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Phillie Phanatic

  • People watching horse jumping events at Devon Horse Show.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Returns for Its 130th Anniversary. Here’s What to Expect 

    May 15, 2026

    One of the Main Line’s most beloved traditions is back, and this year, it comes with a milestone worth celebrating, writes Anne E. Hill for Main…

  • The Phillie Phanatic with members of the Almada Family in the family's renovated backyard.
    Philanthropy

    Philadelphia Phillies Assist in Revamping Malvern Family’s Backyard

    June 20, 2025

    The Philadelphia Phillies have teamed up with Parkesburg’s King Swings to gift a Malvern family a new backyard, writes staff for Phillies.com. Brothers Ray, Sammy,…

  • Philadelphia Independents Phillies gear.
    Retail

    These Local Small Businesses Have You Covered with Cool Phillies Merch Just In Time for Opening Day

    March 28, 2025

    If you’re looking to support the Phillies while simultaneously supporting local small businesses, a number of Philadelphia shops are available for that very purpose, writes…

  • red october banner
    Sports

    Red October Comes to Conshohocken

    October 3, 2024

    Red October is back in Philadelphia as the Phillies head into the postseason, and Conshohocken is joining in on the excitement, reports Jessica Yakubovsky for…

  • Phillie Phanatic
    Jenkintown

    Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book

    May 23, 2024

    Tom Burgoyne has a new book, the latest in 20 children’s books he has authored about the Phillie Phanatic.  He’s an expert on the subject…

  • The Phillie Phanatic greets Paul Trumbetas, who wears a red Phillies shirt.
    Sports

    Phillie Phanatic Surprises World War II Army Veteran on His 100th Birthday in Spring City

    May 11, 2024

    Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and Phillies fan, celebrated his 100th year in Chester County at a special birthday party, writes Kim Hudson…

  • Coatesville Christmas Parade
    Events & Fundraisers

    Coatesville Christmas Parade to Feature Bands, Phillie Phanatic, Dancers, and More

    November 18, 2023

    It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 2,…

  • The Phillie Phanatic waves to the crowd at the 102nd annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    Sports

    Avondale Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic

    October 28, 2023

    David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry…

  • Ed Harris Marketer of the Year
    Tourism

    Discover Lancaster CEO Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association

    October 20, 2023

    Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of the…

  • Good morning america's mascot ray of sunshine, a yellow fluffy monster wearing GMA t-shirt
    Media

    Good Morning America’s New Mascot Has Avondale Origins  

    September 12, 2023

    An Avondale man is behind Good Morning America’s new mascot, writes David Chiu for People magazine. The yellow ray of sunshine gracing the popular morning…

  • baseball at-bat
    Sports

    There’s a Solid Chance Bryce Harper’s Clutch Two-Run NLCS Blast Was with a Bat Made in King of Prussia

    October 24, 2022

    Given sports figures’ highly superstitious natures, there’s an excellent chance that the bat Bryce Harper used in his bottom-of-the-eighth game winning Oct. 23 home run…

  • smiling boy in green t-shirt
    Healthcare

    Firstrust Bank Pairs the Fightin’ Phils with Local Child Fighting a Medical Foe of His Own

    October 12, 2022

    As the Phils spent an Aug. 23 night squeaking by the Cincinnati Reds in a ninth-inning nail-biter, one fan was not only thrilled to watch…

  • Sports

    For Downingtown Native, Working at Nearly Empty Citizens Bank Park a ‘Surreal’ Experience

    September 21, 2020

    For Downingtown native Graham Foley, a social media intern for the Philadelphia Phillies, filming the Phillie Phanatic for social media during games at a nearly…

  • Sports

    Phillie Phanatic Welcomed Malvern Prep Grad Phil Gosselin to the Phillies Before He Was Even Born

    March 4, 2020

    With a prophetic belly rub, the Phillie Phanatic welcomed Phil Gosselin, who grew up in West Chester, to the Phillies even before the infielder was…

  • Sports, Tourism, West Grove

    West Grove Man, Original Phillie Phanatic Helps Launch New Mascot Hall of Fame

    January 4, 2019

    West Grove resident David Raymond, the owner of Raymond Entertainment Group and the original Phillie Phanatic, helped launch the new Mascot Hall of Fame, which…

  • Attractions & Leisure

    West Grove Man, Pioneer in Sports Entertainment Helped Create Flyers’ New Polarizing Mascot

    October 16, 2018

    David Raymond, the first inhabitor of the Phillie Phanatic and the founder of West Grove-based Raymond Entertainment, helped create Gritty, the Flyers’ new mascot that…

  • Attractions & Leisure

    Air Force Looks to Original Phillie Phanatic, West Grove Resident to Develop Mascot

    April 17, 2018

    The Air Force is enlisting the services of West Grove resident David Raymond, otherwise known as the original Phillie Phanatic, to help develop a mascot…

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