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NBA investigating Sixers for possible tampering in free-agency pursuit of James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA has opened an investigation into the 76ers for possible tampering in their free agency pursuits to re-sign James Harden and sign P.J. Tucker and Danuel House, a source confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer Friday night.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 30, 2022

Doug Mastriano breaks with controversial social media site Gab and its founder

PHILADELPHIA — Some political partnerships blaze brightly and then burn out. Just ask Doug Mastriano and Gab, the controversial social media platform known for its antisemitic postings.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 30, 2022

Fetterman and Shapiro lead Oz and Mastriano in key Pa. races, despite headwinds against Democrats, poll finds

PHILADELPHIA — Democrats John Fetterman and Josh Shapiro hold big early leads in Pennsylvania’s critical races for U.S. Senate and governor, while their Republican opponents face significant skepticism from voters, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 30, 2022

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David Murphy: Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson can’t escape politics after playing LIV round with Donald Trump

PHILADELPHIA — An hour and a half northeast of Philadelphia, across the Delaware River and through an arboreal patchwork of country estates and smallholder farms, the man who taught the world to never apologize lurched his considerable weight forward and jerked a golf club around his body. The contact was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Former US treasurer, current reality show host takes lead role in planning for America’s 250th anniversary

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden has named Rosie Rios, who was U.S. Treasurer under President Barack Obama and more recently cohost of the Unicorn Hunters business-entertainment show, to succeed Philadelphia developer Dan DiLella as chairman of the government’s U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which is planning America’s 250th anniversary.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Watch: Philadelphia Eagles rookie Jordan Davis sings in front of team

Jordan Davis has PIPES

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2022

Elizabeth Wellington: Sesame Place staff needs more than just DEI training

PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place officials issued several apologies after an actor in a Rosita costume snubbed two little Black girls who visited the amusement park this month. In the heated aftermath that included protests and additional claims of racism, Sesame Place pledged to institute mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

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How James Harden’s unprecedented new contract gave the 76ers cap flexibility to improve this offseason

Harden structured his contract so that Philadelphia could sign two former teammates.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2022

US moves to slash long waits for Ukrainians, other newcomers who want permission to work

PHILADELPHIA — The federal government has issued a six-paragraph notice that portends a potentially huge improvement for Ukrainians fleeing to this country — cutting their wait for work permits by months.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Will Bunch: America’s real college debt: How we failed an entire generation

Ewan Johnson’s college dreams nearly crashed down on him after just four days. The saga had started in the mid-2010s near the end of what by his own admission had been an unambitious time in high school. Then, his dreams were abruptly transformed by an unplanned trip across the Delaware…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Mike Sielski: Jalen Hurts might be the anti-Kyler Murray. Is that enough for the Eagles to succeed?

PHILADELPHIA — Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts didn’t overlap at the University of Oklahoma, the two poles of the NFL’s latest, hottest quarterback debate never touching, the two young men barely talking to each other. Murray transferred to OU from Texas A&M, spent a year backing up Heisman Trophy winner…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ allies are back on the ballot in Pa., and could win more power over the next election

PHILADELPHIA — The summer hearings on the Jan. 6 riot have reinforced the direct line between Pennsylvania and the attack that tried to subvert American democracy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Oz is accusing Fetterman of being soft on crime. Some of his claims are inaccurate.

As Philadelphia passed its 300th homicide of the year, Mehmet Oz made a campaign stop in North Philadelphia to talk to pastors about violence in their communities.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

Philly protester identified through Etsy purchase sentenced to 2 1/2 years for torching police cars

PHILADELPHIA — A woman who admitted torching police cars amid the 2020 racial injustice protests that roiled Philadelphia was sentenced to 21/2 years in federal prison on Thursday, the stiffest sentence yet in a case against the six demonstrators who have been charged with similar crimes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 28, 2022

A member of popular singing group Brotherly Love is fatally shot outside his South Philly home

PHILADELPHIA — A member of the popular former Philadelphia singing group Brotherly Love, which had celebrity fans and once performed for President Barack Obama, was fatally shot outside his South Philadelphia home Wednesday night, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 28, 2022

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2022

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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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 27, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

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 Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022

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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