Philadelphia
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took the pulse of the man, woman, and child on the street, specifically in Center City and Old City, to find out. Despite some trash talk from reviewers, many people who…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher — the first girl to do so. Nearly a decade later, she hopes to make women’s sports in Philadelphia a much bigger deal, writes Seth Engle for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Delaware County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She recalled the tight-knit neighborhood of Olney and working on evenings and weekends as a teenager to earn spending money. In her early 20s, Harkins had a son who was born…
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New Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Has Bold, Transformative Plans For the Business Community
During her inauguration ceremony, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined the important role the business community will play in her administration’s efforts to improve the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parker spelled out the need for business leaders to have a seat at the table. Her plans include creating an initiative to…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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Wall Street Journal: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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Jordan Davis Surprised Himself With His Viral Moment on Eagles Christmas Album
It wasn’t easy to convince Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis to join the vocal trio of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata on their now annual Christmas album. Davis declined to sing for the first album, “Philly Special Christmas” and was reluctant to join them at Elm Street Studios for the second album,…
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$2.5 Million Raised for Charity From Eagles 2nd Christmas Album
The Philadelphia Eagles second-holiday album is not only topping the charts, it’s also doing some immense good for charity. “A Philly Special Christmas Special” has earned $2.5 million for charity, writes Kristin Hunt for Philly Voice. The producers of the album are taking suggestions on social media on which local charities should receive those earnings.…
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Jason Kelce, Fans Emotional Over Lane Johnson’s Award Nomination
A Philadelphia Eagles player receiving a nomination for a special community award generated an emotional speech from Jason Kelce to his teammate, writes Katie Bowl for Country Living. Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, given annually since 1970 to an NFL player who has…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk, became…
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Kylie Kelce Autographed Eagles Jacket Fetches $100,000 at Auction
Someone paid $100,000 for a replica of Princess Diana’s Eagles jacket autographed by Kylie Kelce, wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce. The jacket was auctioned off to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelly green varsity jacket was the highlight of an “intense bidding war” during the two-week…
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A Philadelphia Inventor Was Among the First to Demonstrate Moving Images That Became the Precursor to Movies
In 1870, Philadelphia inventor Henry Heyl displayed among the first demonstrations of a projected moving picture, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. He invented a device he called the “phasmatrope,” and demonstrated it at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in front of about 1,500 individuals. The device was a disc loaded with…
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Amidst Unrest, Philadelphia Shines as America’s Most Walkable and Sane City
The magic and charm of American cities that attract many international tourists seems to be disappearing, at least according to many think-pieces that paint a picture of a country in turmoil, writes Thom Gibbs for The Telegraph. But Philadelphia stands as the perfect place to challenge these grim tidings as the only American city that…
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Jason Kelce Asks Travis to Join Him for Eagles Christmas Album Duet
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce has asked his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, to help him sing a special duet for the second volume of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Christmas album, A Philly Special Christmas, writes Natasha Dye for People. An NFL video shows Jason, 36, in the recording studio asking Travis, 34,…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…







































