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Black Opals: How a rare Black Philly literary journal is finding new life

PHILADELHPIA —They were a collective of Philadelphia writers — teachers, students, newcomers to Black literary circles, others well-acquainted with rising stars from Harlem’s artistic milieu. They decided to put out a literary journal themselves. They’d call it Black Opals.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 9, 2022

Ben Simmons about to file a grievance against the Sixers?

Thursday evening's Sixers-Nets meeting is one of the most anticipated games in South Philly in recent memory, a spectacle with battles within battles within battles. There's Kevin Durant vs. Joel Embiid, James Harden vs. his former teammates, and ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2022

Ahead of return to Philly, Kyrie Irving has advice for Ben Simmons

NEW YORK — If Ben Simmons needs advice on how to deal with animosity from the fanbase of his previous team, all he needs to do is seek out No. 11.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022

Philly indie-rock artist Shamir's new album focuses on his queer identity. So why is it called 'Heterosexuality'?

PHILADELPHIA — Since moving to Philadelphia from Las Vegas in 2015, Shamir has been an abundantly creative force.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 25, 2022

Seth Curry pushes back on Danny Green, says relationship with Ben Simmons is fine

One day after his former Sixer teammate Danny Green suggested that his relationship with Ben Simmons wasn't "cordial" in Philly, Seth Curry pushed back on the notion, saying "The relationship was fine." Source: Net Income @ NetsDaily What's the buzz ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2022

Danny Green Doesn’t Think Ben Simmons Will Play in 76ers-Nets Game

Green said his former teammate “does not like to play in Philly.”

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2022

For Berube, what happened in Philly made him better in St. Louis

VORHEES, N.J. — Craig Berube doesn’t strike you as the sentimental type. Nonetheless, Monday’s practice had to been a little strange for the Blues’ head coach.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 22, 2022

Teen traveled to Philly to get vaccinated against his parents’ wishes

High school junior Nicolas Montero stays busy. He runs track, works night and weekend shifts at Burger King, and keeps on top of his schoolwork at Neshaminy High School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

Mike Sielski: To James Harden and all future Philly athletes, here’s your handbook for success

PHILADELPHIA — The long local nightmare is over. James Harden has arrived. Ben Simmons has left. And if you’ve paid any attention to social media and the currents and eddies of public discussion about the 76ers-Nets trade that shook the NBA last week, you know that, once more, a Philadelphia-related…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2022

'Yo! MTV Raps' is returning — this time with a Philly DJ as host

PHILADELPHIA — Hip-hop heads, rejoice — Yo! MTV Raps is making a comeback. And this time around, a famed Philly DJ is heading up hosting duties.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 18, 2022