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Brown sugar, banana, Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Philly’s ice cream makers are taking soft serve to the next level

PHILADELPHIA — Philly empties out on summer weekends, when the Shore crowd beats a path down the Expressway. Streets are quiet, parking spots abound, and the city’s businesses brace themselves for the slow season.

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Helen Ubiñas: Grief over gun violence is weighing down Philly students

PHILADELPHIA — In a couple of weeks, Jessica Blair’s three sons will walk into their Philadelphia schools with fresh haircuts, new backpacks, and crisp outfits.

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Marcus Hayes: Keith Hernandez says Phillies aren’t worth his time as Mets series looms

PHILADELPHIA — Move over, Jerry Jones. Step aside, Carson Wentz. Make room, Ben Simmons. Keith Hernandez wants a spot on Philly’s Mount Rushmore of hate.

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An ode to Olivia Newton-John: Was Sandy the ultimate Philly girl?

PHILADELPHIA — When we meet Sandy Olsson, Olivia Newton-John’s beloved good girl in the classic film "Grease" she’s wearing poodle skirts over puffy crinolines; Peter Pan collared blouses and cardigans; and bobby socks and saddle shoes. Her blond hair is pulled back into a high ponytail.

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Vahe Gregorian: Dick Vermeil reflects on role of Carl Peterson, Chiefs in Hall of Fame NFL career

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not long after Carl Peterson became a graduate-assistant football coach at UCLA in 1973, he encountered then-Los Angeles Rams assistant Dick Vermeil as the Rams conducted practices at UCLA. Even in Vermeil’s subordinate role, Peterson was struck by his charisma and energy.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

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Philly's next mayor should boost city's recovery, say biz leaders. 'We need somebody that smiles'

PHILADELPHIA — Clean and safe streets. More joy. And definitely a new mayor who hasn't checked out.

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A record high, maybe 100, on tap for Philly on Sunday as the heat wave crests

PHILADELPHIA — After the hottest day of the year, for an encore Philadelphia could experience its hottest day in a decade on Sunday as temperatures make a run at a record-breaking 100, or about 10 degrees higher than it is expected to be in Miami.

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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.

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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.

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At the WNBA All-Star Game, expansion is on the table — and Philadelphia is in the race

CHICAGO — You don’t have to convince WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert that Philadelphia should get an expansion team in her league, at least in theory.

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Why Philadelphia doesn’t have a major pro women’s sports team, and how that could change

PHILADELPHIA — Between Sunday’s WNBA All-Star Game, the U.S. women’s soccer team’s ongoing World Cup and Olympics qualification tournament, and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, women’s sports have been in a big spotlight this summer.

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Mike Sielski: From pouring beer to throwing blocks, the Eagles’ Jason Kelce is a man of Philly’s people

SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. — Some athletes answer questions. Jason Kelce delivers lectures worthy of a college-level course. The topic of that course, loosely speaking, is the relationship between the people who root for Philadelphia’s sports teams and the people who play for Philadelphia’s sports teams.

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Joel Embiid wants PJ Tucker in Philadelphia

Jake Fischer on PJ Tucker going to Philadelphia: 'I've heard Joel Embiid is on board, … also PJ's agent resides in Philly. There's one thing that I know for sure. He has wanted to get paid. He has been a journeyman in this league for years and years ...

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76ers’ reluctance to use mid-level exception to hurt their chances at PJ Tucker

Tom Moore: #NBA source: The #Sixers "aren't trading to trim salary to use on non-taxpayer MLE," which means potential free agent forward PJ Tucker almost surely won't become a 76er. Source: Twitter @TomMoorePhilly What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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The Pa. primary election set voter turnout records. Here’s what else the data show

PHILADELPHIA — The 2022 Pennsylvania primary election — finally filed away in the history books after a recount — wasn’t just a wild political saga. It also set voter turnout records.

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Sixers eyeing PJ Tucker in free agency

Brian Windhorst: Philadelphia also in the mix for P.J. Tucker, by the way, just opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat. [ESPN] Source: Philly Voice What's the buzz on Twitter? David Hardisty @ clutchfans Quick photoshop of what PJ Tucker, ...

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

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

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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.

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Kurt Vile wants to be a stay-at-home rock dad

PHILADELPHIA — Kurt Vile is giving a tour of OKV Central, the basement studio in his stately Mount Airy home where the Philadelphia rocker recorded much of his new album, "(Watch My Moves)."

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On this date: Kobe Bryant returns to Philly, drops 32 in Lakers win

In Game 3 of the 2001 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant shined brightly in his hometown and helped lead the Lakers to a victory.

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Philly-area home builders continue to struggle even as buyer demand slows

Home builders are ordering from Kieffer's Appliances in Lansdale, Pennsylvania before they break ground. For some products, there's a yearlong wait.

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The EPA is dunking giant ‘pool skimmers’ in Philly river to suck out trash — and figure how much plastic waste is in the water

PHILADELPHIA — A black canister with yellow filter inside — resembling a cross between a trash can and big pool skimmer — was dunked in the Schuylkill River at Bartram’s Garden park in Philadelphia and emptied daily from May to June to see what it would catch.

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After the South Street shooting, frustration mounts over the Pennsylvania law that keeps Philly from passing its own gun control

PHILADELPHIA — Calls for new laws to prevent gun violence, spurred nationwide in recent weeks by mass shootings, echoed in Philadelphia following Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street.

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Music gives Adam Sandler's Philly basketball movie 'Hustle' its flow

"Hustle" is a basketball movie, and a Philly movie — but it's also a music movie.

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