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Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
LNP/LancasterOnline. September 27, 2023. Editorial: Automatic voter registration is a win for Pennsylvanians. Now we need open primaries. Voting should be easy and accessible to all Pennsylvanians who are eligible to cast ballots. That should be the bottom line for...
A man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people is shot and killed by police in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police officers on Monday shot and killed a man suspected in a quadruple shooting hours earlier that left three people dead, authorities said. Shortly before 5 a.m., officers were called to a home in the Lawncrest section of northeast Philadelphia....
NL champion Philadelphia Phillies look to make quick work of upstart Marlins in Wild Card Series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson gripped a bottle of bubbly in the exhilarating moments after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a second straight postseason berth and called Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott & crew “the most resilient team I’ve ever been around.” The second-year...
More suspects to be charged in ransacking of Philadelphia stores, district attorney says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Additional suspects will be charged with smashing into stores in Philadelphia last week as law enforcement officials review video of the social-media fueled mayhem, prosecutors said Monday. More than 70 people already face a range of charges, such as burglary,...
Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 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, police said. Josh Kruger, 39, was shot seven times at about 1:30 a.m. and collapsed in...
Analysis: Few surprises among NFL's top teams a quarter into the season
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The NFL’s top preseason contenders played like it in the first quarter of the season. Defending champion Kansas City (3-1), Philadelphia...
Marlins lose to Pirates 3-0 in last game before postseason
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miguel Andujar hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the playoff-bound Miami Marlins 3-0 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. The Marlins needed to win to assure themselves of gaining the second...
Hurts throws for 319 yards, Elliott's 54-yarder lifts 4-0 Eagles past Commanders 34-31 in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Brown saw more than a spark out of Jalen Hurts. With the Eagles needing to channel the big-play, clutch-in-crunch time machine that powered them to the Super Bowl, Brown saw Hurts bring the heat. “That fire," Brown said. “He woke up a...
Howell puts Buffalo disaster behind him, shines in tying drive but can't lead Commanders past Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sam Howell stepped up in the pocket, made quick, decisive throws, and played with the confidence needed to throw a tying touchdown pass on the final play of regulation. Howell couldn't lead the Commanders to an overtime upset in Philadelphia, though. The NFC...
Cucho Hernández scores on a penalty kick in the 72nd minute to help the Crew tie the Union 1-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cucho Hernández scored on a penalty kick in the 72nd minute and the Columbus Crew tied the Philadelphia Union 1-1 on Saturday night. Columbus (14-9-8) is unbeaten in 14 straight home matches in all competitions, including recording shutout wins in the...
