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Porn Studies class at Temple investigates 'the other sex ed'

PHILADELPHIA — The students in Temple University's first-ever porn studies class arrived with memories of sex education that ranged from paltry to awkward to outright bizarre.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

All 7 victims have been identified in massive chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA — The Berks County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the names of the remaining victims of the explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory in West Reading that killed seven people.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers outlast Dallas Mavericks, 116-108, in return of Joel Embiid and James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — Luka Doncic attempted to float a driving layup over Joel Embiid, but the Sixers’ big man rejected the ball at the rim.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Mike Jensen: A crazy day at Temple ends with Adam Fisher as head men’s basketball coach

PHILADELPHIA — In the annals of crazy Temple basketball days, this one was pretty good.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman will return to the Senate April 17 after treatment for depression

PHILADELPHIA — Sen. John Fetterman will return to the Senate the week of April 17.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Man dubbed 'Testicle King' lives on diet of uncooked animal GENITALS and raw meat

Pauly Long, 31, originally from Philadelphia, US, eats six to eight eggs, four to six pieces of bacon, a big steak and some kind of organ meat, mostly a liver, heart or testicle a day

Daily Mirror

After a tumultuous tenure, Jason Wingard has resigned as Temple University president

PHILADELPHIA — Jason Wingard is out as president of Temple University after less than two years, the board announced Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Jeff Brown could be Philly's first outsider mayor in a century. Can a grocer run the city?

PHILADELPHIA — More than 500 people crammed into a West Philadelphia ballroom on a Wednesday morning in November to see a grocery store owner.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rage-tweeting is on the rise for disgruntled consumers who seek 'revenge' for bad service

After spending 45 minutes looking for parking at the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday, Diana Smith took to Twitter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Michael Cunningham: It’s World Series or bust for Braves

ATLANTA — My lasting memory of the 2022 Braves: Standing in the visiting clubhouse in Philadelphia while Dansby Swanson, moisture in his eyes, declared the whole season a failure. In that moment, the 101 wins and fifth straight National League East title didn’t matter much to Swanson. They’d became irrelevant…

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Ukrainian ballet students find safety and high-quality training far from home at Philly's Rock School

PHILADELPHIA — The war in Ukraine has displaced many people from their homes. Among them, four Ukrainian teenagers who moved thousands of miles away from their families to Philadelphia to continue their ballet studies at the Rock School for Dance Education.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Morgan Frost scores twice as Flyers win 3-2 over the Montreal Canadiens

PHILADELPHIA — In the dwindling minutes of the Flyers’ Tuesday night game against the Montreal Canadiens, with the score tied 1-1, center Morgan Frost was as cool as his last name suggests.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly’s water is safe to drink, Mayor Jim Kenney declares: ‘The threat has passed’

PHILADELPHIA — OK, Philly, you can drink the water without worry now.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A Philly police officer is cleared of racial slur allegations after a viral traffic stop video, commissioner says

PHILADELPHIA — Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Tuesday that an officer who had been benched over allegations he used racial slurs during a traffic stop earlier this month will be allowed to return to duty after internal investigators concluded that he did not use such language during the chaotic episode.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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10 Eagles who could make a switch after NFL owners approve players wearing Number Zero

We're looking at ten Philadelphia Eagles who could look to switch jersey numbers after NFL owners approve the proposal to allow players to wear the Number Zero

USA Today Sports Media Group

5 QB needy teams that could convince the Eagles to swap picks in first round

We're looking at 5 quarterback-needy teams that could look to make a 2023 NFL draft night trade with the Philadelphia Eagles at picks No. 10 or No. 30 overall

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Philly drinking water deemed safe but chemical spill monitoring ongoing, officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia officials say tap water from the Baxter treatment plant is safe to drink at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday as they continue to monitor the impact of a chemical spill from a plant upstream on the Delaware River.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia: Still no sign of chemicals from upriver spill

Philadelphia water officials say they continue to see no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into the Delaware River, and they're confident that drinking water will be unaffected as the pollution flows by

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Philadelphia's Water Scare Highlights the Alarming Frequency of U.S. Chemical Spills

A solution used to make adhesives spilled into the Delaware River last week. Here's what to know about the chemicals, and why these spills seem so common.

The Guardian - UK

The US is the world’s richest country. So why can’t I get a glass of clean drinking water?

This weekend, 8,000 gallons of latex were accidentally dumped in the Delaware River – and tap water across the country is laced with disturbing chemicals

The Week

Get your fill in Philly – one of the world’s great food cities

“Ah this guy makes the best meatballs in South Philly!” I’m touring Philadelphia’s Italian Market – a name that’s historically accurate but now, thanks to many excellent Mexican and Vietnamese food businesses, something of a misnomer – and my hugely knowledgeable guide, trained chef Jacquie, has bumped into another person…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Helen Gym wants to finish the fight she started 30 years ago. Would she be Philadelphia's activist-mayor?

PHILADELPHIA — Helen Gym was in the way.

The Denver Post

Nikola Jokic bolsters MVP case with triple-double as Nuggets beat 76ers

If the Nuggets wanted to stage their own dunk contest, at least half of the finishes from Monday night would qualify.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly water is safe to drink through Tuesday afternoon, officials say, but monitoring of chemical spill continues

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles GM on negotiations with C.J. Gardner-Johnson: we tried, and then we pivoted

Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman stated that they tried to negotiate with C.J. Gardner-Johnson and then pivoted when the numbers weren't correct.

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