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After shooting in Kensington, some accuse Philadelphia leaders of not doing enough to improve area’s conditions

PHILADELPHIA — A shooting of nine people in Kensington, a section of Philadelphia beset by gun violence and an open-air drug market, renewed community leaders’ criticisms of city leadership and heightened calls for a plan to address the neighborhood’s compounding crises.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Where Eagles players rank in major statistical categories at the halfway point

Here's a look at where the Philadelphia Eagles players land among the NFL's statistical leaders at the halfway point of the season

USA Today Sports Media Group

Family heirlooms retrace the history of Black Founding Father James Forten

PHILADELPHIA -- When Kip Jacobs, 63, was growing up in West Philly, his great-grandmother was the only family member who talked much about their ancestor James Forten, a free Black man who became a wealthy sailmaker in post-Revolutionary War Philadelphia.

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Biden and Obama make last-ditch effort as Democrats’ mood darkens

The president has remained outwardly optimistic about Democrats’ prospects in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but the party is struggling as polls tighten

The Guardian - US

4 critical, 5 stable after shooting on Philadelphia street

Police say four people remain in critical condition following a shooting that wounded nine people on a busy northeast Philadelphia street over the weekend

The Independent UK

9 people shot and wounded, 5 of them critically, in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Nine people were wounded, five critically, Saturday night when shooters emerged from a car and fired into a crowd on a busy street in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

7 key games Eagles fans should watch during Week 9 slate of games

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Houston Texans on Thursday night, and we're previewing seven games fans should keep an eye on in Week 9's Sunday slate of games

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The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

Sports Illustrated

9 hospitalised after shooting outside Philadelphia bar

Police say two of the nine victims are in critical condition

The Independent UK

Philadelphia shooting: At least nine hit by gunfire at bar as police rush to scene

At least 40 shots were fired at people standing outside Jack's Bar in Philadelphia by multiple shooters leaving at least nine people injured, according to police

Daily Mirror

Biden, Obama Warn of Democracy Threat in Final Midterms Countdown

President Joe Biden, Democratic superstar Barack Obama and Republican firebrand Donald Trump all converged Saturday on Pennsylvania to push their parties to the finishing line in a race Biden said marks a "defining" moment for US democracy. The battle of the serving and two former presidents marked the start of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

At least nine people wounded in Philadelphia shooting

At least nine people were shot in Philadelphia on Saturday night, leaving two in critical condition, the police said.

Reuters

In closing campaign pitches, Democrats lean on their star: Obama

PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday, with just days left to campaign ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, three presidents converged on Pennsylvania in a last-ditch effort to lock down a must-win Senate race for their parties.

Los Angeles Times

Marcus Hayes: Phillies and Union make history, ending storybook seasons on the same day during a wild Philadelphia fall

HOUSTON — An hour before Game 6, John Middleton stood in the tunnel that led to the field at Minute Maid Park. He was told to enjoy the evening.

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Obama, Biden and Trump all campaign in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA — Three presidents are sweeping through Pennsylvania Saturday, aiming to rally their supporters in the closing stretch before Tuesday’s election and signaling the national weight of the state’s races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.

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Obama, Biden and Trump all campaign in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA — Three presidents swept through Pennsylvania on Saturday, aiming to rally their supporters in the closing stretch before Tuesday’s election and signaling the national weight of the state’s races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Pa. Supreme Court issues a second order on mail ballot dates as the legal fight continues

PHILADELPHIA — The scramble to figure out which Pennsylvania mail ballots to count and reject based on handwritten dates continued Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

National reactions: Eagles move to 8-0 for first time ever after win over Texans

Here's what the national media is saying after the Philadelphia Eagles moved to 8-0 after a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans in Week 9

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Tom Thibodeau leans on Toppin, Randle frontcourt in Knicks’ win over short-handed Sixers

PHILADELPHIA — Desperation finally got Tom Thibodeau to try it.

Tribune News Service

NBA agent Daniel Hazan, an orthodox Jew, navigates antisemitism with fears and hope

PHILADELPHIA — The environment sowed by Kanye West and Kyrie Irving — that antisemitic vibe casting a cloud over the NBA — has sent Daniel Hazan into feelings of sadness and doubt.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

3 teens suspected in Philly school shooting committed another murder the day before, police say

PHILADELPHIA — Three of the teens accused of shooting five young football players, killing one, outside Roxborough High School in September are expected to be charged with murder in connection with another fatal shooting the day before, police said Friday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Win or you’re done? Former Cub Kyle Schwarber knows about that: ‘It’s going to take everyone.’

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins was nearing the major leagues in the fall of 2016, so surely he was tuned in that October to the World Series.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Phillies’ art of ‘flushing it’ will be put to the test with a must-win Game 6 vs. the Astros

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies like to use the phrase “flush it.” After a tough loss — like their 3-2 defeat against the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday — it is often what they say they’ll do, and more times than not they actually do it.…

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Philadelphia has at least 90,000 reasons to love the Houston Astros: their wage-tax dollars

Not that they would be rooting for the Astros, but the people in Philadelphia’s Revenue Department had at least 90,000 reasons to cheer the arrival this week of the likes of José Altuve, Alex Bregman, Ryan Pressley, and Justin Verlander.

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Three teens suspected in the Philly school shooting committed another murder the day before, police say

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