Philadelphia
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Books
University of the Arts President Resigns After School Announces Closure
Kerry Walk announced last week that the institution would close on June 7, leaving hundreds of students in academic limbo.
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US
Biden and Harris Make New Push to Strengthen Support From Black Voters
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are traveling to Philadelphia on Wednesday to announce the rollout of a new coalition aimed at bolstering support from Black voters, who are vital to their re-election but have broadcast frustration ...
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Sports
Self-Proclaimed ‘Philly Girl’ Jill Biden Is Ready to Cheer on the Eagles
The first lady, who frequently wears Philly team jerseys on game days, is planning to attend the Super Bowl.
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Sports
With One More Title, the Eagles Would Finally Match the A’s
Despite having left town in 1954, the Athletics, with five championships, are still Philadelphia’s most decorated team. The Eagles could tie things up on Sunday.
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Sports
A Lasting Sense of Doom, and Lately Excitement: It’s a Philly Thing
Philadelphia fans are hoping the city’s inglorious sporting history won’t haunt them when the Eagles meet Kansas City in the Super Bowl.
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Sports
The Super Bowl Betting Line Flipped Overnight. What Happened?
After Kansas City and its injured stars were installed as a slim favorite, the early money poured in on Philadelphia.
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Newyork
Jerry Blavat, D.J. Who Channeled the Soul of Philadelphia, Dies at 82
A live-wire personality and an epic self-promoter, he got a generation of youth in the City of Brotherly Love on its feet with little-known R&B gems.
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US
Republican Who Rebuffed Trump Is Democrat’s Pick for Pennsylvania Election Post
Josh Shapiro, who will take office as governor this month, says he will nominate Al Schmidt, a longtime Republican official from Philadelphia, to be secretary of the commonwealth.