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A former Philly homicide detective accused of sexually abusing witnesses will go to trial this week

PHILADELPHIA — Room 757 of the Hilton Garden Inn in Chinatown was an unusual place to meet a Philadelphia homicide detective, but the witness said he thought he had little choice.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 9, 2022

The Pa. woman who killed her sons had planned the shooting in advance, prosecutors say

A Bucks County, Pennsylvania, woman who police say shot her two sons in the head as they slept was charged with first-degree murder on Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 9, 2022

Two Pa. boys whose mother shot shot them as they slept have died, police say. She will face murder charges

A Bucks County, Pennsylvania, woman accused of shooting her two sons in the head as they slept is expected to be charged with murder, authorities said Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 9, 2022

Phillies place Didi Gregorius on the 10-day IL, call up shortstop Bryson Stott

PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the seventh inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers, outfielder Kyle Schwarber collided with shortstop Didi Gregorius while the two were trying to field a pop fly. Gregorius was checked out by a team trainer but remained in the game.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

Joel Embiid’s defense can carry the Sixers through the Heat in the NBA Playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — For Joel Embiid, it always comes back to defense.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

‘It’s whatever’: Joel Embiid brushes off wearing protective mask during Sixers’ Game 3 win over Miami Heat

PHILADELPHIA — Those tasked with mopping the sweat off the floor under the Wells Fargo Center baskets must always be on high alert for when a player hits the deck or possession shifts from one end of the court to the other. But during Game 3 of the 76ers’ Eastern…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

Sixers pick up first win of the series, 99-79

It took a heroic performance from Joel Embiid, lights out shooting from Danny Green, some Tyrese Maxey magic, and even a big first-half from James Harden, but the Sixers cut into the Heat’s series lead with a 99-79 win on their home court in Game 3.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

Dozens of mail ballots are going to a GOP ward leader’s South Philly P.O. box, raising ‘ballot harvesting’ concerns

PHILADELPHIA — A mail ballot mystery is unfolding at an otherwise unremarkable post office box in South Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

Former Penn State basketball player John Harrar invited to Eagles minicamp as a tight end

PHILADELPHIA — John Harrar recently completed a prolific basketball career at Penn State. With graduation looming, he is attempting a drastic career change.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 6, 2022

Editorial: Sealing the criminal records of more former offenders is the right move for Pennsylvania

For too many Pennsylvanians, a criminal record from decades ago can be the primary obstacle separating them from a job, a livelihood, and a chance at a fresh start.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 6, 2022