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FILE - Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Eskin’s employer has suspended him from Philadelphia Phillies home games for the rest of the season after investigations showed he kissed a worker for Citizens Bank Park’s food service provider without consent. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’

Associated Press

The SS United States, a historic ship that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago, must leave its berth on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Photo credit: Mike Glenn / The Washington Times

Any port in a storm: Iconic, decrepit SS United States seeks home after Philadelphia eviction

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 17, 2024. George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press early Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, FIle)

76ers make a splash with $400 million in contracts for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, walks off the field after grounding out against Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both injured late in loss to Marlins

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and Phillies agree to $22.5 million, 4-year deal for 2025-28

By Kevin Cooney - Associated Press

Rising sophomore Cyrus Nasib, 18, stands outside Dorrance Hamilton Hall at the University of the Arts, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. The closure of the university has left some 1,300 other students scrambling to find somewhere to go or something to do. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)

When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school

By Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, back left, rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run as Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey (21) gets a new ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Nationals can’t cool down streaking Phillies in sweep

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner, right, scores on the pass ball as San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks, left, tries to make the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Phillies’ Turner to miss at least six weeks with left hamstring injury

Associated Press

New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) and teammate Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrate after winning Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Knicks’ trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024. Krasner announced Monday, March 18, 2024, that a man who spent more than a decade in prison after his arrest as a teen won't be retried in a 2011 quadruple shooting. C.J. Rice, now 30, has been free since a federal judge late last year found his trial lawyer deficient and the state's case weak. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Republicans blame Philadelphia’s liberal D.A. for crime spike; Democrats say surge is over

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Actor Bradley Cooper watches warmsups ahead of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for Game 6 at home, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arena

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a basket during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid speaks during a news conference after Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) **FILE**

NBA says Maxey was fouled twice before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press