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Paramount+'s new esports comedy 'Players' comes from a Philly guy — and stars one, too

PHILADELPHIA — It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Da'Jour Jones. First, it was his senior prom. Then, he graduated from Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Two weeks ago, he attended the premiere for a TV show in which he has a lead role.

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Kurt Vile wants to be a stay-at-home rock dad

PHILADELPHIA — Kurt Vile is giving a tour of OKV Central, the basement studio in his stately Mount Airy home where the Philadelphia rocker recorded much of his new album, "(Watch My Moves)."

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On this date: Kobe Bryant returns to Philly, drops 32 in Lakers win

In Game 3 of the 2001 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant shined brightly in his hometown and helped lead the Lakers to a victory.

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Philly-area home builders continue to struggle even as buyer demand slows

Home builders are ordering from Kieffer's Appliances in Lansdale, Pennsylvania before they break ground. For some products, there's a yearlong wait.

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The EPA is dunking giant ‘pool skimmers’ in Philly river to suck out trash — and figure how much plastic waste is in the water

PHILADELPHIA — A black canister with yellow filter inside — resembling a cross between a trash can and big pool skimmer — was dunked in the Schuylkill River at Bartram’s Garden park in Philadelphia and emptied daily from May to June to see what it would catch.

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After the South Street shooting, frustration mounts over the Pennsylvania law that keeps Philly from passing its own gun control

PHILADELPHIA — Calls for new laws to prevent gun violence, spurred nationwide in recent weeks by mass shootings, echoed in Philadelphia following Saturday’s mass shooting on South Street.

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Music gives Adam Sandler's Philly basketball movie 'Hustle' its flow

"Hustle" is a basketball movie, and a Philly movie — but it's also a music movie.

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How 'Hustle' director Jeremiah Zagar turned his Philly basketball film into an endearing bromance

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia basketball fans can't wait to see Adam Sandler's Netflix flick "Hustle," starring Queen Latifah and Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangómez. They've got good reason: A squad of Philadelphia 76ers including Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and head coach Doc Rivers will make big…

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Bill Madden: Joe Girardi couldn’t manage his way out of the mess in Philly

NEW YORK — For two former Yankees managers, the month of May wrought contrasting fortunes, leaving Buck Showalter sitting pretty in first place with the largest lead on June 1 of any Mets team in history — at the same time, Joe Girardi’s seat got hotter and hotter until Friday…

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Trudy Rubin: A trip to Ireland finds Catholics and Protestants eager for peace if politicians permit it

To take a break from writing about the horrors in Ukraine, I went on a traditional music and culture tour of Ireland, led by the noted Irish musician, and former Philly resident, Mick Maloney.

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Philly's Pride March returns this week with new organizers and focus

A new group of mostly Black and brown LGBTQ organizers are throwing the Pride March in Philadelphia on June 5, trying to rebuild the event into something more welcoming — and more revolutionary.

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Workers at 4 Philly Starbucks vote to unionize

Employees at four Philadelphia Starbucks voted this week to unionize — with workers at two stores voting unanimously — joining a wave of newly organized Starbucks across the country.

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Papa Johns launches Philly Cheesesteak pizza - with a new sauce base

The new launch follows the recent release of the pizza chain’s new ‘Papadia’ range

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Philly DJ Diamond Kuts joins the cast of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

PHILADELPHIA — When the reboot of "Yo! MTV Raps" drops Tuesday on Paramount+, Power 99′s DJ Diamond Kuts will be the first woman to serve as a DJ on the rap show.

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Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope.

The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…

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The 76ers’ James Harden Experiment Has Reached a Head

After The Beard flopped when it mattered most, Philly must decide whether to push forward with Harden’s partnership with Joel Embiid or move on.

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NFL Draft Takeaways From Around the League

Various league executives discuss the uptick in trades, the receiver market, the QB class and more. Plus, some thoughts on the start of rookie minicamps.

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Buddy the cat was facing certain death. Now he's helping ensure other Philly animals survive

PHILADELPHIA — Things looked bleak for Buddy.

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How the Eagles Built Flexibility and Cashed in on Draft Night

GM Howie Roseman landed A.J. Brown while maintaining his stockpile. Plus, how the Jets’, Panthers’ and Lions’ plans came together.

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Kyle Lowry out tomorrow but there’s optimism he returns in second round

Anthony Chiang: Kyle Lowry is out tomorrow with his hamstring injury. Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang What's the buzz on Twitter? Kyle Neubeck @ KyleNeubeck No Lowry in Game 1. A potential Embiid return in Philly. The Sixers have even more urgency ...

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If the Sixers choke against the Raptors, where would the collapse rank in Philly sports history?

Don't deny it. You're thinking about it. You wouldn't be a Philadelphia sports fan, full of skepticism and even cynicism, always hedging your hope, if you weren't thinking about it. Yes, the 76ers are still up three games to two on the Raptors in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Yes, they're…

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Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after 103-88 loss to Raptors forces Game 6 Thursday in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem.

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Why the underdog Raptors will cover without Fred VanVleet for Game 5 in Philadelphia

Toronto lost the first two games in Philly by an average of 17.5 points.

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Draft Preview: Rumors for 32 Teams; Jaguars’ Prep at No. 1

Jacksonville owner Shad Khan finally has the transparency he’s wanted throughout his organization. Plus, a team-by-team primer, the curious case of Kyle Hamilton and more.

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As Philly’s economy and public health revive, gun violence looms as residents’ chief worry, Pew report finds

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s post-pandemic revival continues, as the economy improves and jobs return two years after COVID-19 hit the city.

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