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Is Philly the rudest US city? Only if you’re a whiny baby

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia was ranked as the rudest city in the United States in a recent study by the jabronis over at Preply, a language learning app, who said they surveyed 1,500 residents of the 30 largest metro areas in the nation and asked them to rate the rudeness of…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 3, 2022

Phillies’ woes out west continue in blowout against former manager Gabe Kapler’s Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — It was only one game, they were sure to say, and of course, they were correct.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 3, 2022

Sesame Place CEO fails to meet with Black family snubbed by mascot, attorney says

PHILADELPHIA — A Black family that was apparently snubbed by a mascot at Sesame Place in July was once again snubbed, according to their attorney, this time by the CEO of the park’s parent company, who pledged last month to hear them out.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022

In Philly, Biden warns ‘MAGA Republicans’ are threatening democracy

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in Philadelphia in front of Independence Hall, President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that the democracy born there faces an existential threat from former President Donald Trump and his allies, seeking to reframe the stakes and consequences of this fall’s midterm elections.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022

New Jersey man pleads guilty to attacking Officer Brian Sicknick during Capitol riot

A New Jersey man admitted Thursday his role in a chemical attack on two U.S. Capitol police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, including Officer Brian Sicknick who collapsed and died the following day.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022

In Philly speech, Biden says Trump and MAGA Republicans threaten ‘the foundations of our very republic’

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in Philadelphia in front of Independence Hall, President Joe Biden warned Thursday night that the democracy born there faces an existential threat from former President Donald Trump and his allies, seeking to reframe the stakes and consequences of this fall’s midterm elections.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022

Phillies’ playoff push: Biggest questions, X factor and what to expect from Bryce Harper

Pardon the skepticism, but well, the Phillies have been here before.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022

With $62.1 billion in losses, Ida ranks among worst hurricanes in US history for damages

Whatever the future of tropical storms may bring, at least we will never again have to experience one called “Ida.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022

Mastriano touts endorsement from rabbi who promoted Qanon conspiracy, ‘reptilian’ Hitler theory

The headline looked promising for Doug Mastriano’s gubernatorial campaign, and the Republican state senator promptly shared it Thursday morning with his nearly 200,000 followers on Twitter and Facebook.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022

Biden to speak on democracy amid renewed fight against ‘MAGA Republicans’

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden will deliver a speech in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of a newly aggressive swing hammering “MAGA Republicans” as he argues that democracy is at stake, again, in the upcoming midterm elections.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 1, 2022