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Philly’s kids are grieving alone from the far-reaching trauma of gun violence, advocates say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic is creating a new generation of victims: Youth left to grief alone.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 14, 2022

Are community colleges accessible enough to students without cars? A national group tracks proximity to public transportation

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly one-third of 118 community college and technical school campuses in Pennsylvania are not within walking distance of a public transit stop, and that could be a problem for students without cars or with car problems, according to new research from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 14, 2022

David Murphy: The Eagles and Jalen Hurts are in good hands with Nick Sirianni, even if it looks unconventional

The single most important quality for an NFL head coach is the ability to maximize the talent that you have at your disposal. It’s the one commonality among all the guys who are generally regarded as the elite of their profession. Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh, Bill Belichick, Sean…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 14, 2022

These three women have dedicated their lives to providing a supportive home to adults in need

PHILADELPHIA -- After three relapses in rehab, Agnes Muto desperately wanted to maintain her progress following her latest round of treatment for an addiction to pain medication.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 13, 2022

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson take home Emmys for ‘Abbott Elementary’

"Abbott Elementary," the ABC sitcom about the teachers at a West Philadelphia elementary school, took home two Emmys for its first season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 13, 2022

Debate talks in Pennsylvania governor, Senate races devolve into trash talk, predawn tweets

PHILADELPHIA — They can’t even agree on when, where or how to disagree.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 12, 2022

Confused about next steps for student loan relief? This expert has some answers

The White House plan to cancel student loan debt has many moving parts — and a lot of unanswered questions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 12, 2022

Eagles’ Derek Barnett expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 season with a torn ACL

Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett tore his ACL during the team’s Week 1 win over the Lions, coach Nick Sirianni announced Monday afternoon. Barnett, a six-year veteran, is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 12, 2022

How the federal government is trying to fix the gap between rising rents and inadequate subsidies

The federal government is acknowledging what local renters with housing subsidies know from experience: Vouchers aren't keeping up with rising rents.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 12, 2022

Mike Sielski: The Eagles' vaunted defense was lousy against the Lions, and Jonathan Gannon has lost any benefit of the doubt

DETROIT — As the Eagles, in single file, trudged through a tunnel from the Ford Field turf into the stadium's visitors' locker room, Brandon Graham smiled that thousand-lumen smile of his, and Miles Sanders kept saying, "Big dubs, big dubs," repeating it loud enough for anyone nearby to hear, as…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 12, 2022