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This combination of file photos provided on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, by the Bucks County District Attorney shows Sara Packer, left, and Jacob Sullivan. Sullivan pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, to first-degree murder in the 2016 death of 14-year-old Grace Packer. Sullivan pleaded guilty to all charges in the 2016 death of Grace Packer. The penalty phase of his trial opens Friday, March 15, 2019 outside Philadelphia. A jury will hear testimony about Sullivan’s crimes before deciding on a sentence of either life in prison or death. (Bucks County District Attorney via AP, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Mother refused to aid daughter during attack

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) shoots as Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier, from right, Aron Baynes, Marcus Smart and Al Horford watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid gets 37 and 22 to lead 76ers past Celtics 118-115

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 10, 2018, file photo Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Rhode Island in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament in Washington. Saint Joseph's fired Martelli on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, after 24 seasons. The 64-year-old Martelli became head coach in 1995 after 10 years as an assistant. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Hard times on Hawk Hill: Martelli out at SJU after 24 years

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Beware of the Illegals Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Philadelphia sanctuary city policies ‘welcome’ criminals, and the consequences are dire

By Paul Davis

FILE - In this March 11, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper walks in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Clearwater, Fla. Harper came to Philadelphia to do the one thing he didn't accomplish in Washington: Win in October. The Phillies gave him the biggest contract in baseball history to deliver. The 26-year-old slugger was a six-time All-Star, 2012 NL Rookie of the Year and 2015 NL Most Valuable Player during seven seasons with the Nationals. But he couldn't help Washington win a postseason series in four tries. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)

Bryce Harper aims to deliver a World Series title in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Police sued over bulldozer death of pot suspect

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM - Associated Press

This combination of file photos provided on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, by the Bucks County District Attorney shows Sara Packer, left, and Jacob Sullivan. Sullivan pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, to first-degree murder in the 2016 death of 14-year-old Grace Packer. Sullivan pleaded guilty to all charges in the 2016 death of Grace Packer. The penalty phase of his trial opens Friday, March 15, 2019 outside Philadelphia. A jury will hear testimony about Sullivan’s crimes before deciding on a sentence of either life in prison or death. (Bucks County District Attorney via AP, File) **FILE**

The Latest: Prosecutor suggests death for man in teen murder

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In this Feb. 21, 2019 photo Logan Johnson takes part in a Snider Hockey practice at the Scanlon Ice Rink in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

In city centers, a determined effort to diversify hockey

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, dunks the ball past Sacramento Kings' Harry Giles III during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid has 21 points, 17 rebounds, leads 76ers past Kings

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Brett Connolly, left, scores past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart, center, and Ivan Provorov, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Capitals rock rookie goalie Carter Hart for road win over Flyers

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Jets receiver Andre Roberts (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday, March 14, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

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Washington Capitals' Brett Connolly, left, scores past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart, center, and Ivan Provorov, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Connolly has 2 goals, assist as Capitals beat Flyers 5-2

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)

The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

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Philadelphia Flyers' Nolan Patrickcelebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Van Riemsdyk leads Flyers past Islanders 5-2

By CHRISTIAN ARNOLD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2018, file photo, Temple head coach Fran Dunphy cheers his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in Highland Heights, Ky. Dunphy is ready to call it quits after a nearly 50-year coaching career that includes the last 13 with the Owls. He will coach his final home game on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and remained hopeful the Owls can make the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)

Philadelphia story: Temple coach Fran Dunphy set for goodbye

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

The Glen Mills Schools in Glen Mills, Pa., is shown Thursday, March 7, 2019. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered a review of abuse complaints against a suburban Philadelphia reform school. Lawmakers and children's advocates on Wednesday called for the state to launch an investigation into allegations of child abuse and cover-ups at the schools. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Gov. orders review of reform school over abuse allegations

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Filmmakers show horrors of heroin’s grip in documentary

By PEG DEGRASSA and Daily Local News of West Chester - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates his power play goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom lead Capitals to 5-3 win over Flyers

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

A customer shops for Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper baseball apparel at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Bryce Gouging: Harper makes Phillies hottest ticket in town

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Missing Uber driver found dead outside Philly train station

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