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A casual fan’s catch-up guide to the Eagles’ offseason
The Philadelphia Eagles’ regular season will begin on Sunday, when the Birds will host the Washington Commanders at 4:25 p.m. For those of you who like to watch the Birds during the season but like to spend time with family, exercise, take up a fulfilling hobby, or just generally live life in some productive way…
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Leader of cargo theft operation that stole $230,00 worth of dimes and other items from tractor trailers sentenced to prison
Haneef Palmer, 33, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for leading a cargo theft operation that stole $1.5 million in goods from tractor trailers in Philadelphia in 2023. Palmer pleaded guilty earlier this year. Read full article →
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25 years later: How 9/11 changed Philadelphians
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. It has been 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people […] The post 25 years later: How 9/11 changed Philadelphians appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Sept. 11 anniversary; Fall festivals across Philly; Water rate hike | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Winding through the water at Dilworth Park(Photo by @gpatomk) 25 years later: How 9/11 changed Philadelphians Billy Penn asked readers: how has 9/11 changed the way you […] The post Sept. 11 anniversary; Fall festivals across Philly; Water rate hike | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full…
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Carpenters’ Hall celebrates the First Continental Congress with Saturday ‘Firstival’
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Much of this year has been focused on 1776, obviously. All year, we have […] The post Carpenters’ Hall celebrates the First Continental Congress with Saturday ‘Firstival’ appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Average gas prices climb past $4.50 per gallon in Philly
The average price for a gallon of gas in Philadelphia surged past $4.50 this week as conflicts in the Middle East continue to drive up fuel costs ahead of November’s midterm elections. Read full article →
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Maternal deaths in Philadelphia are rising, but most of them can be prevented, report shows
Maternal deaths in Philadelphia increased by 26% from the 95 recorded between 2014 and 2018 and the 120 recorded from between 2019 and 2023, a new report shows. The vast majority of them are considered preventable. Read full article →
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Phillies stumble against Astros, can’t bridge gap vs. NL East-leading Braves
The mistake-prone Phillies fumbled an opportunity to gain ground on the NL East-leading Braves by losing two to the Astros in South Philly. Read full article →
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Ron Jaworski is leaving ‘Eagles Postgame Live,’ because he wants to cut down on broadcast work
Former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski is not returning to ‘Eagles Postgame Live’ this season. Jaworski, 75, said he’s cutting back on his broadcasting duties. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s pre- and postgame coverage will feature Michael Barkann, Reuben Frank, Barrett Brooks and Jason Avant. Read full article →
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Skill games could be seized from Pa. businesses in October, state police warn
Pennsylvania State Police could begin seizing skill game machines on Oct. 14 if lawmakers do not come up with a solution to regulate them. The state Supreme Court ruled in June that the gambling terminals are equivalent to slot machines, making them unconstitutional unless regulated and taxed. Read full article →