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Commentary: Progressives have turned a deaf ear to minority communities’ calls for more police

I live in Philadelphia, a hugely unequal city. Our access to education, transportation and health care — and the quality of these services — often depends on our ZIP codes. And nobody knows that better than people who live in minority communities.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Half-vaxxed Matisse Thybulle is a bad (and badly informed) Sixers teammate

PHILADELPHIA — The Sixers’ biggest problem used to be, they had a guy who wouldn’t take a shot.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 13, 2022

Tylor Megill dazzles in second consecutive start as Mets even series with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — If Tylor Megill’s first terrific start of the season was just a trial-run against a rebuilding Nationals team, then his second outing of the year against a loaded Phillies lineup was a big test. Megill, again unflappable, passed with flying colors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

Sixers coach Doc Rivers encouraged Matisse Thybulle to get vaccinated but continued ‘to support the kid’

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers has known all season that 76ers starting wing Matisse Thybulle was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Rivers added he “encouraged [Thybulle] all year” to receive the required shot(s).

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022

Jake Corman is expected to end his Republican campaign for Pennsylvania governor, sources say

PHILADELPHIA — Jake Corman, the leader of the Pennsylvania Senate, is expected to end his Republican campaign for governor, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022

The clues are in the poop: COVID-19 sewage testing is coming to Philly

PHILADELPHIA — While COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia are rising to the point that the city will reimpose a mask mandate, a different metric heralded the uptick a few weeks earlier in other parts of the country. The clues were in poop.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022

Vice President Harris to talk about unions and meet with labor leaders Tuesday in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Philadelphia on Tuesday to speak about labor organizing and collective bargaining, part of the White House’s push to prioritize blue-collar workers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022

Q&A: Mark Wahlberg as 'Father Stu' is a moving film about redemption

PHILADELPHIA — Mark Wahlberg has been preparing for his latest role as bad boy pugilist turned Catholic priest, Father Stuart Long, his entire life.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022

Mets bullpen melts down against Phillies after Taijuan Walker, Trevor May leave with injuries

PHILADELPHIA — The Mets were without their starting pitcher after just two innings against the Phillies, spelling disaster for the bullpen to cover the remaining seven frames. Despite David Peterson carrying the load, his strong effort in relief went from a turning point to a spoiled performance.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Philadelphia is first big city in US to reimpose indoor mask rules as COVID rates rise

PHILADELPHIA — Alone among major U.S. cities, Philadelphia soon will again require masks indoors at all restaurants, shops, offices and other indoor public spaces next week, the city health department announced Monday. Businesses can opt to require proof of vaccination instead of requiring masks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2022