Festivals Summer SummerFest will turn the Piazza Alta Courtyard into an outdoor market with local vendors, food trucks and family activities on Saturday, Aug. 1. …
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Celebrations Franklin Square Franklin Square will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a free morning of family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 25. The event runs from …
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Immigration street sweeps in Pa. and other states led to more ‘collateral’ arrests of noncriminals
A quarter of immigration arrests since August were labeled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “collateral,” a type of arrest and detention that’s been …
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After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs. The National …
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Federal prosecutors have announced charges against a juvenile who allegedly placed swatting calls to colleges including Villanova University. The suspect has not been identified due …
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School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities
The Board of Education voted to approve the School District of Philadelphia’s 10-year, $3 billion facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools, modernizing 169 buildings …
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Students, parents and teachers will get the chance to share their thoughts on expanding SEPTA’s student fare program after Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution …
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Fishtown's growing pizza scene will get another newcomer in May with the opening of In Crust We Trust, which is taking over the former Vince's …
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BOSTON – For two weeks, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse spent every moment focused on the Boston Celtics. His best three-game stretch since arriving in …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers soundbites: Joel Embiid on Game 7 win, finally beating Celtics, rematch vs. Knicks, health status and more
BOSTON – Joel Embiid, notorious for his late-night media availabilities, had run out of time to celebrate by the time he arrived at the visiting …
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Philadelphia Sixers
5 Sixers thoughts: From matchups to crowds, what to watch for in second-round series vs. Knicks
Two years ago, 18-year-old VJ Edgecombe went to Madison Square Garden to see playoff basketball in person. He might be better off not telling Joel …
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Philadelphia Sixers
The plays and performances the Sixers needed to beat the Celtics in Game 7 and finish a 3-1 series comeback
BOSTON – As the third quarter began in the Sixers' Game 7 win on Saturday night – completing a 3-1 series comeback victory over the …