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During debate, Mehmet Oz said local politicians should have a say in abortion. Democrats see an opportunity

PHILADELPHIA — While much of the reaction to Tuesday night’s Senate debate has centered on Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s performance and lingering speech problems after his stroke, Democrats think Republican Mehmet Oz made the most serious fumble of the night with an an answer on abortion.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Key takeaways from the Pa. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz

PHILADELPHIA — Democrat John Fetterman verbally stumbled at times Tuesday night in what was some voters’ first and only chance to see him taking live questions ahead of Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate election Nov. 8. Recovering from a stroke, he argued he understands the struggles of everyday voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Ex-Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal could get new trial in 1981 cop-killing case as new evidence emerges

Activist has been fighting conviction for over 40 years

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

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Philly’s elections chief misled voters about delays in sending out mail ballots

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s top elections official and her office knowingly misled voters multiple times this month when they said adding special elections for City Council seats to the November ballot did not delay mail ballots being sent to voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Pennhurst Asylum haunted house draws criticism every Halloween. A group of disabled actors running the show says there is more to the story

PHILADELPHIA — Every Halloween, the Pennhurst Asylum draws large crowds seeking a thrill at the former institution for people with disabilities turned haunted house.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Overdose deaths in 2021 were the highest they’ve ever been in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia saw its highest-ever number of fatal overdoses in 2021 with 1,276 people dying within city limits from drug use, city health officials said on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

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Larry Krasner: Are Progressive Prosecutors Responsible for the Urban Crime Spike?

Q&A with Philadelphia's district attorney, who is facing an impeachment threat because of rising crime.

Reason · Oct 26, 2022

Eagles vs. Steelers: 5 matchups to watch on defense

Here are five matchups to watch on defense when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 8

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022

Liverpool street to be transformed into 1770s Philadelphia for hit TV show Outlander

The street will be closed for two weeks while filming takes place on the Starz show

Liverpool Echo · Oct 26, 2022

Black conductors are picking up the baton, but challenges remain

PHILADELPHIA — When Jeri Lynne Johnson made it to the finals of an orchestra tryout in California and didn’t get the job, she didn’t think much of it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Philadelphia novelist Diane McKinney-Whetstone shows life after 60 is fun in ‘Our Gen’

PHILADELPHIA — In "Our Gen," Diane McKinney-Whetstone’s latest novel, a group of friends have casual sex, keep secrets, and smoke a lot of weed. But they aren’t millennials, they live in an active 55+ community in townhomes with smart appliances. They laugh a lot and always have time for a…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Editorial: A damning audit of the Philadelphia police must be an impetus for real reform

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s audit of the Philadelphia Police Department offers a disturbing window into the inner workings of the police force as it confronts record murders, daily shootings, and rising crime. The report’s 85 pages paint a damning picture of a department that is inefficient, disorganized, backward and wasting…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Ex-Black Panther asks for fresh trial amid new evidence

New evidence shows that the conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal – who has spent over 40 years in prison – was tainted, prompting calls for a re-examination

The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Everything we know about Pennsylvania debate between John Fetterman and Dr Oz

“This was always going to be an away game for John Fetterman,” a Philadelphia Democratic consultant says

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Penn students end nearly 6-week encampment on College Green after their football game protest

PHILADELPHIA — A group of student protesters at the University of Pennsylvania ended a nearly six-week encampment on the College Green this weekend after they stormed Franklin Field during halftime of the Penn-Yale football game.

Benzinga · Oct 25, 2022

Bad Omen? Every Time A Philadelphia Baseball Team Wins The World Series, There's A Severe Recession

The Houston Astros have a lot of haters following the team’s infamous cheating scandal that broke in 2019. But maybe, just maybe, the Astros are who we all should be rooting for in this year’s Fall Classic. Dating back to the early 20th century, every single time a Philadelphia baseball…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Pa. gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro early on showed knack for networking, regimented messaging in politics

PHILADELPHIA — Looking back now, former U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli said the amount of responsibility he gave the young legislative aide who was fresh off a college internship on Capitol Hill “seems ridiculous.”

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Philly’s new chief pathologist contends with understaffing, disorder and a troubled legacy at medical examiner’s office

PHILADELPHIA — Soon after starting her job, Philadelphia’s newest chief medical examiner was dismayed to learn some of the city’s dead arrived at her office in the back of a police car.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Mike Sielski: The Phillies are in the World Series. Miles Teller and John Middleton remember what it was like. Do you?

PHILADELPHIA — Atop the celebratory stage quickly constructed on the Citizens Bank Park infield Sunday night, Rob Thomson clasped his hands behind his back, and several Phillies players rubbed the head of their closer-in-a-pinch, Ranger Suárez, and Bryce Harper cradled the trophy he had won, as the 2022 National League…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Autism services for adults in Philly area still haven’t rebounded from COVID shutdowns

PHILADELPHIA -- When state officials approved Devon Geiger for the most comprehensive benefits Pennsylvania offers for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities, her mother, Deb Geiger, had peace of mind. She thought her daughter would get the services she needed.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

Can learning about ghosts help us cope with pandemic losses? A Penn professor says yes

PHILADELPHIA — Justin McDaniel, a professor of religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, teaches a popular course called "Gods, Ghosts and Monsters," a comparative religion course about death and the afterlife. He's long been fascinated with ghost stories — and why they fascinate us.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2022

The Betsy Ross House offers plenty of horrors on its Halloween tours. And they’re all true

PHILADELPHIA — Halloween tales told at the Betsy Ross House have nothing to do with flag making — or even ghosts. There are no cheap scares amid the lantern light — no colonial-costumed ghouls emerge in the courtyard fog or surprise in the shadows of creaky rooms.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022

Steelers open as 10.5-point underdogs to Eagles

Pittsburgh is going to have its work cut out for them this week in Philadelphia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022

NFL Expert Picks, Predictions, Lines: Week 8

NFL Expert Picks and Predictions for Week 8 of the season including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Green Bay at Buffalo, New York Giants at Seattle

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