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Daughter with ties to cultlike group charged in parents’ murder in Pennsylvania
A woman with ties to a cultlike group called the Zizians has been charged with the murder of her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, inside their Pennsylvania home in December 2022.
Superior Play Systems in West Norriton, Montgomery County, demolished after 4-alarm fire
Crews demolished Superior Play Systems in West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, a day after a four-alarm fire ravaged the building.
Caregiver accused of murdering boyfriend, using Lyft to dispose of body in suitcase in Philadelphia
A caregiver is accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend and later taking a Lyft to dispose of his body in a suitcase and trash bags in Kensington last week, prosecutors in Philadelphia said.
Sidney Crosby embellishment penalty billboard posted on I-95 in Philadelphia: “We love being petty”
It wouldn’t be Philly sports without fans making sure no one forgets Sidney Crosby’s first career embellishment penalty.
Mother, father charged with murder in November 2025 death of 20-month-old son
A mother with a history of child abuse and a father were charged with the murder of their 20-month-old son last year in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office.
Parking garage collapses in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia; 1 dead, 2 presumed dead, mayor says
One person has died and two people are missing after a partial collapse at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage under construction in the city’s Grays Ferry neighborhood Wednesday.
Nick Castellanos addresses “Miami incident” after Phillies’ release
Nick Castellanos says he brought a beer into the dugout and told Rob Thomson that the Phillies manager was too lax with his rules after he was pulled from a game for defensive purposes last June in Miami.
This 8-year-old reels in an unexpected and scary catch in Delco (Instagram/YouTube)
Exclusive: Josh Harris opens up about how Sixers signed LeBron James (Instagram/TikTok/YouTube)
TikTok: LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er, and the excitement has reached Eagles training camp
Bryce Harper: “A guy told me he wanted a latte” (Instagram/TikTok)
Kyle Schwarber hits 2 homers into the corn as Phillies beat Twins in Field of Dreams game (Instagram)
PPA installs more smart loading zones in Center City. Not everyone is happy. (Instagram/TikTok)
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Humboldt survivor Ryan Straschnitzki spreads inspiration to Flyers
In his visit to Voorhees, Ryan Straschnitzki’s positive attitude inspired Ron Hextall and left the Flyers’ GM “emotional as heck.”
Flyers’ result shouldn’t impact how Couturier’s heroic effort is remembered
While the Flyers were ultimately bounced from the first round, that shouldn’t impact how Sean Couturier’s heroic effort is remembered.
Pascal Laberge out to be ‘the real me’ following dark days from concussion
After enduring yet another year filled with adversity, Pascal Laberge, 19, hopes to show the Flyers his true self in 2017-18.
Just a teenager, Carter Hart already mentally fit for Flyers’ future
Is Carter Hart the Flyers’ goalie of the future? The teenager is already mentally fit for the pressure of being in an NHL net.
After popping at world juniors, Vorobyev sees ‘good opportunity’ with Phantoms
After breaking onto the scene at the world juniors, Mikhail Vorobyev sees a “good opportunity” in North America with the Phantoms.
Once ‘destined’ to play for Flyers, Simon Gagne eager to be honored
Simon Gagne, whose late father said he was “destined” to play for the Flyers, said he is eager for his retirement ceremony with the orange and black on Tuesday.
Difficult to see now, but remember: Flyers’ window just starting to open
It’s difficult to see now with the recent struggles, but the Flyers’ window is just starting to open — not close.
Michal Neuvirth over Steve Mason? Flyers bungle yet another goalie situation
The writing is on the wall for Steve Mason’s Flyers career — and it’s another bungled goalie situation in Philadelphia.
Now with Flyers, Nick Cousins showing ‘night and day’ improvement
Nick Cousins has taken advantage of his opportunity with the Flyers, showing “night and day” improvement, according to general manager Ron Hextall.
Despite loss to Notre Dame, Temple proves it belongs
No. 21 Temple may have not pulled out the upset against No. 9 Notre Dame in a 24-20 loss Saturday, but the Owls showed they belong in the top 25.
Senior star Jahad Thomas finds himself in crowded Temple backfield
While Jahad Thomas is still the feature back, Temple has a plethora of running backs at its disposal and plans on utilizing all four this coming season.
Matt Ioannidis, Temple not worried Notre Dame game is too big
Matt Ioannidis and the Owls aren’t worried Saturday night’s primetime game against No. 9 Notre Dame will be too big for No. 21 Temple.
Matt Rhule: ‘College GameDay’ putting Temple football on map
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is coming to Philadelphia for the Temple-Notre Dame game and Matt Rhule knows it could lead to a recruiting boost.
Delco Times
Gouch, Upper Darby get revenge, and then some
Upper Darby junior quarterback Josh Gouch helped lead the Royals to a demanding 35-0 win over Bonner & Prendergast in his first start as UD’s starting QB.
Rookie defensive battle heats up amid Flyers win over Rangers
A feature on the Flyers’ defensive training camp battle.
The Sports Xchange:
Phillies beat Red Sox, spoil Sale gem
The game story picked up by Reuters from the Philadelphia Phillies’ 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on June 15.
The Temple News:
Owls’ defense stifles No. 21 Memphis
Temple upset Memphis, the No. 21 team in the College Football Playoff Rankings, 31-12 Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field and the Owls are now one win away from the conference title game.
Philadelphia Neighborhoods:
Center City: Life Through the Lens of an Out Pastor
A profile of Rev. David Norse, the first openly gay Presbyterian pastor ordained in Philly.
Center City: ‘Come as You Are’ at Broad Street Ministry
A feature on Broad Street Ministry, a “come as You are” church in Philly.
Center City: Valuing the Individual at the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia
A profile on the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, a society that takes a non-theist approach to religion.
Pope in Philly: One Faith’s Celebration is Another’s Inconvenience
A story on how other religions in Philadelphia dealt with the inconveniences Pope Francis’ visit to the city in 2015 caused.
Longform
By all means necessary
A feature examining the success syringe exchange programs have in Philadelphia in combating the HIV epidemic from the 1990s and the opioid crisis too.
Small town to big city, Justin Duerr finds creative freedom
Growing up in Wenksville, Pa., Justin Duerr didn’t have much creative freedom. Then he moved to Philadelphia and a whole different world opened up for Northern Liberties’ lead singer.
Tom Dougherty 