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Opponents of the proposed 76ers arena in Chinatown display signs in City Council chambers
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Sixers arena saga: As the November election nears, the politics get messy

A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.

3 years ago

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International

Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage

The evacuation directive covers an area of 1.1 million residents, or about half the territory’s population.

3 years ago

Anne Faigen, right, says a silent prayer for her friends in Israel while at a Shabbat service at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh
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Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack

Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations.

3 years ago

A tank at the Gaza border
International

What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war

The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed more than 3,000 lives on both sides in the week since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.

3 years ago

Dave Shaw holding his UK Phillies Union Jack at Game 3 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park on Oct. 11.
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Billy Penn

From Britain to Broad Street, U.K.-based Phillies fan makes postseason pilgrimage

Dave Shaw, who was at Citizens Bank Park for the NLDS clincher, leads a constituency of Fightins faithful from across the pond.

3 years ago

Firefighters assess the damage to the Bar(n) at 4901 Catharine St. in West Philadelphia
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The Bar(n) is fundraising for staff after fire destroys popular West Philly dive

Called the Bar(n), it’s on a site with a history of safety violations, but the longtime owner says the blaze was unconnected.

3 years ago

People injured from Israeli air strikes on Oct. 12 wait outside a hospital to be treated. The sheer volume of medical need is overwhelming the small and exhausted number of staff at Gaza's medical facilities, says Dr. Mohammad Mattar, head of the radiology department at Al Shifa Hospital, the Gaza Strip's largest medical complex.
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International
Military

Doctors in Gaza describe the war’s devastating impact on hospitals and health care

After the brutal attack on Israel by Hamas militants, Israel has begun air strikes on Gaza. The World Health Organization warns that the health system there is at a breaking

3 years ago

Malaysian Muslim wave Palestinian flags
International
Race & Ethnicity
Religion

Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started

In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the latest war.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins (foreground) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Philadelphia
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Farabee, Konecny score early as the Flyers spoil debut of Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent, 4-2

The Flyers ruined the Columbus coaching debut of Vincent as well as the first NHL game for Adam Fantilli, the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft.

3 years ago

A man walks through a makeshift emergency underground hospital in the parking lot of the Rambam Health Care Campus (RHCC) in Haifa in northern Israel.
NPR
International
Military

How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza

Humanitarian groups are working to respond to the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here are some ways to help — and avoid getting scammed.

3 years ago

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Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed

An "immediate" reward of $168,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

3 years ago

Palestinians leave their houses following Israeli airstrikes in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
International
Military

Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms

The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous.d

3 years ago

Fans celebrate as the Phillies clinch their spot in the NLCS, putting them one step closer to the World Series on October 12 2023 (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Photo essay: Fans celebrate 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves as Phillies advance to NLCS for the second year in a row

The Phillies will take the weekend to recover before playing the Diamondbacks in the first game of the National League Championship Series Monday.

3 years ago

Fans outside of Citizen Bank Park
Philadelphia
Sports

Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season

The Phillies set off fireworks, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

3 years ago

Photo of Laor Abramov
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6abc

New Jersey native, DJ confirmed dead in Israel amid growing war

His parents call him a gentle giant and say they can't understand why anyone would want to hurt him.

3 years ago

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