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Philly neighborhood activists met with DoJ over supervised drug consumption sites. Elected officials were turned away

PHILADELPHIA — Representatives from neighborhood groups around Philadelphia said they felt federal officials are not listening to their concerns about efforts to open a place in the city where people could inject drugs under medical supervision.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 21, 2023

The writer who inspired 'Mean Girls' says she's considering legal action against Tina Fey and Paramount

The author whose book inspired Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" says that when she asked for "unpaid dues," she was hit with something akin to "And none for Gretchen Weiners, bye."

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 21, 2023

‘Bel-Air’ on Peacock is renewed for its third season

PHILADELPHIA — "Bel-Air," starring West Philly native Jabari Banksin as a teenager who moves in with rich relatives in Southern California, has been renewed for a third season on Peacock.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 21, 2023

Magic Johnson joins Sixers owner Josh Harris' group in bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders

Magic Johnson is, once again, trying to dish out an assist in 76ers managing partner Josh Harris' attempt to purchase an NFL franchise.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 21, 2023

Philadelphia will pay $9.25 million to protesters over police use of tear gas and rubber bullets during 2020 unrest

PHILADELPHIA — The city has agreed to pay a combined $9.25 million to hundreds of people teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by police during the 2020 racial justice protests after the police murder of George Floyd.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

David Murphy: Phillies’ best bench bets include Darick Hall as DH and Scott Kingery in the minors. Who knows from there?

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It shouldn’t surprise anybody if the final member of the Phillies’ Opening Day roster is currently wearing another jersey. In fact, it’s one of the strongest conclusions you can draw once you consider their limited range of options to fill their one obvious hole. With 10 days…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

A young Black wealth coach’s money advice for millennials: Start by giving up the scarcity mind-set

Time is a crucial ingredient for building wealth. But these economic times for millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, have not been auspicious.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

Trudy Rubin: The Russian attack on a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone underlines why we must help Ukraine win

Whether or not to help the Ukrainians drive Russian invaders out of their country is rapidly becoming a 2024 campaign issue.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

Gunfire interrupts memorial service at Montco cemetery, killing a Philadelphia man

A memorial service for a slain man turned deadly Saturday as gunfire erupted at a Montgomery County cemetery, killing one man and leaving another seriously injured, Montgomery County authorities said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

4 people were wounded in a shooting near Temple University’s campus

Four people were wounded in a shooting outside a hookah lounge at the edge of Temple University’s North Philadelphia campus early Sunday morning, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023