As a Philadelphia sports fan, I am used to seeing my city torn up in the media. National sports personalities take every opportunity to rip on Philadelphia fans. When Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Philadelphia 76ers on February 6, that issue came up again.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is proud to announce five partnerships that aim to reach gay and lesbian travelers as part of its ...

Today, Citi Community Development and Clarifi joined Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter to announce the launch of Education Financing Services , a new initiative that will help families better assess the financial costs and benefits of financing higher education before their children attend a post-secondary school and begin accumulating student loan debt.

After almost six months away from the Philadelphia Union, the team has indicated that Keon Daniel has rejoined the team in Florida. There was no indication of what took so long or why his visa issues had cleared up. He is not the only team member to be returning to the team.

The Philadelphia Flyers were set to welcome Danny Briere back as they prepared to host the New York Islanders in an Atlantic Division faceoff. Briere's return to action, after sustaining a concussion in a game against the New Jersey Devils last month, is a welcome sight for a...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 20, 2012, the Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia will conduct a community-wide ...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored in a shootout Tuesday and the New York Islanders handed Philadelphia a third straight loss, besting the Flyers 1-0.

The Philadelphia Phillies parted ways with a number of players after last season ended. Two of the more prominent names, Roy Oswalt and Raul Ibanez, are still searching for new homes as spring training rapidly approaches. Wizard of Os Yes, we know that Ozzie Smith's nickname,...

The Philadelphia Flyers have been without Chris Pronger for awhile. But, he was seen today at the team's practice facility in Voorhees, N.J. His appearance was certainly indicative of someone who wants to maintain contact with his teammates and with the organization.

The Philadelphia Flyers were beaten at home in a shootout by the New York Islanders 1-0 this week. Evgeni Nabokov stopped 41 shots during regulation play, another four in overtime and two final pucks during the shootout. If negotiations with this veteran goaltender had gone...