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Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr. kisses a supporter, as protesters demonstrate in the background, following a ceremony to celebrate the naming of a street after him Friday Sept. 21, 2018 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)

Philadelphia names street for controversial former mayor

By CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 1991 file photo, architect Robert Venturi poses in his office in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, with a model of a new hall for the Philadelphia Orchestra in background. Venturi, who turned austere modern design on its ear, ushering in postmodern complexity with the dictum &quot;Less is a bore,&quot; has died. He was 93. His family released a statement on his firm’s website saying Venturi died at home in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, after a brief illness, and was surrounded by his wife and son. (AP Photo/George Widman, File)

Robert Venturi, postmodernist architect, dies at 93

By JOANN LOVIGLIO and KRISTEN DE GROOT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass before the team's NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Philadelphia. Wentz will be back under center for the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) against the Indianapolis Colts (1-1) on Sunday after watching his teammates win the Super Bowl without him in February and missing the first two games of this season. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Carson Wentz makes long-awaited return for Eagles vs Colts

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich walks on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Reich downplays reunion with defending Super Bowl champs

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Wilson Ramos, right, and Odubel Herrera celebrate after Herrera's two-run home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hoskins HR sparks Phillies over Mets before key Atlanta trip

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Judge steps aside in homicide case against ex-officer

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Philadelphia agrees to overhaul property seizure law

By CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, top, cannot reach Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez as Hernandez steals second during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Alfaro’s HR overshadows Matz’s big night; Phillies top Mets

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons survive to beat Panthers 31-24 in NFC South thriller

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) is not able to hold on to a pass in the end zone as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith (29) tackles, dduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Eagles 27-21. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Pederson: Self-inflicted mistakes undermine Eagles

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr, left, and Carlos Santana celebrate after Altherr's two-run home off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Altherr powers Phillies past Marlins 14-2

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Obama to stump for Democrats in Philadelphia rally

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This Sept. 12, 2018 photo released by Opera Philadelphia, Mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson, in foreground, rehearses the role of Martha in the new opera &quot;Sky on Swings&quot; premiering as part of Opera Philadelphia's O18 Festival. (Dave DiRentis/Opera Philadelphia via AP)

Philly Opera works to avoid ‘sophomore slump’

By MIKE SILVERMAN - Associated Press

Company agrees to pay family $6 million in cyclist fatality

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Pope Francis leaves s at the end of his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope OKs probe into US bishop as he meets with US delegation

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Low-key US Senate race makes way into Philadelphia-area TV

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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg strikes out 9, Nats beat Phillies 5-1 for sweep

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Grounds crew members work on the infield of Citizens Bank Park before a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Unplayable Philadelphia field postpones Nationals game

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

A nine-foot bronze statue depicting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, right, and head coach Doug Pederson discussing the &quot;Philly Special&quot; trick play is seen at Lincoln Financial Field, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Philadelphia. The statue, unveiled by Bud Light, highlights the famous play from the Philadelphia Eagles' 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles stop Ryan to Jones again, beat Falcons 18-12

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press