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Philadelphia mayor, Creative Philly announce they will issue open call for artists for $500K Harriet Tubman statue

PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy have withdrawn the $500,000 no-bid commission for a new Harriet Tubman statue and will now open the process for other artists.

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What they’re saying nationally about Eagles after trading for DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson

What they're saying nationally about the Philadelphia Eagles after the team traded for versatile defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

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The Philly GOP ousted him for possible ‘ballot harvesting’ last election. He’s back to help them (and the Green Party)

PHILADELPHIA — Green Party candidates seeking spots on the statewide ballot in November received a boost this summer from a group of Philadelphia-area Republicans, including one with a problematic history when it comes to elections.

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Is Philadelphia a women’s basketball city? The WNBA wants to know before it expands.

PHILADELPHIA — Face it, Philadelphia could have no better cheerleader for a WNBA franchise than Dawn Staley, current iconic player-turned-coach of her sport.

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Mike Jensen: Philly has all the ingredients to find a quality WNBA owner. So who’s going to do it?

PHILADELPHIA — You can look at the fan base, arenas, practice facilities … If you’re the WNBA, deciding if Philadelphia is the right market for a WNBA team, it comes down to ownership. It’s always come down to ownership.

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Monnette Sudler, Philly jazz guitar great, has died at 68

PHILADELPHIA — Monnette Sudler, 68, the Philadelphia jazz guitar virtuoso whose career began with the early 1970s avant-garde ensemble Sounds of Liberation and carried on for five decades as a bandleader and backing musician for acts including Grover Washington Jr., David Murray and Archie Shepp, has died.

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The war in Ukraine has gone on for six months with no end in sight. Philly activists fear attention is flagging

PHILADELPHIA — Roman Strakovsky expected to be heading from Philadelphia to Ukraine about now, to help rebuild the country after the end of the war.

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Trevor Williams steps in with gem for Mets, but Phillies bounce back for doubleheader split

PHILADELPHIA — The Saturday doubleheader was supposed to be the weird part of the Mets’ weekend trip to Philly.

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Trevor Williams steps in with gem as Mets continue to dominate the Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — The Saturday doubleheader was supposed to be the weird part of the Mets’ weekend trip to Philly.

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Chase Utley has moved to England to spread the gospel of baseball — and he’s already converted one Brit

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Shaw did not know anything about baseball when he arrived 10 years ago in Philadelphia for the final stop in a cross-country vacation. A friend had an extra ticket to a Phillies-Pirates game in June 2012, so Shaw took a cab to South Philly before flying home…

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The Phillies’ broadcast hilariously responded to Keith Hernandez’s criticism of Philly’s defense

A funny way for Phillies fans to get back at Keith Hernandez.

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All eyes are on North Philly’s Kahleah Copper as the Chicago Sky begin their WNBA title defense

PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s competitiveness was the topic of conversation as Candace Parker strolled through a Footprint Center hallway following the Chicago Sky’s dominant victory over the Mercury to close out the regular season.

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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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