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'Dream Come True': NJ's First Amputee K9 Officer Throws First Pitch At Phillies Game 'Dream Come True': NJ's First Amputee K9 Officer Throws First Pitch At Phillies Game
'Dream Come True': NJ's First Amputee K9 Officer Throws First Pitch At Phillies Game New Jersey's first amputee to serve as a K9 police officer got a special call-up to the majors. Officer Michael Braxton Jr. with the Atlantic City Police Department threw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Aug. 17. He patrols Atlantic City with his K9 partner Ryker. Braxton's lower left leg was amputated after an off-duty motorcycle crash in 2013 and he recovered enough to return to the police force. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Braxton Jr. (@ia…

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by Chris Spiker
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PA Senator Speaks Out After Arrest At Aramark Protest: 'Their Fight Is My Fight' PA Senator Speaks Out After Arrest At Aramark Protest: 'Their Fight Is My Fight'
PA Senator Speaks Out After Arrest At Aramark Protest: 'Their Fight Is My Fight' A Pennsylvania State Senator was one of dozens of protestors arrested in Philadelphia this week, and he's speaking out. Represented by UNITE Here Local 274, food service workers from Wells Fargo Center, Lincoln Financial Field, and Citizens Bank Park picketed at the Aramark headquarters on Market Street in Center City on Wednesday, June 12. Among their demands, access to health insurance and higher wages. Sen. Nikil Saval was one of 46 people arrested for obstruction of highway, according to the senator himself and police. "The labor of Unite Here Philadelphia workers is a crucial part of…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Phillies' Season Opener Pushed To Friday For Rain Phillies' Season Opener Pushed To Friday For Rain
Phillies' Season Opener Pushed To Friday For Rain The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their 2024 season one day later than expected, team management announced Wednesday, March 27.  The team's home opener against the Atlanta Braves is now scheduled for Friday, March 29 at 3:05 p.m.  "Due to the anticipated rain on Thursday, we have elected to move our home opener with the Braves to Friday," said Executive Vice President David Buck.  "This decision was made after consultation with Major League Baseball and various weather services. The open date on Friday gives us the ability to reschedule the game."  Gates at Citizens…

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by Mac Bullock
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Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his "service" alligator were denied entry from Citizens Bank Park, according to Fox29's Howard Eskin.  The sports reporter posted a photo to X (formerly Twitter) showing the forlorn pair outside the ballpark on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27.  Are you kidding me. A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it. ⁦@SportsRadioWIP⁩ pic.twitter.com/H7A0FM0IYC — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) September 27, 2023 CBS News reports that the alligator was Wally…

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by Mac Bullock
Lifestyle
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows The City of Brotherly Love will have to wait to meet face-to-face with the Boss.  Bruce Springsteen postponed two scheduled concert dates at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16 and 18 due to "illness," the singer's team previously announced in a social media post.  The nixed shows have been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Tickets for the canceled concerts will still be honored, according to the singer's website.   "Tickets for the Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 show will be valid for the Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 show, and tickets for the Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 sho…

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by Mac Bullock
Sports
Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals
Newest Phillies Pitcher Throws Historic No Hitter Against Nationals Wednesday night could be the exclamation point for a surging Philadelphia Phillies team that is hoping to ride another hot streak to a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. In just his second start with the team since being acquired last month, 31-year-old Michael Lorenzen made history on Aug. 9, becoming the first team to no-hit the Washington Nationals since they moved from Montreal to the District. At the trade deadline, the Phillies added Lorenzen for their playoff push, giving up infield prospect Hao You Lee to the Detroit Tigers for the first-time All-Star in late July. And he's making qu…

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by Zak Failla
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PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5 PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5
PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5 A Delaware County man was charged with trespassing after he ran onto the field at Citizens Bank Park during game five of the 2022 World Series on Thursday, Nov. 3, police said. Luke Lulevitch, 20, of Nether Providence Township, was arrested by Philadelphia police after a brief jaunt through the outfield in the top of the sixth inning around 10:10 p.m. Video from the incident shows Lulevitch in a Phillies jersey being tackled by security in the outfield after failing to hurdle over the left-field wall.  World Series streaker💀 pic.twitter.com/buoHRoiJbn — Gavin McHugh (@gavinmchughh) Nov…

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by Mac Bullock
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These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 heading into game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2 — and fans attending the game may encounter some famous faces in the crowd.  Country music star Tim McGraw attended game three in Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as 6ABC reported. The "I Like It, I Love It," singer wore a number 45 jersey in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who pitched for the Phils from 1974 to 1984.  Tug McGraw also famously closed out the final game of the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, earning Philadelphia its first world championship in 77 y…

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by Mac Bullock
Sports
World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB
World Series Game 3 In Philadelphia Postponed Due To Rain: MLB Game three of the 2022 World Series in Philadelphia will be postponed, Major League Baseball representatives said on Twitter. Game Three of the 2022 #WorldSeries presented by Capital One has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday at 8:03 p.m. (ET). The remainder of the Fall Classic will push back by a day. Tickets for all games remain valid for the game number on each ticket. pic.twitter.com/IZaM66l0Ql — MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 31, 2022 The Philadelphia Phillies face off against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in game three of the World Series at 8:03 p.m. on …

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by Mac Bullock
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Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain? Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain?
Will Game 3 Of The World Series Be Postponed Due To Rain? Major League Baseball is closely watching weather reports just hours before the Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park in game three of the 2022 World Series.  "We are evaluating tonight's forecast in Philadelphia," MLB wrote on Twitter. "Three independent weather experts have rain in the forecast. We will issue another update after a 5:00 p.m. (ET) meeting." We are evaluating tonight's forecast in Philadelphia. Three independent weather experts have rain in the forecast. We will issue another update after a 5:00 p.m. (ET) meeting. #WorldSeries…

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by Mac Bullock
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'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets 'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets
'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets A week that started off celebratory for Phillies fans is turning sour scoring tickets to the World Series is proving difficult. The team defeated the San Diego Padres to clinch their place in the World Series Sunday, Oct. 23, after Bryce Harper clobbered a two-run, go-ahead homer to deep left field in the bottom of the eighth.  So, naturally, fans want to be at the World Series in person in show of support.  The Phillies organization itself is running a lottery on its website, where fans can enter for a chance to purchase a seat at Citizens Bank Park for games three, four, and fi…

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by Mac Bullock