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Jeff Goodman: The Boston Celtics were an ’embarrassment’ in Game 1 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

What will happen with Joel Embiid now that he is planning to play barring any setbacks? Will he play in Game 2, or is this more smokescreen from Philly?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2023

MSU football offers rising 2025 Philly RB Isaiah West

Michigan State football is the latest power five program to extend a scholarship offer to an underrated 2025 running back from Philly

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2023

Celtics Lab 185: Boston (finally!) advances to face Philly; what we need to know with Ky Carlin

Will Embiid be ready? And for that matter, will a Celtics team that struggled against Atlanta be prepared for a steep step up in competition?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2023

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Marcus Hayes: Tobias Harris was worth every penny in Sixers sweep

NEW YORK — There have been times over the past five years when the hate for Tobias Harris in Philly has been palpable. He’s overpaid. He misses big shots. He’s not That Guy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 23, 2023

Cardinals Coach, Ex-Eagles DC Gannon Takes Swipe At Philadelphia Media

There’s clearly little love lost between the former Philly assistant and the media covering the team.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2023

Philadelphia has never had a 'dark money' group play a big role in a mayor's race. Until now

PHILADELPHIA — The "dark money" era of Philadelphia politics has officially begun.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 12, 2023

4 questions with Jane Fonda about the Philly mayor's race

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphians are often a little skeptical when Hollywood is involved.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023

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Rediscovering Del Jones, the 1970s Philly funk bandleader and activist whose music is being reissued after 50 years

PHILADELPHIA — It took only 50 years, but Del Jones' music — and his message — are being heard loud and clear, again.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023

How 'Abbott Elementary' helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

Set in Philadelphia, the award-winning sitcom finds humor in the struggles of teaching in an under-resourced school district. Real-life Philly teachers tell NPR there's truth in every joke.

WEKU · Apr 7, 2023

Philly considers whether to tighten or ease Airbnb regulations

PHILADELPHIA — The short-term rental industry, embodied by Airbnb, proved a polarizing subject at a Wednesday City Council hearing. Both hosts and neighborhood groups testified passionately, if at cross purposes, about the industry’s effect on Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 5, 2023

Julius Erving was the ideal Philly superstar — right up until he wasn’t

One in a series of stories remembering the 1982-83 76ers, one of the NBA's best teams ever.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 5, 2023

South Jersey man makes an unlikely journey to fishing glory

Most of the world's legendary largemouth bass fisherman are from the South, not South Jersey by way of South Philly.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 5, 2023

Will Chicago elect school privatizer?

Vallas is running on his educational record in Philly and New Orleans — but some parents say it was disastrous

Salon · Apr 3, 2023

Joe Starkey: Which was the Steelers’ bigger mistake with Terrell Edmunds — drafting him or letting him go?

PITTSBURGH — Now that Terrell Edmunds is Philly bound, one player remains from the Steelers’ thoroughly unexciting draft class of 2018, and that is thoroughly average right tackle Chuks Okorafor.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 29, 2023

Philly’s water is safe to drink, Mayor Jim Kenney declares: ‘The threat has passed’

PHILADELPHIA — OK, Philly, you can drink the water without worry now.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 28, 2023

Philly drinking water deemed safe but chemical spill monitoring ongoing, officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia officials say tap water from the Baxter treatment plant is safe to drink at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday as they continue to monitor the impact of a chemical spill from a plant upstream on the Delaware River.

The Week · Mar 28, 2023

Get your fill in Philly – one of the world’s great food cities

“Ah this guy makes the best meatballs in South Philly!” I’m touring Philadelphia’s Italian Market – a name that’s historically accurate but now, thanks to many excellent Mexican and Vietnamese food businesses, something of a misnomer – and my hugely knowledgeable guide, trained chef Jacquie, has bumped into another person…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 28, 2023

Philly water is safe to drink through Tuesday afternoon, officials say, but monitoring of chemical spill continues

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 26, 2023

Mike Jensen: Sorry Temple fans, Dawn Staley is on higher ground chasing history at South Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Let’s get this out of the way. Dawn Staley, pride of North Philly, is a fairly transcendent figure right now, beyond her own sport, maybe beyond sports entirely.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 26, 2023

Marcus Hayes: Trea Turner is ‘Philadelphia’s next Chase Utley’: Charlie Manuel evokes Phillies legend

PHILADELPHIA — If Charlie Manuel is right, Pennsylvania is about to see a spike in babies named “Trea.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 22, 2023

Gun violence can affect every part of Philly life. Here's how residents suggest solving it

PHILADELPHIA — Joshua Sanchez was leaving his bank one day in North Philly when a group of men with guns swarmed him. They robbed him, he said, then shot him once in the back before fleeing.

Salon · Mar 21, 2023

The best cheesesteaks aren't in Philly

"Appropriate grease distribution is what makes Baltimore the best."

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 17, 2023

Philly mayoral candidates are distancing themselves from 'defund' and say police staffing is a key priority

It wasn't that long ago that Philadelphia City Council members, under pressure from racial-justice protesters, voted to cancel a proposed $19 million increase in funding to the police and move millions more to another department.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

What Titans are getting in ex-Eagles OT Andre Dillard

Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby gave us some great insight into Andre Dillard's ability to play left tackle, guard, and why he wasn't able to secure a starting role in Philly.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 14, 2023

Analog is back. Just ask these pen die-hards

PHILADELPHIA -- At the second meeting of the Philly Pen Circle, attendees signed their names in a ledger from the 1800s and compared custom fountain pen nibs. Over the course of the evening, their fingers became progressively more stained with ink.

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