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Amoxicillin is in short supply. Here's what parents need to know about the antibiotic shortage

PHILADELPHIA — An antibiotic that is commonly prescribed to kids is in low supply in pharmacies nationwide amid a surge of respiratory illness that is filling up children's hospitals. Parents are struggling to fill amoxicillin prescriptions for their sick kids, causing frustration as they visit multiple pharmacies.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 16, 2022

Editorial: A mass shooting must never be business as usual

There was a time when a mass shooting in Philadelphia would be cause for both alarm and action. But after nine people were shot in Kensington a little over a week ago, barely anyone batted an eye.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 16, 2022

Flyers overcome pair of 2-goal deficits but fall to Blue Jackets, 5-4 in overtime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Standing behind his players in the first period, Flyers coach John Tortorella summed up their play in two words: “We suck.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 16, 2022

David Murphy: Phillies’ 2023 rotation will depend on attrition (Wheeler/Nola), an addition (Painter), and a Suárez breakout

It’s hard to add a legitimate playoff-caliber rotation piece for a reasonable price. We saw that at the trade deadline this past August, when the Phillies were unable to make a serious play for a starting pitcher who might have made a difference in the postseason. We saw that on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022

Trudy Rubin: Midterm elections and Russian pullout from Kherson are two victories for democracy

It is fitting that the unexpected U.S. midterm election results emerged just as Russia formally announced its military withdrawal from the key Ukrainian city of Kherson.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022

Eagles-Commanders analysis: Costly fumbles, questionable calls, shaky defense lead to Birds’ first loss

PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles played an imperfect game and left with an imperfect record.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022

Cold-shooting Villanova struggles past Delaware State

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Jordan Longino’s three-point attempt late in the first half was pretty indicative of how things were going Monday night inside Finneran Pavilion for Villanova.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022

Mike Sielski: Joel Embiid’s 59-point game against the Jazz showed his greatness and the Sixers’ familiar shortcomings

After completing what was, both in its statistical measure and in the overall quality of his play, a performance as good or better than any in the 60-year history of the 76ers, Joel Embiid lounged at his locker in the Wells Fargo Center, his feet submerged in a bucket of…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 14, 2022

Commentary: Ms. Abbott (of ‘Abbott Elementary’) has something to say

PHILADELPHIA — Teachers see some wild behavior in their classrooms.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 14, 2022

‘I don’t know how to be anybody else’: Darius Slay’s infectious personality brings the Eagles together

Darius Slay likes to add sound effects whenever his tackles are shown on film. He sits in the back left corner of the Eagles’ defensive backs meeting room, and, like a class clown, sends his teammates into laughter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 14, 2022