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Action News AM Anchor. Certified alarm clock whisperer. Now on Cameo! (proceeds benefit Philabundance)

Philadelphia, PA
Joined August 2008
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Sixth grader from Wilmington will be a special guest during the President's State of the Union speech tonight. Joshua Trump says he is bullied because of his last name.
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6 years
Proud dad here! Work hard, make sacrifices, risk failure - a good combination to produce success! You have proven you knew this a long time ago.
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6 years
Brendan O’Donnell made his commitment to @RiderUBaseball today. Dedicated and determined is an understatement. Congratulations on this accomplishment, well deserved.
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Matt O'Donnell
8 months
Two people who helped bring you the news every day lost their lives while on the job last night. Chopper 6 crashed in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. All of us at 6abc want to express our deepest condolences to their family and friends.
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7 months
He was the heart and soul of this team, exhibiting toughness, leadership on the field and in the locker room and more importantly, generosity and grace towards us Eagles fans and the community. Jason Kelce is a sure-fire Hall of Famer. And he deserves it.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Survey ranks Wawa as the number one place to get a sandwich, even over larger chains like Subway, Panera and Jimmy John's.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Arizona woman charged with stalking a man she met online, sending him 65,000 texts over the course of several months, plus breaking into his home to take a bath.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney responds to President Trump's cancellation of the Eagles Super Bowl championship visit, calling him a "fragile egomaniac obsessed with crowd size."
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Decompressing from a whirlwind of a day. Almost “hit for the cycle” in taking part in the 4am, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 11pm broadcasts on Friday. Ran into a bunch of people I haven’t seen in a while. Hello people! @6abc
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
I’m pretty sure this is our first promo pic together as the new Action News morning team. That was about 16 years ago. Today is @davidmurphy6abc ‘s last day on the air. Watch 6abc and help us say goodbye to our treasured friend. @TamEdwards6abc @karenrogers6abc @MattPellman
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Matt O'Donnell
8 months
So many of you have reached out to me and my 6abc colleagues today to express your condolences regarding the Chopper 6 tragedy. All of you must know they mean so much. We will pass them along to the families of the pilot and photographer on board. Thank you.
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
ESPN reports Ben Simmons will not be on the court when the Nets visit the Sixers on Thursday. However, the Nets coach promises Simmons will join the team for the road trip and will be on the bench. I have my doubts.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
I'm going all in early on this one. Mark my words, the @phillies will make the MLB playoffs this year.
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
So I woke up one morning this week and said “Holy smokes, I’ve been working at the same company for 25 years!” This is my tribute to my employer, and you:
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
An Eagles fan received a kidney from a complete stranger - who happens to be a Patriots fan.
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Matt O'Donnell
10 years
Greatest catch in history of NFL? You decide: http://t.co/ZAjf2rF9YA http://t.co/EYN3yZof0X
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
The Action News Morning Team, together for one last broadcast. Farewell @davidmurphy6abc You are a treasured friend and 6abc colleague forever. @TamEdwards6abc @karenrogers6abc @MattPellman
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2 years
A very proud Dad today! @od25_
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After setting the Broncs single-season home run record a season ago, Brendan O'Donnell was named a 2023 Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball. 📰: #GoBroncs #MAACBaseball
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Joshua Trump, the Delaware boy who was invited to the State of the Union because he is bullied over his last name, fell asleep during the address.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
That is an Eagles victory we will all remember for a long time. Nice boot.
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Matt O'Donnell
10 years
Comic Con Philadelphia has officially begun. We ran into @David_Boreanaz at the show earlier today. Yo Angel! http://t.co/jxH8t6IXRg
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3 years
On this last 21st day of the 21st year in the 21st century, I wish you a lifetime of happiness. Cheers!
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
ESPN profiles the Villanova Wildcats, calling them home to college basketball's most consistent winner over the last decade. @NovaMBB
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Wawa opens its first store with a drive-thru window in Westampton, New Jersey today.
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
That’s a wrap. Thanks @davidmurphy6abc for sharing so many of your mornings with us. It’s Miller time!
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
Testing out my new @6abc drum head, thanks to @iHeartRadio for the custom build! I promise to always be very gentle.
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
He was the “Geator with the Heater” and the “Boss with the Hot Sauce”. Jerry Blavat represented what was good about music and life in Philadelphia better than anyone. He died in hospice this morning at the age of 82.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
The CDC recognized Pennsylvania for it success in dealing with the pandemic. PA is one of only three states that have reported a decline in cases for more than 42 days. The other states: sparsely populated Montana and the remote Hawaii.
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Matt O'Donnell
8 years
The former Bush presidents do not plan on endorsing Donald Trump for the White House.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Downed WiFi at home had @TamEdwards6abc rushing into the studio to do the news with us in person this morning. I haven’t seen her in nearly three months! It was a nice surprise in what has been a bad week.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
What did you do today? This cow named Stormy broke out of her pen twice, ran with traffic along I-95 and reached the fourth level of a Philadelphia parking garage.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Just a quick public service announcement for everyone. Wear a mask because you care! @6abc @JuddHollander
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
When an Eagles fan stopped breathing during the game at the Linc last weekend, a man in a Mummers costume ran over to help and said: “Hey, I know I don’t look like it, but I’m an emergency medicine doctor.”
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
When you get your first hole in one you tend to go on and on and on, blah blah blah about it. My apologies! Click here if you care to know more:
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
"Utter" madness on I-95 as a cow breaks loose from a live nativity scene in Philadelphia. Does this tweet need more cow bell?
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Matt O'Donnell
8 years
El Chapo won't be heading to the US to face murder charges - at least not yet.
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
While Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital following his collapse during Monday Night Football, his toy drive fundraiser tops $3 million in donations.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
11-year-old Philadelphia boy decides he needs to start worrying about savings and credit so he starts a car cleaning business.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
The Action News team hopes it was the good luck charm the @Phillies needed to pull off a weekend sweep of the Mets. We were sitting in Section 148 (center field). It was a rowdy bunch! @6abc
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Bears quarterback Nick Foles, having just beaten Tom Brady’s Buccaneers, was left wandering the field looking to shake Brady’s hand after the game. Brady had already stormed into the locker room, upset about losing track of downs as time expired.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
It saddens me to my core as I live in a time where mass shootings are commonplace, and only intensifying in the number of victims.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
Did anyone wake up and think for a moment that this all might have been a dream? Action News is on the air in one minute, I'm working on only a few hours sleep, and I'm loving it!
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
Donna Kelce, who has two amazing sons playing in the NFL, is pretty amazing herself. She managed to personally attend both of their playoff games in different cities on the same day.
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Trying out for the Eagles Pep Band, just in case they need an extra drummer on Sunday. #GoEagles #itsaphillything @6abc @Eagles
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Much like he does on a nightly basis, @Jim_Gardner delivers a straight, down-the-middle pitch to open the @phillies game. Then he gets an invite to the broadcast booth.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Yes, we even do a Trash Can Forecast.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
Ladies and gentlemen, the best speech goes to ... Eagles center Jason Kelce!
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Matt O'Donnell
8 years
Miss America competition begins today in Atlantic City with first openly gay contestant.
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4 years
Three former US presidents all volunteer to get a COVID-19 vaccine on camera once one is ready to promote the safety of FDA-approved vaccines.
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Matt O'Donnell
1 year
Look who I ran into today! @Jim_Gardner opens the lid on his new project and reveals what he does these days at 🕕 Watch on Action News tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6am. @6abc
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
Invited my dog to join me on the Action News morning show on Friday and he insisted on getting a bath. Bailey will see you all tomorrow morning! IG: @bailey_americaspuppy
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
RT @6abc : THANK YOU, JOHN! Our very own @JRawlins6abc is retiring today after 38 years with Action News. From all of us here at Action News, it has been an honor to work with John and we wish him nothing but the best in his retirement!
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
"I am the ruler of these nether worlds..." Van Halen tribute band Romeo Delight invites me on stage at @musikfest , I proceed to bash the skins, then toss the drumsticks into the crowd. Fun! @romeodelight1 @6abc
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
That Eagles win was a pleasant surprise. It always helps make Mondays go a lot smoother.
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
Today is the last full day of winter. It's all flowers and sunshine from here on out. All your problems will be solved. You will be internet famous. And you will never have to work another day in your life.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Said this off the cuff at the end of Action News Mornings today. Hope it resonates with you and gives you hope for the second half of 2020. @6abc
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Taylor Hawkins was one of my favorite rock drummers. His arms were like windmills. His energy was everlasting. His smile could be felt throughout an arena. His passion for music was like a constant aura around him. I’m sad for his family.
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Tam and I are a little sleepy doing the news this AM, but it was worth it! It was so special to see so many colleagues, past and present and of course to honor @Jim_Gardner last night. You’ve heard it a million times - it’s true - @6abc is a close family.
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
Professional wrestler John Cena, a Patriots fan, sings "Fly Eagles Fly" to the crowd during Monday Night Raw in South Philadelphia last night.
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
Vaccination is a personal choice. But if your choice is to forgo the shot, it can have an impact on others around you. Our @6abcadamjoseph shares a personal story that is so important to see as we deal with rising delta variant cases:
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
Yes I watched the game last night, and yes I am very tired right now!
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Two things are certain after incidents like this: gun control proposals go nowhere in Congress & more people rush to gun stores to buy more weapons. We end up with zero solutions and more guns. At some point we have to decide this response is not working.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
"I can't believe that happened." Sixers rookie Ben Simmons gave the jersey off his back to a young fan after their loss to the Celtics.
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
. @Jim_Gardner will be retiring from 6abc after next year. As you read more about his plans, please know it has been an honor to call him a colleague. It will be difficult to say goodbye. And it will be our imperative to continue the standards he set.
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4 years
Thought I’d add a smile to my mask. Not the most comfortable thing to wear but I’m willing to bear the small inconvenience.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
The Philadelphia Eagles were the solution to a puzzle on Wheel of Fortune.
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
Kill the "reply all" button. Now.
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3 years
I am the in-studio Door Dash RT @6abc : How nice of @matt_odonnell to deliver coffee to @karenrogers6abc ! ☕️ Maybe he'll bring her breakfast next? "Don't push it," Matt says. 😆 (Well, the coffee was still nice.)
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Former Sixer Charles Barkley thinks Philadelphia's run on titles isn't over this year: "Hey, let me tell you something. I'm going to make a prediction. The Eagles won. Villanova won. The 76ers are going to win the championship."
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
World Series schedule (times TBA): Game 1 FRI 10/28 - Houston Game 2 SAT 10/29 - Houston Game 3 MON 10/31 - Philadelphia Game 4 TUE 11/1 - Philadelphia Game 5 WED 11/2 - Philadelphia Game 6 FRI 11/4 - Houston Game 7 SAT 11/5 - Houston
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Matt O'Donnell
5 years
Those kelly green jerseys the Eagles used to wear might be coming back next year - but only for special occasions.
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Matt O'Donnell
4 years
Our @karenrogers6abc is celebrating 25 years at 6abc. Honestly, I don't know how we would have done it without her. Please help me congratulate Karen on this special milestone. And check out the old pics!
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
ALERT! I'm anchoring the news this Sunday morning. Just don't want all of you to think you slept through the weekend. Good morning!
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
In the dugout getting ready for tonight’s @phillies game. Join us for live coverage on Action News this AM.
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8 years
BREAKING: Villanova University has cancelled all classes today. Because who did their homework last night, anyway? @novaathletics
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3 years
In Rick We Trust! RT @6abc : #BREAKING : Rick Williams has been named anchor of the 11 p.m. newscast, beginning Jan. 12, 2022. Williams will replace the legendary Jim Gardner, who is stepping down from the role in 2022. MORE INFO:
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8 years
Life imitates art as the plot of movie "Footloose" plays out in Oklahoma town. One degree of Kevin Bacon separation?
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2 years
A tribute to Coach Jay Wright, one of the best listeners I’ve ever met:
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4 years
"He went above and beyond the call of duty." Philadelphia police officer stays with a dying elderly woman who was hit by a truck, laying next to her for half an hour in traffic on a scorching day.
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2 years
He has to be one of the most humble, down-to-earth @Jeopardy champs we've ever seen. Very Philly of course. BTW, I think Ryan Long and I were thinking about how to take over the world next, or maybe when the @Eagles will win their next Supe. @blirish_charm
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3 years
We are so happy to announce @karenrogers6abc has been named the official meteorologist of Action News Mornings. Congrats Karen!
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6 years
All I wanted for Christmas was to join Planet Earth's greatest Van Halen tribute band @romeodelight1 for two songs at XFinity Live during the Running With the Santas Megafest. My wish came true!
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6 years
Joel Embiid's "Pickup Basketball Game Reality Tour" continues throughout Philadelphia. Have you been dunked on yet?
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7 years
And Zach Ertz gives his touchdown ball to Mike Trout in the stands. Make him a Phillie please!
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7 years
Jon Dorenbos, the long-snapper who was traded from the Eagles to the Saints before the season, will receive a Super Bowl ring.
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Matt O'Donnell
6 years
Sad to say, I did not receive the Presidential Alert text. Do you think they’d at least send me a wake up call at 2:20 tomorrow morning?
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3 years
We are beginning the process of saying goodbye to Action News Meteorologist @davidmurphy6abc It’s going to be hard for all of us! I offered some thoughts on Facebook, click this link for that: David’s final day on air is September 7th.
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4 years
Wowza!
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We’re in new places, new spaces, getting used to new normals and trying new things. So, I decided to free the curls...
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7 years
Truck carrying Tito's Vodka overturns trying to get onto I-95 this morning causing an Absolut mess.
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5 years
Patti LaBelle, who is a great supporter of Action News Mornings, is getting her own stretch of a Philadelphia street today. Congrats @MsPattiPatti !
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3 years
Just wanted to share this thankful and hopeful message.
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5 years
York, Pennsylvania woman transforms the entrance of her home into the Cookie Monster for Halloween. Wonder what she'll be serving trick-or-treaters?
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Matt O'Donnell
3 years
Someone needs to bottle up some Gardner Minshew and sell it to the masses. Any case of the Mondays would be cured.
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🔥🔥🔥 Mustache Mania!!!! Gardner Minshew 2 TDs on 2 Drives!!! #GardnerMinshew is a PERFECT 8-8 for 125 yards and 2 TDs
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Matt O'Donnell
1 year
Go Delco! Media’s Little League team faces Texas Wednesday at 7pm. Watch it on ESPN. @LittleLeague
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Matt O'Donnell
2 years
Action News has confirmed through sources that community & business leaders have reached out to former Phila Mayor Michael Nutter about making a third run for the office in 2023. We discuss on #InsideStory Sunday 11:30am on @6abc And Happy New Year! @Michael_Nutter @DomShow1210
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
So do you think Minnesota Vikings fans tempted bad karma with their bold rally on the Art Museum steps - and what they did to the Rocky statue?
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Matt O'Donnell
7 years
We compiled the Top 50 Reasons to Celebrate @prestonelliot ‘s 50th Birthday! Join us as we count them down...and happy birthday big guy! @PrestonSteve933
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7 years
I'm closing in on 50,000 followers on Twitter. Whoever is the 50,000th, I'll send you a morning mug. It's on! Tell your friends!
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7 years
Casey Anthony speaks about death of daughter: "I'm still not even certain as I stand here today about what happened"
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The sports world remembers former Phillie Darren Daulton: "His courage and toughness should never be forgotten."
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4 years
Help us convince Julia Louis-Dreyfus to accept a dance-off with @karenrogers6abc who does a really good “Elaine.” @OfficialJLD @6abc
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