Philadelphia's $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers

Philadelphia's $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative, which was included in the city budget passed June...

Singer Paul Simon cancels shows in Philadelphia last minute due to back pain

Singer Paul Simon cancels shows in Philadelphia last minute due to back pain

Washington DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Fans of iconic singer-songwriter Paul Simon were left disappointed after the artist cancelled his...

Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania

Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured

Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured

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US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights

US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights

(Washington, DC) - The budget reconciliation bill passed by the United States Senate today would extend tax cuts that disproportionately...

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Bengals 2025 Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers

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2025 New Orleans Saints opponent profile: Seattle Seahawks

2025 New Orleans Saints opponent profile: Seattle Seahawks

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Eagles 2025 Training Camp Position Preview: Running Back

Chris McPherson The Philadelphia Eagles report to the NovaCare Complex for the start of 2025 Training Camp, presented by Independence...

Where Are They Now Former Rams RB Arlen Harris

Where Are They Now Former Rams RB Arlen Harris

Jim Gehman Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk was an influencer before it became an occupation. And is the reason why Arlen...

15) How do the Cowboys stack up against NFC East

15) How do the Cowboys stack up against NFC East

byTommy Yarrish,Mickey Spagnola,Kyle Youmans&Patrik Walker FRISCO, Texas- Football season is getting closer and closer. The Cowboys...

Dolphins make trade with Pittsburgh

Dolphins make trade with Pittsburgh

The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have agreed to terms on a trade with Pittsburgh for safetyMinkah Fitzpatrickand a 2027...

Steelers agree to acquire Ramsey, Smith

Steelers agree to acquire Ramsey, Smith

Teresa Varley The Steelers have agreed to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith in a trade with the Miami Dolphins,...

How they fit: Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith

How they fit: Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith

Dale Lolley The Steelers agreed to acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange...

Rodney Harrison to be Inducted into Chargers Hall of Fame

Rodney Harrison to be Inducted into Chargers Hall of Fame

Chargers Communications One of the most feared safeties of his generation becomes the 36th player inducted into the franchise's Hall...

Why Rodney Harrison is Grateful for Chargers Hall of Fame Honor

Why Rodney Harrison is Grateful for Chargers Hall of Fame Honor

Harrison, who played nine years for the Chargers, is the first safety in franchise history to be inducted into the exclusive club ...

Bengals 2025 Opponent Preview: Green Bay Packers

Bengals 2025 Opponent Preview: Green Bay Packers

Michael Hull Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking an in-depth look at the Bengals' 2025 opponents. The Bengals...

Morning Break: Tyrann Mathieu leads youth at annual camp

Morning Break: Tyrann Mathieu leads youth at annual camp

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, June 30 New Orleans Saints News from NFL.com Free-agent...

Eagles 2025 Training Camp Position Preview: Quarterback

Eagles 2025 Training Camp Position Preview: Quarterback

Chris McPherson The Philadelphia Eagles report to the NovaCare Complex for the start of 2025 Training Camp, presented by Independence...

Spadaro: Eagles Offseason Review, Part 1: Taking care of their own

Spadaro: Eagles Offseason Review, Part 1: Taking care of their own

Dave Spadaro How did the Eagles get to this point? A three-part series as Training Camp nears. Today: Taking care of their own. ...

Where Are They Now DE Brandon Bair

Where Are They Now DE Brandon Bair

Jim Gehman Sometimes, familiarity is the difference. As a senior at the University of Oregon playing under Head Coach Chip Kelly...

Lamar Jackson, Kevin Hart Chill Out on Comedian's Show

Lamar Jackson, Kevin Hart Chill Out on Comedian's Show

Clifton Brown Lamar Jackson and comedian/actor Kevin Hart had a good time chilling out together. Jackson was Hart's guest on Cold...

Perfect situation for Howard

Perfect situation for Howard

Teresa Varley For many in sports, the saying it's not where you start, but where you finish that holds true For sixth-round draft...

Rookie Q&A: 3 questions with Jihaad Campbell

Rookie Q&A: 3 questions with Jihaad Campbell

Dave Spadaro If there are ways to script the NFL Draft experience better than the way it all played out for Jihaad Campbell, well,...

Bengals Season In Review: 1975

Bengals Season In Review: 1975

Michael Hull In the weeks leading up to training camp, we will take a look back at a few of the most pivotal seasons in Bengals history....

2025 Colts Training Camp at Grand Park to kick off July 23

2025 Colts Training Camp at Grand Park to kick off July 23

The Indianapolis Colts today released the schedule for 2025 Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security, which will kick...

Browns announce new hires and promotions to the football staff

Browns announce new hires and promotions to the football staff

The Browns added eight new hires and made seven promotions ClevelandBrowns.com BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns have made eight...

Late for Work: Why Ravens Are the NFL's Most Entertaining Team

Late for Work: Why Ravens Are the NFL's Most Entertaining Team

Kevin Eck Why Ravens Are the NFL's Most Entertaining Team The Ravens aren't just one of the winningest teams in the NFL, they're...

Rookie Q&A: 3 questions with Andrew Mukuba

Rookie Q&A: 3 questions with Andrew Mukuba

Dave Spadaro After a standout career at the University of Texas that ended in the College Football Playoffs, safety Andrew Mukuba...

Botafogo parts ways with manager Paiva

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Trump calls presidency "a very dangerous profession" after Supreme Court win

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called being president a very dangerous profession, suggesting...

Botafogo must forget PSG win, says manager Paiva

PHILADELPHIA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo manager Renato Paiva said Friday his side must consign its shock 1-0 victory over Paris...

Alonso happy with five-man defense as Real Madrid cruises into last 16 at Club World Cup

PHILADELPHIA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso was happy with his side's performance on Thursday night as a 3-0...

Analysis: How Brazilian teams toppled Europe's elite at Club World Cup

by sportswriters Dong Yixing and Zhao Yan MIAMI, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A Samba Whirlwind swept through the FIFA Club World Cup group...

Court not convinced of antisemitism at Haverford

Read the ruling here. Source: Courthouse News Service

Lil Uzi Vert faces assault lawsuit

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CVS owes millions for overbilling

Read the ruling here. Source: Courthouse News Service

Valencia Park father ordered to stand trial in death of baby daughter

Valencia Park father ordered to stand trial in death of baby daughter

Valencia Park father ordered to stand trial in death of baby daughter

Two arrested in alleged Chinese spy scheme with ties to San Diego

Two arrested in alleged Chinese spy scheme with ties to San Diego

Two arrested in alleged Chinese spy scheme with ties to San Diego

Jury selection set for University City man in murder of infant daughter

Jury selection set for University City man in murder of infant daughter

Jury selection set for University City man in murder of infant daughter

Fire damages Oceanside commercial building, releases chemicals

Fire damages Oceanside commercial building, releases chemicals

Fire damages Oceanside commercial building, releases chemicals

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Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

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Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

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New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

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Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies
Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies

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Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

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