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For years, family members have searched for the grave of Samuel Miles, one of Philly’s former mayors. Then they learned about remains uncovered in Old City.
Andrea Miles remembers how she first learned that archaeologists had recovered the remains of hundreds of people buried in a 310-year-old cemetery in Old City. It was in the middle of the night, in October 2017, and Miles wasn’t able to sleep. She went online and saw an Inquirer...
3 people dead, 6 injured after mass shooting erupted at a party in West Philly
At least three people are dead and six more are injured after a mass shooting broke out at a party in West Philadelphia early Sunday morning. More than 100 people were attending the party on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the Carroll Park neighborhood when officers responded to reports of a person with a gun just after 2 a.m. Upon arriving, police said, officers found multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who had not gone more than six...
More couples are hiring wedding content creators
PHILADELPHIA — In the car on the way home from her wedding, Bayley Shanley's phone pinged with a notification from one of her vendors. As her new husband drove, Shanley flipped through more than 500 candid photos and videos.
Phillies’ offense stagnates in second straight loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Cristopher Sánchez typically pitches better his second and third times through the order, but on Saturday, that was when he struggled the most. Through his first five innings, the left-handed starting pitcher didn’t let the Pirates gain any momentum. He allowed a hit in each of his first four innings, but all of those runners were left on base.
Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with 6-0 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander’s third game and second start since...
Tyler Phillips, Phillies’ bullpen twirl shutout to end Pirates’ streak
Tyler Phillips pitched six shutout innings and Nick Castellanos homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies notch a 6-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon. Castellanos, Alec Bohm and Garrett Stubbs each had two hits, one RBI and one run for Philadelphia, which halted a three-game losing streak....
Philly-area officials react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. President Joe Biden announced he will end his bid for reelection Sunday, ending a tumultuous second race for the White House against Donald Trump. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala...
Suspects wanted after 9 shot, 3 dead at large party in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in West Philadelphia. Nine people were shot, and three of them died. This happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street. According to authorities, this all stemmed from a fight. Police believe...
A Center City office building has opened a restaurant complete with bar — but it’s for tenants only
This is not exactly the golden age of the downtown office building. Even with return-to-office mandates, vacancies remain high and real estate values have plummeted. To address that, building owners are engaged “in what we call the amenities race,” said Joshua Sloan, Philadelphia-based international managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., a real estate services company. “Everybody’s got to have a gym, everybody’s got to have a coffee shop.” Landlords are tacking on services such as dry-cleaning pickup, while tenants themselves are adding features to encourage workers to hang more at the office; one Philadelphia daily newspaper, for example, recently put a vintage pinball machine in the break room.
Fire Nick? Hardly. Lurie thinks Sirianni is Andy Reid (lite) for the Eagles, NFL sources say.
PHILADELPHIA - A few months ago, it seemed impossible that Nick Sirianni's job was not in peril. He'd led a Super Bowl favorite down a disastrous path, from 10-1 to 11-7 and a wild-card road playoff loss. His $255 million quarterback had regressed. Bill Belichick was on the market. Whether...
Edmundo Sosa is getting more opportunities in the Phillies’ lineup: ‘He’s got a lot of confidence’
PITTSBURGH — Rob Thomson has been trying to find spots to put Edmundo Sosa into the Phillies’ lineup, and with Bryson Stott struggling at the plate, he saw an opportunity on Sunday. Sosa is hitting .293/.348/.342 over his last 15 games. It’s an impressive feat, given the fact that he hasn’t played regularly with Trea Turner back from his stint on the injured list.
Darby honors 2 officers for their life-saving efforts
DARBY — At the recent Darby Borough Council meeting, council presented heroism awards to officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey for saving the life of a local resident. On June 19, police and medics were dispatched to the 100 block of Greenway Avenue for an incident involving a man, a wood chipper and a possible leg amputation.
Bristol Man Embarks On 550-Mile Bike Trek To Fight Cancer
A Bristol Borough man has begun a 550-mile bike trek to raise money to fighter cancer. Eric Sokalski embarked Sunday on an ambitious ride from New York City to Niagara Falls to raise money for cancer research. With the support of his wife and children, Sokalski is participating in the...
How Community Connector Roland Bui is Using the Culinary Scene to Make Philly a Better, More Vibrant City
Roland Bui is many things and holds various titles, but among his most treasured occupations is that of a culinary connector, writes Earl Hopkins for The …
New Jersey Lyric Opera Returns to Kelsey Theatre for Summer Opera Festival July 26-28
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – New Jersey Lyric Opera (NJLO) returns to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre for a second year with a weekend of opera favorites on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, July 26-28, during the Summer Opera Festival. Set with a wide range of emotions and...
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