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4 people were wounded in a shooting near Temple University’s campus

Four people were wounded in a shooting outside a hookah lounge at the edge of Temple University’s North Philadelphia campus early Sunday morning, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

Mike Sielski: The Eagles are running it back in 2023. That’s a bigger risk than it might seem.

PHILADELPHIA — What the Eagles are trying to do next season is not unheard of in the NFL, but it’s pretty damn close.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 19, 2023

Tyson Foerster scores his first NHL goal but Flyers fall to Hurricanes, 5-4 in overtime

PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center, the Flyers took a swig from the fountain of youth, as the future of the franchise flaunted their talents against the Carolina Hurricanes. Apparently, it wasn’t big enough of a gulp.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 19, 2023

Chicago’s mayoral candidates have radically different approaches to fixing public schools. Here’s why.

Their backgrounds — Paul Vallas, a technocrat devoted to school choice, and Brandon Johnson, a teachers union organizer — help explain clashing views on school reform.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

Philly mayoral candidates are distancing themselves from 'defund' and say police staffing is a key priority

It wasn't that long ago that Philadelphia City Council members, under pressure from racial-justice protesters, voted to cancel a proposed $19 million increase in funding to the police and move millions more to another department.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 17, 2023

Depression can get better. These four are living proof

PHILADELPHIA -- When U.S. Sen. John Fetterman checked into a hospital for clinical depression last month, critics questioned whether he would be able to serve his six-year term.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 17, 2023

St. Joseph's University has a cannabis certificate program, and some Catholics aren't pleased

PHILADELPHIA — The message from Catholic Church leaders has been clear: When it comes to marijuana, no means no.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 17, 2023

Instant analysis of the Eagles agreeing to a 2-year, $42M extension with CB Darius Slay

We're looking at instant analysis and takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles agreeing to a 2-year, $42 million deal with CB Darius Slay

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2023

Darius Slay’s contract extension with Eagles is a 2-year, $42 million deal

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Darius Slay to a 2-year, $42 million extension that includes $23 million fully guaranteed

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Eagles agree to a 2-year contract extension with Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay

After initial reports that he would be released, The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a contract extension with Darius Slay

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023