Gritty
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Meet the Delco Mailman Who Played the Flyers’ Original Orange Mascot
In November 1978, the Flyers introduced their brand-new, furry orange mascot, but it wasn’t the Gritty we now know and love. Slapshot was the Philadelphia hockey team’s first official mascot, and Dennis Boyle, a 26-year-old mailman from…
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Phillie Phanatic Crowned By Fans Pennsylvania’s Top Mascot, Beating Out Field of 16
Ahead of this year’s NCAA March Madness tournament, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office ran an online tournament allowing voters to select Pennsylvania’s best mascot. The Phillie…
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Third Session of DelVal’s Medical Sales Leadership Certificate Program Begins April 12
Delaware Valley University is equipping students with the tools to break into the medical sales field through its partnership with Gritty. The Medical Sales Leadership…
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See Where Gritty Ranks in Annual Salary Among NHL, Professional Sports Mascots
A new analysis of the highest-paid mascots last year has been released and Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, made a pretty penny in 2025, writes…
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The Simpsons’ Milestone 800th Episode Featured All Things Philly
The Simpsons aired its 800th episode on Sunday, February 15, and the milestone episode featured its fair share of people and places that are synonymous…
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Meet the Philly Artist Responsible For Designing the ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Cover
This year’s “A Philly Special Christmas” album has been very popular due to the musical talents it showcases from some of the city’s favorite Philadelphia…
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DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate
Delaware Valley University and Gritty have entered into a new partnership that brings together industry-driven professional training and the academic excellence of a nationally recognized…
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Valley Forge Tourism Unveils New Website, Launches Bold Summer Campaign at 2025 Travel Rally
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) celebrated Montgomery County as a premier tourism destination during its 9th annual Travel Rally on May 27, which…
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Philadelphia Flyers Open New Store Dedicated to Gritty at the Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Flyers have opened a new store dedicated to Gritty inside the Wells Fargo Center, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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A New Poem About Gritty Has Hit the Scene, Composed by Northern Liberties Woman
Melissa Dunphy, a Northern Liberties resident and composer, has written a new poem about the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, Gritty, titled A Gritty Resolution, writes Victor…
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Gritty Named the NHL Mascot of the Year Once Again
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot, has been named as the NHL Mascot of the Year now for the second time, writes Siobhan Nolan for The…
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Philadelphia Flyers Rally Behind Two Montco Girls Advocating to Save New Hanover Ball Hockey Rink
Two 11-year-old Montgomery County girls have been advocating fiercely to save the New Hanover ball hockey outdoor rink, and the Philadelphia Flyers took notice, writes…
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Local Ultimate Frisbee Association Team, the Philadelphia Phoenix, Debuts the City’s Newest Mascot
The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association, has unveiled the city’s newest mascot, Birdy McBirdface, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The…
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Philly Artist Bob Dix Now Has His Work Featured in the Independence Seaport Museum’s Permanent Collection
When Hurricane Ida hit in September 2021, artist Bob Dix was living in a West Philadelphia storefront, working on his resume, and concerned about his…
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Roxborough Native Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of the…
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Four Unmistakable Signs You’re From Delaware County
What makes someone embody the Delco spirit? Ryan Dickinson on the Shore News Network knows the telltale signs you’re from Delaware County. Wawa is…
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