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Phillies

BRYCE HARPER IGNITES THE PHILLIES TO TOPPLE THE D’BACKS AND RETURN HOME ONE WIN
FROM THE WORLD SERIES

A steal of home, a collision, and a 2-0 first-inning lead. Harper set the tone
for the once-reeling Phillies to take command of the NLCS as it heads back to
Philly.

Scott Lauber
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Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS APPROVE A NEW LABOR AGREEMENT FOR HIGHER PAY,
INCREASED WORK PROTECTIONS

The new contact comes after several weeks of the threat of a strike and months
of tension.

Rita Giordano
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PHILLIES BULLPEN GETS BACK TO ITS ‘PHAH’ WAYS TO CLOSE OUT THE D’BACKS IN GAME 5

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KYLE SCHWARBER SETS THE TONE FOR THE PHILLIES WITH A 461-FOOT HOMER AND A 5-FOOT
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ZACK WHEELER DELIVERS AN ALL-TIME GREAT PERFORMANCE, SAVES THE SEASON, AND MAKES
HISTORY

David Murphy | Columnist
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BRYCE HARPER STARES DOWN MICHAEL PHELPS AFTER HOMER, STEALS HOME, GROWS HIS
LEGEND IN PHILLIES NLCS WIN

Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies/MLB

PHILLIES BULLPEN GETS BACK TO ITS ‘PHAH’ WAYS TO CLOSE OUT THE D’BACKS IN GAME 5

Alex Coffey35 minutes ago
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KYLE SCHWARBER SETS THE TONE FOR THE PHILLIES WITH A 461-FOOT HOMER AND A 5-FOOT
SINGLE

Matt Breen2 hours ago
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ZACK WHEELER DELIVERS AN ALL-TIME GREAT PERFORMANCE, SAVES THE SEASON, AND MAKES
HISTORY

David Murphy | Columnist
Opinion

BRYCE HARPER STARES DOWN MICHAEL PHELPS AFTER HOMER, STEALS HOME, GROWS HIS
LEGEND IN PHILLIES NLCS WIN

Marcus Hayes | Columnist
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SEPTA STRIKE LOOMS AS BOTH SIDES PREPARE FOR MARATHON BARGAINING SESSION

“I don’t want to strike, but we’ll do it if we have to. The clock is ticking,"
said the union president.

Thomas Fitzgerald


Transportation

SEPTA STRIKE LOOMS AS BOTH SIDES PREPARE FOR MARATHON BARGAINING SESSION

“I don’t want to strike, but we’ll do it if we have to. The clock is ticking,"
said the union president.

Thomas Fitzgerald

Business

PHILLY’S PRIVATE-SECTOR JOB GROWTH HAS LONG LAGGED OTHER CITIES. CAN THE NEXT
MAYOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Andrew Seidman and Jake Blumgart


High School

LINCOLN HIGH’S TOP WIDE RECEIVER IS DRIVEN BY THE MEMORY OF HIS LATE FRIEND

Aaron Carter


Education

PENN PRESIDENT SAID UNIVERSITY ‘SHOULD HAVE MOVED FASTER’ IN OPPOSING PALESTINE
WRITES SPEAKERS WITH A HISTORY OF ANTISEMITISM

Susan Snyder


Elections

NOVEMBER WILL BE AN EXISTENTIAL TEST FOR THE PHILLY GOP AS IT FIGHTS TO DEFEND
THE LAST REPUBLICANS IN CITY HALL

Anna Orso

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THE JULIO JONES THE EAGLES SIGNED ISN’T THE ONE YOU REMEMBER. THAT DOESN’T MEAN
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EAGLES BEAT WRITERS MAKE THEIR PREDICTIONS FOR THE DOLPHINS GAME IN WEEK 7

Jeff McLane, Josh Tolentino, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith
Eagles

‘TWO ALPHAS’: HOW JALEN HURTS’ QB BATTLE WITH TUA TAGOVAILOA AT ALABAMA HELPED
SHAPE THE EAGLES STAR

EJ Smith
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THUMBS UP OR DOWN? EAGLES BEAT WRITERS WEIGH IN ON THE JULIO JONES SIGNING

Olivia Reiner, EJ Smith, and Josh Tolentino
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THE JULIO JONES THE EAGLES SIGNED ISN’T THE ONE YOU REMEMBER. THAT DOESN’T MEAN
HE CAN’T HELP.

Mike Sielski | Columnist
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Philadelphia News

PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS APPROVE A NEW LABOR AGREEMENT FOR HIGHER PAY,
INCREASED WORK PROTECTIONS

The new contact comes after several weeks of the threat of a strike and months
of tension.

Rita Giordano
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2 KILLED IN THE FIERY CRASH ON THE PA. TURNPIKE NORTHEAST EXTENSION IN
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Maddie Hanna and Sarah Gantz
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PHILADELPHIA’S ‘ROSA PARKS’ GETS A HEADSTONE 100 YEARS AFTER HER DEATH

Lynette Hazelton
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POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOTS FIRED AT KING OF PRUSSIA MALL

Anthony R. Wood
Education

PENNRIDGE ORDERED TO PRODUCE LIBRARY RECORDS, PAY LEGAL FEES FOR DAD CHALLENGING
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Maddie Hanna
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Flyers

AFTER HECTIC THIRD PERIOD, STARS EARN 5-4 OVERTIME VICTORY OVER FLYERS

Jeff Neiburg
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UNION FALL IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE AT NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION, 2-1

Jonathan Tannenwald
Flyers

DEFENSEMAN MARC STAAL OUT ‘WEEKS’ AS THE DOOR OPENS FOR FLYERS YOUNGSTERS TO GET
ICE TIME

Jeff Neiburg
Sixers

SIXERS’ NICK NURSE WANTS TOBIAS HARRIS MORE INVOLVED IN OFFENSE: ‘HE CAN DO A
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Keith Pompey
Flyers

AFTER HECTIC THIRD PERIOD, STARS EARN 5-4 OVERTIME VICTORY OVER FLYERS

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Union

UNION FALL IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE AT NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION, 2-1

Jonathan Tannenwald
Flyers

DEFENSEMAN MARC STAAL OUT ‘WEEKS’ AS THE DOOR OPENS FOR FLYERS YOUNGSTERS TO GET
ICE TIME

Jeff Neiburg
Sixers

SIXERS’ NICK NURSE WANTS TOBIAS HARRIS MORE INVOLVED IN OFFENSE: ‘HE CAN DO A
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Keith Pompey
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MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS DROPPED IN 2022, AND MORE TAKEAWAYS FROM A NEW ANALYSIS OF
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In 2022, mortgage applications dropped, Black and Hispanic borrowers were more
likely to be denied loans, and Philadelphia continued to become a little less
residentially segregated.

Michaelle Bond

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NOSY NEIGHBORS, YOU’RE INVITED TO LOOK INSIDE MORE THAN 70 CENTER CITY HOMES
THIS SATURDAY

Prospective home buyers and curious residents can tour dozens of properties in
greater Center City, from a $217,000 studio to multimillion-dollar penthouses.
Agents hope to promote Philadelphia.

Michaelle Bond

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK: A HOMEBUILDER’S PERSONAL HOME IN FISHTOWN FOR $975,000

“Good location, nice block, family-friendly,” says the current owner, who built
the home in 2021.

Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer

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FORMER A.C. MOORE BUILDING ON SOUTH BROAD IS GETTING A NEW TENANT: THE CENTER
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Philadelphia's premier business improvement district is moving from its current
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MANY LGBTQ+ RENTERS ARE ENTERING PRIME HOME BUYING YEARS. BUT LITTLE DATA EXIST
ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES.

The population is fast-growing and younger than the overall population.
Researchers say the country needs more data on their experiences to identify,
track, and prevent discrimination.

Michaelle Bond
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The festival opens with the TIFF-winning 'American Fiction' and has a 60+ film
lineup that includes Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro.'

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Fourteen quality versions of the city’s most iconic sandwich.

Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein

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THE NEW JIM’S WEST OFFERS A TASTE OF THE ORIGINAL JIM’S STEAKS IN WEST PHILLY

Neighbors and original employees are behind the steak shop on the site of the
first Jim's Steaks location in West Philadelphia.

Michael Klein

Restaurants

IS WAWA PIZZA REALLY THAT BAD? WE ASKED FIVE TEENAGERS.

The verdict? Not terrible. “It’s definitely going to hit the 2 a.m. crowd," said
one student at Science Leadership Academy. "It’s edible.”

Michael Klein

Restaurants

WHERE FOUR OF THE PHILLIES LOVE TO EAT IN PHILLY

A quick survey of Phillies' tastes includes dinners at Vetri Cucina, Japanese
food at Double Knot or Hiroki, or steaks at Butcher & Singer or Barclay Prime.
"Topper" likes the old-school Saloon.

Michael Klein


Food

WE ASKED PHILLY’S ‘CHICKEN MAN’ ABOUT ACME’S NEW SALTED CARAMEL ROTISSERIE
CHICKEN. IT ‘DISGUSTS’ HIM.

Acme Markets rolled out a salted caramel flavored rotisserie chicken in its
deli. It has consumers confused. We asked Philadelphia’s "Chicken Man,"
Alexander Tominsky, for his take.

Emily Bloch
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EX-JEFFERSON ABINGTON DOCTOR ADMITS TO LYING ABOUT PAKISTANI CHILD HE EMPLOYED
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EX-ROTHMAN CEO SAYS HE WAS FIRED AND ‘PERP-WALKED’ OUT THE DOOR FOR
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