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Phillie Phanatic interacts with school children as the Phillies train during a workout day at the London Stadium on June 7, 2024. The New York Mets will play games against Philadelphia at the stadium on June 8 and June 9. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Philadelphia CVB Activations Set Throughout London Ahead of Phillies-Mets Series

The Philadelphia Phillies will have hometown support throughout London Stadium as the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau will be activating in and around the stadium this weekend when the NL East-leading Phillies take on the New York Mets at London Stadium in the annual MLB London Series. The United Kingdom is one of Philadelphia’s top […]

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Philadelphia CVB Creates WrestleMania Banners Auction

Following a record-setting WrestleMania event on April 6–7 at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau is now auctioning off pieces of WWE history with the proceeds going to a good cause. WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia was the most successful and highest-grossing event in WWE history. The event shattered all-time gate, viewership, merchandise, […]

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Philadelphia CVB Names Jennifer Nagle VP of Special Projects

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced Jennifer Nagle as vice president of special projects charged with leading initiatives related to the bureau’s focus on sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2026 MLB All-Star Game. “Jen knows the PHLCVB well and her deep-rooted connection to the city makes her the […]

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Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the team's NWSL championship game win against the Kansas City Current on October 29, 2022, in Washington. At left is NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, who said the league plans to expand in 2024 by two teams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NWSL Expansion Announcement Coming Soon, Commissioner Says

Long-awaited expansion plans will be announced shortly, National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said last week before the league held its annual draft at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia. The league plans to add two teams for the 2024 season. Salt Lake City, Utah, is expected to be one of the two […]

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Gregg Caren Tapped to Lead Philadelphia CVB

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau has named longtime ASM Global executive Gregg Caren to the position of president and CEO. Caren most recently served as the executive vice president, sales and strategic business development for ASM Global, formerly SMG, which operates 350 venues worldwide. He has also served in a variety of senior leadership […]

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