Essen Bakery has reportedly closed for good, following a monthslong pause that left employees in the dark. Tova du Plessis, co-owner of the acclaimed business, told the Inquirer that she …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey finally gets some extra rest, Sixers’ depth pieces shine in rare stress-free win
by myphillyconnection 134 viewsPHILADELPHIA – If you thought a Sixers team without Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford – plus Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond on minutes …
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Philadelphia Sixers
NBA fines Sixers $100K for violating injury reporting rules leading up to Joel Embiid’s return on Sunday
by myphillyconnection 95 viewsThe Sixers have been fined $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules, the NBA announced on Wednesday morning. The fine relates to Joel Embiid's return from a nine-game absence on Sunday: …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers power ranking roundup: What has to happen for this team to emerge from the middle of the pack?
by myphillyconnection 118 viewsThe Sixers have perhaps become synonymous with the notion of uncertainty and confusion. Nobody ever knows what to make of them, whether the team is healthy or not. Yet in …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Sixers-Warriors on Thursday with left knee injury recovery and right knee injury recovery; Paul George questionable
by myphillyconnection 117 viewsJoel Embiid is doubtful for Sixers' home game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night due to left knee injury recovery and right knee injury recovery, according to their …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers players, Nick Nurse host community events during holiday season: ‘It’s more than basketball’
by myphillyconnection 113 viewsCAMDEN, N.J. – As they donned throwback Joel Embiid shirts at the Sixers' practice facility on Monday afternoon, a massive pack of students waited. All of the holiday decorations, games …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Joel Embiid shoots 4-for-21 in Sixers’ loss to LeBron James, Luka Dončić and the Lakers
by myphillyconnection 153 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Whenever LeBron James, Luka Dončić or the Los Angeles Lakers make their yearly visit to a road NBA city, an arena turns into a madhouse for a night. …
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Health & Fitness
More women are using weight-loss drugs after giving birth, study says
by myphillyconnection 95 viewsHaving a baby isn't all cuddles and coos. The postpartum period is marked by sleepless nights, upturned schedules, hormone shifts – and sometimes severe depression and anxiety. Adding to all …
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Health & Fitness
Making GLP-1 weight-loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsThe Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, will reduce the monthly prices of …
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Health & Fitness
Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsThe idea of doing a "digital detox" – taking a set period of time away from smartphones, tablets and other screens in the name of mental health – has become …