The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Sesame Place ‘wholeheartedly’ apologizes to Black family snubbed by actor in Rosita costume

PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place offered a new apology to the family of the two young Black girls who were seemingly snubbed by a costumed character at the park, this time saying they “wholeheartedly apologize” and renewing a pledge to institute mandatory diversity training.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

Philadelphia's weird connection to Jordan Peele's 'Nope'

PHILADELPHIA — With "Nope" now in theaters, it looks like director Jordan Peele has yet another hit on his hands, following the massive success of "Get Out" and "Us." While we expected Peele's latest directorial effort to be good, we didn't expect to find a Philadelphia connection to the movie.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

John Fetterman inches back onto the campaign trail in Philly with first fund-raiser appearances since stroke

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, largely absent from the campaign trail for two months, is slowly resuming his campaign following a stroke that nearly killed him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 22, 2022

Philly declares an ‘emergency’ as heat wave intensifies, with 100 degrees possible Sunday

PHILADELPHIA — With temperatures forecast to head deep into the 90s for the next several days and with a heat advisory in effect through Sunday — when it might hit 100 — Philadelphia has declared its first “heat health emergency” of the season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 21, 2022

76ers to Build $1.3 Billion Arena in Philly’s Center City

The team will have a new home.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21, 2022

Philadelphia 76ers explore building privately-funded arena

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking the first steps toward building a privately-funded sports and entertainment arena

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Redrafting the NFL's 2017 class

PHILADELPHIA — Five years ago, Philadelphia was at the forefront of two major NFL events.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 21, 2022

With new campaign, Philly recruits former smokers to encourage current ones to quit

PHILADELPHIA — A new city antismoking campaign is highlighting Philadelphians' stories about quitting to encourage others to do the same.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 21, 2022

Coffee cup retrieved from US airport bin helps solve brutal murder of 19-year-old woman

The cup found at Philadelphia international airport earlier this year led to 68-year-old David Sinopoli being taken into custody on Sunday

Irish Mirror · Jul 21, 2022

Mom who says daughter and niece were snubbed by Sesame Place’s Rosita speaks out, calls for employee to be fired

PHILADELPHIA — The mother who posted a video of her daughter and niece after they were seemingly snubbed by a costumed character at Sesame Place called for the employee playing the mascot to be fired.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 21, 2022