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Philadelphia wants to make a mural of "real life Rockys"
Philly tourism and art officials are looking for "real life Rockys" to feature in a mural to be unveiled at RockyFest in December.Why it matters: Becoming an honorary Rocky is on every Philadelphian's bucket list.Driving the news: The Philadelphia Visitors Center Corporation and Mural Arts are looking for four locals who "embody the Rocky story" of grit, resilience and perseverance to be part of a mural designed by artist Ash Ryan.They're accepting submissions through Friday, Oct. 25, for anyone who has the "Eye of the Tiger."Nominees should have an inspirational story, be involved in their community and display determination, heart, compassion and Philly pride.What they're saying: The competition celebrates the city's "unsung heroes who make Philadelphia a better place," Kathryn Ott Lovell, president of Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, said in a news release.What's next: RockyFest runs Dec. 3-8, kicking off with Rocky Day to celebrate the release of the original 1976 Oscar-winning film.
Hundreds show up to Philadelphia meeting about concrete protected bike lanes
The city of Philadelphia has a plan for concrete protection for cyclists using some of the city's most popular bike lanes but it's not a done deal and it's not without controversy.However, some residents say concrete protection separating cyclists from vehicles goes too far and hurts their quality of life.Thursday night, 400 people attended a public meeting where city staff showed off their plan, which includes, concrete curb sections and possible concrete planters at intersections along Spruce and Pine streets."We're presenting proposals to the public here in Center City to make Spruce and Pine safer for cyclists, for people who walk,...
FYI Philly's guide to scary good Halloween fun, eats around Philadelphia
Alicia Vitarelli and TaRhonda Thomas show you spooky good fun to fill your Halloween needs around the region.Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary returns with spooky funHalloween Nights is a massive festival, covering the entire 10-acre complex of the historic Eastern State Penitentiary.You can choose your own adventure-from haunted houses to themed bars and lounges, live entertainment, history tours and a kaleidoscope hall.If you want to make it super scary, make a stop at the opt-in booth and grab a glow necklace.That signals that you've opted in for a more intense experience.There are five haunted houses: a 3D haunt called...
No. 8 LSU beats Arkansas 34-10 behind Durham's three touchdowns, Ramos' four field goals
The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Caden Durham ran for 101 yards and three touchdowns, Damian Ramos made a career-best four field goals, and No. 4 LSU handled Arkansas 34-10 on Saturday night. The Tigers (6-1, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) continued their stranglehold over the Razorbacks in the Battle for The Golden Boot series, securing their eighth win in the last nine meetings. LSU has won five consecutive games in Fayetteville dating back to 2016.
What you need to know if you have lead pipes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia and Wilmington, along with other United States cities, shared information this week about the location of lead pipes across their neighborhoods. The lead pipe inventories are required...
Hundreds of seniors participate in PCA's annual Senior Strut
Federal health officials say most senior citizens are not getting the recommended amount of activity and exercise which leads to an increased risk of illnesses, depression and falls. But an annual event encourages Philadelphia seniors to move, groove and have some fun with friends while doing so.It's all about making exercise fun and doctors say it doesn't have to be intense. It can be anything from a walk to dancing and that's what happened on Kelly Drive.Mummers set the festive tone for the Senior Strut. Hundreds of seniors participated in the annual mile walk at Boathouse Row. Among them was...
Police need better community outreach | PennLive letters
Police officers throughout Delaware County should build trust and citizens should be cooperative. Our Delaware County Police Departments through all boroughs and townships have to do a better job of having community engagement and outreach. It is confounded that the cycle of news we consume weekly has a number of...
Philadelphians suspect new Love Park art installation is viral 'portal'
A bright, shiny structure new to Love Park has been making Philadelphia residents stop and stare.It's garnered mixed reactions from those just passing by."It's kind of like art. It's kind of thought-provoking," commented Stan Karkowski from St. Paul, Minnesota."I'm from Minnesota, so it kind of looks like a hockey puck with a hole in it.""It reminds me of the scary movie 'The Ring.' Like the girl is going to climb out of it or something like that," added Brett Sommerer from Northeast Philadelphia.Some say they have an idea of what this new piece of art may be."I just saw this...
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