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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents

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The Wanamaker organ has been part of a treasured holiday tradition in Philly for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future

After Macy’s announced in November 2023 its plans to close approximately 150 locations across the United States, some Philadelphians fretted – not so much about the fate of the Center City department store, but about a local treasure housed inside.

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Teen left fighting for life and two others wounded in shooting at Philadelphia Christmas village

The shooting was one of 11 to take place in Philadelphia over the weekend

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A Pennsylvania Man Was Awarded Millions for a Wrongful Conviction. He Just Pleaded Guilty to Killing Man Over a $1,200 Debt

A Pennsylvania man who became a millionaire in 2017 over a wrongful murder conviction will soon return to prison after pleading guilty to killing a man over $1,200.

Latin Times

New Jersey School Accidentally Reveals Names of Students Pulled Out of Sex Ed Classes by Their Parents

A parent has since asked the Department of Education to investigate, accusing the school district of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Latin Times

43ft nude Trump statue pops up again in swing state – and local GOP leader isn’t happy

The giant nude figure has previously sprung up in Las Vegas, Detroit, and Phoenix

The Independent UK

Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stabbing neighbor to death over snoring

Robert Wallace was killed after breaking into Christopher Casey’s home after becoming enraged over his loud snoring

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Jersey shore city looks to pass ‘emergency’ backpack ban after hordes of kids bring alcohol to the beach

Wildwood had to declare a state of emergency on Memorial Day after huge crowds of teens at the beach and boardwalk prevented police from addressing service calls

The Independent UK

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

Philadelphia's University of the Arts has abruptly announced that it will close in a week

The Independent UK

About The Former Alito Clerk Who Attacked Him In The Philadelphia Inquirer

Professor Susan Sullivan doesn't even list Alito's name on her biography, and clerked for Judge Alito when Casey was argued.

Reason

Actress turned deputy mayor resigns four months into job after derogatory posts about townfolk are dug up

Tabernacle deputy mayor Natalie Stone said she faced more backlash than her male colleagues after voting to demolish Tabernacle’s town hall

The Independent UK

What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia’s use of what it described as a “little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or safeguards against abuse.” The article detailed how Philadelphia narcotics cops not only allegedly failed to disclose their use of video…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters leave after Drexel University decides to have police clear encampment

Protesters packed up and left a pro-Palestinian encampment at Philadelphia’s Drexel University after the school announced a decision to have police clear the encampment

The Independent UK

Report: Saints set to host Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the New Orleans Saints will be hosting the Eagles in Week 3:

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Latinos are the group most likely to support Robert Kennedy Jr. in the presidential elections

A new NYT, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer poll showed the third-party candidate with a 14% support among members of this demographic

The Guardian - US

Democratic pollster: too much ‘inconsistency’ to draw conclusions about Biden-Trump rematch – as it happened

Democratic pollster Geoff Garin argues that the new poll clashes with other surveys that found Biden is gaining support

The Independent UK

Neighboring New Jersey towns will have brothers as mayors next year

Two neighboring New Jersey towns may feel even closer next year when they’re governed by two brothers

Reason

$15M Jury Award to Doctor Who Claimed Anti-Male Bias in University Finding He Had Committed Sexual Assault

From the Philadelphia Inquirer (Wendy Ruderman) Thursday: A federal jury found Thursday that Thomas Jefferson University conducted a gender-biased investigation into allegations that former Rothman Orthopaedic Institute surgeon John Abraham raped a former medical resident. After a four-day civil trial in U.S. District Court, jurors determined that Jefferson's leadership violated…

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The Independent UK

Ex-Philadelphia labor leader convicted of embezzling from union to pay for home renovations, meals

Longtime former Philadelphia labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty and a codefendant have been convicted of using more than $650,000 in union funds for their personal use

The Independent UK

Activist who acknowledged helping flip police car during 2020 protest sentenced to 1 year in prison

A well-known west Philadelphia activist who acknowledged having helped overturn a police car during 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd has been sentenced to a year in prison

The Independent UK

Philadelphia picks winning design for Harriet Tubman statue after controversy over original choice

The city of Philadelphia has picked the winning design for a Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall after facing criticism over its original choice of an artist who’d been selected without competition

The Independent UK

Nineteen-year-old acquaintance charged with murder in the death of a Philadelphia journalist

An acquaintance has been charged in the death of a Philadelphia journalist who went from sleeping on the street to working for the mayor to writing urgent columns on the city’s most pressing social issues

Sports Illustrated

Report: Knicks Willing to Offer Massive Haul in Trade for 76ers’ Joel Embiid

The Knicks’ interest in Embiid has reportedly ramped up with James Harden’s future hanging in the balance.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home

Authorities say a journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday

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US teens ransack, loot Philadelphia shops in flash mob-style raids

Upwards of 20 mostly young people arrested following raids on Apple, Lululemon and Foot Locker shops in US city.

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