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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Will Chicago elect school privatizer?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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The best cheesesteaks aren't in Philly

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

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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

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.

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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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Twitter reacts to C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s cryptic tweet fanning free agency flames

C.J. Gardner-Johnson said One Love to Philadelphia Eagles fans in a cryptic message and hype video ahead of the 2023 NFL Free Agency frenzy

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Not just for 'the white guy in Lycra': E-bikes are gaining popularity in Philly's low-income communities of color

PHILADELPHIA — As Indego, the city's bike share program, builds more and more stations across Philadelphia, Tonetta Graham is thrilled to see more bikes in her Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.

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'The right thing to do': How a darkened Philly skyline has helped save birds

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia lies in a major path for millions of birds navigating the Atlantic Flyway, an especially busy avian skyway each spring.

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The Philly Half Marathon blocked an organ donation driver from delivering a liver. So a surgeon ran through the race to get it

PHILADELPHIA — With the clock ticking on his precious cargo of a human liver for transplant surgery, a van driver made good time on his way from New York to Philadelphia on a Saturday morning in November.

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MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch

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Marcus Hayes: Don’t let the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss fester, like previous Philadelphia disappointments

It’s hard to lose. It’s even harder to lose when winning is rare, like it is in Philadelphia. It’s hardest to lose when winning is sitting there, right in front of you.

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How One Simple Play Set the Tone for Super Bowl LVII

The Chiefs made their mission statement for their offense clear from their first play against the Eagles.

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What to listen to (and watch): Pink's return, Lil Yachty's left turn and more

This list of the best and most notable music (and music-related media) of February begins with Philadelphia's own pop superstar Pink, who returns with her ninth album, and also includes a new song by Philly rising star Devon Gilfillian. Then there's a Dionne Warwick documentary, a fine new album by…

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