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Biden to give primetime address on the ‘battle for the soul of the nation’

Speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia will highlight how America’s standing – and democracy – are at stake

The Guardian - US

Biden to give primetime speech on ‘soul of the nation’ in Philadelphia ahead of midterms

Event will take place outside city’s historic Independence Hall

The Independent UK

Eagles to release WR Greg Ward

The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran wide receiver Greg Ward with an injury settlement

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Biden to deliver prime-time speech on 'battle' for democracy

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address “on the continued battle for the soul of the nation" Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia

The Independent UK

Biden will give prime-time speech about democracy from Philadelphia on Thursday

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden will give a prime-time speech Thursday from outside Independence Hall, warning about threats to democracy, as he makes a swing of appearances to boost Democrats with roughly two months until the midterm election.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp is going to Penn — and living in the dorms, too

PHILADELPHIA — Penn students, if you happen to see Will Byers from "Stranger Things" hanging around the dorms this semester, you’re not in the Upside Down. He’s just pursuing a higher education.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cuts

Philadelphia Eagles 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cutdowns

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Emotional support alligator spotted walking in Philadelphia park

Wally the Gator, who measures about 5ft in length, was adopted by his owner back in 2016 after being rescued from a Walt Disney Resort in Florida

The Independent UK

41 players who are locks for the Eagles 53-man roster

Projecting the 41 players who are locks for the Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster

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Girl spotted walking 'emotional support alligator' through Philadelphia park fountains

Wally the alligator is a federally licensed emotionally support animal that was spotted on Friday bathing in a fountain in a popular park in the centre of Philadelphia

Daily Mirror

In search of Pennsylvania’s coldest places in the dog days of summer

PHILADELPHIA — In the midst of a brutal heat wave last month, my family went camping in tents and sleeping bags. We gathered around fire too. We do this for fun.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

For kids with kidney disease, pediatric expertise is key — but not always close by

Jaxon Green, 6, was diagnosed with kidney disease the day he was born. His illness meant that for years his life would depend on daily dialysis. And because his family lives in Tamaqua, a rural Pennsylvania town, his diagnosis also meant taking frequent two-hour trips to Philadelphia to see the…

Tribune News Service

Three triples and solid Roansy Contreras start help Pirates get revenge in series finale victory

PHILADELPHIA — Under fire from a few ex-major league players recently, the Pirates got the last laugh against a current one Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, besting Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard during a 5-0 victory that helped the Pirates avoid a sweep.

Tribune News Service

The Philadelphia Police Department is short 1,300 officers. Here’s why the situation is about to get worse

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department has faced a critical shortage of officers for months — one that’s all but certain to get worse as hundreds more cops plan to leave.

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‘They can taste it’: Playoff chances grow as Phillies pick up another comfortable win over the Pirates

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Gibson tapped the outside of his mitt as he walked off the mound after the top of the seventh inning Saturday night. It was subtle, understated, the mark of a pitcher who has been through almost everything in a 10-year major league career.

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Eagles sit 33 players vs. Dolphins in preseason finale

The Philadelphia Eagles sat 33 players for the preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins at Miami Gardens

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philly GOP ousted him for possible ‘ballot harvesting’ last election. He’s back to help them (and the Green Party)

PHILADELPHIA — Green Party candidates seeking spots on the statewide ballot in November received a boost this summer from a group of Philadelphia-area Republicans, including one with a problematic history when it comes to elections.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper returns with a bang, driving in two as the Phillies beat the Pirates

PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the first inning, en route to a 7-4 Phillies win on Friday, DH Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate and into a situation that seemed tailor-made for him. The bases were loaded, there were no outs, and the entire ballpark was on its…

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Doug Mastriano wore a Confederate Army uniform in an Army War College faculty photo

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, appeared during his time on the faculty of the Army War College in an official photograph while wearing a Civil War Confederate Army uniform.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

This LGBTQ-friendly seniors building is a ‘dream come true’ for residents — and a model for affordable housing in other cities

After nearly three years of waiting and with their financial security waning, Suz Atlas and her partner Mary Groce finally moved from Camden, N.J. to the John C. Anderson Apartments in Philadelphia's Center City on May 1, 2017.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Group stands behind Phillies domestic abuse awareness night, despite two recent players who have faced charges

PHILADELPHIA — An organization that aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and help its victims defended its partnership with the Phillies on a domestic violence awareness night on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa. man who beat officer with a Trump flag at Jan. 6 riot sentenced to nearly 4 years

PHILADELPHIA — A Montgomery County man who beat a Washington, D.C., police officer with a Trump flag during the Capitol riot was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison Friday — one of the harshest punishments imposed so far for a person accused in the Jan. 6 attack.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A year after Fanta Bility’s death, her family is mourning a vibrant child gone too soon

PHILADELPHIA — Fanta Bility didn’t want to go to the Academy Park High School football game last August. She wanted to stay home — football didn’t interest her much.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mike Jensen: Philly has all the ingredients to find a quality WNBA owner. So who’s going to do it?

PHILADELPHIA — You can look at the fan base, arenas, practice facilities … If you’re the WNBA, deciding if Philadelphia is the right market for a WNBA team, it comes down to ownership. It’s always come down to ownership.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Is Philadelphia a women’s basketball city? The WNBA wants to know before it expands.

PHILADELPHIA — Face it, Philadelphia could have no better cheerleader for a WNBA franchise than Dawn Staley, current iconic player-turned-coach of her sport.

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