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‘Boy in the Box’ finally identified 66 years after body was found stuffed in cardboard box

Authorities hope it will bring them a step closer to the boy’s killer

Evening Standard

After nearly 66 years and thanks to DNA advances, Philly's 'Boy in the Box' has a name: Joseph

PHILADELPHIA — Haunting images of the child victim appeared in liquor stores, and were slipped into Philadelphia Gas Works bills. They spoke to a front-page crime so odious that it elbowed aside news accounts of the Cold War and the intensifying international tensions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joe Manniello's Week 14 NFL picks

At this point in the season, whether it be because of an injury or a benching, backup quarterbacks often step into the spotlight. You’ve seen it the last two weeks with Mike White and the Jets. Now, it’s Brock Purdy for the 49ers and Tyler Huntley for the Ravens. You…

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Police announce identity of mysterious 'Boy in the Box' after cold case murder 65 years ago

Cops have finally confirmed the identity of 'America's Unknown Child' to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli, who was found naked and beaten in a box in Philadelphia in 1957.

Daily Record

Women’s basketball world cheers Brittney Griner’s release: ‘God’s grace is sufficient’

PHILADELPHIA — Throughout the 10 months that WNBA star Brittney Griner spent in detention in Russia, Dawn Staley was one of the biggest champions of getting her free.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

"The Boy in the Box" has his name back

"This announcement only closes one chapter in this little boy's story," said Commissioner Danielle Outlaw

Salon

Philadelphia’s ‘Boy in the Box’ identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli

Philadelphia police announced the identify of the child at the center of one of the city’s oldest cold cases

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New forensic technology provided the breakthrough in decades-old case

PHILADELPHIA — More than six decades after the badly bruised body of a young boy was found in a cardboard box in Philadelphia’s Fox Chase section, police Thursday announced the long-sought identity of the boy — finally naming “America’s Unknown Child” and providing some closure in what police say is…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Giants’ Daniel Jones ready for tough test vs. Eagles’ corners

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and WR Darius Slayton are prepared to challenge a very talented Philadelphia Eagles secondary.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Police to reveal identity of Philly's slain 'Boy in the Box'

Nearly 66 years after the battered body of a young boy was found stuffed inside a cardboard box, Philadelphia police are set to reveal the identity of the victim in the city’s most notorious cold case

The Independent UK

Flyers concede an early lead and fall to the Washington Capitals, 4-1

PHILADELPHIA — Just as they did in their game against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Flyers made a mistake in the third period, paid the price, and couldn’t overcome the resulting deficit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa.’s marijuana pardon project was supposed to benefit thousands. Far fewer are getting relief

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Tom Wolf announced the marijuana pardon project as a program that could potentially help thousands of Pennsylvanians with minor cannabis convictions clear their records. But far fewer people will actually receive that benefit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A West Philly man, upset over a breakup, set a fire that killed his ex-girlfriend's sister, DA says

PHILADELPHIA — A West Philadelphia man, frustrated that his girlfriend had ended their relationship, drove to her home in Darby Township early Sunday and started a fire that killed her younger sister, investigators said Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles sign 2 players to the practice squad ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Giants

Philadelphia Eagles signed DT Marvin Wilson and OT Roderick Johnson to the practice squad ahead of Week 14 matchup @ New York Giants

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Twitter was a pandemic haven for people with disabilities. Elon Musk’s purchase has them worried

PHILADELPHIA — Fear of COVID-19 never ended for Heather Kerstetter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn scientists made a universal flu vaccine using mRNA, and they plan to test it in humans

PHILADELPHIA — For years, scientists have tried, and failed, to make a one-and-done vaccine that would provide at least partial protection against all types of the flu.

The Guardian - UK

I accidentally pepper-sprayed myself in the face. What’s worse is admitting I feel unsafe in Philadelphia

The right likes to portray Democrat cities as dystopian hellscapes - and yes gun crime is soaring, but not for the reasons they give

The Independent UK

Philadelphia gas station owner divides city by hiring heavily armed guards

‘We are tired of this nonsense; robbery, drug trafficking, hanging around, gangs’

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After another delay in a decision on supervised injection sites, Shapiro says he still opposes them

Pennsylvania incoming governor Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he remains opposed to efforts to open a place in Philadelphia where people with addiction can use drugs under medical supervision, a day after the federal government asked for more time to respond to a lawsuit over a proposed supervised injection site…

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Philly police have identified the 'Boy in the Box' 1957 homicide victim. They will reveal findings Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police say they are "finally able to identify the child" in the notorious "Boy in the Box" homicide in 1957 that has haunted investigators for decades. They will reveal the findings Thursday morning.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Titans power rankings round-up going into Week 14

Where the Titans stand in different NFL power rankings after losing in Week 13.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles’ DE Brandon Graham nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Philadelphia Eagles long-time defensive end Brand Graham is the organization's nominee for the Walter Payton #NFL Man of the Year Award#WPMOYChallenge | #WPMOY

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Feds ask for another extension in a suit to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The federal government sought another delay in a yearslong legal battle to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia on Monday, leaving unsettled whether a place for people in addiction to use drugs under medical supervision, and be revived if they overdose, can open in one of the…

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Goalie Carter Hart rebounds and the Flyers defeat the injury-plagued Colorado Avalanche, 5-3

PHILADELPHIA — No captain Gabriel Landeskog, no winger Valeri Nichushkin, no winger Artturi Lehkonen for the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, due to injury. That was (almost) no problem for the Flyers, who have been decimated by injuries of their own for the last two seasons.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Comcast’s rates are increasing again. Here’s what to expect

Comcast, the largest U.S. cable and internet provider, is once again raising prices on its TV and internet services, a year after the Philadelphia-based company last hiked rates.

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