Legendary Sixers public address announcer Matt Cord will be retiring after the end of the 2025-26 season, his 28th on the microphone, he announced on social media Wednesday morning. "After …
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Sixers power ranking roundup: As injuries pile up, Philly plummets
by myphillyconnection 21 viewsNot even an unusually emotional late-season home win like the one the Sixers notched on Tuesday can truly save them. A shorthanded Sixers rotation banded together in a dominant fourth …
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Sixers react to gutting injury news, a franchise record and Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game
by myphillyconnection 18 viewsPHILADELPHIA – The routine of NBA postgame media availabilities can grow monotonous. When a team loses, its best player or two from the game will go to the podium and …
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Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot in apparent murder-suicide in Chester County
by myphillyconnection 24 viewsA Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop near Honey Brook, Chester County, on Sunday night, authorities said. Corporal Timothy O'Connor responded to a report of …
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Gas prices spike in Pennsylvania and across U.S. amid Iran war
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsAmericans are paying more for gas as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly one-fifth of the world's petroleum products. Global prices for Brent crude …
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Rowan University’s $690 million campus expansion to include homes, a wellness village and a manufacturing center
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsRowan University has plans for a $690 million expansion that will include hundreds of homes, a manufacturing innovation center and a wellness village with medical offices. Rowan officials unveiled the …
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Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service
by myphillyconnection 23 viewsPedestrians in Philly will have to start sharing the sidewalks with four-wheeled robots after Uber Eats launched a new autonomous delivery program on Tuesday. The carts, made by Avride, stand …
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Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe Center City District is investing big in its Open Streets initiative with 20 car-free dates scheduled for 2026. The program, which closes off select neighborhood blocks to vehicles, will …
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Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsThe owners of Kelly's Seafood said they plan to retire and put the Northeast Philly building up for sale after 68 years in business. Known for its dense menu and …
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Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsSincere Harris is leaving her post as Mayor Cherelle Parker's chief deputy mayor after more than two years on the job. Harris, who also served as Parker's campaign manager, has …