Pope Leo XIV may lead the Catholic Church, but even he has a favorite college basketball team.
The first American pope welcomed men's and women's ... Show more
Person fatally struck by Amtrak train in Delco: The fatal strike happened around 1:30 p.m. near SEPTA’s Glenolden station, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
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Pope Leo tries to stay neutral as basketball rivals descend on Vatican: Leo greeted the men's and women's teams from his alma mater Villanova ...
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MAGA Election Fraud Crusader Busted for Shady Voting Tactics: Scott Presler’s get-out-the-vote efforts seem to have taken a wild twist.
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Kevin Willard calls Philadelphia Inquirer reporter ‘a bad writer’ in rant that confirms reporting on Villanova’s Big 5 exit
awfulannouncing.com/college-basketball/kevin-willard-discredit-inquirer-reporter-big-5.html

Pa. students soon won’t be able to use cell phones in school. Here’s what to know about the ban.
inquirer.com/education/pennsylvania-cellphone-ban-schools-what-to-know-20261022.html

Trump Admin expands antisemitism probe of Swarthmore over video of burning Israeli soldier effigy
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Astros players blast their own fans for booing, not showing up to playoff loss: After a 6-3 loss, Astros players were frustrated by the negative reception from ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7644992/2026/09/30/astros-loss-game-1-fans-frustration/

Case Keenum leads the Chicago Bears to a victory on ‘Monday Night Football’ over the Philadelphia Eagles.
🐻 24/34
🐻 247 total yards
🐻 3 total touchdowns
Key FactsKeenum guides Bears to 27-7 win over Eagles
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards in his first NFL start since 2023.
- Keenum’s touchdown passes went to Luther Burden III and Kalif Raymond after he replaced injured Caleb Williams.
- Chicago’s defense forced three turnovers, including two interceptions and a lost Eagles fumble.
- Philadelphia scored only one touchdown, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries.
"He’s been with us since Day 1, so he’s watched this thing get built," offensive coordinator Press Taylor said Friday. "He’s had input on the way we’ve done things. And now it’s really cool to see him get a little bit more opportunity here and to see how he handles it."— Press Taylor, Bears offensive coordinator, said Friday about Case Keenum’s readiness and the opportunities ahead
“The East is bully ball.” 🔥
After eight seasons out West, LeBron James breaks down the challenge ahead as he returns to the East with Philadelphia in search ... Show more

Chicago’s D’Marco Jackson was assessed an unnecessary roughness penalty for this hit on Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia was called for a holding penalty meaning ... Show more

In playful moments, the USMNT’s new youth movement is already paying off: After a crushing World Cup exit, 11 debutants and two teenage scorers are giving the ...
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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
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Ed Sheeran weeps on stage, says Israel's actions in Gaza 'unjustifiable' in emotional first speech since Macklemore fiasco
nypost.com/2026/09/19/entertainment/ed-sheeran-weeps-on-stage-says-israels-actions-in-gaza-unjustifiable/

Rep. Drew Darby tears into oil and gas commissioner for defying order to appear at Capitol
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16-year-old Cavan Sullivan named to USMNT squad, Christian Pulisic left out - ESPN
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The 16 year old nutmegs the keeper to score his brace for Philadelphia Union! ⚡️

Chester Zoo ruthlessly mocked for advertising tickets to 'child predator tour': Chester Zoo has inadvertently gone viral for an almighty blunder ...
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Cavan Sullivan celebrated like fellow Philly star LeBron James after scoring his third goal in as many games on Saturday 🙌
(via Major League Soccer)

Good luck to Team PA, East Side Little League out of West Chester, who plays its first game tonight in the Little League World Series.
MESSI MAGIC as Inter Miami CF take the lead over the Union! 🪄

Key FactsInter Miami’s Post-Messi Future Remains Uncertain
Aug 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
- In the 4-1 loss to Nashville, Miami held more possession, but counterattacks repeatedly exposed defensive weaknesses.
- Messi is 39 and contracted through the 2028 season, but his deal does not guarantee he will continue playing.
- MLS plans a fall-spring calendar for 2027-28, while owners reportedly heard proposals for restructured salary rules.
- Julian Alvarez is viewed as the preferred successor, but Atletico Madrid reportedly rejected a $150 million offer from Real Madrid this summer.
"For me, without a doubt, I am coming only to play with the best player of all time," he told reporters in his introductory press conference. "I want to enjoy, I want to help him to keep winning because he is a winner. Another player is joining who wants to win, who wants to compete."— Casemiro, in his introductory press conference; quoted in the Goal.com article about Inter Miami and Messi
Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by MLS for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck as the two exchanged words Wednesday night ... Show more
William & Mary Tribe Football was down double digits to No. 7 Villanova with under a minute left to play.
Then this happened 🤯

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star fined for slapping opponent in MLS game : Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz05k0j72p5o

Upper Darby may dole out ‘quick tickets’ for overgrown grass, improper trash disposal, and other property violations
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EPIC COMEBACK IN FCS FOOTBALL 😱
Down by double digits with under a minute left, William & Mary scored 13 UNANSWERED POINTS to beat No ... Show more
Lionel Messi and Quinn Sullivan had this heated exchange during the match. 👀#messi #leomessi #lionelmessi #mls #intermiami

OpinionEstablishment Media: Narrow Wisconsin Loss for Hong Is Massive Defeat for the Left
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Paid articlePaywall16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is a problem. 6 goal contributions in his last 4 games. 📈
Lionel Messi's teammate slammed for 'throwing punch' at 16-year-old MLS player: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate Yannick Bright has been slammed after ...
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Pure Philly passion. 👊
Four straight league wins, capped by back-to-back comebacks for Cavan Sullivan & Philadelphia Union.

Pa. team punches ticket to Little League World Series: East Side Little League of West Chester delivered a win over Naamans Little League of Wilmington ...
pennlive.com/sports/2026/08/pa-team-punches-ticket-to-little-league-world-series.html

👏 Congrats to Team PA, out of West Chester, which won the Mid-Atlantic championship and is headed to the Little League World Series! Best of luck!
📷: Courtesy ... Show more
Comeback complete for Philadelphia Union. ✅
A late brace from Bruno Damiani earns him the CELSIUS Energy Moment of the Matchday! ⚡️

The kid was causing problems all over the pitch. 🔥
1 goal + 1 assist performance from 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan vs. Necaxa last night in Leagues Cup.
Down 2-1 in stoppage time, Philadelphia Union score two goals in the 96th and 97th minute to beat Atlanta 😱

Havertown man charged with sending racist, threatening voicemails to Delco sheriff
inquirer.com/crime/sean-keenan-threatening-voicemails-delaware-county-sheriff-20260728.html

Delaware County launches vaccine campaign as Pa. measles cases reach highest level in more than 30 years
inquirer.com/health/wellness-on-wheels-delaware-county-measles-vaccination-campaign-20260727.html

LeBron moves 76ers up, but Thunder and Spurs still NBA favorites: The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers ...
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Key FactsLeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers in Major Move
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- This signing came after Philly acquired Jaylen Brown, seen as an upgrade from Paul George.
- The team's success heavily depends on Joel Embiid’s health, who has struggled with injuries in recent years.
- With a strengthened lineup including James, Brown, Maxey, and Edgecombe, the 76ers are serious Eastern Conference contenders again.
He wouldn't return for a ninth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.— Rich Paul, confirming to ESPN's Shams Charania that LeBron James wouldn't return for a ninth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Your brain gets tired from making decisions. Here's how to help: The more choices you have, the better, right? Actually, behavioral scientists say too many ...
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This DelCo woman has spent much of her free time over the past decade and a half catching people's lost dogs in the Philly area ... Show more
They call her the Delco Dog Detective. She’s spent over a decade finding the Philly area’s hardest to catch lost dogs
They call her the Delco Dog Detective. She’s spent over a decade finding the Philly area’s hardest to catch lost dogs
The Lansdowne-born alt-rock star and his band the Violators are playing Connor Barwin's Make the World Better Concert Weekend on July 25 ... Show more
‘I’m proud of the city that I’m from’: Kurt Vile on why his new album is called ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’
‘I’m proud of the city that I’m from’: Kurt Vile on why his new album is called ‘Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me’
Jay Wright named to National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame: Wright, who was named to the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2021, adds another accolade more than four ...
inquirer.com/college-sports/villanova/jay-wright-college-basketball-hall-of-fame-villanova-20260713.html

Sharon Hill police killed his cousin. Now he is Delaware County’s new reform-minded sheriff
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France, the World Cup Favorite, Lives On—With a Little Love From Local Fans: American fans showed up in Philadelphia to support one of their nation’s earliest ...
time.com/article/2026/07/05/france-the-world-cup-favorite-lives-on-with-a-little-love-from-local-fans/

In a rough Philly neighborhood, soccer offers kids hope and joy: Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is known for street drugs and crime ...
npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5845369/in-a-philly-neighborhood-known-for-drug-crime-a-scrappy-soccer-club-offers-kids-fun-and-hope

#WorldCup2026 RFI went out to meet happy #Ghana fans after their 2-1 match against #Croatia in Philadelphia. #football

Two US football fans are being paid $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin were chosen from ... Show more
Scotland crash out of World Cup as knockout stage hopes ended in Philadelphia: Scotland to return home early as World Cup group stage exit confirmed
scotsman.com/sport/football/international/scotland-crash-out-of-world-cup-as-knockout-stage-hopes-ended-in-philadelphia-8765650

A former Delco woman tied to the Zizians extremist group has been charged with her parents’ murder
inquirer.com/crime/michelle-zajko-zizians-group-parents-murder-charges-chester-heights-20260624.html

Uber driver pleads no contest in the rape of a Villanova student inside her dorm room
inquirer.com/crime/mirvan-dinler-rape-plea-no-contest-villanova-20260629.html

Long before the World Cup, Ukrainian immigrants built a soccer powerhouse in Philly
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[Charania] Free agent guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to return to the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN ... Show more
A Delco judge denied a motion to dismiss trespassing charges in Swarthmore protest case
inquirer.com/crime/swarthmore-9-protest-case-trespassing-delaware-county-20260622.html

A ‘proud’ Jay Wright revels in the success of his former Villanova pupils with the ‘Nova Knicks
inquirer.com/college-sports/villanova/jalen-brunson-nova-knicks-jay-wright-mikal-bridges-josh-hart-20260615.html

OpinionYou can trace Jalen Brunson’s greatness and the Knicks’ NBA title right to Villanova
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Drafted 10th overall out of Villanova in 2018 and now NBA CHAMPION in Year 8... Mikal Bridges!
Cunha brace fires Brazil to 3-0 half-time lead over Haiti: Brazil took a commanding 3-0 lead over Haiti at half-time in their Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA ...
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Key FactsBrazil Dominates Haiti to Secure World Cup Spot
Jun 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Matheus Cunha scored twice and celebrated with his signature surfing move in Brazil’s commanding win over Haiti.
- Vinícius Júnior contributed both a goal and an assist to help five-time champions advance.
- Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, became the first team eliminated from the expanded 48-team tournament.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced Neymar’s expected return for Brazil’s final group match against Scotland.
To be at a World Cup, to imagine that, it can be so wonderful," Cunha said. "It’s a dream fulfilled."— Matheus Cunha, Brazilian forward, after scoring his first World Cup goal against Haiti
CJ really won more playoff games against the New Knicks than Philadelphia, Cleveland and San Antonio COMBINED. 😭
Key FactsJordan Staal Caps 14-Year Journey with Stanley Cup
Jun 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: charlotteobserver.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: charlotteobserver.com
- Jordan Staal captained the Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win over the Vegas Golden Knights in June 2026.
- He scored six goals in the finals and was named the playoffs’ most valuable player, becoming the oldest Conn Smythe recipient.
- Despite family changes and early challenges, Staal remained committed and grew into a central leadership role on the team.
- Other core players and goalie Frederik Andersen also celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory alongside Staal.
To come out and do what he did in the Stanley Cup Final, you can’t put into words what he means to this team.— Jordan Martinook said after the game, praising Staal's impact in the Stanley Cup Final
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ Philadelphia show was an unabashedly partisan, spirit-lifting revival meeting that sounded astoundingly good
inquirer.com/entertainment/music/bruce-sprigsteen-land-of-hope-dreams-philadelphia-concert-review-20260531.html

The Big Idea: Inside Swarthmore College’s Reciprocal Learning Program: Swarthmore College Professor Diane Anderson explains how the college’s low-cost campus ...
usnews.com/education/u-s-news-higher-ground/articles/2026-06-04/skill-swap-swarthmore-college
Brunson had to remind KAT of his TWO nattys with Villanova 😅

NBA Finals: 'Things aren't going to be pretty' — Knicks dig deep to survive Game 2 brawl and extend playoff win streak to 13
sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-finals-things-arent-going-to-be-pretty--knicks-dig-deep-to-survive-game-2-brawl-and-extend-playoff-win-streak-to-13-071308924.html
Inside the numbers of the Knicks' 10-game winning streak: The New York Knicks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. And they’ve gotten into this ...
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Key FactsBrunson’s Historic Rally Powers Knicks to Victory
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Jalen Brunson scored 38 points, sparking a 22-point fourth-quarter comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Knicks trailed 93-71 with under eight minutes remaining before an 18-1 run tied the game at 101.
- New York began overtime with a 9-0 run, edging closer to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- Despite leading most of the game, the Cavaliers were overwhelmed by the Knicks’ defense and offense late in the contest.
"Just keep fighting," he said. "Keep chipping away. We’re not going to get it back in one possession."— Brunson said the Knicks’ message was to finish strong so they would have momentum for Game 2, even if they lost the opener.
6-4 thriller between Inter Miami and Philly! 🤯
One of the craziest MLS games of all time!
▪️ Highest scoring first half ever (4-4)
▪️ Second most goals in a ... Show more

From Philly to the world stage. 🌎
Danley Jean Jacques is ready to ball out at the World Cup with Haiti this summer. 🇭🇹

The Union's Olwethu Makhanya surprisingly makes South Africa's World Cup team: Makhanya has never played for South Africa's team, but his time with the Union ...
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Filthy stepover dribble from 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan 🤯

Cavan Sullivan starts it with the flick, Milan Iloski finishes it.
Philadelphia Union strike three minutes in Miami.

Six months after speed cameras removed, Parkside Drive sees 235% increase in speeders
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Hurricanes' 11-day Stanley Cup playoffs layoff most since 1919 - ESPN: The Hurricanes, who swept their first two playoff series, will have gone 11 full days ...
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