PHILADELPHIA — George Crumb, 92, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer who inspired generations with his keen use of concert hall theatrics and embrace of unusual instrumental techniques, died Sunday. His death, at home in Media, was announced by his rec…
The Sixers are unlikely to trade Ben Simmons before June’s NBA draft despite James Harden chatter, sources say
CHICAGO — If you’re keeping track of the NBA’s top stories, where Ben Simmons ends up around 3:05 p.m. Thursday is the league’s hottest topic. Will the disgruntled point guard remain a 76er past the 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline? Will Simmons be traded to …
John Fetterman got a lot of cash from a surprising source: snail mail
PHILADELPHIA — Since entering the Democratic Senate primary in Pennsylvania, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has consistently enjoyed a huge leg up in fund-raising. He’s already known for his online small-dollar money machine, a Pennsylvania-size version of th…
New Jersey will reportedly end its mask mandate for students
PHILADELPHIA — New Jersey will lift its requirement for students and school staff to wear masks, according to the New York Times. The mandate will reportedly be eliminated the second week of March. Gov. Phil Murphy’s office did not immediately respond …
Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Abbott Elementary,’ her marriage to Pa. lawmaker and the show’s Philly cred
PHILADELPHIA — It was 20 years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph recalled, when State Sen. Vincent Hughes gave the actor a gift in a not-quite robin’s-egg blue box with a white bow that began their love story. Like a punchline from “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brun…
Joel Embiid scores 40 points to power the Sixers past Bulls in 119-108 road win
CHICAGO — As Georges Niang’s three-pointer from the right wing fell through the net, Joel Embiid raised both arms into the air. In a duel between two players who will represent the Eastern Conference as starters at All-Star Weekend in two weeks, the 76…
Jumbled Pa. GOP primaries will stay that way: Party won’t endorse in Senate, gubernatorial races
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s sprawling Republican primaries for governor and U.S. Senate are staying wide open. Republican activists voted Saturday against making state party endorsements in the critical races, declining to elevate individual candidat…
Keith Pompey: With Nets open to a Ben Simmons trade, Sixers’ pursuit of James Harden receives a shot in the arm
DALLAS — So much for the Brooklyn Nets’ refusal to listen to trade overtures for James Harden ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The Nets are now open to discussing a deal for disgruntled 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, a league source confirmed. T…
Marcus Hayes: Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson gets a second chance with Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence
PHILADELPHIA — First understand this: I like Doug Pederson. I’ve known him for 23 years. I think he’s a good coach. I’m happy for him and his family that the Jaguars hired him Thursday. He never should have been fired by the Eagles, and I can’t wait to…
Pennsylvania’s new legislative maps could boost Democrats, reflecting a closely divided state with more voters of color
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania has new state House and Senate maps. The districts are redrawn every 10 years to reflect population changes, and new boundaries were approved Friday by a five-member commission. Those maps now become official until the next …