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Trump went to Wildwood and blasted 'demented hoaxes’ as his impeachment trial reached a dangerous new phase

Trump comes to Wildwood as impeachment trial reaches a new phase

by Andrew Seidman, Pranshu Verma and Amy S. Rosenberg

Trump declared that he's “creating jobs and killing terrorists” while Democrats are “obsessed with demented hoaxes,” appearing at a campaign rally down the Jersey Shore as his impeachment trial entered a potentially perilous new phase.

Sixers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and the victims of the helicopter crash in stirring pregame ceremony

by Marc Narducci

As part of the ceremony, a bell sounded nine times, one for each of the victims.

Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson braces for indictment

by Chris Brennan and Jeremy Roebuck

Johnson and his lawyer told The Inquirer that they expect an indictment as early as Wednesday focusing on the relationship among the councilmember’s City Hall office, his wife's consulting firm, and Universal Companies, a South Philadelphia nonprofit founded by Kenny Gamble.

Voters in two South Jersey districts narrowly approve school bond referendums

by Melanie Burney

Voters in three Gloucester County districts were deciding proposed school bonds to fund improvements in their public schools, including security and more classrooms.

New case of coronavirus being investigated in Philadelphia, student at Penn Charter tested negative, health department announces

Student at Penn Charter does not have coronavirus but new case in Philadelphia is being investigated

by Sarah Gantz

Millions of cards exposed in Wawa breach are up for sale online, cybersecurity experts say

by Christian Hetrick

Wawa said Tuesday that it was aware of reports that criminals tried to sell information that could have been taken during its nine-month data breach.

The latest

Joel Embiid leads Sixers to 115-104 win over Golden State on night he honored Kobe Bryant

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Employers use algorithms to rate job interviewees. A new Illinois law gives candidates rights

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Trump in Wildwood: America’s crude T-shirt president hits the boardwalk, finally | Will Bunch

January 28

Sixers takeaways: Neto comes out shooting; Embiid doesn’t look rusty

January 28

Sixers’ Brett Brown expects Ben Simmons to garner his second straight NBA All-Star selection

January 28

No. 8 Villanova 79, St. John’s 59: Stats, highlights and reaction from the Wildcats’ victory

January 28

Trump and Jeff Van Drew completed their political embrace on a winter night in Wildwood

January 28

Zhaire Smith no longer wearing No. 8 for Sixers in honor of Kobe Bryant

January 28

Lower Merion High honors Kobe Bryant with 33-second moment of silence

January 28

Woman beaten, raped in LOVE Park on her way to work

by Mensah M. Dean

A 41-year-old woman walking to work was beaten and raped Saturday morning in LOVE Park at 15th Street and JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia Police said Tuesday.

Opinion

Trump in Wildwood: America’s crude T-shirt president hits the boardwalk, finally | Will Bunch

by Will Bunch

The long strange trip of Donald Trump finally lands where it's always belonged, in a doo-wop world of crude T-shirts and Kate Smith.

Lower Merion may not get later school start times next fall as debate over how to get more sleep for teens continues

by Maddie Hanna

In light of opposition to a proposal to start the elementary school day earlier in order to push middle and high school later, district leaders are recommending no change this fall. Some parents — and sleepy teenagers — are frustrated.

Super Bowl LIV: How football helped Andy Reid cope with the death of a son

by Paul Domowitch

After Andy Reid was let go by the Eagles seven years ago, friends urged him to take a year off, grieve for his dead son and spend time with his family. Reid ignored their advice and took the Kansas City Chiefs' head-coaching job. On Sunday, his team will play in Super Bowl LIV.

Now Trump administration would like to see bankrupt Philadelphia refinery kept open

by Andrew Maykuth

A former CEO and labor union leaders are pushing Peter Navarro, president's trade and manufacturing policy adviser, to put the White House's weight behind a bid to keep the refinery operating.

Man is charged with theft of Allen Iverson’s backpack containing $500,000 in jewelry from Center City hotel

by Chris Palmer and Vinny Vella

Christopher Daniel, 21, of North Philadelphia, surrendered and was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, both felonies, police said.

South Jersey leader of black separatist church is sentenced to prison for misspending money and evading taxes

by Julie Shaw

Jermaine Grant, 44, of Burlington Township, who heads the Israelite Church of God in Jesus Christ, in New York's Harlem section, diverted millions of dollars of church money for his own personal gain, authorities said.

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