The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Report: Both Rockets, James Harden preferred Nets trade over 76ers

When the Rockets presented James Harden with both trade options in January 2021, he preferred going to Brooklyn over Philadelphia, according to The Athletic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2022

Keith Yandle: the NHL ironman closing in on 1,000 consecutive games

Barring a surprise injury, the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman will break a 36-year-old NHL record this week

The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Sixers chief Daryl Morey stares down Ben Simmons’ trade demands as deadline looms

PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey’s job is to construct the best 76ers team for today and tomorrow, Ben Simmons be damned.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 23, 2022

Daryl Morey said Sixers are ‘less likely than likely’ to move Ben Simmons before trade deadline

PHILADELPHIA — People hoping to see the 76ers move Ben Simmons before the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline might be disappointed.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 21, 2022

Philadelphia gun owner shoots dead thief trying to steal car from outside his home

Wife of Satario Natividad, 51, calls for gun owner to be charged over shooting death

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Nearly 28,000 miles of Pennsylvania's streams are impaired by pollution, report finds

PHILADELPHIA — One-third of all Pennsylvania waterways are now considered polluted enough to harm wildlife, recreation or drinking water, according to a report released this week by the state's Department of Environmental Protection.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 20, 2022

Joel Embiid nets 50 points in Sixers’ 123-110 victory over Magic

PHILADELPHIA — With the NBA trade deadline three weeks away, Doc Rivers was asked Wednesday what the 76ers need to acquire to ensure a deep postseason run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 20, 2022

Pennsylvania officers charged with killing girl may have acted against department policy

PHILADELPHIA — The three Sharon Hill police officers who fired at a car at a high school football game in August, killing 8-year-old Fanta Bility, apparently did so in violation of the department’s use-of-force policy, according to documents reviewed by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 19, 2022

HireQuest To Acquire Commercial Staffing, Executive Placement Providers In Philadelphia

HireQuest Inc (NASDAQ:HQI) has agreed to acquire the operational assets of The Dubin Group, Inc. and Dubin Workforce Solutions, Inc., related founder-owned businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that provide executive placement services and commercial staffing, respectively. Financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition expands HireQuest Direct and Snelling offerings in the Northeast and provides…

Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022

A woman's French bulldog was snatched in West Hollywood. She found him in Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES — For days, Rachel Avery could barely eat or sleep, staying by the door each night in case someone returned her French bulldog, recently snatched from her porch in West Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022