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'Goodfellas,' 'Law and Order' actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83

PHILADELPHIA — Actor Paul Sorvino, best known for his role in films like "Goodfellas" and "Nixon," has died. He was 83.

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Family alleging racist encounter at SeaWorld-owned Sesame Place hires Ben Crump

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Black family who alleges their young children faced racial discrimination from a costumed performer at Sesame Place Philadelphia earlier this month has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is calling on its parent company, Orlando-based SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, to make amends.

Orlando Sentinel

Philadelphia Eagles Alternate Helmets, where to buy, get your collectible Bengals helmets now

Get your own piece of history with the Philadelphia Eagles alternate helmet as well as Training Camp gear available now.

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Eagles 2022 training camp preview: Wide Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles 2022 training camp preview: A.J. Brown's arrival at wide receiver could provide huge spark in the passing game

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Pandemic's impact on the boardwalks' free-sample tradition at the Jersey Shore

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 20 years, Tom Curyto’s voice beckoned to vacationers traversing boardwalks in New Jersey's Wildwood and Ocean City.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chinatown fears community, business loss in 76ers arena plan

Organizers and members of Philadelphia's Chinatown say they were surprised by the 76ers' announcement that they hope to build a $1.3 billion arena just a block from the community’s gateway arch

The Independent UK

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

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Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series

PHILADELPHIA — This has been an abysmal three games for the Phillies. A week ago, they completed a sweep of the Marlins in Miami, something they hadn’t done since 2010. It was a series so impactful that it left fans and media wondering if this team was truly different.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Drew Smyly deals against Phillies as Cubs record first three-game sweep of season

Strong starting pitching was a theme for the Cubs through the three-game series at Philadelphia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nick Castellanos, Reporter Involved in Tense Exchange

The Philadelphia outfielder was booed at home after another tough night at the plate.

Sports Illustrated

Welcome to come, but not to work. Ukrainians fleeing war can’t get job permits in the US

PHILADELPHIA — Liliia Kravtsova fled the Ukrainian seaport city of Odesa as bombs exploded and people died, leaving behind her law practice and seeking safety in the United States.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies waste solid Zack Wheeler outing in 10th-inning collapse against Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies swept the Marlins in Miami just before the All-Star break, they were playing pristine baseball. They committed no errors during that series. In their first game, they gutted out a 2-1 win despite an uncharacteristically shaky performance from closer Seranthony Domínguez. That didn’t feel like…

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A record high, maybe 100, on tap for Philly on Sunday as the heat wave crests

PHILADELPHIA — After the hottest day of the year, for an encore Philadelphia could experience its hottest day in a decade on Sunday as temperatures make a run at a record-breaking 100, or about 10 degrees higher than it is expected to be in Miami.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Explore one of America’s most “haunted” places that housed the likes of Al Capone

A photographer visited the infamous Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia to document the eeriness of the long-closed prison

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Black family snubbed at Sesame Place Philadelphia calls on park owners to turn incident into ‘teachable moment’

PHILADELPHIA — The family of two young Black girls who are seemingly snubbed by a costumed character at Sesame Place Philadelphia in a viral video last week stepped up pressure on Saturday for the amusement park to turn the incident into a “teachable moment” about racial bias.

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Bernard Hopkins’ Hall of Fame career started with a visit in prison from a boxing ref named Rudy Battle

PHILADELPHIA — The sneakers his mother sent had not yet arrived, forcing Bernard Hopkins to leave Graterford in 1988 while still wearing his state-issued prison boots. He spent five years in prison after being arrested when he was 17 years old. As he left, the warden told Hopkins he would…

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‘Bloodsicles,’ water, and mud wallowing: How Philadelphia Zoo animals keep cool in the heat wave

PHILADELPHIA — Humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat.

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$500K Harriet Tubman statue controversy gets national attention, prompts a petition, and elicits the sculptor’s response

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s controversy over awarding a direct commission for a permanent Harriet Tubman monument has aroused widespread national interest and a split among the city’s own statue advisory committee.

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Mike Sielski: If the Sixers want to build a downtown arena, they and Philadelphia have to answer some questions first

PHILADELPHIA — Here is what we know about the plan, put forth by the 76ers’ managing partners, to build an NBA arena at 10th and Market Streets. We know that the partners are estimating, for now, that the arena will cost $1.3 billion to construct. We know that the partners…

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J.T. Realmuto laid the groundwork for a big free-agent payday for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto understands better than almost anyone what awaits Willson Contreras in the offseason.

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Sesame Place ‘wholeheartedly’ apologizes to Black family snubbed by actor in Rosita costume

PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place offered a new apology to the family of the two young Black girls who were seemingly snubbed by a costumed character at the park, this time saying they “wholeheartedly apologize” and renewing a pledge to institute mandatory diversity training.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia's weird connection to Jordan Peele's 'Nope'

PHILADELPHIA — With "Nope" now in theaters, it looks like director Jordan Peele has yet another hit on his hands, following the massive success of "Get Out" and "Us." While we expected Peele's latest directorial effort to be good, we didn't expect to find a Philadelphia connection to the movie.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman inches back onto the campaign trail in Philly with first fund-raiser appearances since stroke

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, largely absent from the campaign trail for two months, is slowly resuming his campaign following a stroke that nearly killed him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Helen Ubiñas: Philly mayor’s latest comments hurt thousands of families of homicide victims

PHILADELPHIA — I didn’t come for Mayor Jim Kenney when he stepped in it a couple of weeks ago.

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Explore One Of America’s Most ‘Haunted’ Places That Housed The Likes Of Al Capone

Explore one of America’s most “haunted” places which housed the likes of Al Capone through these chill-inducing photos.

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