The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

This wasn’t the start-to-finish stressless joyride that might have seemed likely after the Heat sprinted to a 25-11 lead against Philadelphia at the outset of their second-round series on Monday night.

PHILADELPHIA — The former Philadelphia Police officer who shot a 12-year-old boy in the back in March has been charged with murder after prosecutors said he fired the fatal shot from near-point blank range while the boy was on the ground and unarmed.

The rising star receiver was dealt to Philadelphia during the first round of the NFL draft over the weekend.

PHILADELPHIA — The Miami Heat will also be without an All-Star player for Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the 76ers.

The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, which turns 50 this year, hopes to counter Russian aggression by teaching U.S. audiences about Ukrainian history and culture.

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

PHILADELPHIA — Mehmet Oz lived in North Jersey for more than three decades. The celebrity known as “Dr. Oz” has invited magazines and TV cameras to his home overlooking the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline to showcase his lifestyle and advice.

2022 NFL Draft: Which schools sent the most players to the NFL? It's our draft ranking for all the college football teams based on ho many players were selected and where?

PHILADELPHIA — While most of the Eagles’ attention on Saturday was focused on the late rounds of the NFL draft, another of the Birds’ new players was flying down the track at Franklin Field.