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A decade ago, Villanova won its second basketball national title and pushed its name into the spotlight
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (1135+ words) The thrilling three-pointer by Kris Jenkins is cemented in NCAA history. It's also a symbol of the Jay Wright era and how he built Villanova into a national powerhouse. But getting there wasn't easy. Villanova's 2015-16 season was defined by 4.7 seconds....
‘[Ticked] off’ he did not play at Washington, Joel Embiid directs all questions to Daryl Morey: ‘I wasn’t allowed to play basketball’
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (525+ words) Embiid said he "found out online" that he had been ruled out of the Sixers' win in Washington, and that the decision caught him off-guard. Joel Embiid on Friday said he was "[ticked] off" that he was ruled out of…...
She found her Northern Liberties condo on Facebook Marketplace and it wasn’t a scam | How I Bought This House
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (743+ words) A well-priced condo put home ownership within reach for this buyer. But finding her home required a little extra digging. The buyers: Katie Pratt, 29, public affairs manager The house: A 614-square-foot condo in Northern Liberties with two bedrooms and one…...
My boyfriend never wants to leave his Philly neighborhood. Is that a red flag?
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (513+ words) "Maybe don't start by accusing them of having a side piece." Two Inquirer staffers chatted to answer this week's question" I've been dating someone who never wants to leave his neighborhood. Should I see that as a nice commitment to…...
The power of Jeffrey Lurie’s love for Jalen Hurts is a curious thing | Mike Sielski
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (334+ words) There's a pattern that has developed over Lurie's tenure: He gives the quarterback leverage over the head coach. It's happening again, and as usual, it's complicating everything. That historical context " Lurie's affection for the men who have played the most…...
💔 He’s loyal ... to his block | Morning Newsletter
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (794+ words) Start your day with the Philly news you need and the stories you want all in one easy-to-read newsletter Welcome to Saturday. We may hit another record high before a cold front moves in on Sunday. Should you be concerned…...
Before he was the governor, Josh Shapiro was ‘The General’ for a high school team that proved it belonged
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1927+ words) Akiba Hebrew Academy went 25-3 and won its league championship in 1991 with an offense led by a scrappy point guard. Their bond as underdogs from that unlikely run endures 35 years later. The team's win was still seconds away but the real…...
Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (532+ words) Say goodbye to [email protected] or [email protected] (or whatever you were into at the time)," said the company's CEO on X. Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is…...
Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (1119+ words) The tariffs have raised costs for companies, which have had to cut workers and raise prices. Uncertainty has deterred investments. Meanwhile, China's trade surplus has grown. WASHINGTON " Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him…...
A quieter, cooler Wildwood weekend before the summer crowds | Field Trip
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (411+ words) Plan a Wildwood, N.J., weekend with Boardwalk rides, biking to Cape May Wildlife Area, Turtle Gut brunch, Orange Crush cocktails, and dockside seafood. Oh, those Wildwood days. Maybe you head to the Shore staple every summer. Maybe you haven't been since…...