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The balaclava-like “shiesty” first popularized by rappers are now enjoying some social acceptance thanks in part to new standards brought on by COVID-19. But political and civic leaders see the provocative masks as a public safety hazard that emboldens both petty thieves and armed muggers to fearlessly defy the law. (File Photo credit: Kryuchka Yaroslav via Shutterstock)

Ski-mask street fashion trend pays dividends for robbers, killers

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) catches a fly ball off the bat of Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) in the nineth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d’Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Josh Kruger, left, then the Communications Director, the Office of Homeless Services at City of Philadelphia, at a tent encampment in Philadelphia, on Jan. 6, 2020. The journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia's most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 police said. (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Philadelphia police name suspect in shooting death of journalist

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Josh Kruger, left, then the communications director of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services, speaks at a tent encampment in Philadelphia, on Jan. 6, 2020. The journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia's most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, police said. (Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Journalist who advocated for homeless gunned down inside his Philadelphia home

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona looks on the field before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) leads the offense back onto the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., October 1, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Sometimes when you lose, you really win

By Thom Loverro

Miami Marlins' Jorge Soler, right, celebrates in the locker room after clinching a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

NL champion Philadelphia Phillies look to make quick work of upstart Marlins in NL Wild Card Series

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) pulls in a touchdown catch in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Forbes’ struggles highlight Commanders’ thin margin for error in loss to Eagles

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) claps in front of Eaglews fans as he leaves the stadium following an NFL football game against the , Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

Hurts provides road map for trusting young quarterbacks during early bumps

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Shown is the aftermath of ransacked liquor store in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Police say groups of teenagers swarmed into stores across Philadelphia in an apparently coordinated effort, stuffed bags with merchandise and fled. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Rampant looting in Philadelphia, other cities reignites crime as a campaign issue

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

The Philadelphia skyline reflects on the Delaware River, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 ahead of the sunrise. Federal regulations run through American life, touching on everything we consume, the air we breathe, the water we drink. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Over 100 masked teens ransack and loot stores in Philadelphia’s Central City

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Rachaad White (1) fumbles as he is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter (98) and Sydney Brown (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Eagles’ defense continues to shut down running games and force turnovers in 3-0 start

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins clutches his knee after getting injured against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a spring training baseball game March 23, 2023, in Clearwater, Fla. Hoskins remained a longshot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday, Sept. 26, that the slugger still is not likely to get cleared ahead of the World Series, if it all. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Phillies’ injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (16) runs to score a touchdown as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

No. 20 Miami tries to remain unbeaten against Temple team led by Kurt Warner’s son at QB

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) runs after hitting a two run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Castellanos comes up big at the plate and in the field, leading Phillies past Braves 6-5

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Students gather on the Temple University campus in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Temple University says its acting president has died after collapsing on stage

Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) can't make a catch in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Justin Jefferson can’t hold on, Vikings’ 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves players and coaches celebrate after clinching their sixth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies as Strider gets 17th win

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks for an opening while under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (9) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Hurts, Eagles build early lead, hang on to beat Patriots as Brady is honored

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts participates in a drill during the NFL football team's training camp, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Hurts had a breakout season in 2022, finishing runnerup to Patrick Mahomes for AP NFL MVP and third behind Justin Jefferson and Mahomes for AP Offensive Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Tom Brady casts a wide shadow over the Patriots’ season-opening matchup with the Eagles

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press