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Trump and DeSantis speeches draw fresh protests to Moms for Liberty’s Philly summit

PHILADELPHIA — With a field of GOP presidential hopefuls addressing them Friday, members of the controversial, self-described parental rights group Moms for Liberty vowed not to be deterred by protests that have dogged them since the beginning of their annual conference in Philadelphia.

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Fact check: The inaccuracies in Trump, DeSantis and Haley’s speeches at the Moms for Liberty convention

PHILADELPHIA — Top GOP presidential candidates spoke at the Moms for Liberty convention in Philadelphia this weekend, making their 2024 pitch while also focusing on the culture war issues the controversial political group has railed against.

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Georges Niang leaving Sixers for three-year, $26 million deal with Cavaliers

PHILADELPHIA — Georges Niang has agreed to a three-year contract worth $26 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will leave the 76ers in free agency, a league source confirmed Friday.

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David Murphy: James Harden deal for dummies: What opting in means, what the Sixers can expect in trade, and more

PHILADELPHIA — Everything you wanted to know about the James Harden situation but were too afraid to ask …

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James Harden 'extremely upset' with Philadelphia 76ers over free agency handling

James Harden's exit from the Philadelphia 76ers is not a harmonious one, although the former MVP and the team have agreed to work together to find a mutually beneficial way of moving him on in a trade

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Moms for Liberty protests show no sign of flagging as Trump, DeSantis address Philadelphia summit

PHILADELPHIA — Members of the controversial, self-described parental rights group Moms for Liberty vowed not to be deterred by opposition as their annual gathering kicked off a second day in Philadelphia — even as a sizable crowd of protesters gathered outside with no plans to give up their vigil, either.

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Tragedy as flight attendant dies after plane makes emergency landing in Dublin

Her body was repatriated back to her family in Philadelphia yesterday, with two Dublin Airport Fire and Rescue vehicles escorting the plane to the runway before it departed

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It’s Time to Ask: What Is James Harden Thinking?

The 10-time All-Star has all the tools to win in Philadelphia, which makes his reported desire in a move to the Clippers puzzling.

Sports Illustrated

Five Biggest Questions Ahead of NBA Free Agency

What’s really happening in Houston? Plus, unpacking James Harden’s decision, checking in on Portland and picking a sneaky team to watch.

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Popstar Shab says Pride events are important to 'celebrate life, love and acceptance'

Shab has been wowing fans at Pride performances in places such as Chicago and Philadelphia, with the pop sensation opening up about how important the events are to her

Daily Mirror

American Airlines flight attendant dies following emergency landing in Dublin

The flight was travelling from Venice to Philadelphia when a female cabin crew member, Carol Wright, unexpectedly collapsed shortly after takeoff on June 21

Dublin Live

Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

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Mike Sielski: Vic Seixas, the oldest living Wimbledon champ, is turning 100. He has no time for Djoker or Rafa or pity.

PHILADELPHIA — The oldest living Wimbledon champion doesn’t take in much tennis anymore. It bores him. Too much power. Too many booming serves and baseline rallies. When Vic Seixas was learning the sport in Overbrook Park during the dawn of the Great Depression, working as a ball boy at the…

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Michigan State football makes top three for 3-star Philly safety

MSU has made the top three for a 3-star Philadelphia safety

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David Murphy: James Harden needs a look in the mirror. But he gave the Sixers an out.

PHILADELPHIA — Let’s start by stating the obvious. In every man’s life, there comes a point where he needs to ask himself if he really is who he thinks he is. Turn on the lights, look in the mirror, put on some Taylor Swift.

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Al Schmidt, Philly’s former top Republican elections official, is now officially Pa. secretary of state

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Al Schmidt, a Republican former Philadelphia elections official who challenged election denialism in 2020 and testified before the Jan. 6 congressional committee, is officially Pennsylvania’s secretary of state.

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James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with Sixers, could soon be traded

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden just did the unexpected, and it just might benefit the 76ers.

Daily Mirror

James Harden has 'played last game' for Philadelphia 76ers after picking up £28.23m option

James Harden's time in Philadelphia appears to be over as the veteran has opted to pick up his player option and will now explore a potential trade in the offseason

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Mayor Kenney calls Moms for Liberty ‘problematic’ and says city will prioritize safety for participants and protesters

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney denounced the views of Moms for Liberty on Thursday as the group’s three-day convention kicked off in Center City.

The Conversation

Bridge collapses, road repairs, evacuations: How transportation agencies plan for large-scale traffic disruptions

Twelve days after a portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in north Philadelphia during a truck fire, officials opened a temporary six-lane roadway to serve motorists while a permanent overpass is rebuilt. This was a major success after the June 11, 2023, disaster was predicted to snarl traffic for months.

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Philadelphia museum faces backlash for hosting group with ‘oppressive views’

Museum of Revolution denounced over event with Moms for Liberty, which has been labeled as an extremist, hate group

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Forget The Process: Blowing it up not an option for Sixers as free agency and Harden’s decision loom

PHILADELPHIA — I will not relitigate The Process. I will not relitigate The Process. I will not relitigate The Process.

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Philadelphia-area nurses say they’re victims of Florida school operators who sold fake college degrees

The flier advertising the Florida nursing school came in the mailbox of Ramatu Ali’s Delaware home. It promised a “bridge” program for lower-level nurses to become higher-skill, better-paid registered nurses.

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Why Moms for Liberty was designated an ‘extremist’ group by the Southern Poverty Law Center

PHILADELPHIA — Moms for Liberty calls itself a parent empowerment group. But as the polarizing organization arrives in Philadelphia this week for its annual summit, it’s being identified as something else: an “antigovernment extremist group.”

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We're looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia Eagles offseason workout program, rookie minicamp and OTAs

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