After a Sixers game earlier this season, rookie VJ Edgecombe and two of his teammates stood at their lockers and discussed possible contenders to play in the 2026 NBA Rising …
February 20, 2026
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers soundbites: Cam Payne talks return to Philadelphia, goals for rest of season and more
by myphillyconnection 50 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – It has been a whirlwind of a few days for 31-year-old point guard Cam Payne, a veteran of 10 NBA seasons who found himself on the outside …
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Instant observations: Sixers return from break, but skid resumes sans Joel Embiid
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsPHILADELPHIA – The sentiment was nearly unanimous across the Sixers' traveling party when the All-Star break hit: some time off would rejuvenate the group ahead of a pivotal 28-game stretch …
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Isaiah Zagar, who covered South Philly in murals, dies at 86
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsFamed mosaic artist and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens founder Isaiah Zagar has passed away at the age of 86. Zagar, who created over 200 mixed-media pieces on public walls in his …
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Grandson of the creator of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of ‘diluting’ ingredients
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe grandson of the man who invented Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is taking aim at the Hershey Company over alleged changes it's made to the candy's time-honored recipes. In a …
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New Jersey sues Trump administration over cuts to energy affordability projects
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsNew Jersey and a dozen other states have sued the federal government for terminating billions of dollars in funding for energy affordability programs. The attorneys general argue that the Trump …
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President’s House slavery exhibits restored after judge imposes deadline
by myphillyconnection 46 viewsThe National Parks Service began restoring the President's House slavery exhibits at Independence National Historical Park late Thursday morning, one day after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration do …
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Diocese of Camden reaches $180 million settlement with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180 million settlement that would resolve lawsuits covering more than 300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in South Jersey, Bishop Joseph Williams …
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SEPTA to scrap mobile Key Tix option for single fares in March
by myphillyconnection 39 viewsSEPTA will discontinue a mobile ticketing option which has declined in use since buses and trains adopted contactless pay. The transit authority said it will stop selling Key Tix on …
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Trump administration to appeal ruling to restore President’s House slavery exhibit
by myphillyconnection 43 viewsThe Trump administration plans to appeal the court decision to restore the President's House exhibit that acknowledges the nine slaves George Washington brought to Philadelphia during his presidency. The National …