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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.

The Upside

Caption glasses at People’s Light theater are among first in U.S., aiding the deaf and hard of hearing

by Tom Avril

Heartbeat bill in PA: What are the chances the state passes a ‘dagger into Roe v. Wade'?

by Anna Orso

The bill's sponsor says it could be "the dagger into Roe versus Wade."

The latest

City Council was right to change kids’ meals, but it’s a first step | Opinion

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Despite bailout, WeWork still popular in Philly though Vanguard may revalue share holdings

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For Brett Brown and the Sixers, it’s ‘go time’

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Mumps confirmed at Ridley High School in latest outbreak of contagious virus

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Bruuuce! Springsteen fans’ signature shout remind the star of his grandfather

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Try this snappy red wine from Italy’s white truffle region

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Tre Scalini to close after 25 years on East Passyunk Avenue

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76ers predictions: No Finals, but Embiid will be NBA’s top defender, and Simmons will sink threes

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Historic Pierre building in Camden to reopen as apartments after restoration

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76ers predictions: No Finals, but Embiid will be NBA’s top defender, and Simmons will sink threes

by Keith Pompey

The Sixers will have a tough time beating the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals without a veteran go-to offensive player off the bench.

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.

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Column

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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