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Two city-approved streetery designs are on display on the southeast corner of LOVE Park as officials look to streamline the heavily scrutinized permitting policy for restaurants to add outdoor dining.
Lane Johnson left the Eagles the same way he joined them – unexpectedly.
Penn Museum’s Minecraft-inspired family program on Nov. 3 connects tools, armor and architecture from the game to ancient cultures and artifacts.
Lemon Hill Park will receive around $7 million worth of improvements, which include a new, 43,500-square-foot playground, but some nearby residents worry some of their concerns will not be addressed in the project.
Johnson retires as one of the greatest Eagles of all time, and one of the greatest offensive linemen ever.
Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting inside a Wawa in Camden County on Sunday night. Marcus L. Norman, 20, allegedly shot himself and a victim, also 20, at the location at 400 Sicklerville Rd.
The impact of gratitude has more weight, and tends to spread, when it is immediate, authentic and specific, a new Temple University study shows. Leaders who express genuine gratitude spur the spread of it throughout their organizations.
In a week of official team activities, Ariel Hukporti impressed his Sixers teammates on and off the floor. Now, his season is already over.
Hercules, Inc. agreed to pay over $4.5 million to settle a New Jersey lawsuit over alleged pollution at four former sites, including the Superfund Superfund Site near the Delaware River in Gloucester County.
Bunting is a low-risk, bottom-six signing for a Flyers team that badly needs something to light a fire under them right now.
Are power rankings completely dumb and meaningless? Yes. Yes, they are. However, personally speaking, whenever I see them, I click. And now that I've sucked you in with promises of many power rankings, you'll read it and like it. Here's where people around the country have the Eagles ranked before Week 5 of the…
AHS South Community Animal Shelter in Vineland is offering free pet microchipping every Thursday in October from 4-6:30 p.m. No appointment is required.
Through their first four games, the Flyers have been drastically outshot and outplayed – and they have to snap out of it now.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes to MetLife Stadium on April 17, 2027, less than two hours from Philadelphia, with FanFest, qualifying and nighttime racing.
Sixers star LeBron James' helicopter travel between Philadelphia and New York City is being covered by Fanatics, the sports memorabilia and betting company owned by former Sixers part-owner Michael Rubin. James has an endorsement deal with Fanatics that predates his signing with the Sixers.
The Jags had one of the worst offenses through four weeks last season but won 13 games. The Eagles hope they're following in the footsteps of their next opponent.
The age old debate over how much impact a baseball manager has on a team will careen on for as long as baseball does.
From Jaylen Brown's one-on-one bucket-getting to Jabari Walker's reworked jumper, highlights from the Sixers' first preseason game of the year.
Who are the top fantasy football players to grab this week on the waiver wire?
Glen Foerd will screen the 1932 horror film “Vampyr” on Oct. 15 with a live original score by Not So Silent Cinema inside the historic Northeast Philly mansion.
A man who was wanted for a robbery was arrested Monday night after he locked himself in a home at Third and Dauphin streets in North Philadelphia during a confrontation with police.
Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season is in the books, and we have our first obituary of the season. That would be the Arizona Cardinals, a team that is used to an early trip to the graveyard.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said he gave Ariel Hukporti "a big hug" on Monday night. "He's been a joy to coach in the short time he's been here," Nurse said.
How likely is Labaron Philon Jr. to be traded during his rookie season? Can the Sixers find a backup center upgrade without a trade? Addressing your latest questions in this week's mailbag.
'Sold,' the 2006 novel by Rosemont College alum Patricia McCormick, topped PEN America's list of the most banned books in school libraries and classrooms for 2025-2026. It also topped the ALA's most recent ranking.
The Eagles are steep betting underdogs against the Jaguars by as many as six points, which is something they haven't been in a long, long time.
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points on 13 shots in his first preseason game with his new team, but the Sixers may have already lost a key reserve due to injury.
Injuries keep piling up for the Philadelphia Eagles, as C/G Cam Jurgens reported concussion symptoms, and has been placed in the concussion protocol, according to a report from NFL Network.
Not even five minutes into the preseason – playing for his new team and against his old team – Ariel Hukporti suffered an ominous injury.
During the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, running back Saquon Barkley suffered a hamstring injury on his fourth snap of the game, and did not return. According to a report from NFL Network, Barkley is considered "week-to-week," but avoided a serious, long-term injury.
The Philadelphia Warehousing & Cold Storage building, known for its prominent American flag mural in Northern Liberties, has a new owner who plans to convert the property into an apartment building.
Bigsby needs core muscle surgery, and the Eagles suddenly have a major issue at running back.
Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross and Regent Surgical are launching a partnership to develop at least 18 outpatient surgery centers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Many healthcare providers request that patients fast before blood tests, but new research shows that might not be necessary. Though eating can impact the results of certain bloodwork, most test results are unaffected.
Dave Dombrowski is probably going to be back, and extended. Can he really fix the Phillies?
Ocean City’s Fall Block Party returns Oct. 10 with 400+ crafters and food vendors, live music, pony rides and free parking along Asbury Avenue.
The way the Eagles lost to the Rams on Sunday wasn't anything new. It's a trademark of a Nick Sirianni offense lacking any creativity.
The Sixers begin their four-game preseason slate on Monday when they welcome the New York Knicks to town. Several starters, though, will be sitting out.
Pennsylvania State Police are advising businesses to remove unlicensed skill game machines by Wednesday, Oct. 14. At that point, police will begin enforcing a state Supreme Court ruling that determined the machines are like slot machines and subject to regulations by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Iesha Jernigan, 36, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting two separate fires at a property in East Mount Airy last month. The first fire was ignited at the back door to a home daycare center, police said.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia will hold a food and beverage job fair Oct. 19-20 for cooks, bartenders, servers and other hospitality jobs. No experience is required.
Police are investigating a shooting at a Camden County Wawa that injured two men. It happened Sunday night inside the convenience store chain's location at 400 Sicklerville Rd. in Winslow Township, New Jersey.
“Bouquet of Stories” opens Nov. 6 at the Athenaeum with rare objects, photographs and stories from nearly 300 years of Philadelphia gardening history.
The 35th Philadelphia Film Festival runs Oct. 15-25 with 50 films announced in its first wave, including Cannes, Sundance and Toronto winners, four world premieres and new work from Pedro Almodóvar, Danny Boyle and Martin McDonagh. Public tickets go on sale Oct. 9.
Find things to do in Philadelphia, the suburbs and South Jersey this weekend, including fall festivals, markets, concerts and Halloween attractions.
In their loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles went 0 for 12 on third down. Was it poor execution? Play calling? Scheme? Players? Coaches? Let's look at each third down play and try to figure out where it all went wrong.
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend, supporting host Dakota Johnson. The cameo came as 'Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' topped the Billboard 200 albums chart.
How much will the Sixers' starters play in exhibitions this month? Will a primary backup for Joel Embiid emerge? Plus, other key questions ahead of the preseason.
Everyone forgets when the fantasy football season starts how brutal the injuries can be.
Running a play instead of taking the points in the fourth quarter wasn't the backfire for the Eagles on Sunday against the Rams. Not punching it in was.
In their Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams the Philadelphia Eagles played 61 snaps on offense and 84 on defense. Let's just get right to the snap counts, some notes, and some special recognition.
Haverford College and 14 other schools now cost about $100,000 to attend, according to the Princeton Review, but most students don't pay the full fee. Struggling universities are trying a 'high-tuition, high-aid' model.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will hand out free hotcakes and coffee at a Cherry Hill McDonald’s on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The event starts at 8 a.m.
The Eagles' offense was atrocious on 3rd down, and is lacking any kind of identity.
Manayunk’s Mac n’ Cheese Crawl returns Oct. 17 with samples from 18 restaurants, voting for a favorite dish and a chance to win a $100 gift card.
The Eagles tried to escape the Rams by the skin of their teeth again. But they're not good enough to get away with that anymore.
Grading the Eagles in their 24-20 loss to the Rams at the Linc on Sunday in Week 4.
It's hard to win football games when you're 0-for-third downs. It's also hard to win without most of your best players.
Follow along and chat Eagles-Rams on a rainy Sunday at the Linc.
Two of the Philadelphia Eagles' first three opponents have been without some of their most important players, and Week 4 will be no different, as the Los Angeles Rams will be without superstar edge defender Myles Garrett, and all-time great defensive lineman Aaron Donald.
The Philadelphia Eagles' have promoted Tanner McKee from QB3 to QB2 ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, according to a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Andy Dalton had been the QB2. He is demoted.
East Passyunk Fall Fest returns Oct. 31 with 80+ craft vendors, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, costume contests, live music, food and drinks.
The Philadelphia Eagles got embarrassed by the Chicago Bears Week 3, and will be looking to bounce back against another hard opponent in the Los Angeles Rams Week 4. The Birds' game aside, we'll lay out a rooting guide for non-Eagles games on the NFL schedule for those of you on the fence while watching the other…
An analysis of the electronic medical records of almost 240,000 women found that only 12% included mention of menopause, even though more than half the women reported separately that they were experiencing this transition. The findings reveal a major gap in how clinicians capture basic information about women’s health.
After the Sixers held their annual Blue x White Scrimmage, LeBron James and Joel Embiid both met with reporters to discussing the ongoing acclimation process for a new-look team.
Laurel Hill’s Soul Crawl returns Oct. 31 with after-dark flashlight cemetery tours, stories of restless spirits and drinks around fire pits.
The Sixers' annual Blue x White Scrimmage served as the first opportunity to see Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Joel Embiid share the floor.
For the first time since 2021, the Phillies aren't playing in the NLDS.
Manayunk Fall Festival returns Oct. 17 with 50+ vendors, a Kids Market run by sellers ages 5-17, food trucks, music, a pumpkin patch and glassblowing.
During the college football season each year, as long as you're watching the games, we point out five players each week to keep an eye on who make logical sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the following year's NFL Draft.
A bill to allow independent and third-party voters to cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary elections passed this week in the state House.
A panel of Pennsylvania House members advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow the sale of some kratom products to continue in the state, while banning others and creating stricter regulations for sellers.
Sometimes the end stares you straight in the face. In 2011, it was Ryan Howard crumpled over. In 2026, it was Bryce Harper never even noticing a dropped third strike.
Pople Leo XIV, a Villanova grad, made a social media post Friday outlining his stance on AI. The pontiff said algorithms 'lack the spark of humanity' and reaffirmed the church's commitment to human artists and creators.
Market of the Macabre returns to Laurel Hill Cemetery on Nov. 7 with 100+ vendors selling taxidermy, oddities, antiques, artwork, jewelry and more.
The first motion picture to be displayed in front of a public audience will be celebrated by the Philadelphia Film Society this month as part of the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee's '52 Weeks of Firsts' program.
Adding more variety to Joel Embiid's offensive approach could make life easier for new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged on Friday.
Queen & Rook’s free Fantasy Renn Faire returns Oct. 17 on South Street with sword fights, fire performers, 40+ vendors, themed food and more.
State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta, D-181, is urging state Rep. Aaron Bernstine, R-8 to resign for reportedly calling Kenyatta an anti-gay slur at a Harrisburg on Tuesday. Bernstine has denied making the remark.
Phila Flea Markets returns near Drexel University on Oct. 17 and 24 with vintage clothing, records, furniture, jewelry, collectibles and more.
Two games in, the Flyers have been drastically outshot, sloppy with the puck, and look nowhere close to the group that clicked last year for a playoff run.
WEIRDO Fest 2026 comes to Philadelphia Brewing Company in East Kensington on Oct. 17 with wrestling, clown arts, roller circus, live music and film screenings.
The Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they're frustrated that they've been kept in dark about a delayed construction project. Programming is in limbo amid the uncertainty around the six-month renovation.
Sugar has three characteristics that deserve our attention: It is highly rewarding, remarkably easy to consume and hiding almost everywhere. And once the cycle starts, some people are surprised by how difficult it can be to stop.
The customer who threw a cheesesteak at a manager at Pat's King of Steaks has turned himself into police, officials say. The South Philly shop had offered a $5,000 reward. The suspect is charged with harassment.
Daniel Hawkins-Boyce, 13, is charged with third-degree murder for allegedly fatally shooting his friend, William Boyd, 16, in a Norristown home on Sept. 22.
The Eagles have always had a good plan to keep Aaron Donald from wrecking their offense. Are they equipped to do it again?
Against the Rams, the Eagles could be without one of their most irreplaceable players.
The Eagles are staring down a wakeup call against the NFC favorite this Sunday at the Linc.
A man who adopts consistent healthy lifestyle habits at age 50 can add about eight disease-free years to his life, research shows. Here's a playbook for adopting healthy habits.
It was said by many this season that the Phillies were a team built for the postseason. We now have definitive proof: they're not.
Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution Thursday which calls for renaming a section of University City as Black Bottom. That neighborhood was largely demolished in the 1960s for an urban renewal project to build up the area around Penn and Drexel.
Amara Dukuly, a former immigration officer with USCIS, was sentenced to a year in prison for soliciting bribes. The Delaware County man offered immigrants help altering their status in exchange for money.
The National Kidney Foundation will host a free Philadelphia wellness symposium at Independence Blue Cross on Nov. 10 for patients, caregivers and community members. Sessions will cover diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, prevention, nutrition and community resources.
Benzodiazepine prescriptions dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2024, a Rutgers University study shows. The decline may be due to more stringent prescribing practices enacted in response to the opioid epidemic. Benzodiazepines have been mixed with opioids, which increases the risk of overdose.
As Jaylen Brown transitions, he is both instructing and listening to new teammates. Meanwhile, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse shed some light on LeBron James' potential role Thursday.
Pat's King of Steaks is offering a $5,000 reward for help identifying a customer who threw a cheesesteak in the face of a manager at the shop's window Wednesday afternoon. The incident was caught on video and police said the South Philly restaurant reported it as an assault.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey made the TIME100 Next list of the world's 'most influential rising stars.' In text for Time magazine, his new teammate LeBron James credited Maxey with influencing his decision to join the team.
For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 4 NFL picks.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Marcel Duchamp exhibition features more than 300 works, including Fountain, L.H.O.O.Q., The Large Glass and Box in a Valise, from Oct. 10 through Jan. 31.