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Unnamed Skeletons? US Museum At Center Of Ethical Debate

For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by his initials JW. Today, the donor display for Joseph Williams depicts not only his anatomical record, but his powerful life story.

International Business Times

Squash has been played in Philly for 125 years − a sports psychologist explains why it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets

What sport combines the intensity of a high-wire circus act with the strategic thinking of a grand master chess match?

The Conversation

Philadelphia's mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US

Commuters and students in Philadelphia say they're waking up earlier and scrambling to avoid being late as they navigate service reductions by the region’s public transit agency

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Aviation Fears for 2025 Grow as Spirit Airlines Appears to Fly Toward Hurricane Erin – Here's the Truth

According to flight tracking site Flightradar24, Flight NK2298, en route from Philadelphia to San Juan, Puerto Rico, took a course that seemingly sliced through the heart of the hurricane.

International Business Times UK

Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

A medical museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains

The Independent UK

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is showing off 16 critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings

The Independent UK

Data-driven early intervention strategies could revolutionize Philly’s approach to crime prevention

Pennsylvania spends roughly US$200,000 a year for each juvenile it incarcerates, according to a 2021 report from the bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force.

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Three men arrested for allegedly boosting $2 million from armored truck parked at a Home Depot

One of the alleged robbers was recently fired from Brinks, say Philadelphia police

The Independent UK

Ashley Biden just filed for divorce after 13 years, and her cryptic Instagram post says it all

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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future

When former President Joe Biden unveiled his US$1.9 trillion infrastructure plan in 2021, he found the perfect place to go public: Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station rail yard.

The Conversation

Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia's public transit agency

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has passed transportation funding legislation in a last-ditch effort to stave off deep service cuts at the Philadelphia region’s public transit agency

The Independent UK

The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city

Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike

The Independent UK

Edinburgh art festival review – regal lusting, sofa-surfing and the perfect painting for our times

King James’s lusty entourage, a glass-puppet kick up the Crusades and sublime recliners from Philadelphia … this year’s thrilling festival has splendour, passion and plenty of strangeness

The Guardian - UK

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging

“Born with voices that could drive back the darkness,” the character Celine, a former K-pop idol, narrates at the start of Netflix’s new release “KPop Demon Hunters.” “Our music ignites the soul and brings people together.”

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Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras flagged over 36,000 cars blocking bus lanes.

Reason

The Lawyers Are Taking Over Soccer

Plus: surviving Philadelphia, and fixing sports

Latin Times

Air Quality Map Reveals Which US States Canadian Wildfire Smoke is Hitting The Hardest

The summer of 2025 has brought some of the worst air quality ever recorded to large parts of the United States. Cities across the Midwest and Northeast—especially Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia

International Business Times UK

Eagles vs. Bengals Week 1 Preseason Prediction: Will Philly's Offence Shine in Home Opener? — Watch Live on NBC Sports at 7:30 p.m. ET

The Eagles face the Bengals in their 2025 preseason opener on 07 August 2025. Find out how to watch, key players to watch and why Philly holds the edge.

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Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered from cholera, violence and xenophobia

When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded by a thick stand of forest.

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Heavy rain triggers flash floods and travel chaos on US East Coast

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US East Coast on Thursday, grounding flights and forcing emergency rescues of stranded drivers from Philadelphia to New York City.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks localized flash flooding

Strong rain storms are lashing the East Coast from Virginia to Connecticut, flooding roadways and delaying flights from Boston to Washington, D

Sports Illustrated

MLB Trade Deadline: Live Grades for Every Major Deadline Day Deal

It’s the last day for teams to make significant upgrades ahead of the stretch run. Here’s our reactions to what’s gone down.

The Conversation

Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions

Zikia, a 12th grader in Philadelphia, was stressing over where she would attend college in the fall. Her charter school’s college decision ceremony was the next day, and she was torn between her two top choices.

The Independent UK

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation

Benzinga

31-Year-Old Philly Police Officer Is $451,000 in Debt and Brings Home Just $40K — Dave Ramsey Warns 'You're Heading Straight at the Wall'

Most people think becoming a police officer comes with a steady paycheck, maybe a pension, and the kind of stability that helps build a future. But one 31-year-old cop from Philadelphia says he's barely treading water — buried under $451,000 in debt and living on just $40,000 a year after…

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