A police investigation found that the actions of the person playing the Flyers’ mascot "did not constitute physical assault as alleged,”The president of the United States . Two Philadelphia city councilmembers . But Gritty, the Flyers’ googly-eyed mascot, has done something that none of those elected officials has so far been able to do — emerge from an investigation without being charged.Philadelphia police said Monday that their investigation into a Flyers fan’s claim that Gritty punched his 13-year-old son in the back has come to an end, concluding that there was no physical assault...…A police investigation found that the actions of the person playing the Flyers’ mascot "did not constitute physical assault as alleged,”The president of the United States . Two Philadelphia city councilmembers . But Gritty, the Flyers’ googly-eyed mascot, has done something that none of those elected officials has so far been able to do — emerge from an investigation without being charged.Philadelphia police said Monday that their investigation into a Flyers fan’s claim that Gritty punched his 13-year-old son in the back has come to an end, concluding that there was no physical assault...WW…

“My friends and family who are not from Philly are very aware of what this is.”Meet Cameron Corbett, a hospitality-industry veteran who was recently hired by Four Seasons Total Landscaping through a new professional development program.• Always outgoing: “As a kid I was like I am now, pretty outspoken. I was on Kids Say the Darndest Things with Art Linkletter when I was in preschool.”• Four star: “I remember telling my mom I got a job with Four Seasons Total Landscaping. She was like ‘Wait a minute?’ and I said ‘Yes, that one.’ She goes: ‘Oh my God you would!’ My friends and family who are...…“My friends and family who are not from Philly are very aware of what this is.”Meet Cameron Corbett, a hospitality-industry veteran who was recently hired by Four Seasons Total Landscaping through a new professional development program.• Always outgoing: “As a kid I was like I am now, pretty outspoken. I was on Kids Say the Darndest Things with Art Linkletter when I was in preschool.”• Four star: “I remember telling my mom I got a job with Four Seasons Total Landscaping. She was like ‘Wait a minute?’ and I said ‘Yes, that one.’ She goes: ‘Oh my God you would!’ My friends and family who are...WW…

“I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket."In Philadelphia lore, few bygone structures loom larger than Veterans Stadium, where the Phillies won the 1980 World Series with Tug McGraw at the mound and an Eagles court was created to deal out swift justice to drunk fans.Some called the multipurpose stadium and its AstroTurf field an embarrassment to the city of Philadelphia. Others called it a part of their lives.Tom Garvey just called it home.In his new book, , Garvey details how from 1979 to 1981 he lived in an empty concession stand inside the Vet which he secretly refurbished into...…“I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket."In Philadelphia lore, few bygone structures loom larger than Veterans Stadium, where the Phillies won the 1980 World Series with Tug McGraw at the mound and an Eagles court was created to deal out swift justice to drunk fans.Some called the multipurpose stadium and its AstroTurf field an embarrassment to the city of Philadelphia. Others called it a part of their lives.Tom Garvey just called it home.In his new book, , Garvey details how from 1979 to 1981 he lived in an empty concession stand inside the Vet which he secretly refurbished into...WW…

When President Donald Trump said during the first presidential debate in September, the citizens of Philadelphia didn’t take offense — they took it as a challenge. “The great thing about Philadelphia is you literally can’t insult them,” Genevieve A., 26, of Washington, posted Nov. 5 on Twitter. “They take any attempt at insult as either a compliment or an offer to fight which is also a compliment in Philly.” Related stories Do bad things happen in Philadelphia? For sure. Did they seem to happen more so this year than any in recent memory? Without a doubt. But the whole world was a hot mess...…When President Donald Trump said during the first presidential debate in September, the citizens of Philadelphia didn’t take offense — they took it as a challenge. “The great thing about Philadelphia is you literally can’t insult them,” Genevieve A., 26, of Washington, posted Nov. 5 on Twitter. “They take any attempt at insult as either a compliment or an offer to fight which is also a compliment in Philly.” Related stories Do bad things happen in Philadelphia? For sure. Did they seem to happen more so this year than any in recent memory? Without a doubt. But the whole world was a hot mess...WW…

In the spirit of the race, many runners ran less than 11 miles, but called reports of them doing otherwise "fake news." The event raised more than $50,000 for charity.Early Sunday morning, Ted Booth and Matt Gross hit the road from their home in Brooklyn, N.Y., to drive to Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Northeast Philly.“We knew we were in the right place when we saw the adult bookstore,” Gross, 46, said.The men came to Philly to participate in the , an “11-ish mile” charity race inspired by the in the parking lot of Four Seasons Total Landscaping (near the Fantasy Island sex shop and...…In the spirit of the race, many runners ran less than 11 miles, but called reports of them doing otherwise "fake news." The event raised more than $50,000 for charity.Early Sunday morning, Ted Booth and Matt Gross hit the road from their home in Brooklyn, N.Y., to drive to Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Northeast Philly.“We knew we were in the right place when we saw the adult bookstore,” Gross, 46, said.The men came to Philly to participate in the , an “11-ish mile” charity race inspired by the in the parking lot of Four Seasons Total Landscaping (near the Fantasy Island sex shop and...WW…

"Philly cannot let things go and I love it.”» UPDATE: Due to the immense popularity of the Fraud Street Run, organizers have decided to make the entire race virtual to avoid large crowds. Participants can run 11 miles anywhere they want on Nov. 28 or Nov. 29 and post photos to #FraudStreetRun.Much like the Rudy Giuliani news conference that inspired it, the new Philly Fraud Street Run is very unorganized.“It’s purposely unorganized and hastily put together,” said creator Jeff Lyons. “Giuliani did something very dumb and we’re making it dumber.”You didn’t really think Philly was just going...…"Philly cannot let things go and I love it.”» UPDATE: Due to the immense popularity of the Fraud Street Run, organizers have decided to make the entire race virtual to avoid large crowds. Participants can run 11 miles anywhere they want on Nov. 28 or Nov. 29 and post photos to #FraudStreetRun.Much like the Rudy Giuliani news conference that inspired it, the new Philly Fraud Street Run is very unorganized.“It’s purposely unorganized and hastily put together,” said creator Jeff Lyons. “Giuliani did something very dumb and we’re making it dumber.”You didn’t really think Philly was just going...WW…

"Philly out here like 'Hold my cheesesteak.'"As ballots were at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Wednesday night, Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs about the electoral process in Philly and wondered aloud why Republicans just don’t surround the city.“Philadelphia looks like a cesspool electorally," he said on his show. "Why in the world wouldn’t the Republicans surround that thing and, if you will, you know, at least apply a little, what would you call it, some sort of scent?”Meanwhile, Republican commentator Harlan Hill early Thursday morning to suggest that Republicans should...…"Philly out here like 'Hold my cheesesteak.'"As ballots were at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Wednesday night, Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs about the electoral process in Philly and wondered aloud why Republicans just don’t surround the city.“Philadelphia looks like a cesspool electorally," he said on his show. "Why in the world wouldn’t the Republicans surround that thing and, if you will, you know, at least apply a little, what would you call it, some sort of scent?”Meanwhile, Republican commentator Harlan Hill early Thursday morning to suggest that Republicans should...WW…

“If you see a guy with five Chihuahuas in a stroller in Philly, that’s me," said Roberto Negrin.Meet Roberto Negrin, a pet fashion designer based in Philadelphia.• Paw patrol: “If you see a guy with five Chihuahuas in a stroller in Philly, that’s me. And they’re going to have headbands, bling leashes, and outfits. They never go out naked.”• Egalitarian elegance: “I design for all kind of animals — dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies. Some people have asked for iguanas, even for rats. Little piggies, big piggies, we don’t discriminate when it comes to size or species.”At Roberto Negrin’s Juniata...…“If you see a guy with five Chihuahuas in a stroller in Philly, that’s me," said Roberto Negrin.Meet Roberto Negrin, a pet fashion designer based in Philadelphia.• Paw patrol: “If you see a guy with five Chihuahuas in a stroller in Philly, that’s me. And they’re going to have headbands, bling leashes, and outfits. They never go out naked.”• Egalitarian elegance: “I design for all kind of animals — dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies. Some people have asked for iguanas, even for rats. Little piggies, big piggies, we don’t discriminate when it comes to size or species.”At Roberto Negrin’s Juniata...WW…

“By incorporating it with flowers, we bring back a positive connotation to the actual process of voting,” said florist Thi Lam.Siblings Thi Lam and Ngoc Lam-Mathis, who immigrated to Philadelphia from Vietnam as children, have always found something beautiful about voting.“Voting is very important to the both of us,” Lam-Mathis, 36, said. “We respect the right to vote.”But this year, the brother-and-sister florists — co-owners of Floraltology in the city’s Elmwood section — have watched as politicians and pundits alike have dragged the voting process through the dirt (and not the...…“By incorporating it with flowers, we bring back a positive connotation to the actual process of voting,” said florist Thi Lam.Siblings Thi Lam and Ngoc Lam-Mathis, who immigrated to Philadelphia from Vietnam as children, have always found something beautiful about voting.“Voting is very important to the both of us,” Lam-Mathis, 36, said. “We respect the right to vote.”But this year, the brother-and-sister florists — co-owners of Floraltology in the city’s Elmwood section — have watched as politicians and pundits alike have dragged the voting process through the dirt (and not the...WW…