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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 29/09/2026
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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
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 · 24/09/2026
“I really do feel like I escaped something big. He could have kidnapped me. He could have done the same thing to me that he did to those women.” — Ashley Rivera, now 26, learned that the man who tried to abduct her in 2009 was Raymond Horsch. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 24/09/2026
Fetterman has also left the door open to leaving the Democratic Party if it makes opposition to Israel an official party stance. Among Pa. likely voters, 60% are against the U.S. providing additional economic and military support to Israel. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 24/09/2026
Following his participation in the Republican Party’s midterm convention, and recent reporting alleging a lack of interest in his job, Fetterman’s favorability with voters has dipped lower than ever. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21/09/2026
Legal and public health experts acknowledge the state faces legal restrictions, but some argue that the state should do whatever it can to ensure more information about the deaths is made public. (3/3) 🔗 www.inquirer.com/health/measl...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 21/09/2026
A coed bathhouse is opening in Philly. Its business model involves choreographed sauna rituals and Bitcoin-heated pools. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/life/bathhou...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 17/09/2026
Across South Jersey, an analysis shows there are seven corridors that are particularly problematic — stretches where four or more people have died in crashes in the last seven years.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 14/09/2026
The battle over data centers and the artificial intelligence they power has officially reached Philadelphia City Hall. Find out more at the link. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/p...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 12/09/2026
Authorities say five missing or dead women have been linked to a home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood, where Raymond Horsh lived for decades with his son, Eugene. Inquirer reporters answered reader questions about the case. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtJ5...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/09/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 10/09/2026
OPINION: "The Trump team fires FBI and DOJ units specializing in fighting domestic terror attacks, including those from Iran, while POTUS incites violence against his political opponents," writes columnist Trudy Rubin. 🔗: www.inquirer.com/opinion/9-...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 10/09/2026
The Forward Party Victory Fund, a Philly-based super PAC, is backing independent candidates around the country including in Pennsylvania's deep-blue 3rd Congressional District. 👉 www.inquirer.com/politics/n...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 10/09/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 09/09/2026
David Hale Sylvester has traveled the world hugging people. On Sept. 11, he is bringing his embraces to the Philadelphia Film Society Center, along with a photo installation. 👉 www.inquirer.com/news/septe...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 09/09/2026
One of Philly’s most prominent fine-dining restaurants received a state grant to create an even higher-end establishment. The project promises to create 100 jobs and help cement Philly’s place as a culinary hot spot but drew criticism over the use of tax dollars. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/resta...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 09/09/2026
Shania Bennett, the 26-year-old former director of youth engagement in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration, has announced she will challenge Parker for the Democratic nomination for mayor next year. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 08/09/2026
Temple University will terminate a $55 million gift — the school’s largest donation in history — from alumnus Christopher M. Barnett, whose company is under federal criminal investigation over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud, and other crimes. Read more: www.inquirer.com/education/...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 08/09/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 08/09/2026
The new arena, which will also house Philadelphia's new WNBA franchise, is scheduled to open in 2030. 👉 www.inquirer.com/news/phila...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 08/09/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 05/09/2026
A couple was spotted in Center City on Saturday, Sept. 5, taking wedding photos with an iconic ride: the Batmobile. Watch the video to check it out! #batman #wedding #centercity 📹 Courtesy of @phillychitchat.bsky.social ✂️ by Sam Stewart / Staff
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 04/09/2026
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman privately rejected the concerns of leaders at CHOP who requested a meeting to talk about vaccine policy and Medicaid cuts, speculating to an aide that they “just want free trips to DC,” according to a new report. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 04/09/2026
📚 As many avid book lovers will tell you, while reading a good book can be one of the best downtimes, it isn’t a very social activity. Enter Charity Herndon, the owner of Austen’s Shelf bookstore.
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 03/09/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 03/09/2026
Three University of Pennsylvania nurses and professors are overwhelmed by the constant barrage of toxic messages and distressing events that shape our sense of who we are as a society and negatively affect our physical and mental health. 👉 www.inquirer.com/opinion/co...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 03/09/2026
For the last two months, we've been investigating the case of the missing and dead women in Olney. We’ve scoured records, examined photos and films, and interviewed dozens of people. 🔗 Ask @maxmmarin.bsky.social + @ryanbriggs.bsky.social about their reporting here: www.reddit.com/r/philadelph...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/09/2026
Last fall, the agency was forced to pull all 223 train cars from service for inspections and maintenance following a spate of fires. 👉 www.inquirer.com/transporta...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 01/09/2026
6abc’s Cecily Tynan delivered her final "Action News" weather report Monday. “I may be retiring, and you won’t see me here on the news anymore, but I know I will always be part of the 'Action News' team,” Tynan added. “And I thank you for that.” 🔗 www.inquirer.com/entertainm...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 30/08/2026
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back so we decided to tackle the infamous Manayunk Wall 🚴‍♀️ What happens when Inquirer journalists race a cyclist up the wall? We had to find out!
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 28/08/2026
Pennsylvania’s youngest voters disapprove of President Donald Trump at a higher rate than any other age group, fueled by their pessimism over the economy, a new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena poll has found. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/e...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 27/08/2026
The judge's comment was the latest development in the case, which has already featured explosive accusations about how prosecutors behaved while weighing whether to reverse a murder conviction. 👉 www.inquirer.com/crime/larr...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 27/08/2026
As much as 5 inches of rain could fall in "isolated" areas, the weather service says. 👉 www.inquirer.com/weather/fl...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 26/08/2026
“No matter how many times [President Trump] wants to try and undermine people’s right to vote in this commonwealth, he needs to know that he will be met with a swift rebuke from me," Gov. Josh Shapiro said. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/e...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 25/08/2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro, who has opposed Sec. RFK Jr.’s efforts to upend federal vaccine policy, said federal officials were contributing to the spread of misinformation about measles vaccine safety. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/health/measl...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 24/08/2026
📝 Keeping score by hand is the best way to watch a baseball game, according to Inquirer reporter @aubreywhelan.bsky.social. ⚾️ “It makes you feel like a part of the game in a way that you don't otherwise.” 🔗 www.inquirer.com/life/scoring...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 23/08/2026
Chef Liz Grothe can sometimes be found sitting on a boat off Sea Isle City, crabbing. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/food/crabs-s...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 20/08/2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a sweeping executive order imposing new regulations on data centers. The restrictions stop short of a full-blown moratorium, but they could effectively halt developments by requiring local approval before state permits are issued. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 20/08/2026
Philadelphia has long been home to the matriarchs of Black ballet. Now, a Grays Ferry mural honors that history. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/arts/black-d...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 19/08/2026
Wawa debuted its new, limited-edition Phanatic Caramel Curveball Cream Smoothie during an event at the chain’s Penrose Avenue store on Monday. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/crime/police...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 19/08/2026
The gang is back! Season 18 of "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has officially kicked off. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/entertainmen... Last year, the show turned 20. Check out some highlights 👇
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18/08/2026
Police have released surveillance video of a person in a horror-movie mask who authorities say has harassed multiple Center City pedestrians in recent days. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/crime/philad...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18/08/2026
The masked suspect approached a woman near City Hall last week and made threatening comments, officials said. 👉 www.inquirer.com/crime/phil...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18/08/2026
For millions of visitors, these Pine Barrens are full of folklore. For Sue Quackenbush, the pines feel ominous, a place to fear ever since her daughter disappeared. (3/4) 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/new-jer...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18/08/2026
Security cameras recorded her leaving a Burlington County Wawa not far from the couple’s camping ground, and she was later spotted walking alone along Lost Lane in Woodland Township. And she hasn’t been seen since. (2/4) 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/new-jer...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 17/08/2026
🌌 🎶 What does a black hole sound like? A Villanova scientist’s answer was turned into music. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/health/black...
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/08/2026
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/08/2026
Ashley Lopéz, 12, stood between her grandparents as they held each other and wept at her father’s wake this past Friday. Edwin Jeovanny López Cornejo died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/new...
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