MYSTERIOUS: 11 | Mind Blowing Facts

Biden unveils $500 million for Philly water upgrades as he touts infrastructure bill

PHILADELPHIA — Standing in a green-tiled building that has treated Philadelphia’s water for more than a century, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled $500 million in funding for lead pipe replacements and other water service upgrades in the city as the pair aimed to show…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 4, 2023

Neutral-Site Conference Title Games May Be Deeply Unpopular

SI talked to fans and players about what the league could lose by moving these games out of packed home stadiums and a common theme emerged: “Gotta have the home field advantage.”

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2023

Vahe Gregorian: ‘The stars aligned:’ How Andy Reid came to coach the KC Chiefs (and change everything)

As the Chiefs trudged to the end of another wretched season in 2012, a 2-14 fiasco, Andy Reid’s Philadelphia Eagles were on the way to a similarly miserable finish (4-12).

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Philly music director Adam Blackstone’s big year includes a Grammy nod and the Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA — Adam Blackstone has played bass guitar and scored arrangements for some of the world’s biggest performers during his 20-plus years as a musical director.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 1, 2023

Magic come back from down 21, beat 76ers in Fultz’s 1st game back in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — For most of the first half, it looked like the Orlando Magic’s 119-109 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday was going to be a repeat of their Saturday home loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 31, 2023

Sixers are cheering for Eagles and hoping they become next Philly team to reach finals

The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 30, 2023

Super Bowl–Bound Eagles Inspired by Their Coach

Philly’s NFC championship win wasn’t a classic, but it will be remembered for how it showed what the Eagles have become under coach Nick Sirianni.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30, 2023

Marcus Hayes: Run the ball! Hit the QB! Eagles beat 49ers Philly-style, 31-7, to reach Super Bowl LVII.

Nobody weaned on cheesesteaks and scrapple would’ve wanted the Eagles to win it any other way.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 30, 2023

Markelle Fultz quietly improving away from spotlight in Orlando

We’re almost four years removed from the Philadelphia 76ers trading Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic following a disappointing start to his career. His tenure in Philly was plagued with criticism due to poor shooting stemming from a rare arm injury, and the guard was sidelined nearly 14 months after…

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Julius Erving sees championship potential in Sixers — and a little Allen Iverson in Tyrese Maxey

PHILADELPHIA — Julius Erving’s most recent visit to Philly is bringing back memories of 1980, when the Eagles reached their first Super Bowl while Erving was a 76ers star.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 28, 2023