Xfinity Mobile Arena sign unveiled in South Philly with help from mascots Gritty, Franklin
Two of our favorite mascots helped reveal a fresh new look at the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
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Two of our favorite mascots helped reveal a fresh new look at the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Blair Listino, chair of Flyers Charities, Julia Dougherty, and Gritty joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning to discuss the seventh annual Gritty 5K, which is deemed the "anti-runners" 5K for everyone."
Fans heading to the Wells Fargo Center to watch the Flyers take the ice can check out the arena's first retail location that showcases all things Gritty. Our Howard Monroe got a preview of what the new retail space has to offer.
Gritty, Franklin, Swoop, Phang and others join the Phillie Phanatic in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse for this year's holiday yule log video.
"It's not just a race, it's a vibe," said Cindy Stutman, executive director of the Flyers Charities. Organizers say the Gritty 5K run at the Wells Fargo Center is a great experience with plenty of activities unlike other races you've seen before. Ross DiMattei reports.
Ross already has a day job on our morning newscast so he's probably not playing for the Flyers any time soon. But we were welcomed onto the ice at Wells Fargo Center as the orange and black get ready for their home opener Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Hear all about the merch available in the team store, the special celebrations before the 7 p.m. puck drop and see Gritty being Gritty.
Flyers mascot Gritty is featured on a 12-month calendar benefiting Flyers Charities. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
The Philadelphia Flyers' chaotic mascot is back with another calendar for 2025. The calendars, which feature pictures of Gritty in a variety of outfits and costumes, are on sale now for $25 and benefit Flyers Charities.
The Flyers Charities Carnival at the Wells Fargo Center will feature games, cool opportunities up for auction and chances to meet the whole Flyers roster.
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, stopped by our studio to tell us all about the Flyers Charities Carnival happening March 17.
The earmuffs will be available for the first 10,000 fans going to the Flyers' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Some students in South Philadelphia got to hang out with the Flyers on Monday.
Gritty is giving out 100 free passes to FDR Park's Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular.
The beloved emotional support gator first crawled into Philly fans' hearts when he was denied entry from Citizens Bank Park back in September.
No doubt what grabs your attention in this sea of orange and black is the array of homemade Gritty costumes.
The calendar features the hockey mascot in a variety of costumes from Santa to a leprechaun.
Move over firefighters, Gritty has taken center stage. The first-ever Gritty calendar is now on sale.
Gritty is getting his own special spot in the Wells Fargo Center, giving some lucky fans a front-row view of his silly stunts.
Gritty's Chaos Corner takes over section 122 for all Flyers games this season.
Gritty celebrated a popular trend known as "Barbiecore" by wearing a Barbie-inspired outfit to "Oppenheimer."
Gritty tweeted last week saying he'd wear this Barbie-inspired outfit to Oppenheimer if he got 10,000 retweets.
The Flyers' mascot tweeted that if he gets 10,000 retweets, he'll wear his Barbie costume to see Oppenheimer
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the grittiest race in Philadelphia; the Gritty 5K will return on Oct. 21.
The fun includes carnival games, Flyers-themed giveaways, appearances by alumni, and of course, Gritty!
Gritty nailed a half-court shot and then celebrated with a little dance.
Mild Friday ahead of a mostly sunny Valentine weekend with a slight chance of snow on Sunday.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
Mild Friday ahead of a mostly sunny Valentine weekend with a slight chance of snow on Sunday.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
Alexis Flores, accused of killing 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus in 2000, was arrested in Honduras by Transnational Anti-Gang Task Force, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A good day for additional snow melt and getting the last-minute shopping done for your Valentine. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
After evading capture for more than 25 years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said a man wanted for the kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old Philadelphia girl was caught in Honduras. Ross DiMattei reports.
A dozen people were safely evacuated from a manufacturing building that caught fire after an apparent explosion in Burlington Township, New Jersey, Thursday night, officials said. Ross DiMattei reports.
A dozen people were safely evacuated from a manufacturing building that caught fire after an apparent explosion in Burlington Township, New Jersey, Thursday night, officials said. Ross DiMattei reports.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply. Stephanie Stahl reports.