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Jared McCain dribbling
Community

Sixers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

McCain, who has starred for the struggling Philadelphia 76ers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

10 months ago

Around 70 cars disrupted traffic on Market Street in response to Philadelphia City Council approving legislation that could pave the way for the 76ers $1.3 billion proposed arena to be built. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal

Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.

10 months ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown with quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown say relationship is ‘good’ after teammate suggests fissure

There will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Jalen Hurts and his No. 1 receiver.

10 months ago

Sixers arena opponents chant as City Council weighs whether to approve a preliminary bill that would allow a new arena to be built on Market Street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

With $60M community benefits agreement, Philly City Council gives initial approval for Sixers arena by a 12-4 vote

The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.

10 months ago

Brenna Collier at an Eagles game.
Community
Billy Penn

Eagles fan looking for guy who dropped compliment, then drove off

A Facebook post from a longtime fan looking for the guy who paid her a compliment after Sunday’s Eagles game went viral — but hasn’t solved the mystery.

10 months ago

Council President Kenyatta Johnson calls a hearing to order only to postpone the vote on the Sixers arena to Thursday morning
PlanPhilly
Community

Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement

The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.

10 months ago

Listen 1:26
Quetcy Lozado speaking during a council hearing
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

$300 million or bust? Council prepares to vote on arena proposal

The past week has been marked by a shifting terrain and last-ditch negotiations. Wednesday’s vote will provide clarity — maybe?

10 months ago

Saquon Barkley running
Community

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles single-season rushing record against Panthers

Barkley broke LeSean McCoy’s record of 1,607 yards set in 2013. The NFL single-season rushing record is 2,105 yards, set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.

10 months ago

Chelsea FC supporters cheer in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field
Billy Penn
Arts & Entertainment

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Philly will host eight games of the newly expanded warmup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a Fourth of July knockout-round match.

10 months ago

Joel Embiid dribbling
Community

Joel Embiid returns to the 76ers’ starting lineup against the Bulls

The center had missed the previous seven games because of knee injuries and a three-game suspension for pushing a sports columnist.

10 months ago

Saquon Barkley running the ball
Community

Saquon Barkley on pace to set Eagles single-season rushing record

The Philadelphia Eagles running back may make team history against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. He could break Eric Dickerson's NFL record by the end of the season.

10 months ago

Councilmember Mark Squilla and Council President Kenyatta Johnson
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A work in progress’: Philly lawmakers push Sixers on community benefits agreement as arena vote looms

City Council is expected to take a preliminary vote on the arena next week. The team says it needs the body to approve development before the end of the year.

10 months ago

Jordan Hall speaks
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

At last public comment session on arena project, tensions on full display

Supporters and opponents showed up for a final, testy, raucous hearing on the Sixers arena proposal Monday night.

10 months ago

Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring in the Tokyo Olympics
Community

Carli Lloyd, others elected to U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame

The Delran, New Jersey native — who scored a hat trick in the U.S. victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup final — earned 47 of 48 votes from the player selection committee.

10 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Vote on Sixers arena proposal a moving target as City Council wraps up hearings

Lawmakers must vote enabling legislation out of committee by Dec. 12 to authorize the arena before the end of the year.

10 months ago

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