The Philadelphia Zoo will host a two-day event on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, with added programming across the zoo, ...

I want you to think back to September 24, 2018. A pandemic was still unthinkable. Donald Trump was in the Oval. And the Philadelphia Flyers on that very day introduced a new mascot: Gritty. At first — ...

National Mascot Day is Monday, June 17 and we would be remiss if we didn't take the opportunity to throw a little love toward the great mascots bringing cheer to our Philadelphia sports teams. After ...

In November 1978, the Flyers introduced their brand-new, furry orange mascot, but it wasn’t the Gritty we now know and love.

PHILADELPHIA — Dennis Boyle walked the concourse of the sold-out Spectrum, unable to see much of anything thanks to the ...

Jason Kelce wants credit where credit is due. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center is sharing his theory that the famed Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was actually based on his likeness. “I will ...

Beloved Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was filmed mock fighting Iceburgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot, in the bleachers before throwing the penguin down several rows during the game between the ...

Philadelphia might own the world's greatest collection of pro sports mascots. The Phillie Phanatic is sports' greatest mascot, bar none. The Flyers' Gritty was an unexpected overnight smash hit who ...