The Phanatic wasn't the only Philly reference ... Months ago, Whack brought out the beloved Philadelphia mascot as a special guest for her NPR Tiny Desk concert. Whack had let audience members ...

Nicolette LaRosa connected with her husband, Dean Balis, when the two were undergrads at Drexel. They both went on to get ...

On Tuesday, nearly 200 children aged 7-10 from the Phillies Nike RBI programs, as well as Uplifting Athletes, which helps the ...

Is Philadelphia too hot right now? The entire universe revolves around this city. We’re deciding the next leader of the free world and now Philly Elmo is a question on Monday night’s Jeopardy! – Love ...

When they introduced a mascot at ancient Fenway Park ... “A funny-looking thing, that’s for sure.” When the Phanatic instantly won over tough Philly fans in 1978, Yankees owner George ...

For a more unlikely duo, you could be the Phillie Phanatic and Grimace — the McDonalds' mascot turned Mets' pet that haunted Phillies fans during our heartbreaking NLDS showdown. Amazon Prime ...

The salamanders have become a pop culture phenomenon, and one named Maxolotl is at the Reptile and Amphibian House.

Yes, the same Philly Elmo who went from street performer to local legend is now sharing the stage with the Phanatic and Gritty—two heavyweights of Philly mascot lore.

For once, the biggest tourist attraction in Philadelphia’s Love Park isn’t the iconic artwork that gives the plaza its name. While a couple of tourists trickle through to take pictures with ...