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Pandemic's impact on the boardwalks' free-sample tradition at the Jersey Shore

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 20 years, Tom Curyto’s voice beckoned to vacationers traversing boardwalks in New Jersey's Wildwood and Ocean City.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 25, 2022

Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series

PHILADELPHIA — This has been an abysmal three games for the Phillies. A week ago, they completed a sweep of the Marlins in Miami, something they hadn’t done since 2010. It was a series so impactful that it left fans and media wondering if this team was truly different.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 24, 2022

Welcome to come, but not to work. Ukrainians fleeing war can’t get job permits in the US

PHILADELPHIA — Liliia Kravtsova fled the Ukrainian seaport city of Odesa as bombs exploded and people died, leaving behind her law practice and seeking safety in the United States.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 24, 2022

‘Bloodsicles,’ water, and mud wallowing: How Philadelphia Zoo animals keep cool in the heat wave

PHILADELPHIA — Humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 23, 2022

$500K Harriet Tubman statue controversy gets national attention, prompts a petition, and elicits the sculptor’s response

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s controversy over awarding a direct commission for a permanent Harriet Tubman monument has aroused widespread national interest and a split among the city’s own statue advisory committee.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 23, 2022

Mike Sielski: If the Sixers want to build a downtown arena, they and Philadelphia have to answer some questions first

PHILADELPHIA — Here is what we know about the plan, put forth by the 76ers’ managing partners, to build an NBA arena at 10th and Market Streets. We know that the partners are estimating, for now, that the arena will cost $1.3 billion to construct. We know that the partners…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 23, 2022

Sesame Place ‘wholeheartedly’ apologizes to Black family snubbed by actor in Rosita costume

PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place offered a new apology to the family of the two young Black girls who were seemingly snubbed by a costumed character at the park, this time saying they “wholeheartedly apologize” and renewing a pledge to institute mandatory diversity training.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

Philadelphia's weird connection to Jordan Peele's 'Nope'

PHILADELPHIA — With "Nope" now in theaters, it looks like director Jordan Peele has yet another hit on his hands, following the massive success of "Get Out" and "Us." While we expected Peele's latest directorial effort to be good, we didn't expect to find a Philadelphia connection to the movie.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

John Fetterman inches back onto the campaign trail in Philly with first fund-raiser appearances since stroke

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, largely absent from the campaign trail for two months, is slowly resuming his campaign following a stroke that nearly killed him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

Trudy Rubin: We can win if West helps us close our skies to Russian attack, Ukraine defense minister says

KYIV, Ukraine — The day before I interviewed Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, Russian missiles slammed into a business district in the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, far from the front line or any military target.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022