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 4 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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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Sixers return from break, but skid resumes sans Joel Embiid
by myphillyconnection 4 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 4 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 4 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 2 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 2 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 4 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 2 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 2 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 …