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Do more than half of Philadelphia adults really read at or below 5th grade level? It’s time for a new way to describe what they know

Over half of Philadelphia adults ages 18-64 read at a fifth grade level or below, according to a nationwide assessment released in 2020. A recent Axios Philadelphia article pointed to a lack of funding for adult education programs, some of which have wait lists, as a major cause of this…

The Conversation · Aug 25

Another set of Sullivan brothers are making football waves in Bangladesh

While Cavan and Quinn Sullivan star in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, brothers Ronan and Declan have connected with their South Asian heritage

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

NYC weather takes a turn: What New Yorkers can expect this week

Torrential downpours and travel headaches will slam the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today. Ground already soaked could quickly take on more rain, triggering flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms threaten western areas with damaging wind gusts and hail. Wet weather will stick around on Sunday across the I-95 Corridor. Areas south of Philadelphia…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

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A lamp maker from Philadelphia sat motionless for 15 minutes in front of a homemade camera built with opera glass and copper in 1839; his picture became the first ‘selfie’ ever taken

First selfie ever: Robert Cornelius achieved a milestone in 1839 as he created the first-ever photographic self-portrait. This endeavor required him to position himself carefully while employing early photographic equipment, enduring a lengthy exposure time. The daguerreotype process he used was both technically challenging and involved hazardous materials.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

'Are You Ready To Die?': Cops Identify 'Chucky' Masked Suspect Who Terrorized Female Jogger in Horrifying Philadelphia Attack

A man in a 'Chucky' mask, identified as Zymire Hughes, is wanted for terrorising women in Philadelphia. Police warn he may have fled the state and urge the public to report sightings.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

'We can make quick decisions' - Megan Guarnier switches from driver's seat to race bike to guide US women's team at Philadelphia Cycling Classic

Former Women's WorldTour champion was the last woman on the podium at US UCI race 10 years ago

Cycling News · Aug 20

Suspect who terrified joggers wearing creepy Chucky mask ID’d by cops as manhunt spreads nationwide

One witness said the encounter seemed like ‘some twisted game’ to the masked man

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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Philadelphia woman chased by man wearing a Chucky mask. He allegedly kept asking her one question: ‘Are you ready to die?’

This is not the first time the masked man was seen harassing people.

We Got This Covered · Aug 20

Quinn Simmons, Luke Lamperti, Maggie Coles-Lyster and Kristen Faulkner among WorldTour riders confirmed for Philadelphia Cycling Classic

2016 elite women's winner Megan Guarnier makes return and will ride for CCB Kenetik women's squad

Cycling News · Aug 18

Philadelphia cops hunt for man in Chucky mask who asked female jogger: Are you ready to die?

Footage shows man in halloween-style mask suspected of harassing multiple people in Philadelphia during 20 minute spree

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Sixers Schedule Raises Eyebrows as Adam Silver Gives LeBron James a Stunning Early-Season Advantage

The Philadelphia 76ers' 2026-27 schedule, featuring fewer back-to-backs, offers LeBron James and Joel Embiid a lighter workload, sparking discussions on potential preferential treatment by the NBA.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Dana White Claims Ian Machado Garry Could Have Won at UFC 330 With an 'Ounce of Killer Instinct'

Ian Machado Garry nearly upset champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, showcasing resilience and earning respect despite a hostile Philadelphia crowd and initial setbacks.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

UFC 330 fight card: Full list of matchups, date, India time, where to watch Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry and other details

Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight championship against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. Mackenzie Dern also defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event. The event takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on August 15. Fans in the United States can watch the fights…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Urns on shelf, chemical containers and ‘dark’ videos: How a Philly home could unlock clues to multiple missing women

Images found at Eugene Horsch’s Philadelphia home appear to show the deaths of two missing women, police say, as they also seized urns of ashes, drugs, guns and strong chemicals

The Independent UK · Aug 13

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Medical Daily · Aug 12

Prosecutors Say Medicaid Paid for Home Care Delivered While the Patient Sat in Jail

Federal prosecutors charged 19 people in Philadelphia over home care billed while patients were jailed or aides were working elsewhere.

The Independent UK · Aug 11

LeBron James set for blockbuster 76ers debut against Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this summer after leaving the LA Lakers

The Conversation · Aug 5

Philadelphia’s failing air quality hits hardest in neighborhoods near industry and highways, where asthma rates soar

Philadelphians who live near industrial land and major roads – those who live in the Port Richmond and Bridesburg neighborhoods along I-95, or the Delaware River port-industrial corridor, for example – face worse air pollution and are more likely to have asthma than residents who live farther from those sites.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Medicaid Recipient Claimed Round-The-Clock Home Care While Secretly Working as a Carpenter, DOJ Alleges

The US Department of Justice charges 19 individuals in a £3.1 million Medicaid fraud case, revealing systemic billing abuses and phantom care schemes in Philadelphia.

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

Jaylen Brown’s First Comments on LeBron James Joining 76ers Were All About One Important Thing

Jaylen Brown’s first comments on becoming LeBron James’s teammate in Philadelphia were centered around one important concept.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

Five Things We Learned From Wrexham’s Preseason Defeat to Sunderland

The Red Dragons concluded their preseason schedule against Premier League opposition in Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

Sunderland vs. Wrexham: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Red Dragons face the Black Cats in Philadelphia this weekend.

We Got This Covered · Jul 31

‘I’m gonna lose my mind’: New York flyer stuck in Philadelphia after American Airlines hits every possible delay

Low fuel, shifting rules, total chaos

The Economic Times · Jul 30

In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steel

In 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quaker inventor Samuel Leeds Allen changed winter forever with the Flexible Flyer. His hinged steel runners finally let kids steer with their hands. Surprisingly,…

The Conversation · Jul 29

Nearly 100 years ago, Philadelphia’s Inez Patterson integrated pools and encouraged other Black girls to swim too

I first encountered her when my sister and I visited an exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works in 2022 that was called: “POOL: A Social History of Segregation.”

Medical Daily · Jul 29

A Mobile Vaccine Clinic Is Now Parking in Delaware County Neighborhoods Before Measles Arrives

Delaware County's Wellness on Wheels clinic is offering catch-up MMR doses before the school year as Pennsylvania measles cases hit a 30-year high.

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