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Peggy McBreen makes a Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper baseball shirt at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper tops LeBron James’ record for new jersey sales

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia priest arrested in alleged child sexual abuse

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Bryce Harper, center, poses for a photo with Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton, and general manager Matthew Klentak, right, after being introduced as a Philadelphia Phillies player during a news conference at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. Harper and the Phillies agreed to a $330 million, 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper slips up, says he wants to ‘bring a title to D.C.’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) celebrates with Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom (23) as Flyers defenseman Robert Hagg, center, looks on after Sanheim scored the Flyers' second goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Elliott stops 29 shots, Flyers beat Islanders 4-1

By CHRISTIAN ARNOLD - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after a foul was called against him during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Curry scores 28, carries Warriors to 120-117 win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Bryce Harper walks on the field after being introduced as a Philadelphia Phillies player during a news conference at the team's spring training baseball facility, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. Harper and the Phillies agreed to a $330 million, 13-year contract, the largest deal in baseball history. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) **FILE**

Harper wants “to be on Broad Street” for World Series parade

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

A makeshift memorial is seen outside the Robert Morris Apartments, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Morrisville, Pa. A mother and her adult daughter killed five of their close relatives, including three children, and were found &quot;disoriented&quot; after child welfare authorities arrived for a surprise visit to their trashed apartment outside Philadelphia, police and prosecutors said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Mother charged with slaying family withdrew son from school

By MIKE CATALINI - Associated Press

Relocated tomb of saint to be designated a shrine

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Feds: Philadelphia DA too easy on man convicted in shooting

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny collides with the boards in front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Jones scores in OT to lift Blue Jackets over Flyers 4-3

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Carjackers take car with boy inside; he’s freed unharmed

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FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Wednesday, Feb. 27,2 019, that the team will not use its franchise tag on Foles and instead will let him become a free agent. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Eagles agree to let Foles seek starting job in free agency

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A car is taken from the crime scene at the Robert Morris Apartments in Morrisville, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. A woman and her teenage daughter are facing homicide charges in the deaths of five relatives, including three children, inside an apartment at the complex in suburban Philadelphia, according to authorities. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Latest: Daughter arraigned in death of family members

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Authorities: Mom, daughter charged in deaths of 5 relatives

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Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons goes up for a dunk during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers overcome Joel Embiid’s absence to beat Heat 106-102

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny (11) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 6-5. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Konecny’s OT goal lifts Flyers past Red Wings 6-5

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Thrill of the skate _ Philly sees roller rink revival

By BARBARA BOYER and The Philadelphia Inquirer - Associated Press

Prosecutor explains challenge to Mumia Abu-Jamal hearing

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US court: Feds can’t withhold funds from sanctuary cities

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In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, acting Environmental Protection administrator Andrew Wheeler arrives to testify at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. The EPA says it is moving forward with a response to a class of long-lasting chemical contaminants, amid criticism from members of Congress and environmentalists that it has not moved aggressively to regulate them. In an interview with ABC News Live, Wheeler calls the chemicals commonly referred to as PFAS, “a very important threat.” (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The Latest: Environmentalists criticize water pollution plan

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