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"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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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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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 · 1h
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 · 1h
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 · 2h
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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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2h
Tuesday could have been avoided had the Phils added more last winter or been more aggressive at the trade deadline.
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Don’t blame Don Mattingly for the Phillies’ Game 1 collapse. Can the season be saved?
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 2h
James Pepper, a former school board member, and his wife, Lisa Pepper, say their son’s “horrific abuses” at Jamison Elementary School amount to a “calculated pattern of debasement.”
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Central Bucks engaged in a ‘concerted cover-up’ of abuse at elementary school, lawsuit says
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 3h
Cristopher Sánchez will take the mound in Atlanta in a win-or-go-home Game 2 for the Phillies.
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Phillies-Braves updates: Philly faces playoff elimination; one reason to hope for a comeback
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21h
Rich Sorrentino’s semi-secret restaurant has closed as he’s doubled down on making pastas for supermarkets and other wholesale customers. Eventually, he will open a small retail shop.
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Sorrentino Pasta closed its Ambler restaurant and shop to pivot to wholesale
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21h
The Elgers and the Akridges will be watching closely from opposite corners of the world, as the Phillies rookie pitches against their favorite team. But they won’t waver in their support of him.
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After tragedy hit, Alex McFarlane lived with his former teachers in Georgia. Now he faces their favorite team
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21h
Staff first discovered fleas in the library, and Aura Elementary School has since pursued multiple treatments to get rid of them.
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A Gloucester County elementary school has moved to remote learning after a flea infestation
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21h
Jalen Hurts wasn't up to his season-opening performances, Vic Fangio's defense got bullied by the Bears ... again, and the explosive Rams are in town Sunday.
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Nick Sirianni has a lot of work to do, and not much time to do it, after Eagles’ weaknesses are exposed in Chicago
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 22h
Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle, Sophia Wilson, and Naomi Girma are among the big names called up for the clash between the reigning Olympic and World cup champions.
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The USWNT’s stars are coming to town for the showdown with Spain at Subaru Park
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 22h
The mothers of Jahaad Atkinson, 9, and Ah’Yir Womack, 12, who were killed by an Amtrak train in 2023, sued lawyers Emeka Igwe and Daniel Purtell, as well as their firms, for legal malpractice.
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Attorneys botched a case against Amtrak over the deaths of two young boys, lawsuit says
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 23h
District schools were 4,236 students under their projected enrollment as of Sept. 17, according to internal documents obtained by The Inquirer.
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Philly schools are missing thousands of students. District employees are knocking on doors to get them back.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 23h
The Republican representatives, including Martina White of Philadelphia, asked Sunday to "investigate this matter to determine if any criminal activity occurred".
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State reps ask Pa. attorney general to investigate the Philly schools for alleged discrimination of Jewish students
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 23h
The Phillies went 4-9 against the Braves this season, but have had a fair amount of recent playoff success against Atlanta.
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Phillies-Braves updates: John Kruk jumps to NBC; wild-card roster finalized; what will Philly do with Kyle Schwarber?
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 29/09/2026
OPINION: "Nikole Hannah-Jones’ decision to enroll her daughter in a struggling public school has sparked debate — but her critics are missing the point," writes columnist Jenice Armstrong.
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NYT writer practiced her principles with her daughter’s schooling | Jenice Armstrong
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 29/09/2026
OPINION: "If Gann had truly been committed to the justice movement, she would have known the troubling history of white infiltrators in Black organizations who attempted to sabotage the struggle for freedom."
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Hannah Gann’s deceit makes the work of Black and brown justice activists harder | Opinion
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
Privatizing the services could be cheaper and give firefighters more time to train and respond to emergencies, supporters say. But the commissioners who will decide are split.
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Collingswood could privatize ambulance services to help overworked firefighters
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
The former Villanova guard brought on some of his old Wildcats and current Knicks teammates in a successful first appearance as the host of the popular late-night show.
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Jalen Brunson revels in his moment as the latest (and hilarious) host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
This fall, Philly's homegrown talent meets big-name Broadway tours like "Mamma Mia!" and "Operation Mincemeat" and award-winning productions like "Topdog/Underdog" and "Liberation."
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The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or after
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
Ex-NFL star and Eagles Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins is featured in a Trump administration post promoting its immigration enforcement.
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NFL calls on Trump administration to remove post featuring Eagles legend Brian Dawkins
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
The vacation rental company, in partnership with American Farmland Trust, is offering farmers grant money to convert their properties.
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Airbnb is recruiting Pennsylvania farmers to host guests
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
The redevelopment will raze two-thirds of the building. A seven-story, 325,000-square-foot replacement, dubbed the Penn Discovery Commons, will be built in its place.
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Penn’s $520 million renovation of David Rittenhouse Lab is one of Philly’s largest construction projects
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
Higher menu prices followed Philly restaurants earning Michelin stars, Bib Gourmand, or Recommended status. But the price hikes could also be attributed to inflation and other factors.
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Did Philly restaurants get more expensive after Michelin recognition? We checked the checks.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
Nelson Contreras-Gelves is one of an increasing number of immigrants taken into custody as they pursue asylum.
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A Chesco man was detained by ICE a week after his wedding celebration. He was unexpectedly just released.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
The Phillies' ace, their team MVP, as well as Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and J.T. Realmuto show up just in time to avert a historic collapse and earn a playoff series against the Braves.
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Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, other Phillies millionaires (finally) produce | Marcus Hayes
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
James made the surprising decision to join the Sixers last month. He'll speak to Philly reporters for the first time Monday.
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LeBron James to make Sixers debut at media day: Live updates
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
The developers acquired the building in 2023 but faced financing difficulties due to the volume of apartment construction in recent years.
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An office-to-apartment conversion is underway in Logan Square. Here’s why it works.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
WATCH LIVE: Sixers media day is underway featuring LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and more. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/sixers/liv...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings, and the big bats woke to lead the Phillies to their fifth straight postseason berth. Next up: The Braves in the wild-card round.
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The Phillies exhale in avoiding disaster to clinch a playoff spot in Game 162
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/09/2026
In the steady rain Sunday evening, many protesters shouted angrily about Drexel University’s seeming coolness. They hoped and urged for a miraculous resurrection. “Don’t let Drexel off,” some chanted. “Tell Drexel to get out of the way.” 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 27/09/2026
It took until Game 162, but the Phillies are postseason bound 🔥 🎨 by Julia Duarte / Staff
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 26/09/2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, stopped by a Bella Vista diner on Friday morning to pump up Democratic volunteers to turn out voters, with less than six weeks until the high-stakes midterm elections in both of their swing states.
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Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer, potential 2028 rivals, meet at Philly diner to boost Democrats ahead of midterms
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 26/09/2026
The funding would keep the museum open for at least a year but a Drexel spokesperson did not say whether the school had declined the offer and added “No proposal has been presented that would provide a permanent, sustainable path forward" for the museum.
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William Penn Foundation offers funding to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum open
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
But we want justice for “Abbott Elementary,” which did not get a mention on the list.
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NYT names ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’ two of the best TV shows of the 21st century
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
The decision was made after the state received more than 10,000 comments opposing the changes, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said Friday.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will rescind Pa. vaccine policy that reignited pandemic-era outrage
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
The ordinance won’t affect the current project being built, but puts restrictions in place for any new proposals.
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East Whiteland officials approve a lengthy data center ordinance, after residents decried the one being built there
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
James doesn’t answer many phone calls, but he always picks up when Tyrese Maxey rings.
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Why did LeBron James choose the Sixers? A phone call from Tyrese Maxey certainly helped.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Roughly 1 million people descended upon Philadelphia as Pope Francis became the second sitting pontiff to visit.
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Pope Francis visited Philadelphia on this week in Philly history
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
The 300-square-foot temporary museum in Fishtown is an absurd and heartwarming love letter to the people who make Philadelphia, Philly.
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The micro Museum of the Philadelphian celebrates Philly’s macro personality
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell will resign after Gov. Mikie Sherrill pushed him to do so after investigators found “credible evidence” of sexual harassment and other wrongdoing, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell will resign after investigation found sexual harassment and other wrongdoing
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Six years after a stroke ended his head coaching career, Mihalich is still going strong as a valued assistant under La Salle coach Darris Nichols.
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In 2020, a hemorrhagic stroke robbed Joe Mihalich of his voice. La Salle has helped him find it again.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Delta, the third largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is also adding a daily route to Los Angeles.
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Delta is ending a route out of Philadelphia that it launched months ago
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Despite public outcry, an effort to mobilize elected officials, and a rally that drew hundreds to the museum, no plans of keeping the museum open have been announced by Drexel and the academy.
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Sunday is your last sure chance to visit the Academy of Natural Sciences museum
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
If Arraez is unable to play this weekend, the Phillies could reshuffle the infield again, possibly moving Bryce Harper back to first base.
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Phillies’ Luis Arráez leaves game vs. Brewers with a sprained left ankle
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
The Phillies’ magic number remains two with a weekend series against the AL-leading Rays left to lock up a spot in the postseason.
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Phillies’ quest to clinch a playoff spot stalls again with 5-1 loss to the Brewers
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/09/2026
Andy Kim and Cory Booker, New Jersey's U.S. senators, both joined Gov. Mikie Sherrill in calling Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to step down after an investigation.
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Andy Kim and Cory Booker call on N.J. lieutenant governor to resign after report finds evidence of sexual harassment
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