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Thom Bell, 1970s ‘Sound of Philadelphia’ producer, dies at 79

Bell, often collaborating with lyricist Linda Creed, worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies

One of the architects of the 1970s “Sound of Philadelphia” has died

The Independent UK

At 1,006 games and counting, Clippers' Nicolas Batum is one of NBA's survivors

PHILADELPHIA — Clippers teammates were gathering in the key and coaches were talking in a circle at midcourt, but Nicolas Batum was in no hurry to leave his courtside chair and begin shootaround on a late November morning.

Los Angeles Times

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Joe Manniello's Week 16 NFL picks

For those of you who watch NFL RedZone every week, it feels like Christmas, doesn't it? Well, this week, it actually will be. There's a full Sunday-type slate of games on Christmas Eve on Saturday, followed by three on Christmas Day and then MNF. More games than not have playoff…

Newsday

Eagles’ Gardner Minshew named starter; Jalen Hurts sidelined against Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA — The last few days have been a whirlwind for Gardner Minshew.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

10 key matchups Eagles fans should watch during Week 16 slate of games

We're previewing ten games Philadelphia Eagles fans should keep an eye on in during the Week 16 slate of NFL games.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Young men ‘three times more likely’ to be shot dead in two US cities than in Iraq or Afghanistan

Shocking findings put the risk of firearm-related death in perspective, sparking calls for urgent need for violence reduction policies

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Dad of 6 who spent 25 years on death row for crime he didn't commit shot dead at funeral

Dad-of-six Christopher Williams, who spent 25 years on death row, was shot in the head after riding in a funeral procession for Tyree Little in North Philadelphia

Daily Mirror

Mike Sielski: Franco Harris was more than a Steelers icon. He was a cultural touchstone.

PHILADELPHIA — The March 28, 1968, edition of the Camden Courier-Post carried, on page 38, a seven-paragraph story of some local interest, though it didn’t promise much more than that. Franco Harris, who lived in Mount Holly, N.J., and was the star fullback at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, had…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Phillies’ Andrew Bellatti made a fatal mistake as a teen. A tale of remarkable forgiveness followed.

PHILADELPHIA — Lynette Reid doesn’t like clutter. She keeps a tidy home in western South Dakota, and is quick to toss out anything she doesn’t need. But for the past 12 years, she has held on to an old cardboard box in her garage.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philly judge who jailed Meek Mill has had all her criminal cases reassigned, kicking off a legal battle

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia judge who once sparked controversy by jailing the rapper Meek Mill for probation violations has been transferred to civil court and had all of her pending criminal cases reassigned — a highly unusual move that the judge has called "unlawful" as she attempts to have it…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers win sixth straight as Joel Embiid has 22 points and 10 rebounds

PHILADELPHIA — NBA homestands can provide electric and unbeatable situations for some teams.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

NFL Reveals 2023 Pro Bowl Games Rosters

The Eagles lead the way with eight selections.

Sports Illustrated

Jalen Hurts leads eight Pro Bowl selections for the Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are one of the most well-represented teams on the 2023 Pro Bowl roster, although the players are likely hoping they will have obligations elsewhere.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Independent UK

20-year church abuse probe ends with monsignor's quiet plea

The 20-year criminal investigation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia has come to a quiet end with the misdemeanor plea of an aging cleric

The Independent UK

Philadelphia man who spent 25 years on death row before acquittal is shot dead two years after release

62-year-old Christopher Williams was fatally shot in the head on 16 December

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former Eagles’ DE Hugh Douglas returning to Philadelphia to host midday radio show

Newly inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame, Hugh Douglas is returning to Philadelphia to host the midday radio show on 94WIP with Joe Giglio

The Conversation

Should you answer a call to crowdfund our under-resourced teachers?

In an episode of Abbott Elementary, the sitcom about a group of teachers in an under-resourced Philadelphia school, novice teacher Janine takes to TikTok. The joke is that she needs to use TikTok to fundraise to get her classroom much needed school supplies.

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He missed giving his wife Christmas gifts, so he now gives them to others battling cancer

PHILADELPHIA — As Chris Rotz was decorating for Christmas in 2015, he thought of his wife, Kathleen, the woman he knew he was meant to be with when they met for the first time at Doc Watson's Pub more than 30 years ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles WR Devonta Smith hosted a coat giveaway for kids from local Boys & Girls Club

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith teamed up with @DICKS for a holiday “Coat Giveaway” that benefited kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County

Daily Mirror

Police find body covered in concrete in the basement of hoarder's home after tip-off

Police officers arrived at the 5200 block of Burton Street in Wissinoming, Philadelphia, US on Monday afternoon after being informed a missing woman of eight years was buried there

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lincoln Financial Field might look different during the 2026 World Cup. Here are some examples of how.

PHILADELPHIA — There are a lot of people involved in Philadelphia’s planning to host games in the 2026 men’s World Cup. Some are big-picture types, and some are nuts-and-bolts types.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Grow your own’ programs train high schoolers to become teachers

PHILADELPHIA -- Imere Williams wanted to be a teacher at least since the fourth grade.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Travis Konecny cashes in twice to lead Flyers to 5-3 victory over Blue Jackets

PHILADELPHIA — Last season, Flyers winger Travis Konecny struggled to put the puck into the back of the net, scoring on a career-low 7.3% of his shots.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia records 500 homicides for 2nd year in a row, a tragic milestone as the gun violence crisis continues

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has recorded its 500th homicide this year, surpassing a bleak milestone for the second year in a row as the city’s gun violence epidemic continues at an unrelenting pace, leaving devastating loss and trauma in its wake.

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