MLB All-Star GameReading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy Philly Parks and Rec leader approved the unpermitted work at an FDR Park fieldHenry Savage and Frank Kummer Phillies installed artificial turf at FDR Park field without environmental permit, record showsFrank Kummer What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameNate File and Henry Savage The city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026Sean Collins Walsh AdvertisementPhilly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau said the James Beard Awards "aren’t fully aligned with" its mandate. Other argues its a mistake to lose our World Cup and America 250 momentum.Beatrice Forman OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe city earned rave reviews as a global host this summer. The can-do spirit that made it happen should be turned toward crime, schools, and the inequities that persist long after the cameras leave.The Editorial Board OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameThe people in charge and those they represent can breathe sighs of relief and stick their chests out after three high-profile events went off without a substantial hitch. Marcus Hayes | Columnist Philly fans came out to pay for All-Star Game merchandise in a record-breaking wayBaseball fans love souvenir pins and hats. Merch sales and attendance at the All-Star Village at the Convention Center were strong, MLB says.Michael Klein A Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March See more storiesAdvertisement
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
Reading Terminal Market reports nearly 6 million annual visitors, who spend $1.2 billion in PhillyThe market contributed about $126 million worth of annual economic activity to the city of Philadelphia, according to an inaugural report on its economic impact.Erin McCarthy
Philly Parks and Rec leader approved the unpermitted work at an FDR Park fieldHenry Savage and Frank Kummer
Philly Parks and Rec leader approved the unpermitted work at an FDR Park fieldHenry Savage and Frank Kummer
Phillies installed artificial turf at FDR Park field without environmental permit, record showsFrank Kummer
Phillies installed artificial turf at FDR Park field without environmental permit, record showsFrank Kummer
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameNate File and Henry Savage
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameNate File and Henry Savage
The city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026Sean Collins Walsh
The city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026Sean Collins Walsh
Philly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau said the James Beard Awards "aren’t fully aligned with" its mandate. Other argues its a mistake to lose our World Cup and America 250 momentum.Beatrice Forman
Philly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau said the James Beard Awards "aren’t fully aligned with" its mandate. Other argues its a mistake to lose our World Cup and America 250 momentum.Beatrice Forman
OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe city earned rave reviews as a global host this summer. The can-do spirit that made it happen should be turned toward crime, schools, and the inequities that persist long after the cameras leave.The Editorial Board
OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe city earned rave reviews as a global host this summer. The can-do spirit that made it happen should be turned toward crime, schools, and the inequities that persist long after the cameras leave.The Editorial Board
OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameThe people in charge and those they represent can breathe sighs of relief and stick their chests out after three high-profile events went off without a substantial hitch. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameThe people in charge and those they represent can breathe sighs of relief and stick their chests out after three high-profile events went off without a substantial hitch. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Philly fans came out to pay for All-Star Game merchandise in a record-breaking wayBaseball fans love souvenir pins and hats. Merch sales and attendance at the All-Star Village at the Convention Center were strong, MLB says.Michael Klein
Philly fans came out to pay for All-Star Game merchandise in a record-breaking wayBaseball fans love souvenir pins and hats. Merch sales and attendance at the All-Star Village at the Convention Center were strong, MLB says.Michael Klein
A Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll
A Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll
The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers
OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist
How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll
How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll
He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore
He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore
All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson
All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson
Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber
Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber
Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey
Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey
Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist
Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist
Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen
Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen
The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March
The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March
