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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
Marian Farris, a former supervisor in the payroll unit, was also at the center of two separate internal probes conducted by the city.
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Ex-Philly fire department supervisor took bribes to approve $139,000 in bogus overtime, feds say
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
The state Judicial Conduct Board said Common Pleas Court Judge Scott DiClaudio should be removed from the bench. DiClaudio asked for mercy.
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Amid a ‘painful trail of incidents,’ a disciplinary court weighs whether Philly Judge Scott DiClaudio can remain on the bench
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
The governor will be in Langhorne on Saturday to help launch Planned Parenthood PA PAC's canvass for Democrats in Bucks County races that could determine control in Harrisburg.
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Josh Shapiro will be in Bucks County this weekend to campaign for Democrats in key races
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
“The alleged conduct is troubling,” the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus said in a statement about State Rep. Aaron Bernstine.
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Democrats are calling for the resignation of a GOP lawmaker who reportedly hurled a homophobic slur at Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
A politically charged dispute kicked off after the Lancaster Coroner questioned a state-reported death tied to Pennsylvania's growing measles outbreak.
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A Pa. coroner doubted a measles-linked death, sparking anti-vaccine outcry. Records show the state tried to reach him.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
Orifice the Awebot rolled down the sidewalk across from the Betsy Ross House last Friday, striking joy, confusion, and mild terror in those who unexpectedly encountered her.
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Orifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots | Opinion
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
New guidelines for oversized vehicles from the Sports Complex Parking Venture and more are being implemented starting Sunday, changing the way Philly fans have tailgated Eagles games for years.
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The Eagles will provide details on sweeping tailgating changes today. Here’s what we know so far.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
“When you hit first or second, you get a lot of at-bats, and I kind of get things going.” He’s supposed to, writes Marcus Hates. But he’s hitting .154 since Game 6 of the 2023 NLDS, crippling the team’s chances.
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Trea Turner is the Phillies’ biggest problem. He knows it. | Marcus Hayes
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
The Phillies are a top-heavy team in both phases of the game. Dombrowski’s biggest failure over the last three-plus years has been his inability to successfully address either.
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The same structural failures cost the Phillies again in the playoffs | David Murphy
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
The Phillies were flat in an elimination game, a fitting way to end a season that rarely gave reason to believe this October would be any different from the last. They won't run it back again, right?
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The Phillies’ dismal finish was a fitting end to a lackluster season
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
A suspect in the cheesesteak-throwing incident at Pat’s King of Steaks has turned himself in to police, according to reports by Fox29 and 6abc.
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Suspect in Pat’s cheesesteak-throwing incident has turned himself in, reports say
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/10/2026
The Phillies lost to the Braves, 6-2, in Game 3 of their wild-card series, ending their season.
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Phillies’ weaknesses on display in season-ending 6-2 loss to Braves in Game 3
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
The crackdown comes about a year after District Attorney Kevin Steele’s office issued a scathing grand jury report on the proliferation of smoke shops selling illegal THC products. The 107-page report was influenced in part by The Inquirer’s reporting.
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Nearly 50 Montgomery County businesses face drug charges for selling illegal THC products, DA says
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
They are some of the first in the Philly area to experience firsthand what it’s like to live near the massive facilities. Some of their neighbors have sold their homes to the data center developers.
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What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Hurts said the Eagles' offense needs to stop leaving “meat on the bone,” especially in the second halves of games.
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Jalen Hurts challenges Eagles to look inward following Monday’s loss to the Bears: ‘Who are we?’
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Harper misjudged a fly ball in the seventh inning, then answered with the game-tying home run in Wednesday's Game 2, proving that anything can happen as long as he has one more at-bat.
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Bryce Harper was ‘bound to have a great moment,’ hits redemption homer: ‘A pick-me-up game for me’
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
His wife said he was deported days before a scheduled Oct. 8 bond hearing that they had hoped would free him from detention
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A Philly man is deported to London. He was arrested by ICE last month while attempting to fly home from a business trip.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri said he wants to stop a cheesesteak-throwing stunt from becoming the next social-media trend. He is offering a $5,000 reward.
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Someone threw a cheesesteak through Pat’s window. The owner is offering $5,000 to find them.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Made to Measure, a free bespoke backpiece tattoo art show, opens Friday at Funhouse Gallery in East Kensington.
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Bespoke backpiece tattoo show is butt-free and shows off Philly artists’ original designs
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
The Flyers may have lost their season opener, but here’s everything you missed, including a guest appearance from the "Round Mound of Rebound," at the team's fan fest event at Stateside Live!
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The orange carpet treatment, Charles Barkley’s hot take, and more from the Flyers’ fan fest
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
"Game 2 mostly was a story. First, of failure. Then, of overcoming it. Whether the story endures is a question that will be decided on Thursday in a decisive Game 3," writes Inquirer columnist David Murphy.
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Three Phillies saved their season, and summoned the spirit of 2022 | David Murphy
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Under oath, Rochelle Bilal acknowledged that her office hadn't met its obligations until recently. She blamed staffers and technology. The office is now fighting a judge over outside supervision.
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Philly sheriff’s office reneges on court-supervision deal, tells judge it found $20 million in city money
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's approval rating is lower in South Jersey than the rest of state, where she continues to receive high marks from a plurality of N.J. residents.
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N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s approval rating holds steady, even after Lt. governor scandal, poll says
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Nola will be on full rest four days, and Wheeler is expected to be available out of the bullpen on three days’ rest.
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Source: Phillies to start Aaron Nola in Game 3 vs. Braves; Zack Wheeler expected to follow
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
The band, making its first stop in the city in seven years, refuses to evolve past its simple riffs, duckwalks, and the lyrical concerns of a hormonal adolescent. That's the point.
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AC/DC did the same thing it always does. Philly fans wearing devil horns lapped it all up.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
September is usually one of the driest and sunniest months; better luck in October.
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One of the gloomier Septembers on record in Philly has come to a merciful end
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
"Gann, a white Jewish woman, thought she would gain more credibility — and more clicks on social media — if she presented as Black or Palestinian. And that’s on us," writes Inquirer columnist Jonathan Zimmerman.
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Race, Hannah Gann, and the lies of identity | Jonathan Zimmerman
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Quarterback Rocco Becht was one of the players who spoke during Monday's players-only meeting and emphasized that it was about understanding another rather than finding a solution.
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Penn State held players-only meeting to get ‘on the same page’ after its loss to Wisconsin
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Chinatown institution David's Mai Lai Wah has reopened its dining room and it lives up to its name meaning "beautiful magnificence." Owner David Chan's daughter, Priscilla, has taken the reins.
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After six years, David’s Mai Lai Wah reopens its renovated dining room, complete with a new cocktail bar
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
A few runners to watch in this weekend's Delco 10 Miler include Olympian Allie Wilson, a student raising money for Wallingford Elementary School's playground, and last year's defending champ.
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Here are the runners to look out for at this year’s Delco 10 Miler
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Carter suffered the injury in the Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders and has played with a soft cast in the last two games.
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter playing with hairline fracture in his wrist
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
The secluded garden and historic aura of the Morris House craves a distinct menu. But translating the Moroccan-French magic of the new operators' tiny cafe to this much larger space hasn't been easy.
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The Morris House is a restaurant Bermuda Triangle. Can the new Soufiane finally break the curse?
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Democrats have not controlled the Pa. Senate for three decades. Their path to flipping it likely runs through the Philly suburbs.
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Bucks and Montgomery counties could determine which party gets control of the Pa. state Senate
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
The Flyers, who entered the season with increased expectations, were quickly humbled in front of the Xfinity Mobile Arena crowd. The defeat equalled their largest ever in a season opener.
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Flyers lay an egg in opener, get booed off the ice after 7-0 loss to the Penguins
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Philadelphia School District teacher and activist Hannah Gann lied for years about her background. The social justice groups around her paid a price.
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After an identity hoax, one Philly educators’ group dissolves and another goes on hiatus
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
Down 3-1 in the eighth inning, the Phillies got back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper before Alec Bohm gave them the lead for good in the 10th. The deciding Game 3 is Thursday.
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Alec Bohm, Phillies find their power late to beat the Braves and force a Game 3
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
In his most extensive comments on the saga yet, Krasner said U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond's suggestion that he committed crimes "rests on nothing of substance."
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Philly DA Larry Krasner said the federal judge who accused him of crimes should be removed from the case
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/10/2026
FanDuel tells Congress it has sent about 30 personalized videos of athletes and entertainers to customers
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FanDuel tells Congress it has sent about 30 personalized videos of athletes and entertainers to customers
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
The pollution was detected in 22 stream and river segments tested in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York.
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Microplastic pollution found in 100% of Delaware River tributaries tested
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
The case of Jerome Coffey, a Philadelphia man convicted of a 1992 murder and sentenced to life in prison, could decide whether more than a thousand other people get a chance at new sentences.
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Pa. Supreme Court to decide whether ban on mandatory life terms for second-degree murder is retroactive
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
The initial lineup comprises Cannes and Venice-premiering films by master filmmakers like Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodovar, and Danny Boyle.
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The Philadelphia Film Festival announces first wave of films for its 35th edition
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
Camden County voters will decide whether to increase their open space tax to contribute to a $400 million effort to improve waterways in part by fixing Camden and Gloucester sewers.
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Camden County voters will decide whether to pay more taxes to prevent sewage from entering the Cooper River
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County tested positive for measles and has died.
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Pennsylvania confirms a fifth death associated with widening measles outbreak
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
Paul Birdsong, the Panthers’ leader, was held for trial this month on a firearms violation. It’s not group’s only run-in with Chester police this year.
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Black Panther-style group members arrested in Chester, as mayor decries their presence
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
"Netflix's reboot of the 1986 classic comedy has more than a few Philly connections. And it's a great show, too," writes Inquirer columnist Elizabeth Wellington.
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Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ is a great remake of the classic comedy with a ton of Philly connections
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
With her musical background, Kira Coviello has found a new way to get involved on game days with an accordion, a foot drum and a kazoo — and she’s sharing it with about 440,000 followers.
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One-woman band Honest2Betsy is bringing her ‘artsy-fartsy’ side to Eagles game day
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Philadelphia Inquirer Food @phillyinqfood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The pods are open. 💘🍽️ Philly’s chefs are looking for their perfect collab partner — but only one team will earn the title of Love at First Bite. 👀 🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/inq2/fo...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
Nearly 900 people applied for the competition and 15 were chosen to participate, including a SEPTA bus driver and a former contestant on “Survivor.”
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A pub owner, a viral crossing guard, and an ASMR comedian will judge Saturday’s Parallel Parking Championship
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
Twelve Philly chefs are looking for their perfect collab partner — but only one team will earn the title of Love at First Bite. The pods are open.
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Philly chefs look for their perfect match in 'Love at First Bite'
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/09/2026
Almanac bar manager Rob Scott is a partner with owners Vy To and Victor Ng on a two-level cocktail bar being built on 18th Street near Rittenhouse Square.
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One of Philly’s elite cocktail bars is opening a bigger second act near Rittenhouse Square
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