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Philly drinking water deemed safe but chemical spill monitoring ongoing, officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia officials say tap water from the Baxter treatment plant is safe to drink at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday as they continue to monitor the impact of a chemical spill from a plant upstream on the Delaware River.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia: Still no sign of chemicals from upriver spill

Philadelphia water officials say they continue to see no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into the Delaware River, and they're confident that drinking water will be unaffected as the pollution flows by

The Independent UK

Philadelphia's Water Scare Highlights the Alarming Frequency of U.S. Chemical Spills

A solution used to make adhesives spilled into the Delaware River last week. Here's what to know about the chemicals, and why these spills seem so common.

Inverse

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The US is the world’s richest country. So why can’t I get a glass of clean drinking water?

This weekend, 8,000 gallons of latex were accidentally dumped in the Delaware River – and tap water across the country is laced with disturbing chemicals

The Guardian - UK

Get your fill in Philly – one of the world’s great food cities

“Ah this guy makes the best meatballs in South Philly!” I’m touring Philadelphia’s Italian Market – a name that’s historically accurate but now, thanks to many excellent Mexican and Vietnamese food businesses, something of a misnomer – and my hugely knowledgeable guide, trained chef Jacquie, has bumped into another person…

The Week

Helen Gym wants to finish the fight she started 30 years ago. Would she be Philadelphia's activist-mayor?

PHILADELPHIA — Helen Gym was in the way.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nikola Jokic bolsters MVP case with triple-double as Nuggets beat 76ers

If the Nuggets wanted to stage their own dunk contest, at least half of the finishes from Monday night would qualify.

The Denver Post

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Philly water is safe to drink through Tuesday afternoon, officials say, but monitoring of chemical spill continues

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles GM on negotiations with C.J. Gardner-Johnson: we tried, and then we pivoted

Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman stated that they tried to negotiate with C.J. Gardner-Johnson and then pivoted when the numbers weren't correct.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eagles 2023 offseason preview: Where does Philadelphia stand at RB?

We're previewing the Philadelphia Eagles running back position after the first wave of free agency and ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chemical spill into river leads to problems for Philadelphia's drinking water. What we know

PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia sent its 1.5 million residents into a mad dash for bottled water after issuing — and retracting — a tap water advisory on Sunday afternoon.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid breaks down why the Eagles are in great hands going forward

Former Philadelphia head coach and Chiefs Super Bowl winner Andy Reid gave three huge reasons why the Eagles are in great hands for the future

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey says Eagles have the top cornerback duo in the NFL

During a Twitter chat with a fan, Ravens star cover guy Marlon Humphrey says that the Philadelphia Eagles have the best CB duo in the NFL

USA Today Sports Media Group

7 Eagles related storylines to watch at the 2023 NFL owners meetings

We're looking at seven Philadelphia Eagles-related storylines to watch at the 2023 NFL owners' meetings in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill

City officials assured residents on Monday that the water was safe to drink throughout the day, but added that they are continuing to test the water supply.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly's 2023 homicide count surpasses 100 after a violent weekend involving a quadruple shooting that killed 2

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's 2023 homicide total has surpassed 100 with another weekend of gun violence that included a quadruple shooting that left two people dead. In a nonfatal case, a 12-year-old was shot by his 10-year-old brother.

Sports Illustrated

Colts’ Shane Steichen: Gardner Minshew Will Have Chance to Start

The Indianapolis coach was the offensive coordinator in Philadelphia when Minshew served as the backup QB.

The Guardian - US

‘A slow motion nightmare season’: Mad Dog Carter and the NBA’s worst-ever team

The 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers only won nine of their 82 games. Their best player that season says he wants their record to stay standing

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Jeff Brown's grocery stores gave ex-offenders a 'first chance.' Now it's a key to his mayoral campaign

PHILADELPHIA — At 35 years old, Careem Hines landed one of his first real jobs.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Grievers go on her community radio show to talk about those they've lost

PHILADELPHIA -- When Janice Tosto's best friend, Bill Lottmen, died just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021, Tosto was left swimming in grief. She'd lost loved ones before, but this pain was different and all-consuming.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos of new Panthers RB Miles Sanders

25 photos from the NFL career of new Panthers RB Miles Sanders

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Trea Turner is ‘Philadelphia’s next Chase Utley’: Charlie Manuel evokes Phillies legend

PHILADELPHIA — If Charlie Manuel is right, Pennsylvania is about to see a spike in babies named “Trea.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Carter Hart’s 3-0 shutout vs. Red Wings extends Flyers’ winning streak to three games

PHILADELPHIA — The Detroit Red Wings came storming toward the net, but Carter Hart flew one way and then the other to make a last-minute save and preserve his shutout in Flyers’ 3-0 win on Saturday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

At least 2 people killed and 5 still missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

PHILADELPHIA — At least two people were killed and five people remain missing after an explosion at a West Reading chocolate factory Friday afternoon that sent a column of black smoke into the sky and rattled the windows of homes four blocks away.

Chicago Sun-Times

Positives, negatives apparent early in Fire season

The lone winless Eastern Conference team entering Saturday’s match at Inter Miami, the Fire played well at Philadelphia and should have beaten FC Cincinnati but also have been plagued by familiar issues.

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