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national trending news reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer www.emilybloch.com

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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 18/09/2026
Republican U.S. House contender Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio was removed from a panel Thursday featuring candidates in Delaware races after he repeatedly misgendered Democratic U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride. share.inquirer.com/4bFmJr
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Republican House candidate removed from panel after repeatedly misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride
Sarah McBride, a Democrat from Delaware, is the first openly transgender member of the U.S. House.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 18/09/2026
Out: pumpkin spice lattes for fall In: pumpernickel lattes for forever Little Bean, the West Philly coffee shop owned by the couple behind Cleo Bagels, has crafted a pumpernickel syrup — a new permanent addition to its coffee bar: share.inquirer.com/Eqw9Yw
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This West Philly coffee shop has a bagel-themed fall drink that’s a must-try
Little Bean, the West Philly coffee shop owned by the couple behind Cleo Bagels, has crafted a pumpernickel syrup — a new permanent addition to its coffee bar.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 15/09/2026
The Eagles have teamed up with Anastasia Inciardi, who's best known for popularizing vending machine art nationwide. Inciardi has Philly ties and has worked with many big brands, but never the NFL. share.inquirer.com/n6urwB
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The Eagles have exclusive $1 mini art prints from vending machines, a first in the NFL
The Eagles have teamed up with Anastasia Inciardi, who's best known for popularizing vending machine art nationwide. Inciardi has Philly ties and has worked with many big brands, but never the NFL.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 10/09/2026
New renderings of the Flyers & Sixers arena caused a stir this week. Fans say the Flyers’ rendering missed one key detail: female fans. What ensued was a 'Where’s Waldo?' level of analysis from the internet. The Flyers have since updated the rendering: share.inquirer.com/xfWifR
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Flyers update arena rendering after fans say women were left out of the first version
A rendering of the future Flyers arena didn't show any obvious female fans, critics said. The team updated the rendering on Thursday. But online, a larger discussion about women fans loomed.
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Meghin Moore @meghin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
this is absolutely WILD
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 20/08/2026
A recent string of scams and catfish-style attempts targeting stars and other media personalities are using Philly’s own Terry Gross as the bait. Writer Bruce Vilanch says he was the latest victim. WHYY is investigating: share.inquirer.com/i4yiDi
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WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’ host Terry Gross is at the center of catfish-style scams targeting stars and media personalities
A recent string of scams and catfish-style attempts targeting stars and other media personalities are using Philly’s own Terry Gross as the bait. Writer Bruce Vilanch says he was the latest victim.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 19/08/2026
The bad news: Lewiston, Idaho, is coming for Philly’s newly established “longest cheesesteak” world record. The good news: It’s unofficial and the proceeds are going to charity — which is kind of hard to bash. Also they're adding peppers 😬 share.inquirer.com/vrwZi3
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Small Idaho town absolutely not known for cheesesteaks attempts to 'unofficially' beat Philly cheesesteak record
The bad news: Lewiston, Idaho, is coming for Philly's newly established "longest cheesesteak" world record. The good news: It's unofficial and the proceeds are going to charity.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 04/08/2026
The Met Gala's exhibit for John Galliano promises to reckon with the good, bad, and racist of the lauded designer's career. But experts tell me they're worried the bigger picture will be lost on a larger audience used to glossy red carpets: share.inquirer.com/Izb4qr
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Why is honoring John Galliano at next year's Met Gala controversial?
What to know about the Met Gala's upcoming John Galliano exhibit and the surrounding controversy.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 27/07/2026
A dormant X account devoted to asking "Is LeBron a 76er yet?" is back online thanks to LeBron James' announcement that he was in fact joining the team. The internet is celebrating "the greatest re-login." share.inquirer.com/3R4Ocg
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This Sixers fan has the tweets to prove he waited almost a decade for LeBron to join the team
A dormant X account devoted to asking "Is LeBron a 76er yet?" is back online thanks to LeBron James' announcement that he was joining the Sixers. The internet is celebrating "the greatest re-login."
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 22/07/2026
It was the World Cup’s hottest free accessory, but it cost interested parties hours of their time. Now, the FIFA Fan Band charm bracelets are selling for upwards of hundreds of dollars online. I explore why: share.inquirer.com/2eIX82
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People are selling the free World Cup bracelets they waited hours in line for
A free bracelet that fans waited hours in line for at FIFA Fan Fest is selling on Facebook Marketplace, and eBay for $10 to $150.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 22/07/2026
It was the World Cup’s hottest free accessory, but it cost interested parties hours of their time. Now, the FIFA Fan Band charm bracelets are selling for upwards of hundreds of dollars online. I explore why: share.inquirer.com/2eIX82
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People are selling the free World Cup bracelets they waited hours in line for
A free bracelet that fans waited hours in line for at FIFA Fan Fest is selling on Facebook Marketplace, and eBay for $10 to $150.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 21/07/2026
I LOVE LOCAL NEWS SO MUCH, WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE HAVE A BRON-O-METER? @inquirer.com share.inquirer.com/QMIZFy
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Bron-O-Meter: What are the current chances of LeBron James joining the Sixers?
We calculate the likelihood of LeBron James bringing his talents to South Street based on the latest reports but mostly vibes.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 04/07/2026
We have something else to celebrate this Independence Day: a new Beyoncé song. share.inquirer.com/W8Tobr
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Beyoncé gave us her first new song in two years with surprise Fourth of July release
Beyoncé's "Morning Dew (Donk)" is a sultry, '90s-coded R&B track that kicks off a countdown to the rerelease of her hit sophomore album, "B'Day."
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 30/06/2026
com-PROMISE is the new epi-TOME #loveislandUSA
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 23/06/2026
Couldn't make this up: Went to look into Love Island USA's new bombshell, Ronnie - discovered he went viral before for being a Jalen Hurts look-alike. Philly is the center of the universe, even in Casa Amor: share.inquirer.com/7CscNB
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New 'Love Island' contestant is Drexel grad and 'Jalen Hurts doppelganger'
Ronnie Gunter, a lacrosse athlete and Drexel grad best known for looking a lot like Jalen Hurts, is the latest bombshell on ‘Love Island USA.’
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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"The free accessory has prompted wait times rivaling a Taylor Swift merch line, the latest sneaker drop, or John’s Water Ice during a record-breaking heat wave." From noted soccer fans @emilybloch.com, the World Cup’s hottest accessory is this bracelet available at fan fests:
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The World Cup’s hottest accessory is this free bracelet, prompting hourslong lines
A free charm bracelet available at FIFA Fan Festivals nationwide, including Philadelphia's in Lemon Hill, has gone viral. Bank of America is behind the coveted Fan Bands, drawing hours-long lines.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 18/06/2026
Some players on York's minor league baseball team would apparently rather forfeit a game than wear Pride flags on their jerseys. So the team held its Pride night without a game: share.inquirer.com/vwG9XB
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York’s minor league team forfeits game over Pride Night jerseys, but celebrates anyway
The York Revolution Minor League baseball team forfeited its Thursday night game over a dispute centering around Pride Night jerseys. The team still hosted Pride Night activities at the stadium.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 16/06/2026
The World Cup’s hottest accessory is free, but it’ll cost hours of your time. What to know about Bank of America's Fan Bands, drawing hours-long lines nationwide: share.inquirer.com/71RxY8
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The World Cup’s hottest accessory is this free bracelet, prompting hourslong lines
A free charm bracelet available at FIFA Fan Festivals nationwide, including Philadelphia's in Lemon Hill, has gone viral. Bank of America is behind the coveted Fan Bands, drawing hours-long lines.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 27/05/2026
Following an oversight visit on Wednesday, Sen. Cory Booker sharply criticized the conditions at Delaney Hall, the ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, and is calling for its removal. share.inquirer.com/vLzSNQ
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 19/05/2026
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He bought a cafe, but didn’t know it was a polling place: Inside Philly’s diverse election spots
The Gold Standard Cafe in West Philly serves as a polling place twice a year. Here's what goes into the restaurant's transformation.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 04/05/2026
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 04/05/2026
My latest little treat enthusiast exclusive: Those spinach feta pastries at coffee shops all over town are distributed by a local wholesale bakery — but they’re outsourced from Sysco. At least five coffee shop owners didn’t know their origins. share.inquirer.com/F9g3Bf
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Tons of Philly coffee shops sell the same Sysco pastry. Some owners say they didn’t know.
A top-selling spinach feta puff provided by Delco bakery Au Fournil is mass-produced and outsourced from a global distributor. Does that make it bad?
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C. A. Bridges @cabridges.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Reporters dream of using headlines like this.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 02/05/2026
So let me guess, you’re a ✨hockey person✨ now, despite no prior interest or knowledge of this game aside from what you’ve seen in Heated Rivalry and the fact that Gritty exists. This one’s for the novices: share.inquirer.com/a0I6u3
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‘When do they kiss?’ and other NHL playoffs basics for bandwagon Flyers fans
Everything new Philadelphia Flyers fans need to know about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and hockey basics.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 29/04/2026
Back on the bagel beat where I belong. Call Your Mother will open in the former Rittenhouse Metropolitan Bakery space. share.inquirer.com/65Plrh
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Call Your Mother announces second Philly location in former Metropolitan Bakery space
Call Your Mother, the D.C. bagel and deli chain, will open in the former Metropolitan Bakery Rittenhouse space. It marks the brand's second Philadelphia location. Both locations aim to open in summer.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 17/04/2026
Florence Welch might have beef with Philly sports teams at this rate. share.inquirer.com/ihAYTk
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Flyers-Penguins Game 4 and Florence + The Machine concert dates are double-booked. What happens now?
Florence + The Machine and The Philadelphia Flyers are double booked for next Saturday. It's supposed to be Game 4 and the second home game for the Flyers' playoff battle against Pittsburgh.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 15/04/2026
Hayley Williams’ “Parachute” guest for night 2 in Philly was the Philly-raised woman responsible for cowriting the song a year ago. She told me about her career, her friendship with Williams, and how the song barely came together in time for Ego Death: share.inquirer.com/mxMcd0
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Hayley Williams shouted out her Philly-bred producer and cowriter. Then she pulled her on stage for ‘Parachute.’
Last week, Hayley Williams pulled Philly-raised music producer Steph Marziano on stage to sing "Parachute." Marziano is known for her work with Williams, Jay Som, and Kevin Devine.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 14/04/2026
We love to see it!!! share.inquirer.com/OoC7mu
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette avoids closure, will continue to publish thanks to nonprofit sale
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue to publish now that it's been purchased by the Baltimore Banner's parent company, turning the paper into a nonprofit news outlet.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 10/04/2026
This Media-based record shop’s releasing a ‘love letter’ to Delco on vinyl with 90-plus tracks. It's called "The Sounds of Delco: Vol. 1" and I have all the details plus a hilarious preview track for ya: share.inquirer.com/pL5viU
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This record shop’s releasing a ‘love letter’ to Delco vinyl with 90-plus tracks of locals-only sounds
Greatest Hits Records & Books is producing its first independent release: an LP featuring 92 short tracks that encompass Delco living, with bangers like "Guy Stuck Holding Door at Wawa."
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madebytim @timmcgugan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Great selections from Emily which I’m sure she would agree is just a glimpse of Jax’s options. Also bonus content with photos from the talented Micheal Glass!
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 10/04/2026
The Infatuation tapped me to write about Jacksonville’s sleeper food scene — stacked with Mayport shrimp for days, and a new James Beard nominee I’ve been screaming about for years. It’s one of my proudest clips because it showcases a city I love so dearly. www.theinfatuation.com/jacksonville...
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The Best Restaurants In Jacksonville - Jacksonville - The Infatuation
Where to get great sandwiches, sushi, craft beer, and more in Jax.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 31/03/2026
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday against a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids in the state. Colorado is one of more than two dozen states that ban conversion therapy — including Pennsylvania and New Jersey: share.inquirer.com/1V6MWM
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What the Supreme Court’s ruling on Colorado’s conversion therapy ban could mean for Pa. and N.J.
“Conversion therapy” refers to a range of discredited practices that critics say are “dangerous.” The practice seeks to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 27/03/2026
Bookhaven, a beloved used bookstore in Fairmount known for its sprawling selection and very fluffy shop cats, has closed. I spoke with co-owner Rolf Andeer today about the business he grew alongside his wife, Ricci: share.inquirer.com/Z83U9u
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Bookhaven in Fairmount closes after a nearly 40-year ‘labor of love’
Beloved used bookstore Bookhaven, located in Fairmount, has closed after almost 40 years in business and the building is for sale.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 24/03/2026
B.K. Borison's new book, "And Now, Back to You," includes a line about ordering a "sub" — not a hoagie — from Wawa. Some readers are horrified. Now, the author is doubling down. share.inquirer.com/C0fPFn
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A rom-com author caught heat for using the phrase ‘Wawa sub’ in her new book. She’s defending it.
B.K. Borison's new book, "And Now, Back to You," includes a line about ordering a "sub" — not a hoagie — from Wawa. Some readers are horrified. Now, the author is doubling down.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 23/03/2026
too on the nose? or? share.inquirer.com/8LzUaW
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Coming this April: Philadelphians’ will to live returns amid sunshine
The spring of deception is soon at an end, making way for water ice, cherry blossoms, and baseball.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 09/03/2026
Donna Kelce is renovating her Florida home. But you probably already know that if you're online: share.inquirer.com/9N41My
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A headline about Donna Kelce's home renovation snowballed into the 'biggest meme of the year'
In 48 hours, a TMZ story about Donna Kelce's home remodeling turned into a big ol' internet meme.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 08/03/2026
Aaron Fisher gained online attention for tracking the best ways to optimize Wawa's rewards program. Now he's sharing his homework with the class: share.inquirer.com/e3hww8
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You’re using your Wawa Rewards wrong, according to these enthusiasts
Aaron Fisher gained online attention for tracking the best ways to optimize Wawa's rewards program. Now he's sharing his homework with the class.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 03/03/2026
Brace yourself for rising gas prices 📈. I chat with experts who explain: share.inquirer.com/LKcywe
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Gas prices are set to increase amid Iran war. Here's what we know.
What to know about increasing gas prices amid the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and what it means for your wallet.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 18/02/2026
Minneapolis artist Abby Haddican's custom font, Times New Resistance, autocorrects Trump to ‘felon’ and ICE to ‘goon squad.’ share.inquirer.com/Tro5Kn
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A Minneapolis artist’s custom font, Times New Resistance, autocorrects Trump to ‘felon’ and ICE to ‘goon squad’
Graphic designer Abby Haddican created a free font called Times New Resistance that autocorrects words like "Trump" to "felon" as an act of protest against his administration and ICE.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 12/02/2026
Philadelphians are annoying, unfriendly, and stressed. But hey, we have the best sandwiches. That’s at least how ChatGPT views the city, according to a new analysis: share.inquirer.com/dmtUlh
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Philadelphians are annoying, but we have the best sandwiches and iconic branding, according to ChatGPT analysis
Researchers at Oxford and University of Kentucky forced ChatGPT to reveal its biases toward every U.S. state. Chat's view on Philadelphia? Not always great, but we have the best sandwiches.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 10/02/2026
It’s not just Chappell Roan: I break down the Wasserman fallout in a way that’s easy to understand — and spell out which of your favorite artists are also repped by the mega agency whose CEO was name dropped in the Epstein files: share.inquirer.com/1F65qd
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Wasserman fallout, explained: Musicians speak out after talent agency’s CEO named in Epstein files
A growing list of musicians — including Chappell Roan — are leaving or speaking out against major talent agency, Wasserman, after its founder's emails were uncovered in the Epstein Files.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 27/01/2026
Scoop: Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is heading to Philly: share.inquirer.com/XLSIvK
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D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is coming to Philly
Call Your Mother, the popular bagel shop and deli out of Washington, D.C. is opening its first Philadelphia location.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 13/01/2026
New Jersey's Milltown is struggling to continue its Groundhog Day celebrations because of a lack of access to live groundhogs. A bill to carve out exceptions for out-of-state groundhog imports was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. www.inquirer.com/news/new-jer...
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A New Jersey town wants to import out-of-state woodchucks for Groundhog Day celebrations. Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed it.
New Jersey's Milltown is struggling to continue its Groundhog Day celebrations because of a lack of access to live groundhogs. A bill to carveout exceptions on groundhog imports was vetoed.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 09/01/2026
We're launching a zine competition!🎉 ZinePrize is a first-of-its-kind FREE contest for nonfiction zines with the backing of @microcosm.bsky.social & @spj-posts.bsky.social. Eligible zines must have been published in 2025. Winner gets $500 and bragging rights. More details: zineprize.com
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 07/01/2026
Everything we know about the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's shutdown, including employees finding out via Zoom, concerns of a growing news desert, and the guild's statement: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down
Earlier this week, Block Communications also announced the closure of City Paper, a Pittsburgh alt-weekly.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 05/01/2026
In short: at least four people thought the McRib had an actual rib in it and now they're trying to sue McDonald's: share.inquirer.com/r8ORyb
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What’s a McRib anyway? McDonald’s faces lawsuit over sandwich’s ingredients
McDonald’s faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the authenticity of its McRib sandwich and what it's made of.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 23/12/2025
Philly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' I've spotted so far: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
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In Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ docuseries, Philly is everywhere
Philly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era' we've spotted so far.
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Demetrius Harvey @demetrius.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
#Jaguars DE Travon Walker asked about folks jumping on the bandwagon after the game to Bucky Brooks: “It’s all about the Jags, fuck everyone but us. Excuse my language,mom, dad and grandma, but fuck everybody but us.”
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 17/12/2025
Jake Beckman, an Eagles fan living in St. Louis, made a self-defeating joke on Facebook after the Birds’ loss against the Chargers. Then the police came. share.inquirer.com/F0UNJK
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‘I’m fine. The Eagles lost’: Fan’s Facebook post about the Birds sparks police welfare check
Jake Beckman, an Eagles fan living in St. Louis, made a self-defeating joke on Facebook after the Birds’ loss against the Chargers. Then the police came.
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Emily Bloch @emilybloch.com · 03/12/2025
ICYMI #SpotifyWrapped dropped this morning. Here's more on how to access it, new features + boycott details and alternatives: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
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Spotify Wrapped season’s here once again. Here’s where to find your 2025 results.
Spotify Wrapped is live. Here’s how you can see your results.
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