pennsylvania's major celebrations and sporting events this summer. Alfred Lubrano
Josh Shapiro says Pa. is ‘psyched’ to take center stage for 250th anniversary celebrations and major sporting eventsGov. Josh Shapiro, Gritty, and the Philly Phanatic were all on hand for a pep rally ahead of Pennsylvania's major celebrations and sporting events this summer. Alfred Lubrano
For its special 800th episode, ‘The Simpsons’ is headed to PhiladelphiaFeaturing local legends Quinta Brunson, Kevin Bacon, Questlove, and Boyz II Men, the episode has Marge entering Santa’s Little Helper in a "National Treasure"-like canine agility competition.Rosa Cartagena
For its special 800th episode, ‘The Simpsons’ is headed to PhiladelphiaFeaturing local legends Quinta Brunson, Kevin Bacon, Questlove, and Boyz II Men, the episode has Marge entering Santa’s Little Helper in a "National Treasure"-like canine agility competition.Rosa Cartagena
Pennsylvania Farm Show unveils a 1,000-pound butter sculpture honoring America’s 250th birthday The sculpture features Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Jason Nark
Pennsylvania Farm Show unveils a 1,000-pound butter sculpture honoring America’s 250th birthday The sculpture features Benjamin Franklin and the Founding Fathers at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Jason Nark
Are Philadelphians friendly? Philly kindness is an ‘acquired taste.’A 'Rocky' fan from London who’s planning a visit reached out to Curious Philly wondering: Are Philly people friendly? Michelle Myers
Are Philadelphians friendly? Philly kindness is an ‘acquired taste.’A 'Rocky' fan from London who’s planning a visit reached out to Curious Philly wondering: Are Philly people friendly? Michelle Myers
Could tariffs ‘cancel’ Halloween and Christmas in 2025? Philly area small-business owners are worried.Companies that depend on holiday sales rely heavily on Chinese factories. "I don’t have an option to buy these products domestically," said one local business owner. Erin McCarthy
Could tariffs ‘cancel’ Halloween and Christmas in 2025? Philly area small-business owners are worried.Companies that depend on holiday sales rely heavily on Chinese factories. "I don’t have an option to buy these products domestically," said one local business owner. Erin McCarthy
OpinionThe rise and fall of sports mascots: Why Philadelphia gets it rightAudiences crave the over-the-top and the unexpected, not the bland and predictable. Because the local teams get that, Philadelphia proudly stands as the undisputed capital of sports mascots.Matthew Kastel, For The Inquirer
OpinionThe rise and fall of sports mascots: Why Philadelphia gets it rightAudiences crave the over-the-top and the unexpected, not the bland and predictable. Because the local teams get that, Philadelphia proudly stands as the undisputed capital of sports mascots.Matthew Kastel, For The Inquirer
This year’s March Madness lacks Philadelphia’s unique brand of mascot. Design your ownAdd your own design to the pantheon of Philly mascots.Charmaine Runes, Sam Morris, and Garland Fordice
This year’s March Madness lacks Philadelphia’s unique brand of mascot. Design your ownAdd your own design to the pantheon of Philly mascots.Charmaine Runes, Sam Morris, and Garland Fordice
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy
OpinionI built my own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at the new Gritty store. He’s hideous. I love him. Gritty’s Chaos Factory is the Flyers' mascot's next evolution in chaos, but definitely not his last. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
OpinionI built my own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at the new Gritty store. He’s hideous. I love him. Gritty’s Chaos Factory is the Flyers' mascot's next evolution in chaos, but definitely not his last. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
You can create your own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at a new Gritty store at the Wells Fargo CenterLocated inside the Wells Fargo Center, Gritty's Chaos Factory will also carry a variety of merchandise that pays homage to Philly's chaotic neutral king. Stephanie Farr
You can create your own ‘Itty Bitty Gritty’ at a new Gritty store at the Wells Fargo CenterLocated inside the Wells Fargo Center, Gritty's Chaos Factory will also carry a variety of merchandise that pays homage to Philly's chaotic neutral king. Stephanie Farr
Noah Cates scores winning goal as Flyers rally to defeat Panthers, 4-3After trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Flyers scored all four goals in the second and third period to clinch their eighth third period comeback win of the season, the most in the NHL.Jackie Spiegel
Noah Cates scores winning goal as Flyers rally to defeat Panthers, 4-3After trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Flyers scored all four goals in the second and third period to clinch their eighth third period comeback win of the season, the most in the NHL.Jackie Spiegel
Sit around the fire and listen to Christmas music with your favorite Philly mascotsThe addition of “A Philly Mascots Yule Log” — an hour-long video of Christmas music featuring antics from your favorite Philly mascots — just made the holiday season better.Ariel Simpson
Sit around the fire and listen to Christmas music with your favorite Philly mascotsThe addition of “A Philly Mascots Yule Log” — an hour-long video of Christmas music featuring antics from your favorite Philly mascots — just made the holiday season better.Ariel Simpson
Here’s what happened when Jason Kelce and the Philly Specials hand-delivered holiday presents to Philly kidsIt was a nine-vehicle caravan through the city, complete with police and fire escorts and Gov. Josh Shapiro and Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. as hype men.Kristen A. Graham
Here’s what happened when Jason Kelce and the Philly Specials hand-delivered holiday presents to Philly kidsIt was a nine-vehicle caravan through the city, complete with police and fire escorts and Gov. Josh Shapiro and Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. as hype men.Kristen A. Graham
