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Package thefts are up. Here’s how to protect holiday gifts arriving this week

PHILADELPHIA — As online shopping has become increasing popular, so has porch piracy. The crime is on the rise across the country, as more and more victims watch recently delivered packages be stolen on doorbell cameras.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

Nick Sirianni on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: ‘I will not rule him out’ after shoulder injury

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni isn’t counting Jalen Hurts out.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

Number of Philly cops out injured drops 31% after Inquirer investigation uncovers abuse

PHILADELPHIA — For years, Philadelphia police officials had been alarmed by an internal list that tracked the number of officers who were out of work but still getting paid.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

He was locked up by a Philly homicide cop now in prison for misconduct. Is his conviction tainted?

Milique Wagner was exhausted and bleary-eyed after three days under the glare of fluorescent lights in the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit — but he says he still remembers the conversation with the detective, Philip Nordo, in vivid detail.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

Sixers outlast Raptors, 104-101, in overtime to win fifth consecutive game

PHILADELPHIA — Pascal Siakam’s pull-up three-pointer bounced off the rim, and P.J. Tucker chest-bumped teammate Tobias Harris under the basket.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 20, 2022

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could miss next two games with sprained shoulder, NFL sources say

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a shoulder sprain during the game Sunday against the Chicago Bears that could sideline him for the next two games, NFL sources told The Inquirer on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022

Shrinking availability of ‘small-dollar’ mortgages hurts low-income home buyers

In Philadelphia, about a third of owner-occupied homes were valued at less than $125,000 in 2021. But that year, only about 2% of mortgages made in the city were the type generally used to purchase properties in this segment of the market, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022

Inside Sixers: Technology assists, wisdom from Doc Rivers, Tyrese Maxey’s new ritual

Georges Niang took off running, with Joel Embiid temporarily close behind. They looped around the far end of the 76ers’ practice court before Niang ducked into the facility’s offices, then moved through the front foyer and a hallway to pop back into the gym at the opposite side.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022

With over 500 recipes, ‘The British Cookbook’ explores the island nation’s traditional and modern cooking

Ben Mervis doesn’t hesitate to say British food is the cuisine of his dreams. For the Philly native, the fare presents comfort meals made from wild foods of the island nation, rich in histories of migration, innovation and preservation.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022

Holiday travel is almost back to prepandemic levels: What to know to avoid delays

PHILADELPHIA — Get ready for traffic, travel and flight delays this holiday season as millions plan to travel.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 19, 2022