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14-year-old boy killed, 3 others wounded in shooting after football scrimmage at Philadelphia high school

PHILADELPHIA — One teen was killed and three others wounded in a shooting after a football scrimmage late Tuesday afternoon at Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, police said.

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Football player killed and three injured in shooting near Philadelphia high school

Violence broke out close to Roxborough High School in the city

The Independent UK

Abscam figure sent back to prison in ballot stuffing case

A former congressman from Philadelphia who went to prison in the Abscam scandal in the 1970s was sent back to prison Tuesday at age 79 in a ballot stuffing case

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Pa. gubernatorial candidate Mastriano mocks opponent Shapiro as ‘little Josh.’ Shapiro’s revenge is a massive bank account

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, frequently mocks the height of his Democratic opponent, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

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Philly mayor signs executive order banning guns at city recreation centers, a move that could spur legal challenges

PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order Tuesday banning the possession of firearms and other deadly weapons at city recreation centers and playgrounds, a move that could reignite a long-standing debate about whether Philadelphia should be able to write its own gun laws.

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Philly mayor signs executive order banning guns at city recreation centers

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney on Tuesday signed an executive order banning the possession of firearms and other deadly weapons at city recreation centers and playgrounds, a move that could reignite a long-standing debate about whether the city should be able to write its own gun laws.

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The arrest of a prominent activist is rallying the Catholic antiabortion right

PHILADELPHIA — The arrest of a prominent Catholic activist on charges he assaulted a Planned Parenthood volunteer outside a Philadelphia clinic has sparked a standoff between the antiabortion movement and the federal government, and battle lines are being drawn over the wider significance of the case.

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Jaguars’ Doug Pederson isn’t sure what reception he’ll get from Eagles fans

Philadelphia fans aren't exactly known for their welcoming disposition.

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NFL Power Rankings: A New No. 1 Emerges in Week 3 Shakeup

The Dolphins are on the move in the latest order, while the Eagles and the Jaguars also jumped up the list.

Sports Illustrated

Suit: Care home resident died with paper jammed in windpipe

The mother of a woman with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities is suing the Philadelphia care home where her daughter lived for 40 years

The Independent UK

TaTa Sherise is the next hottest comedian to come out of Philly. Trust

PHILADELPHIA — TaTa Sherise has nothing against Lizzo, but the West Philadelphia-based comedian is quick to say she was about the big-girls-are beautiful energy long before the singer was.

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Philadelphia attorney to defend Trump Organization in Manhattan criminal case

A Philadelphia-based attorney known for representing former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial has joined the defense team in a criminal case against the Trump Organization headed up by the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

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Kelce, Hurts talk Eagles’ fans invading FedEx Field

Jason Kelce and Jalen Hurts noticed all the Philadelphia fans at FedEx Field.

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PHOTOS: Some of the top photos from Commanders’ 24-8 loss to the Eagles

Some of the best photos from Washington's Week 3 game against Philadelphia.

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From cricket to Sepak takraw, these immigrant communities got game

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia is a zealous sports town, with loyal fans who cheer and boo in equal measures. But these are major league sports fans. The city is also home to equally ardent fans who bring their enthusiasm to lesser-known sports like cricket, Gaelic football, or Sepak takraw.

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Phillies fall to Braves, 8-7, in 11th inning, fail to gain ground in wild-card race

PHILADELPHIA — After an offensive explosion in the first five innings of Sunday’s game, the Phillies’ bats fell quiet once they returned from a rain delay that lasted 2 hours, 5 minutes. The Phillies entered the delay with a one-run lead, and for a while, it looked like the bullpen…

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"Tranq dope" spreads to more cities

Xylazine is contaminating the drug supply, causing grisly injuries and death

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Eagles-Commanders: Who has the edge at each position?

Looking at who has the positional edge in the Week 3 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders

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Bailey Falter stumbles as Phillies scuffle against Braves

PHILADELPHIA — The story of this Phillies season, however it ends, cannot be written without mention of Bailey Falter and all that he represents.

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John Fetterman rallies in Philly, his first public event in the city

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in front of a blown-up photo of the LOVE sculpture, John Fetterman introduced himself to a crowd dotted with Eagles gear in a Northwest Philadelphia gym.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Commanders’ Week 3 matchup with Eagles Wire

We spoke with Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby to preview the Eagles of their Week 3 game against the Commanders.

The Hindu

What’s new in Philadelphia’s art and culture scene ?

Museums, murals, walking tours and gardens. Philadelphia has added more to its list of touristy things to do in 2022

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17 pressing questions for 17 Sixers players ahead of the NBA’s unofficial start

PHILADELPHIA — Monday will be about talking for the Sixers, who will hold their annual media day to unofficially lift the curtain on the 2022-23 season before heading to Charleston for training camp.

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Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola slug and sling Phillies closer to postseason in 9-1 rout of Braves

PHILADELPHIA — After driving a ball 103.8 mph through a 17-mph crosswind and into the left-field seats in the fourth inning Friday night, Rhys Hoskins did what must have felt natural to him in the moment.

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Philadelphia tech salaries see biggest jump in the US, growing faster than Silicon Valley

Technology job paychecks grew fastest in Philadelphia this year, according to a new survey of employers and workers by Hired.com.

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