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Philadelphia is eyeing a ban on plastic bags. Here’s how that’s worked in other cities.

There are least 471 local bag regulations in 28 different states and Washington, D.C., according to an advocate who tracks the legislation.

Joe Girardi is ‘leading candidate’ to be new Phillies manager, source says

by Matt Breen

The Phillies are looking for a manager who can blend both analytical and traditional styles in the dugout, and Girardi found success doing that with the Yankees.

Spotlight PA

Lavish dinners, sports tickets, and nearly $3.5 million other expenses by Pa. lawmakers you’ve never seen

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Mike Wereschagin, Brad Bumsted, Paula Knudsen and Sam Janesch of The Caucus

A year-long investigation by The Caucus and Spotlight PA uncovered other purchases, too.

Opinion

The babies who were shot deserve our outrage and action. Where is it?

by Helen Ubiñas

If ever there were a place that a child — a baby — should be safe, it’s in the arms of her parent inside her home.

Trump slams Democrats and chides Republicans as allies criticize his erratic impeachment response

by Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Costa, The Washington Post

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins second term but loses majority

by Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Still, the results were a victory after old photos of him in blackface and brownface surfaced.

The latest

Historic Pierre building in Camden to reopen as apartments after restoration

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Protecting national parks in Pa. and NJ should be priority for lawmakers | Opinion

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Where to find the best octopus dishes in Philadelphia | Craig LaBan

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Trader Joe’s isn’t the only grocery store that opened in downtown Philly this week

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HBO’s new story on Michael Vick’s dogs is both uplifting and graphically violent

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At Eggcellent in Old City, breakfast as it’s cracked up to be

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Dorothy Kapenstein, 90, Philadelphia school teacher and Girls’ High archivist

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LeBron James has played better later into his career than any NBA player in 45 years, and the numbers prove it

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Flyers goalie Brian Elliott has outplayed Carter Hart | Five observations

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Husband, wife die in Philly house fire, 2 others injured

by Joseph A. Gambardello

Authorities are trying to determine what sparked the blaze that broke out around midnight.

Lost in South Philly, her pleas for her dying husband went ignored, until one man stopped to help

by Stephanie Farr

Following the Hugh Jackman show at the Wells Fargo Center, tragedy struck a suburban couple. One man stepped up to help.

Judge in Rittenhouse Square stabbing trial won’t release juror names, citing potential safety issues

by Chris Palmer

A judge rejected The Inquirer’s request to release juror names, citing ugly comments already directed toward relatives of both Sean Schellenger and Michael White.

‘30 Americans’ at the Barnes Foundation brings a stellar lineup of black artists to Philadelphia

by Stephan Salisbury

The acclaimed traveling show debuted in 2008, just after Barack Obama was elected president. It arrives in Philadelphia at a very different moment in race, politics, and art.

Atlantic City police seek help to ID body of man found in ocean

by Rita Giordano

The corpse was discovered about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday attached to a jetty off Pacific Avenue. City firefighters worked several hours to remove the body and bring it to shore.

As Wednesday’s NBA opener approaches, the 76ers have a clean bill of health

by Marc Narducci

No injuries were reported after Monday's practice.

Peter Stone Brown, 68, Philadelphia singer-songwriter

by Craig R. McCoy

Peter Stone Brown was a fixture on the Philadelphia music scene for a half-century.

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Where to find the best octopus dishes in Philadelphia | Craig LaBan

by Craig LaBan

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer drops

by Nick Vadala

Punk icon Patti Smith surprised a Haddonfield bookshop after she saw her memoir in the window

by Nick Vadala

Basketball-branded caviar for fans of the 76ers (and other NBA teams)

by Allison Steele

Your take

In Eagles loss to Cowboys, no excuses for Fletcher Cox, Jim Schwartz, and the (lack of) defense | Mike Sielski

"The most exciting football I saw yesterday was on the soccer pitch. Jokes aside, that Union game was awesome! Talking soccer on Eagles/Cowboys day....world is going crazy."

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