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Joel Embiid shines as LeBron dazzles in Sixers preseason finale vs. Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Joel Embiid scored 27 points, LeBron James impressed with his passing and the Sixers showed encouraging signs in their preseason finale against the Celtics.
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'The Great Gatsby' hits the stage at The Academy of Music from Oct. 20 to Nov. 1. Evan Zimmerman / MurphyMade

Hatboro native Alli Sutton returns home with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Alli Sutton, an Abington native who grew up in Hatboro, is touring with the first national production of 'The Great Gatsby.'
REV Theatre Company’s Graveyard Cabaret will take place at the historic Christ Church Burial Ground.

Graveyard Cabaret returns for a spooky Philly night

REV Theatre Company is bringing its reimagined and interactive cabaret to the historic Christ Church Burial Ground for a one-night-only show just in time for the Halloween season.
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Man fatally shot by police on Benjamin Franklin Parkway identified

Philadelphia police identified William Austin, 60, as the man fatally shot by officers on Benjamin Franklin Parkway and released new details about the confrontation.

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Academy of Natural Sciences supporters rally to push for reopening

Supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences protest its planned closure on Sept. 8, 2026.

More than 600 people rallied virtually to save Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences as advocates push for reopening and explore the museum's future.

According to the state, PhilaPort supported more than 8,000 jobs and generated nearly $1.2 billion in economic output across Pennsylvania in 2025.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro announced an $837 million Port of Philadelphia expansion, including $371.5 million in state funding, expected to create more than 6,000 jobs.
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A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning in Port Richmond, police said.
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City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson speaks about her proposal to regulate smoke shops Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, outside City Hall.
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Philly City Council will consider new zoning restrictions on smoke shops, including a 750-foot buffer around schools, parks and other tobacco retailers.
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PMA Craft Show celebrates 50 years of art, design and handmade finds

The Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will showcase three days of artistry, design and handmade discoveries.

Philadelphia’s creative scene is about to have a major moment—the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is set to bring three days of artistry, design and handmade discoveries to the PA Convention Center.

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Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Philadelphia this year

Live performances will be center stage at the CultureFest! Día de los Muertos celebration at the Penn Museum.

Looking to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Philly? We’ve got you covered on all things Día de los Muertos in the city.

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Philadelphia Film Festival turns 35 with citywide celebration

The Philadelphia Film Festival is set to run Oct. 15 to 25.

The Philadelphia Film Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary Oct. 15-25 with film premieres, special guests, filmmaker Q&As and free screenings across the city.

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Eagles poach QB Joe Milton from practice squad of NFC East rival

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (10) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys QB Joe Milton ahead of this weekend's clash with the Panthers
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown (7) rebounds the ball against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Sixers host the Celtics in their preseason finale Friday night. Here's what to watch, the latest on both teams and a prediction for the matchup.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Lebron James (23) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
NBA general managers weighed in on the Sixers' 2026-27 outlook, praising Philadelphia's offseason moves and recognizing several players in the annual survey.
Oct 15, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Nate Danielson (29) passes defended by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena.
Another disappointing loss only further puts pressure on the Flyers' front office to start making changes.

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