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Movita Johnson-Harrell along with demonstrators with the The 100 Moms Coalition of Philadelphia and their supporters protest against stop-and-frisk, at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 27, 2023. In Philadelphia's first mayoral race since crime spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, the crowded Democratic field is trying to make public safety a campaign cornerstone, advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia mayoral race hones in on crime policies

By Brooke Schultz - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks the field before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Harper returns to Phillies, 160 days after Tommy John surgery

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a score by Tobias Harris in the first half during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) **FILE**

76ers’ Embiid earns his first NBA MVP trophy

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Eagles draft Georgia’s Jalen Carter, who had role in fatal crash

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training facility in Philadelphia, Monday, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality

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Philadelphia Phillies' Edmundo Sosa reacts after hitting a run-scoring single against Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brad Hand during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Schwarber homer, Sosa single lift Phillies past Rockies 4-3

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speaks during an NFL football Super Bowl team availability, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. Jalen Hurts is set to sign one of the richest deals in NFL history, agreeing to a five-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $179.3 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The Eagles announced on Monday, April 17, “QB1 is here to stay,” but terms were not yet announced, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet final. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

AP source: Hurts, Eagles agree to $255 million extension

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, March 31, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

76ers take aim at Nets, hope for 1st NBA title since 1983

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, displays his championship ring with Phillies President Dave Dombrowski, right, and CEO John Middleton during the National League ring ceremony before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) **FILE**

Harper working out at first base to hasten return from surgery

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move against Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry, right, and Haywood Highsmith, center, during the second half an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **fiLE**

Joel Embiid wins NBA’s scoring race, James Harden takes assist title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

It’s Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA’s final week

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Shelves stand empty of bottle water following a chemical spill into the Delaware River upstream from Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Health officials in Bucks County, just north of Philadelphia, said Sunday that thousands of gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution spilled into the river late Friday due to a leak at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia: Still no sign of chemicals from upriver spill

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President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 proposed budget at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Biden is vilifying efforts to protect children

By Robert Knight

Lights illuminate the outline of structures on Boathouse Row along the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Lights out for Philly’s famous Boathouse Row, for now

By Michael Rubinkam - Associated Press

Illustration on crime in Philadelphia by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

In crime-ridden Philly, liberals blast journalist Steve Keeley for reporting what’s happening

By Tim Murtaugh

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore runs before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Dallas Cowboys acquired cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts for a fifth-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the trade said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File) **FILE**

Gilmore, Waller on the move as Bradberry stays with Eagles

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Taj Gibson, left, tries to hang onto a loose ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Harden help 76ers cruise past Wizards

By Kevin Cooney - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, speaks to the media after being introduced during an NBA basketball team availability, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NBA teams get ready to make fourth-quarter push for playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Police officers detain a Philadelphia Eagles supporter near a crowd reacting to the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Chiefs won 38-35. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Eagles fans get rowdy after narrow Super Bowl loss to Chiefs

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

State Farm Stadium is decorated ahead of Super Bowl 57 NFL football game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Super Bowl 2023: Chiefs vs. Eagles live updates

By The Associated Press - Associated Press