Trump visits the Happy Valley

Former President Donald campaigns at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Saturday, October 26, 2024

Former President Donald Trump campaigns addressing supporters at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Saturday, October 26, 2024Read moreSteven M. Falk / Staff Photographer

Published Oct. 26, 2024, 12:00 a.m. ET

Published Oct. 27, 2024

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College Sports

Villanova vs. Richmond photos

Villanova blanks Richmond, 30-0, in Patriot League football action at Villanova Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

Photography

Capturing the trifecta

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

College Sports

Villanova vs. Holy Cross photos

Villanova beats Holy Cross, 95-66 at Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

Sixers

The Sixers stay on top, HBCU pride comes to the Linc, and the best Philly sports photos of the week | The Big Picture

The Sixers’ hot start continued — as did the Eagles’ struggles — and the HBCU Classic returned to the Linc. These are our favorite sports photos of the week.

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Pennsylvania Politics

Pictures from Gov. Shapiro's victory party

Gov. Josh Shapiro wins reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in a decisive victory over his Republican opponent Stacy Garrity.

Tom Gralish

Sixers/NBA

Sixers vs. Bulls photos

The Sixers down the Bulls, 126-107 at the Xfinity Mobil Arena on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Flyers/NHL

Flyers vs. Mammoth photos

The Flyers beat the Mammoth, 6-3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Yong Kim

Eagles/NFL

Eagles Week 8 Photos: The Commanders down the Eagles, 27-10, for a Sixth Consecutive Loss

The Eagles take on the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

David Maialetti and Monica Herndon

Photography

Photos from the HBCU Classic at Lincoln Financial Field

Scenes for Saturday's events from the HBCU Classic.

Aidan T. Gallo

Photography

Mikie Sherrill and the sharks

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Sixers/NBA

Sixers vs. Knicks photos

The Sixers beat the Knicks, 98-93 in an NBA Cup round game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Sixers

The Sixers’ opening statement, terror at the Linc, and the best Philly sports photos of the week | The Big Picture

Don’t look now, but a rough month of October for Philly sports fans is almost over. From LeBron James to Eagles fans at the Linc, here are our best photos from the last week of spooky season.

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Photography

"The Ultimate Philly Tailgate Wedding"

Garage Beer hosts a wedding to bring together love and football with the “Ultimate Philly Tailgate Wedding” on Monday, Oct. 26. One couple tied the knot in true Eagles fashion ahead of the team's Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Sixers/NBA

Sixers vs. Pistons photos

The Pistons down the Sixers, 106-93 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Sixers/NBA

Sixers vs. Bucks photos

The Sixers take down the Bucks, 127-116 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Yong Kim

Photography

Signs of fall are popping up around Philly

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Tom Gralish

Sixers/NBA

Sixers win home opener 114-106 over Cavaliers

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the home opener, the first time Sixers fans get to experience LeBron and Brown, in Philly Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

Yong Kim

Style

Photos: Funeral for Officer Shane Seiber

Hundreds of police officers gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, to pay their respects to fallen Officer Shane Seiber, 40, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia earlier this month. Family members, fellow officers and city officials attended the funeral service to honor Seiber’s life and service.

Jose F. Moreno

Photography

Pictures from Temple men's basketball media day

The Owls men's basketball team held their media day Monday, October 19, 2026 ahead of their 2026-27 season tipoff with a Nov. 2 home game against Central Connecticut State.

Tom Gralish

Penn Quakers

Penn’s defense steps up in comeback road win over Cornell

Junior Karson Siqueiros-Lasky got the start over freshman Miles Teodecki, and his connection with sophomore wideout Isaac Lee helped power the Quakers' offense.

Hannah Chang

News

Data centers, SEPTA, and ICE were the dominant issues at this year’s Peoplehood Parade

The annual West Philadelphia event uses art to build awareness and community, organizers said.

Brett Sholtis

Nation & World

Trump says he offered White House press secretary role to UFC’s Dana White

It was not clear whether White accepted, but he posted on Instagram an image of himself at the White House press secretary lectern with the caption: “On to the next chapter.”

Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post

Eagles

Jason Kelce confronted his fear of heights with a ‘Go Birds’ while visiting West Point cadets on a PBS special

Kelce hosted the PBS Veterans Day show and experienced some of the challenges and traditions of military service.

Lauren Jones

Pennsylvania

Norristown police said they shot and killed a man wielding a knife

Officials said the man, who has not been publicly identified, threatened police while displaying a "large knife."

Nick Vadala

Education

La Salle launched a $125 million fundraising campaign. Here’s what the university wants to do with the money.

The school already has raised $64 million during the quiet phase, and the funding is for student scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and facility upgrades, the school said in a release.

Susan Snyder