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8 shot, 2 fatally, in Philadelphia night of violence

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Buffalo Bills NFL football team new head coach Sean McDermott addresses the media during a press conference, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

McDermott short on boasts, specifics as Bills new coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

The hilt of a sword that belonged to General Hugh Mercer is displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Mercer who was a friend of George Washington fought and died of wombs sustained during the American Revolution. The St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia presented the sword to the new museum on the 240th anniversary of Mercer's death. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

American Revolution museum gets Washington friend’s sword

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Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kane caps second-period surge; Sabres beat Flyers 4-1

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

‘No Pants’ subway event to donate clothes to charities

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn (17) scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers' Michal Neuvirth (30) as Andrew MacDonald (47) and Ivan Provorov (9) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers snap 5-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Tampa Bay

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia man’s body found burning near York, autopsy set

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Eric Grant takes his three-year-old daughter Makayla to preschool in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Thousands of Philadelphia toddlers are starting 2017 in a city pre-kindergarten program, launched this week alongside a new sugary beverage tax created to fund it. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia launches pre-K program funded by soda tax

By Errin Haines Whack - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is boxed out from the rebound by Philadelphia 76ers forwards Nerlens Noel, left, and Ersan Ilyasova (7) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics use big 2nd half, hold off scrappy 76ers 110-106

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Census projections show Philly-to-Pittsburgh migration

By GARY ROTSTEIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2016 file photo, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during the White House Rural Forum in Heritage Hall at Penn State's HUB-Robeson Center, in State College, Pa. At the top of Pennsylvania’s campaign outlook for 2017 are two elections that won’t even occur next year - Republican jockeying for position to become the party’s nominee for governor and U.S. Senate. The fact that the two Democratic incumbents, Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, plan to run for re-election may not scare away ambitious Republicans. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP, File)

After busy political year, Pennsylvania looks ahead to 2017

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 file photo, Bill Cosby leaves after a hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa.Cosby is starting 2017 in a legal dragnet that has only tightened around him since his stunning arrest a year ago. Cosby was charged with aggravated sexual assault on Dec. 30, 2015, just days before the 12-year statute of limitations would have run out over a 2004 encounter at his estate near Philadelphia. Some legal experts wonder if Cosby will seek a plea deal after losing a series of defense motions. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Cosby, a year later: Will he seek deal or prepare for trial?

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

Pennsylvania slows down on key economic development program

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) battles for a loose ball with Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Cousins has big fourth quarter to lift Kings past 76ers

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) passes over Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bledsoe, Booker lead Suns past 76ers, 123-116

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

UPS driver grazed by bullet near Philadelphia

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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) gets past a tackle attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Javien Elliott (35) after catching a pass during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The last time Dallas had the top seed secured before the end of the regular season, Witten was a fifth-year tight end in 2007. The Cowboys promptly lost their first playoff game to the New York Giants and watched their division rival upset undefeated New England in the Super Bowl. So now the question is how the Cowboys (12-2) keep their edge with two games that won’t change their spot in the playoff bracket--starting Monday night at home against Detroit (9-5)--along with a bye before their postseason opener. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Cowboys keep focus on Lions with division, home field secure

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles' Darren Sproles (43) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

With Lane Johnson back, Eagles return to winning

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia mayor trades luxury box for school funding

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Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Eagles prevent Giants from clinching playoff spot, 24-19

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press