PHILADELPHIA — Two years ago, the pandemic upended the education system. And while students are now back at their desks in before-times style, other parts of schooling will likely never be the same. From Chromebooks in classrooms to added mental health…
Donald Trump endorses Mehmet Oz in Pa. Senate race
PHILADELPHIA — Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s crucial Senate race Saturday night, throwing the power of the most popular figure in Republican politics behind the celebrity surgeon. “This is all about winning election…
Phillies take down Athletics, 4-2, with Nick Castellanos’ first home run for the team
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper had something to say. So, after being presented with the National League MVP award in a pregame ceremony Saturday, he stepped to a podium and made brief remarks, including eight words that may serve as the keynote to the Phi…
Sixers ensured of home court in first round with 133-120 victory over Pacers; need help to get third seed
PHILADELPHIA — Now, the 76ers need a regular-season-ending victory and some help from the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. A victory over the Detroit Pistons paired with the Grizzlies beating the Boston Celtics will give the Sixers the Eastern Conference’s…
Aaron Nola stumbles after strong start, but Phillies hit their way to 9-5 win over A’s in opener
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola, making his fifth consecutive opening-day start, looked incredibly efficient with a 6-1 lead over the Oakland Athletics through six innings on Friday. It was the seventh inning that got him, and i…
Gunman in Pa. shootout was killed by police, not by suicide as previously reported
PHILADELPHIA — The teen who shot four people including a SEPTA police officer in a standoff Wednesday was shot and killed by police, not by a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police initially reported, department officials said Friday. Zyhiem Terrell-Ha…
Eagles sign WR Devon Allen, a former Olympic hurdler who played football at Oregon
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles on Friday signed wide receiver Devon Allen, a former Olympian hurdler who last played football in college at Oregon in 2016. Allen is a three-time national champion in the 110 hurdles and competed in the 2016 Olympics and agai…
PSERS’ legal bills jump as FBI and SEC continue probes of Pa.’s largest pension fund
Investigations into PSERS have cost the teachers’ pension plan $4.5 million in legal and adviser bills since March 2021, state records show. That’s enough to pay 170 retirees the average pension of $26,000 for a year. The system invests $75 billion for…
Flyers beat the Blue Jackets, 4-1, in Cam Atkinson’s return to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the start of the season, the Flyers’ mortal enemy has been the second period They’ve allowed 83 goals in the middle frame (6th most in the NHL) while scoring just 62 (5th fewest). But Thursday night at Nationwide Arena against th…
Mehmet Oz is worth at least $104 million and maybe a lot more, a new report says
PHILADELPHIA — Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz has derided big technology companies as a “cartel” and boasted about taking on the Silicon Valley giants as he campaigns in Pennsylvania. But he’s also deeply invested in them. Oz’s personal financia…