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The real reason today's Republican Party hates corporations like Disney

It's kind of a shame that one of the great myths of my baby boomer childhood — that the late Walt Disney had frozen himself so he could spring back to life, Sleeping Beauty-like, after humankind had cured cancer — turned out to be an urban myth. Because these days…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022

4 takeaways from Monday night’s Pennsylvania Democratic Senate debate

PHILADELPHIA — They don’t want to “defund the police,” but they do want to end the Senate filibuster.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022

Flyers’ momentum killed in 3-1 loss to Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO — The Flyers ruined their chance to put together a second three-game win streak this season with their 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Their first and only one was when they beat the Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes and New Jersey Devils from Dec. 10-14. Now…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 26, 2022

With two first-round picks, Eagles need to prioritize defense first, then wide receiver

Over the past decade, general manager Howie Roseman has overseen each draft except 2015, when Chip Kelly relieved him of that duty. Roseman’s title might have changed but his primary responsibility as a talent evaluator remains.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 25, 2022

Phillies fall to Brewers, 1-0, as Kyle Schwarber loses his cool in ninth

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber slammed his bat to the dirt. He spiked his helmet. He turned to home-plate umpire Angel Hernandez and gestured with both arms in all directions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 25, 2022

David Murphy: The Sixers once again need to reinvent themselves around an injured Joel Embiid

TORONTO — A half hour after it ended, the gravity of the opportunity they squandered became clear. Joel Embiid trudged into a makeshift conference room at Scotiabank Arena with a black athletic wrap on his hand and a blank expression on his face. He spoke in a tone that we…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

So far, BA.2 is proving to be mild in hospitals, despite uptick in cases

PHILADELPHIA — Two months ago, Geisinger Health was treating 400 COVID-19 patients across its nine Pennsylvania hospitals. After a swift decline following the omicron surge, that number was around 30 in recent days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

MRI confirms ligament tear in Sixers star Joel Embiid’s right thumb

The MRI confirmed what the 76ers knew: Joel Embiid has a ligament tear in his right thumb.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

3 children and 1 man die in Philadelphia house fire

PHILADELPHIA — Three children and one man, believed to be their father, were killed early Sunday morning in a raging house fire in North Philadelphia, authorities said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

29 people died in Philly jails in the pandemic. City officials say they did a ‘good job’

PHILADELPHIA — As he watched his blood soak through the last of his makeshift bandages and puddle on the floor, Mark Subher wondered if he would die in his jail cell in Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022