The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Epoxy.ai, a Philadelphia tech start-up, aims to sync TV watching with sports betting

Chris Reynolds and Jason Angelides developed the gizmo on the TV remote that brought deep-dive sports stats — tracking game momentum and player statistics — to millions of Xfinity subscribers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 21, 2022

Marcus Hayes: World Cup 2026 can change Philadelphia’s reputation and profile

PHILADELPHIA — It’s never too late to make a fresh impression.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 21, 2022

A new star in 'Jurassic World Dominion' has a very Philly backstory

PHILADELPHIA — Kenneth Lacovara discovered one of the big stars in the new "Jurassic World Dominion" movie, but he's no talent scout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 21, 2022

Paramount+'s new esports comedy 'Players' comes from a Philly guy — and stars one, too

PHILADELPHIA — It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Da'Jour Jones. First, it was his senior prom. Then, he graduated from Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Two weeks ago, he attended the premiere for a TV show in which he has a lead role.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 20, 2022

Investigation continues into North Philly building collapse that killed a firefighter

PHILADELPHIA — Heaps of bricks, twisted metal and splintered wood spilled across West Indiana Avenue and Third Street in Fairhill on Sunday morning, the battered sign for Star Pizza & Seafood jutting from the rubble.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 19, 2022

City identifies the 27-year veteran firefighter killed in Philadelphia building collapse

PHILADELPHIA — A 51-year-old Philadelphia firefighter was killed in an early-morning building collapse Saturday that has devastated the Fire Department and left a neighborhood shaken. Two other firefighters were hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 18, 2022

Marcus Hayes: John Tortorella shovels lots of, er, fertilizer as he’s introduced as Flyers coach

PHILADELPHIA — John Tortorella sat with his back to a piano, bushes waving in the wind outside large windows on a sunny day on his farm in Westchester County, N.Y. His salt-and-pepper goatee trimmed, his long hair perfect, his glasses an eloquent accessory to his presentation, he might have been…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 18, 2022

Firefighter killed in Philadelphia building collapse

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia firefighter was killed and four others were injured in an early-morning building collapse that has devastated the Fire Department and left a neighborhood shaken.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 18, 2022

Dunkin' Donuts 'superfans' revel in opening of Nottingham store and queue for four hours

'The first time I tried Dunkin was in the states in Philadelphia. It was good. I'm always happy for donuts'

Nottingham Post · Jun 18, 2022

A Philadelphia firefighter died in a building that caught fire and collapsed

Four other firefighters and an inspector with the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections had been rescued from the rubble and were in stable condition at hospitals.

WEKU · Jun 18, 2022