Vic Fangio has always felt a tie to his hometown, Dunmore, Pa. It's where he'd umpire LL games for fun. Where he first coached (& bartended on the side). Locals say he hasn't changed. “I laugh when they show him in the box. Same expression. Doesn’t crack a smile." www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

Long before Vic Fangio coached the Eagles, he was a football coach at Dunmore High School. And a Little League umpire. And a part-time bartender at a local restaurant. (Locals say "he was no Tom Cruise, flippin’ bottles and stuff.") A look back at Fangio's roots: www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

“He would stop the film and run it back 18 times to make a point." “He made us run stunts and blitzes. We had no idea what we were doing." "He has the same expression on his face. Doesn't crack a smile." Long before the NFL, Vic Fangio coached Dunmore High School: www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

Long before Vic Fangio coached the Eagles, he was a football coach at Dunmore High School. And a Little League umpire. And a part-time bartender at a local restaurant. (Locals say "he was no Tom Cruise, flippin’ bottles and stuff.") A look back at Fangio's roots: www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

Vic Fangio has always felt a tie to his hometown, Dunmore, Pa. It's where he'd umpire LL games for fun. Where he first coached (& bartended on the side). Locals say he hasn't changed. “I laugh when they show him in the box. Same expression. Doesn’t crack a smile." www.inquirer.com/eagles/defen...

Anastasiya Stangret, 22, was found dead in an overgrown lot in Frankford in June 2024. For three months, she went unidentified, and the investigation into her killing stalled.

Harry Kalas passed away in 2009, but his recitation of the famous Christmas poem lives on. The origin story of Kalas' reading includes a rebirth that occurred in 2005.

Since 2005, CBS 3 Philadelphia has been airing Harry Kalas' rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Dec. 24. Here's the story of how it all came together — and why his version still resonates today. "It was like he was reading to his grandkids" www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...

Harry Kalas loved Christmas. So, in 2002, when KYW asked if he'd read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with local broadcasters, he agreed. In 2005, a producer rewatched Kalas' solo version. He aired it. A tradition was born. Now, it's a way of "keeping him close" www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...

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Since 2005, CBS 3 Philadelphia has been airing Harry Kalas' rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Dec. 24. Here's the story of how it all came together — and why his version still resonates today. "It was like he was reading to his grandkids" www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...

Harry Kalas loved Christmas. So, in 2002, when KYW asked if he'd read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with local broadcasters, he agreed. In 2005, a producer rewatched Kalas' solo version. He aired it. A tradition was born. Now, it's a way of "keeping him close" www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...

"He didn’t miss very much." A Cobbs Creek man taped basketball broadcasts for five decades. His grieving family wants to find a home for his life’s work. www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

For decades, Cobbs Creek's Billy Gordon taped thousands of basketball games. There were big events (NBA Finals) and small (Pepperdine vs. Loyola Marymount in 1987). "He didn't miss much." Gordon died last May. His family is looking for a home for his life's work: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

"He didn’t miss very much." A Cobbs Creek man taped basketball broadcasts for five decades. His grieving family wants to find a home for his life’s work. www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

For decades, Cobbs Creek's Billy Gordon taped thousands of basketball games. There were big events (NBA Finals) and small (Pepperdine vs. Loyola Marymount in 1987). "He didn't miss much." Gordon died last May. His family is looking for a home for his life's work: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

“It was what we would call a Greek picnic type thing,” said Iverson's friend, Jamilah Lawry. “There was nothing like Club Fridays. Except for Club McDonald’s on Broad Street. And that’s a whole other story." More here: www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

“We knew we were going to go as far as the defense could carry us. That turned the intensity up.” “I'd say the aggressiveness of the two units would be comparable.” The Eagles’ success has been riding on the defense this year. Gang Green remembers what that’s like: www.inquirer.com/eagles/1991-...

The Eagles can look to 1991 for some lessons in how to cover up the warts of a struggling offense via a talented and opportunistic defense.

“We knew we were going to go as far as the defense could carry us. That turned the intensity up.” “I'd say the aggressiveness of the two units would be comparable.” The Eagles’ success has been riding on the defense this year. Gang Green remembers what that’s like: www.inquirer.com/eagles/1991-...

Last week, Troy Aikman referenced the 1991 Eagles on MNF. “I know that group all too well." While the 2025 defense has not been as consistent as 1991, it has shown flashes of the same dominance. Three former members of Gang Green are seeing that, too: www.inquirer.com/eagles/1991-...

“You never knew who was going to be with A.I. So that was really a huge element of surprise. Who’s going to get out of that car? “You had to look good, because the man of your dreams could walk in. You know?” The legend of Club Fridays: www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

For decades, TGI Fridays on City Line Ave was a Sixers hangout. It was close to the practice facility; an easy place to go after workouts. Then, Allen Iverson turned it into "Club Fridays." “We probably spent more time at Fridays than we did at the gym" www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

“You never knew who was going to be with A.I. So that was really a huge element of surprise. Who’s going to get out of that car? “You had to look good, because the man of your dreams could walk in. You know?” The legend of Club Fridays: www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

For decades, TGI Fridays on City Line Ave was a Sixers hangout. Then, Allen Iverson turned it into a club. He had his own booth (Table 70). He used a back entrance. Former employees said he'd call after games to let them know he was on his way. On "Club Fridays" www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

Hours-long wait times. Fans lined up around the block. Patrons dressed to the nines. This is how the TGI Fridays on City Avenue and longtime Sixers hangout transformed into one of Philadelphia’s hottest “clubs.”

For decades, TGI Fridays on City Line Ave was a Sixers hangout. It was close to the practice facility; an easy place to go after workouts. Then, Allen Iverson turned it into "Club Fridays." “We probably spent more time at Fridays than we did at the gym" www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

For decades, TGI Fridays on City Line Ave was a Sixers hangout. Then, Allen Iverson turned it into a club. He had his own booth (Table 70). He used a back entrance. Former employees said he'd call after games to let them know he was on his way. On "Club Fridays" www.inquirer.com/sixers/tgi-f...

On 8/2, fans made a Declaration of Independence urging the Phillies to resign Kyle Schwarber. It was signed by fans/CBP employees. They threw it in the dugout, hoping he’d see it. 17 days & 6 rainstorms later, we realized it was still there. It gave him goosebumps: www.inquirer.com/phillies/kyl...

“Let’s say we went to an AAU tournament. There might be four of us sitting together, because that’s what we did. And we might be recruiting the same guy. “And coaches from other leagues would say, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Well, that's just the way it was.” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...

“On the court, you wanted to kill each other and off the court you were like brothers.” Inside the Big 5 coaching brotherhood: www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...

Since the Big 5's founding, there has been a fraternity among its coaches. They'd hang out after games. They'd celebrate each others wins. The coaches believe this is unique to Philly. “On the court, you wanted to kill each other. Off the court you were brothers” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...

For years, the games between the city’s schools were intense, and often heated. While the level of camaraderie has changed, the former coaches believe that upholding the Big 5 brotherhood is worth it.

“On the court, you wanted to kill each other and off the court you were like brothers.” Inside the Big 5 coaching brotherhood: www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...

Since the Big 5's founding, there has been a fraternity among its coaches. They'd hang out after games. They'd celebrate each others wins. The coaches believe this is unique to Philly. “On the court, you wanted to kill each other. Off the court you were brothers” www.inquirer.com/sports/big-f...

Maggie Doogan might be the best mid-major player in women’s college basketball. Here’s how the former Cardinal O’Hara star helped fuel Richmond’s rise to A-10 champ…and why she stayed at the school in this NIL era. “You can’t fake anything with her.” www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

The seniors from that 1978 team are still friends, and meet up every year. It's all part of an effort to keep North Catholic's legacy alive. They may not have a school anymore, or a Thanksgiving game to go to. But they still have the memories, and each other: www.inquirer.com/high-school-...

For decades, the North Catholic-Frankford Thanksgiving game was a fierce rivalry. Fans would fight in the stands. Some threw whiskey bottles on the field. The police were always on standby. "It was like the Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland” www.inquirer.com/high-school-...

For decades, North Catholic & Frankford played a Thanksgiving game. In 1978, the 50th, they moved it to the Vet. NC pulled off an unlikely win, in front of 25,000 fans. The school closed in 2010. But memories of that game are still vivid. "This was our Super Bowl" www.inquirer.com/high-school-...

In 1978, the Falcons were heavy underdogs but pulled off an improbable win over the Pioneers at Veterans Stadium. While the school closed in 2010, the Norphans have kept the legacy of that game alive.

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When North Catholic closed in 2010, it ended the NC-Frankford Thanksgiving game. In 1978, the game was played at the Vet. It was the last time the NC seniors would play together. They won (and are still celebrating). "We’ll toast until the last of us is standing” www.inquirer.com/high-school-...

For decades, North Catholic & Frankford played a Thanksgiving game. In 1978, the 50th, they moved it to the Vet. NC pulled off an unlikely win, in front of 25,000 fans. The school closed in 2010. But memories of that game are still vivid. "This was our Super Bowl" www.inquirer.com/high-school-...

Olivia did a great job with this:

“Terrible [dance moves]." “It’s like seeing your grandpa dancing. OK, grandpa! OK!’” “I think he’s got to start stretching before he does them." First-year coach K.C. Keeler is committed to Temple, Philly, and his ‘grandpa’ dance moves: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

“He’s so easy to talk to,” Simon said. “And that’s important as a player. Not being nervous all the time. Because I’ve experienced that, where there’s tension, [and you’re] afraid to mess up. But he’s super easygoing.” On K.C. Keeler, Temple's fun "Uncle" www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

K.C. Keeler is the first Temple HC to build a house in the area since Bruce Arians in the 80s. (This is notable at a school that has cycled through head coaches). A look at Keeler's culture, which stems from his commitment to his team —and his "grandpa" dance moves www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

K.C. Keeler has an established track record of building winning programs, and he won’t likely use Temple as a stepping stone. For the 66-year-old, the area has become his home.

“Terrible [dance moves]." “It’s like seeing your grandpa dancing. OK, grandpa! OK!’” “I think he’s got to start stretching before he does them." First-year coach K.C. Keeler is committed to Temple, Philly, and his ‘grandpa’ dance moves: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

K.C. Keeler is the first Temple HC to build a house in the area since Bruce Arians in the 80s. (This is notable at a school that has cycled through head coaches). A look at Keeler's culture, which stems from his commitment to his team —and his "grandpa" dance moves www.inquirer.com/college-spor...