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The playbook that lowered smoking rates also can help Americans reduce many chronic health conditions

Flyers playoffs: Full first-round schedule released, series comes to Philly Wednesday for Game 3

Friday film: VJ Edgecombe's 'wild' postseason debut, Paul George's calming presence help Sixers notch playoff spot

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Why did Howie Roseman's bad first-round picks bust?

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New arena for Sixers, Flyers to be constructed at former Spectrum site

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NFC East notes: Giants trading their best player? Cowboys trading way up in the draft?

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5 Eagles draft thoughts: Cornerback is more of a need than you think

Unlike other transit systems in World Cup host cities, SEPTA won't raise fares for matches

SEPTA World Cup costs

Streaming guide: Laugh along with two new stand-up specials and a sitcom

Reggie Dinkins

It's the Flyers' turn to be embraced by Philly

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5 Phillies thoughts: Understanding the atrocious starting pitching so far

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Flyers playoffs: Game 1 vs. Penguins set for Saturday night in Pittsburgh

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Alzheimer's drugs have no meaningful effect, new analysis says. But other researchers are criticizing the study

Alzheimer's disease medications

Hospital admissions due to e-bike and e-scooter injuries have spiked in recent years, study says

electric bike injuries

City Council committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse

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Sixers future draft pick tracker

NBA Draft stage 10.3.25

With 'huge lift' from Joel Embiid's surprise, Tyrese Maxey follows through on promise, leading Sixers to playoffs

Maxey 4.16.26

This New Jersey high school teacher makes movies on his summer breaks

These Are My Friends

Franklin Square kicks off its 20th season with a free Opening Day event this weekend

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The memories of postseasons past ignite the future in Flyers' playoff hype video

PECO withdraws plan to raise electric rates by 12.5%

PECO rate increases withdrawn

New AI tool that predicts 5-year breast cancer risk should be available to women at 35, NCCN guidelines say

mammogram artificial intelligence

Penn appeals order to release info on Jewish students and employees

Penn Jewish appeal

What Sixers fans should know about the Orlando Magic ahead of Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game

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Instant observations: Sixers clinch playoff berth with collective effort in Play-In Tournament win over Magic

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Free Library completely restores Saturday hours for first time since before the pandemic

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New York museum acquires rare Philly railcar from 1960s 'Almond Joys' fleet

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With playoff spot clinched, Sixers will convey 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City Thunder

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Eight takeaways from Howie Roseman's pre-draft press conference

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The Flyers' future might be much closer than you'd think

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Mayor Parker doubles down on rideshare fee, as Uber claims it's a 'double tax'

School district building

Howie Roseman explains trade for WR Dontayvion Wicks

At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders' new space keeps their last domino from falling

Paine Plaza Skateboarding

Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ

Fluoride effects

Chester Springs mill is grinding flour with wheat stones that date back to 1747

Mill at Anselma

The rebuilding Flyers always heard the playoff stories. Now they can write their own.

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Major UFC fight coming to Philly for first time in 15 years

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ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place

ChristianaCare New CEO

Sixers mailbag: Projecting Nick Nurse's rotation for the Play-In Tournament

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New boozy ice cream shop that's coming to Rittenhouse to offer a spiked water ice sundae

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Young cancer survivors have double the risk of getting cancer later in life, study finds

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Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticisms

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Winners and losers: Phillies embarrassed by Cubs in latest series setback

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