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Philadelphia man who spent 25 years on death row before acquittal is shot dead two years after release

62-year-old Christopher Williams was fatally shot in the head on 16 December

The Independent UK

Former Eagles’ DE Hugh Douglas returning to Philadelphia to host midday radio show

Newly inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame, Hugh Douglas is returning to Philadelphia to host the midday radio show on 94WIP with Joe Giglio

USA Today Sports Media Group

Should you answer a call to crowdfund our under-resourced teachers?

In an episode of Abbott Elementary, the sitcom about a group of teachers in an under-resourced Philadelphia school, novice teacher Janine takes to TikTok. The joke is that she needs to use TikTok to fundraise to get her classroom much needed school supplies.

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He missed giving his wife Christmas gifts, so he now gives them to others battling cancer

PHILADELPHIA — As Chris Rotz was decorating for Christmas in 2015, he thought of his wife, Kathleen, the woman he knew he was meant to be with when they met for the first time at Doc Watson's Pub more than 30 years ago.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles WR Devonta Smith hosted a coat giveaway for kids from local Boys & Girls Club

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith teamed up with @DICKS for a holiday “Coat Giveaway” that benefited kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County

USA Today Sports Media Group

Police find body covered in concrete in the basement of hoarder's home after tip-off

Police officers arrived at the 5200 block of Burton Street in Wissinoming, Philadelphia, US on Monday afternoon after being informed a missing woman of eight years was buried there

Daily Mirror

Lincoln Financial Field might look different during the 2026 World Cup. Here are some examples of how.

PHILADELPHIA — There are a lot of people involved in Philadelphia’s planning to host games in the 2026 men’s World Cup. Some are big-picture types, and some are nuts-and-bolts types.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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‘Grow your own’ programs train high schoolers to become teachers

PHILADELPHIA -- Imere Williams wanted to be a teacher at least since the fourth grade.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Travis Konecny cashes in twice to lead Flyers to 5-3 victory over Blue Jackets

PHILADELPHIA — Last season, Flyers winger Travis Konecny struggled to put the puck into the back of the net, scoring on a career-low 7.3% of his shots.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia records 500 homicides for 2nd year in a row, a tragic milestone as the gun violence crisis continues

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has recorded its 500th homicide this year, surpassing a bleak milestone for the second year in a row as the city’s gun violence epidemic continues at an unrelenting pace, leaving devastating loss and trauma in its wake.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Package thefts are up. Here’s how to protect holiday gifts arriving this week

PHILADELPHIA — As online shopping has become increasing popular, so has porch piracy. The crime is on the rise across the country, as more and more victims watch recently delivered packages be stolen on doorbell cameras.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nick Sirianni on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: ‘I will not rule him out’ after shoulder injury

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni isn’t counting Jalen Hurts out.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles’ PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 25-20 win over Bears

Here are the Best and worst PFF grades from the Philadelphia Eagles' 25-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 15

USA Today Sports Media Group

Number of Philly cops out injured drops 31% after Inquirer investigation uncovers abuse

PHILADELPHIA — For years, Philadelphia police officials had been alarmed by an internal list that tracked the number of officers who were out of work but still getting paid.

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Charlie Gracie, Philadelphia's first rock and roll star, dies at 86

PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Gracie, 86, the South Philadelphia singer and guitarist whose 1950s hits made him an international star, has died. His music had a major impact on the Beatles and many other British acts of the 1960s.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nick Sirianni gives an update on Jalen Hurts shoulder; Talks confidence in Gardner Minshew

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Jalen Hurts shoulder sprain is not long-term, and talked about having 100% confidence in Gardner Minshew vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Philadelphia Inquirer

He was locked up by a Philly homicide cop now in prison for misconduct. Is his conviction tainted?

Milique Wagner was exhausted and bleary-eyed after three days under the glare of fluorescent lights in the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit — but he says he still remembers the conversation with the detective, Philip Nordo, in vivid detail.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers outlast Raptors, 104-101, in overtime to win fifth consecutive game

PHILADELPHIA — Pascal Siakam’s pull-up three-pointer bounced off the rim, and P.J. Tucker chest-bumped teammate Tobias Harris under the basket.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could miss next two games with sprained shoulder, NFL sources say

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a shoulder sprain during the game Sunday against the Chicago Bears that could sideline him for the next two games, NFL sources told The Inquirer on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Studs and duds from Eagles 25-20 win over Bears in Week 15

Here are the studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles' 25-20 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 15 at Soldier Field

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 15 loss vs. Eagles

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Sunday's game and how we graded the Bears in their loss against the Eagles.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Shrinking availability of ‘small-dollar’ mortgages hurts low-income home buyers

In Philadelphia, about a third of owner-occupied homes were valued at less than $125,000 in 2021. But that year, only about 2% of mortgages made in the city were the type generally used to purchase properties in this segment of the market, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Holiday travel is almost back to prepandemic levels: What to know to avoid delays

PHILADELPHIA — Get ready for traffic, travel and flight delays this holiday season as millions plan to travel.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

'I'm lost without my dad': Families grieve a record year for fatal hit-and-runs in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — It began as an evening like any other.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Renovating abandoned houses reduces the rate of gun violence, Penn study finds

PHILADELPHIA — Hammers and screwdrivers might be effective tools in preventing gun violence.

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