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Why David McCormick couldn’t catch Mehmet Oz in the Pa. Senate primary

PHILADELPHIA — The recount couldn’t save David McCormick.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

For Philly trauma physicians, the South Street shooting was far from the first time they've had to treat multiple victims at once

PHILADELPHIA — As one shooting victim — then another, and another — was rushed on Saturday night to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Philadelphia trauma hospital that sits closest to the South Street shooting, emergency responders started to worry about reaching capacity.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

Business owners say weak enforcement is emboldening the violence on Philly’s South Street

PHILADELPHIA — Ron Dangler served two tours in Iraq — where he was “a door-kicker,” a cavalry scout at the front of a dangerous patrol in Ramadi in 2005 and 2006.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

David Murphy: The Sixers don’t need to win the offseason to win a post-LeBron Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is as open as it has ever been. Any discussion about the Sixers’ offseason needs to start there. It’s a good thing. A great thing, really. Desperation rarely leads to good decision making. The Sixers have an opportunity to make some immensely consequential decisions this offseason. Things…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

2 men will be charged in Philadelphia mass shooting, DA’s office says

PHILADELPHIA — Two men have been taken into custody in connection with the mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, including an 18-year-old who prosecutors say fired a homemade “ghost” gun into a crowd Saturday night and was one of several gunmen in a melee that left three people dead…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

Charges against 2 people in Philly mass shooting expected Monday, DA says

PHILADELPHIA — At least two people are expected to be charged for their roles in the mass shooting on South Street Saturday night that left three people dead and 11 others injured, District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

NJ’s tough new environmental justice law rule says half the state lives in ‘overburdened’ neighborhoods — some surprising

New Jersey proposed a new environmental justice rule Monday that officials believe will be the toughest in the nation by carving out nearly half the state’s population as living in “overburdened communities” and limiting the types of polluting businesses that can be built there.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

69-year-old man shot in Philadelphia recalls how the night went from party to mayhem

PHILADELPHIA — As a mass shooting erupted on South Street in Philadelphia on Saturday night, killing three people and wounding 11 others, the scene was so chaotic that one victim didn’t realize he’d been shot until he saw blood running down his leg.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

Kids under 5 should soon have access to COVID vaccines, but many parents are likely to say, I don’t feel comfortable'

PHILADELPHIA — Zoli’s parents plan to get their 4-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as shots for young children could finally become available later this month.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

How 'Hustle' director Jeremiah Zagar turned his Philly basketball film into an endearing bromance

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia basketball fans can't wait to see Adam Sandler's Netflix flick "Hustle," starring Queen Latifah and Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangómez. They've got good reason: A squad of Philadelphia 76ers including Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and head coach Doc Rivers will make big…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022