Phillie Phanatic
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Chester County Native Played the Phillie Phanatic for 16 Years and Transformed Sports Mascots
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…
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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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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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University of Pennsylvania Press Publishing New Three-Volume Book Highlighting History of Philadelphia
This month, the University of Pennsylvania Press is publishing a landmark three-volume history of Philadelphia — The Greater Philadelphia Region, Greater Philadelphia and the Nation,…
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The Phillie Phanatic Reveals His Secrets to Beating the Summer Heat
It’s no secret that spending hours at a time inside a mascot costume can be a hot, sweaty ordeal. Speaking of mascots, the Phillie Phanatic…
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This Philadelphia Crochet Artist is Going Viral For Her Creative Large-Scale Yarn Designs
Philadelphia crochet artist Nicole Nikolich is going viral for her unique and creative crochet installations throughout the city, writes Chandler Lutz for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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A Year Out, Philadelphia is Ready to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
During this year’s MLB All-Star Game, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs to lead the American League to the win, and also…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Unveils $800 Limited-Edition Phillie Phanatic Bats
Victus Sports in King of Prussia recently unveiled limited-edition Phillie Phanatic bats, each priced at $799.99, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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These Local Small Businesses Have You Covered with Cool Phillies Merch Just In Time for Opening Day
If you’re looking to support the Phillies while simultaneously supporting local small businesses, a number of Philadelphia shops are available for that very purpose, writes…
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Check Out the New Additions to Citizens Bank Park’s Menu
When you go to a Philadelphia Phillies game this upcoming season, you’ll likely notice a number of new menu items being offered at Citizens Bank…
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Bryce Harper Further Embraces Team, City With New Tattoo of Phillies Mascot
Bryce Harper and the Phillie Phanatic have built quite the rapport with each other since Harper decided to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019.…
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Celebrate the Legacies of The Black Panther Party and MLK At the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is set to host two events celebrating the legacies of the Black Panther Party and Martin Luther King Jr.,…
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Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book
Tom Burgoyne has a new book, the latest in 20 children’s books he has authored about the Phillie Phanatic. He’s an expert on the subject…
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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…








































