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The Philadelphia Board of Ethics is accusing mayoral candidate Jeff Brown of illegally coordinating with a super PAC

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Board of Ethics on Monday sued a political committee and a nonprofit supporting Jeff Brown’s bid for mayor and accused Brown of violating the city’s campaign finance law by illegally coordinating with those groups, which are supposed to operate independently from his campaign.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023

The Philadelphia Board of Ethics just sued a super PAC supporting Jeff Brown for mayor

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Board of Ethics on Monday sued a political committee and a nonprofit supporting Jeff Brown’s bid for mayor and accused Brown of violating the city’s campaign finance law by illegally coordinating with those groups, which are supposed to operate independently from his campaign.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 10, 2023

As Rutgers strike begins and classes are canceled, negotiations continue with NJ governor's oversight

As hundreds of faculty took to the picket lines Monday at Rutgers University's three New Jersey campuses, union and administration negotiators were on their way to the governor's office to resume talks, with both sides suggesting that a deal could be reached quickly.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 10, 2023

Sixers blow past Brooklyn Nets in regular-season finale ahead of playoff matchup

NEW YORK — Doc Rivers made no attempts to skirt around the meaninglessness of the 76ers’ regular-season finale against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2023

Seranthony Domínguez blows save, as the Phillies fall short of Reds sweep in 6-4 loss

PHILADELPHIA — In signing Taijuan Walker to the fourth-largest contract for pitchers in last winter’s free-agent market, the Phillies cited scouting and data that indicated he could pitch deeper into games than in past years.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2023

Analyzing Villanova star Maddy Siegrist’s WNBA draft stock. Where is she the best fit?

PHILADELPHIA — Two weeks ago, Villanova’s season came to an end with a loss to Miami in the Sweet 16. With an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19, senior Maddy Siegrist left that game with a decision to make: Come back for a fifth year or enter the WNBA…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2023

More buses from Texas? Philly ready to welcome immigrants as pandemic ban drops

PHILADELPHIA — From shortly before Thanksgiving until after the New Year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent nearly a thousand immigrants to Philadelphia aboard unscheduled, unannounced buses.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2023

Ninth-inning rally fuels 3-2 Phillies win over Reds and revives a packed Citizens Bank Park

PHILADELPHIA —There were times, last season when it felt like the crowd was willing the Phillies to win.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 9, 2023

Marcus Hayes: Tiger Woods ties Masters cuts record as Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy collapse and LIV golfers thrive

AUGUSTA, Ga. — At 10:12 a.m. Saturday the most compelling and important series of events of the Masters’ first two rounds began to unfold.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 8, 2023

The Celebre twins: How Richie Ashburn and a South Philly pizza shop became ‘family’

PHILADELPHIA — The AM-radio broadcast hummed in his car, providing a soundtrack for the summer nights he delivered pizzas throughout South Philadelphia. The announcers — Harry, Whitey, Wheels and Andy — were able to make a nine-inning game feel like a breeze. And when the Phillies entered the late innings,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 8, 2023