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Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

The Conversation

Dawn Staley wore a sweet custom Eagles jacket during win over Texas

A Philly legend wearing a Philly legend.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Philly sports fans consider themselves ‘gritty’ − but it’s merely a myth used to fuel their passion

Philadelphia sports fans like to think of themselves as “gritty.”

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Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

Jason Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television, He hosted the debut episode of “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,” Friday on ESPN

The Independent UK

Embiid and Maxey Propel 76ers Past Celtics in Christmas Clash

As the Philly squad have earned eight wins in their past 11 outings, Joel Embiid is convinced that they can reach for the top once again.

Basketball Insiders

Week 15 NFL Takeaways: How Nick Sirianni Guided Eagles Through a Bumpy Week

Jordan Mailata explains how the team stayed focused on beating the Steelers instead of the outside noise. Plus, what the Bills learned from their loss to the Rams, the impact of the Christmas schedule, Travis Hunter’s draft stock and more.

Sports Illustrated

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

Tracey, a high school teacher in the Philadelphia School District, remembers the hurtful comments she heard from parents when she started her career over a decade ago as a young Black teacher in what was then a predominantly white area of southwest Philly.

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“I always liked bluegrass a lot because the tempo is a lot closer to a NOFX beat”: Meet the Bad Ups, the Philadelphia punks inspired by country-and-western, reggae and Chet Atkins

The Philly punks kick down the walls of genre orthodoxy on their debut album Life of Sin, complementing their powerchord assault with new-wave vibes, acoustic guitar, and licks Chet Atkins taught 'em

Guitar World

Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies

Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering despite the odds

The Independent UK

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions

Over 60 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed each year in Philadelphia in recent years.

The Conversation

Jason Kelce and His Wife, Kylie Kelce, Just Dropped a New Holiday Song and Music Video

The couple recorded the song, "Loud Little Town," for Jason's 'A Philly Special Christmas Party' holiday album.

Marie Claire

Troy Aikman Roasted Giants Over Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones During 'MNF'

The Cowboys legend seemed to have fun doing this.

Sports Illustrated

WATCH: Jalen Hurts sat down with ‘GMA’ to discuss his support for Philly schools

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sat down with 'Good Morning America' to discuss his Touchdowns for Air Conditioners initiative for Philadelphia public schools

USA Today Sports Media Group

Primal Scream: Come Ahead review – Bobby Gillespie’s most personal album yet

The frontman of the Scottish rockers contemplates mortality and more on an album with shades of 70s Philly soul

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How Trump won Pennsylvania − and what the numbers from key counties show about the future of a pivotal swing state

Pennsylvania was for months considered the key swing state that would decide the 2024 election. Candidates, political parties and advocacy groups spent over US$1 billion courting the commonwealth’s small number of persuadable voters.

The Conversation

Elon Musk misses Philly court date, stalling ‘illegal lottery’ case against him − an expert on Philadelphia politics weighs in

On Oct. 28, 2024, just over a week before Election Day, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk to stop his US$1 million voter sweepstakes from continuing in Pennsylvania. Musk, through his America PAC, has been giving $1 million to registered voters in key battleground…

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New true-crime series Philly Homicide digs into the city's most harrowing murders

In Oxygen's Philly Homicide, Philadelphia's toughest homicide detectives guide you through the twists and turns of these real-life crimes

Sports Illustrated

Damien Woody Blasts 'Clown' Nick Sirianni for Talking Trash to Philly Fans

Damien Woody went off on Nick Sirianni on Get Up.

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Maybe Philly sports fans should just quit sports after these last 2 years

Philly sports fans, are you OK?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jared McCain on bringing the ‘fun and joy’ from TikTok to the 76ers during his rookie year

Philadelphia 76ers rookie and TikTok star Jared McCain spoke to USA TODAY's For The Win.

The Conversation

Air pollution inside Philly’s subway is much worse than on the streets

The air quality in the City Hall subway station in downtown Philadelphia is much worse than on the sidewalks directly above the station. That is a key finding of our new study published in the Journal of Exposure Science Environmental Epidemiology.

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Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know

From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history. Today, the city’s thriving Afrofuturist scene is continuing this legacy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Philly fans loved Jason Kelce’s passionate rant against the Sixers’ controversial Center City arena plan

Even Jason Kelce is speaking out against the Sixers' upcoming move to Center City.

Sports Illustrated

Philadelphia Superfan Suffers Knee Injury Chest Bumping Jason Kelce Before MNF

Tattooed Philly superfan appears to suffer devastating injury chest bumping Jason Kelce.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What became of ex-Broncos safety Caden Sterns during NFL roster cuts?

Caden Sterns was waived by the Eagles with a non-football injury on Tuesday, but Philly re-signed him to its practice squad on Wednesday.

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