Matt Simmonds, a lifelong Eagles fan, is about to make the trip of a lifetime to the Super Bowl after a surprise gift from his children.

As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the 2025 Super Bowl, America's national bird, the bald eagle, is also having a moment.

The Philly faithful are heading to New Orleans to cheer on the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. That includes Jamie Pagliei, aka Philly Sports Guy, who's known for sporting his green mohawk and face paint at Eagles games and around the city.

The mural was designed by local artist Tiff Urquhart and commissioned by Mural Arts Philadelphia. It features a poised eagle surrounded by bold patterns and energetic colors.

You may see coaches wearing Italian flags on the Eagles’ sideline. The shared background plays a real part in bringing the team, and its community, together.

Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle — the national bird of the United States, often seen against a clear blue sky — is having a moment. The eagles find themselves in an environmental updraft of sorts since the early 2000's,