Philadelphia
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3 reasons you should be paying attention to Pa. women’s college basketball right now
From improbable comebacks, to dominant players destined for the WNBA, to exciting rookies, Pennsylvania’s women’s college basketball teams have been giving fans plenty to cheer about so far this season.
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25 weird & wacky Pennsylvania festivals happening in 2025
After reading about these unique Pennsylvania festivals, you’ll want to put them on your 2025 calendar.
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Former Philadelphia Proud Boys leader among those pardoned by Trump for his role in Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences, or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a group that includes more than 100 Pennsylvanians.
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David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
Lynch studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia, and often cited the city as his biggest inspiration. “I always say, Philadelphia is my biggest influence. There is something about the mood here. The fear, insanity, corruption, filth, despair, violence in the air was so beautiful to me,” the filmmaker said…
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One Philly sports fan’s horrible actions shouldn’t define a fan base
An Eagles fan lost his job after being captured on video hurling vile insults at a female Green Bay Packers fan at the Linc last Sunday. An entire fan base shouldn’t have to answer for his hate-fueled actions.
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76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown arena
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city’s sports stadium district, the newspaper said, but further details about the new proposal have not been released.
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Pa. House Democrats renew fight for public transportation funding
Public transportation funding continues to remain a top issue during the new legislative session. SEPTA, the country’s sixth largest transit agency, faces an annual $240 million budget shortfall.
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Where to find mocktails in Philadelphia for your Dry January
Whether you’re participating in Dry January or simply want to drink less, these mocktails in Philadelphia are sure to satisfy your craving for creative drinks.
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Pa. House Democrats hopeful for bipartisanship at start of new legislative session
Pa. House Democrats will control the chamber even though one of their members suffered a medical emergency last week. They will lead operations of the House even though it is tied 101 to 101 for the start of the new legislative session.
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2 Pennsylvanians injured in deadly New Orleans attack
A 51-year-old man from Western Pa. and a 26-year-old former high school football standout from the Philadelphia area remain in the hospital after the New Year’s Day truck attack that left 14 people dead.
