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People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19 — and many aren't getting boosters either

PHILADELPHIA — COVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month — and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at home as the latest BA.5 omicron variant surges across the country.

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Family sues Sesame Place for racial discrimination, alleging characters ignored 5-year-old Black girl

PHILADELPHIA — A federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Philadelphia accusing Sesame Place and its parent company of allowing costumed characters to racially discriminate against Black children, citing an example from June similar to one captured in the recent viral video of a character at the park appearing to dismiss…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

James Harden on re-signing with Sixers: This is where I want to win and we have the pieces to accomplish that

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on returning to the @Philadelphia 76ers: "This is where I want to be. This is where I want to win, and I think we have the pieces to accomplish that goal." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle ...

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Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win

PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand.

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Did Pa. gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano play a role in Trump’s fake elector plot? Campaign remains silent

PHILADELPHIA — Two competing versions of state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s role in Donald Trump’s fake elector scheme emerged this week. Mastriano, now the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, has yet to clear it up.

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Pa. GOP leaders once spurned Doug Mastriano. Now they’re giving him a ‘second look’ and fundraising support

PHILADELPHIA — In early May, Republican Party insiders in Pennsylvania were scrambling behind the scenes to thin the field in the governor’s race and unify around a single candidate — anyone, basically, but Doug Mastriano. Money was transferred. A poll was commissioned.

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Lincoln Financial Field to host WWE’s WrestleMania 40

Philadelphia and the Eagles' home stadium of Lincoln Financial Field to host WWE's WrestleMania 40

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DOJ: Warren Buffett's mortgage company redlined in Philly

A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware, the Department of Justice said Wednesday, in what they are calling the second-largest redlining settlement in history

The Independent UK

Mike Sielski: There’s reason to think the Eagles can finish their quick rebuild and win big in '22

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles reported Tuesday for training camp, and if you are of a certain age, you remember well the last offseason that they signed an elite, pass-rushing defensive end and traded for a game-changing wide receiver and created great expectations for themselves. That was a hell of a…

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Pa.'s school district approves contentious library policy targeting 'sexualized content'

PHILADELPHIA — Facing heated community opposition, the Central Bucks School District on Tuesday approved a contentious library policy that takes aim at challenging books in schools with "sexualized content" — guidelines the district's superintendent says ensure students are reading "age-appropriate material," but that the Pennsylvania Library Association calls one of…

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Pa. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz indicates he’d vote yes on same-sex marriage bill

PHILADELPHIA — Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said Tuesday he supports the right to same-sex marriage, making the statement as the Senate considers a vote that could codify that right into law.

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Philly Police Department will remain accredited. Its status had been challenged over a new city law

POCONO MANOR, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department will retain its statewide accreditation after a panel ruled Tuesday that a new city law barring officers from stopping motorists for minor violations does not prevent the department from enforcing state law, a key requirement of accreditation.

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Goodbye, Choco Taco. Hello, Expensive Household Goods - How Unilver Is Handling Inflation

Chaco Taco has gone the way of Jell-O Pudding Pops and Flintstone Push-Ups. Household item conglomerate Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) is discontinuing the beloved ice cream snack, first invented in Philadelphia in 1983.

Benzinga

Penn’s medical school formalizes its partnership with HBCUs in pursuit of greater diversity

PHILADELPHIA — Aspiring doctor Danielle Johnson is spending her summer at the University of Pennsylvania, researching how to get more people of color to participate in clinical trials aimed at improving treatment of heart disease so they are proportionately represented.

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Phillies win against the Braves thanks to Bryson Stott’s late home run

PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott pointed out to the bullpen, as is the Phillies’ custom when one of them hits a home run. But he might as well have pointed to the owners’ box. Or the general manager’s suite.

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'Goodfellas,' 'Law and Order' actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83

PHILADELPHIA — Actor Paul Sorvino, best known for his role in films like "Goodfellas" and "Nixon," has died. He was 83.

Orlando Sentinel

Family alleging racist encounter at SeaWorld-owned Sesame Place hires Ben Crump

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Black family who alleges their young children faced racial discrimination from a costumed performer at Sesame Place Philadelphia earlier this month has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is calling on its parent company, Orlando-based SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, to make amends.

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Eagles 2022 training camp preview: Wide Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles 2022 training camp preview: A.J. Brown's arrival at wide receiver could provide huge spark in the passing game

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Pandemic's impact on the boardwalks' free-sample tradition at the Jersey Shore

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 20 years, Tom Curyto’s voice beckoned to vacationers traversing boardwalks in New Jersey's Wildwood and Ocean City.

The Independent UK

Chinatown fears community, business loss in 76ers arena plan

Organizers and members of Philadelphia's Chinatown say they were surprised by the 76ers' announcement that they hope to build a $1.3 billion arena just a block from the community’s gateway arch

Chicago Tribune

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series

PHILADELPHIA — This has been an abysmal three games for the Phillies. A week ago, they completed a sweep of the Marlins in Miami, something they hadn’t done since 2010. It was a series so impactful that it left fans and media wondering if this team was truly different.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drew Smyly deals against Phillies as Cubs record first three-game sweep of season

Strong starting pitching was a theme for the Cubs through the three-game series at Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Castellanos, Reporter Involved in Tense Exchange

The Philadelphia outfielder was booed at home after another tough night at the plate.

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