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Sixers, Ben Simmons reach agreement on $20 million withheld during his holdout

Ben Simmons sat down with the 76ers brass in Los Angeles last summer and demanded a trade, letting the front office know he had no intention of attending training camp or playing in the 2021-22 season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 16, 2022

Pennsylvania man arrested for threatening to slaughter FBI agents and ‘water the trees of liberty’ with their blood

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania man who threatened to slaughter FBI agents and “water the trees of liberty” with their blood on social media last week after the search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate was arrested by federal authorities on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

David Murphy: What we know and what we don’t about the Eagles after a solid preseason debut

I learned everything I need to know about preseason football on a Saturday night in August 2015. What follows are the actual headlines that ran in The Inquirer and Daily News the following morning.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy ends COVID testing mandate for teachers, child care workers, state contractors

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed an executive order lifting the mandate that teachers and school workers, people who work in child care facilities and state contractors who are unvaccinated must undergo routine COVID testing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

More from 'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson on the way, thanks to new overall deal with Warner Bros.

PHILADELPHIA — The world is about to see a whole lot more from Abbott Elementary star and creator Quinta Brunson.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

Brown sugar, banana, Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Philly’s ice cream makers are taking soft serve to the next level

PHILADELPHIA — Philly empties out on summer weekends, when the Shore crowd beats a path down the Expressway. Streets are quiet, parking spots abound, and the city’s businesses brace themselves for the slow season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

His daughter with a dangerous heart condition, a top Afghan official fled the Taliban and bombs one year ago. They live in Philadelphia and a hospital is ready to operate

PHILADELPHIA — One year ago, Haseeb Payab was in his family’s sprawling, garden-lined home in Kabul that overlooks mountains on all sides, but he was growing ever anxious despite the peaceful setting.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 15, 2022

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Phillies star Bryce Harper takes ‘huge’ step as he nears return from his fractured right thumb

NEW YORK — If Bryce Harper’s work goes well on Sunday, he will take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper hasn’t taken batting practice on the field since he was hit by a Blake Snell pitch on June…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 14, 2022

Fetterman keeps attacking Oz for being from New Jersey. That’s resonating in parochial Pa.

PHILADELPHIA — There’s something about Pennsylvania’s political DNA that’s playing out in this year’s crucial Senate race.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 14, 2022

Helen Ubiñas: Grief over gun violence is weighing down Philly students

PHILADELPHIA — In a couple of weeks, Jessica Blair’s three sons will walk into their Philadelphia schools with fresh haircuts, new backpacks, and crisp outfits.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

Trudy Rubin: Ukraine's civilian volunteers work to give aid and rebuild, even as Russia continues to bomb them

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Here is a critical reason why Vladimir Putin has failed to crush Ukraine: Its civilians are fighting back with an army of volunteers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

Phillies persist in extra innings to beat Mets and Max Scherzer to open a key series at Citi Field

The Phillies and Mets stayed tied, 1-1, from the second inning until the 10th inning, but it was a sac fly that won it for the Phillies, 2-1, in the end. With rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, the automatic runner, at third, Alec Bohm hit a fly ball to right fielder…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

John Fetterman returns to the Pa. Senate campaign trail in Erie

ERIE, Pa. — One day short of three months since a stroke nearly killed him, Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman was “Back in Black” before more than 1,000 eager voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

9 people wounded in Philadelphia shootings, including a quadruple shooting in Frankford neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA — Nine people were wounded in shootings on Friday in Philadelphia, including four people in one incident in the city’s Frankford section and a 6-year-old boy grazed by a stray bullet, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Philly schools are going mask optional, but kids, staff must mask for the first 10 days of class

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia School District staff and students must mask for the first 10 days of the 2022-23 school year, but masks will then be optional — but “strongly recommended” — as long as case counts do not spike.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Oz demands debates as Fetterman hits the campaign stage for the first time in three months

Friday marks the first step back onto the public campaign stage for Lt. Gov. John Fetterman since he suffered a stroke just before the May Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Philly schools are going mask optional, but kids, staff must mask for the first 10 days of class

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia School District staff and students must mask for the first 10 days of the 2022-23 school year, but masks will then be optional as long as case counts do not spike.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Jesse Jackson meets with Sesame Place corporate leaders to discuss racism allegations

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. on Thursday met in New York with the CEO of Sesame Place’s parent company to discuss racism allegations that erupted after recent viral videos of costumed characters at the park appearing to dismiss and ignore Black children.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

How to prepare for your meeting with a therapist

Going to therapy for the first time can be intimidating.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Trudy Rubin: How the great Ukrainian city of Kharkiv stands up to the Russians — and how you can help

KHARKIV, Ukraine — If you wonder why the United States should keep supporting Ukraine, let me describe my recent visit to Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city and long the cultural and academic capital of the country.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber may miss Mets series because of strained calf

As if scoring runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom wasn’t going to be challenging enough this weekend, the Phillies will have to face the twin New York Mets aces without Kyle Schwarber.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 11, 2022

Who is Rep. Scott Perry, the Trump ally from Pa. whose phone was seized by the FBI?

PHILADELPHIA — You may have been hearing a lot about U.S. Rep Scott Perry in the days since the FBI seized the Pennsylvania Republican’s phone in connection with the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He also was a central figure in the prime-time…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 11, 2022

Pa.'s Drexel University to offer 50% tuition break to community college transfers, as higher ed struggles with enrollment drop

Drexel University, like many schools, has offered financial aid to students, including those who transfer in from community colleges, for many years.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 11, 2022

Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins National Constitution Center board as co-chair

PHILADELPHIA — Recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has been named the honorary co-chair of the of the National Constitution Center’s board of trustees, where he joins Justice Neil Gorsuch, who has served in that position since 2019.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 11, 2022

Editorial: In the Inflation Reduction Act, a much-needed step toward lowering prescription drug costs

It's become tiresome to see progressive politicians act like a pouting teenager who seems to think it's a sin to ever admit satisfaction with anything. Their lukewarm reaction to Senate passage of the admittedly ill-named Inflation Reduction Act won't help energize the voters Democrats need to avoid conservatives regaining Congress…

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