Shamus Clancy

Shamus Clancy is the deputy sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Shamus is a South Philadelphia native and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Shamus loves the city’s rich basketball history and wishes the Athletics never left Philly. He can likely be found buying vintage sportswear or X-Men comics. Follow him @shamus_clancy.

shamus@phillyvoice.com

July 16, 2025

Streaming

What to stream: 'Quarterback,' 'Red Eye' and 'X-Men'

by Shamus Clancy

Looking for something to stream this month? Netflix has 'Quarterbacks,' a show about the NFL's signal callers, and 'Red Eye,' a thriller from 2005. Disney+ is showing 'X-Men,' which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Criterion Channel is streaming the movie 'Miami Vice.'

July 15, 2025

Celebrities

'Superman' star David Corenswet says he watched the movie incognito in an IMAX theater near Philly

by Shamus Clancy

'Superman' star David Corenswet told Jimmy Fallon on 'The Tonight Show' that he saw 'Superman' in an IMAX theater near Philadelphia with his friends. The Philadelphia native says he hid behind his brother-in-law during the movie.

July 14, 2025

Music

As Wu-Tang Clan comes to Philly for its final concert, the hip-hop group's debut album remains a 'quintessential' record

by Shamus Clancy

Wu-Tang Clan is playing its final show in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday night. Record stores owners say the hip-hop group's debut album, 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is among the more popular vinyl records.

July 14, 2025

Recreation

As President Trump pushes to exclude trans women from sports, a Philly group is creating new leagues for inclusion

by Shamus Clancy

As trans athletes faces barriers to competing under the Trump administration's restrictive policies, Stonewall Philly is expanding its inclusive space for local sports. The organization has recently started bowling and grass volleyball WTNB leagues for women, trans, non-binary people.

July 14, 2025

Fitness

Registration is open for the Gritty 5K, which returns to South Philly on Oct. 4

by Shamus Clancy

The Flyers announced Monday that the next Gritty 5K, which benefits Flyers Charities, will be held Oct. 4 in South Philly ahead of a Flyers-Devils preseason game. The race, which was first held in 2019, features a 3.1-mile course through FDR Park that starts and ends at the Wells Fargo Center. Registration is now open.

July 10, 2025

Entertainment

Fringe Bar to host Nick Castellanos lookalike contest this month

by Shamus Clancy

A Nick Castellanos lookalike contest is being held at Fringe Bar and Pump House Pizza on Friday, July 18. If you're looking for some help on how to bring home the top prize, we have a few suggestions.

July 8, 2025

Investigations

Terrifying video shows suspects in South Philly shooting that killed 3 people and injured 9

by Shamus Clancy

Police released video showing five gunmen opening fire at a South Philadelphia block party, killing three people and injuring nine others. A $20,000 reward is offered.

July 8, 2025

Celebrities

Brad Pitt says on 'New Heights' he didn't talk to Bradley Cooper for two months after Eagles beat Chiefs in Super Bowl

by Shamus Clancy

Joining Jason and Travis Kelce on their 'New Heights' podcast, Brad Pitt discussed trolling Bradley Cooper about being an Eagles fan and not talking to the Jenkintown native for months after Philly beat Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX in February.

July 7, 2025

Investigations

Grays Ferry shooting leaves 3 people dead, 9 others injured

by Shamus Clancy

Three people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting that happened on the 1500 block of South Etting Street in Grays Ferry early Monday morning, Philadelphia police say. The 13 people who were struck were ages 15-24.

July 4, 2025

Television

For a crash course on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' watch these 10 essential episodes

by Shamus Clancy

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' begins its 17th season with a crossover episode with 'Abbott Elementary' on July 9. If you're newbie or in need of a curated rewatch, these 10 episodes showcase the wild antics of The Gang.