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SEPTA's Eagles Warning, Phillies Drama, and Villanova’s 'Cruel Hoax'
From Johnny Wilson’s season-ending blow to NBC cutting away from Jhoan Durán’s entrance — here’s everything that mattered in Philly on August 21, 2025.
Philly
Villanova Claimed Active Shooter Was a “Cruel Hoax”
Move-in chaos turned worse when reports of an active shooter prompted a campus-wide lockdown. It was later confirmed to be a hoax—yet the ripples are still felt throughout the Villanova community. Read More
Xfinity Live! Rebrands as “Stateside Live!”
The South Philly pregame hub gets a Philly-first makeover. Sponsored by Stateside Vodka (born in Kensington tailgates), it’s now Stateside Live! — with upgrades, rooftop spaces, and a concept that actually vibes with the city. Read More
Phillies
Fans Demand NBCSP Stop Cutting Away from Jhoan Durán’s Entrance
No more Geico ads mid-entrance — fans have launched a petition to make sure the full dramatic entrance goes live on TV every time. Read More
José Alvarado’s Return: Ovation or Overblown?
The Phillies reliever drew a thunderous ovation coming off an 80-game suspension — and Philly is divided. Is it deserved redemption or just too much hype? Read More
Eagles
Johnny Wilson Lost for Season After Camp Injury
The big-bodied wideout injured his knee and ankle during camp. Wilson was poised to be a key red-zone piece. Instead, he’s headed to IR — with AJ, Devonta, Dotson, and Metchie holding down the fort. Read More
SEPTA Warns Game-Day Transit Could Be a Disaster
Doomsday budget means no Sports Express trains for the opener. Fans, expect chaos: only a fraction of postgame crowd will have rides. Read More
John Metchie Officially Feels at Home in Philly
Almost instantly, Metchie linked up with DeVonta Smith and settled into a locker room full of guys with Alabama roots. The plant is taking root—he’s already “feeling like home.” Read More
Trending
Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in ‘ANEMONE’ This Fall
Hollywood’s most iconic retiree is back, starring in his son’s directorial debut. It’s his #OneLastRide — and Philly movie fans just got a reason to get excited. Read More
Jazz Band Turns Flight Delay into In-Flight Concert
Flight stuck on tarmac? Sure. But when a jazz quartet decides to jam the aisle like it’s Bourbon Street—chaos and applause follow. Read More
Andy Reid Was Nearly Shot in His Office Last Year
Not fiction. A bullet crashed through his window at the Chiefs' facility last May—lodging just 15 feet from Reid. No arrests. Shockingly, the rest of the team didn’t even know. Read More
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