Phillie Phanatic
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Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Returns for Its 130th Anniversary. Here’s What to Expect
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…
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Philadelphia Phillies Assist in Revamping Malvern Family’s Backyard
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,…
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These Local Small Businesses Have You Covered with Cool Phillies Merch Just In Time for Opening Day
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…
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Red October Comes to Conshohocken
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…
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Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book
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…
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Phillie Phanatic Surprises World War II Army Veteran on His 100th Birthday in Spring City
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…
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Coatesville Christmas Parade to Feature Bands, Phillie Phanatic, Dancers, and More
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,…
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Avondale Man Remembers His Time as First Phillie Phanatic
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…
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Discover Lancaster CEO Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association
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…
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Good Morning America’s New Mascot Has Avondale Origins
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…
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There’s a Solid Chance Bryce Harper’s Clutch Two-Run NLCS Blast Was with a Bat Made in King of Prussia
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…
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Firstrust Bank Pairs the Fightin’ Phils with Local Child Fighting a Medical Foe of His Own
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…
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For Downingtown Native, Working at Nearly Empty Citizens Bank Park a ‘Surreal’ Experience
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…
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Phillie Phanatic Welcomed Malvern Prep Grad Phil Gosselin to the Phillies Before He Was Even Born
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…
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West Grove Man, Original Phillie Phanatic Helps Launch New Mascot Hall of Fame
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…
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West Grove Man, Pioneer in Sports Entertainment Helped Create Flyers’ New Polarizing Mascot
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…
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Air Force Looks to Original Phillie Phanatic, West Grove Resident to Develop Mascot
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…












































