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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > philadelphia-fireworks-guide-fourth-of-july-2026, 146050

Philadelphia fireworks guide: Where to watch this Fourth of July

2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (251+ words) As America's birthplace marks its 250th birthday, Philadelphia is ready to light up the sky for a Fourth of July fireworks celebration." Here's your ultimate guide to where to watch fireworks this weekend." Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America fireworks display is the…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > world-cup-2026-32-day-4, 146076

Belgium completes unbelievable comeback in extra time to break Senegal's hearts on day four of the World Cup round of 32

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (780+ words) Wednesday brought day 4 of the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with another 3 games to determine the fate of 6 teams in the tournament. The middle game of the three saw Group G winners Belgium take on Senegal, who finished 3rd'in…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > phillies-wheeler-skenes, 146078

Phillies bats pound Skenes in an 10-6 victory

13+ hour, 31+ min ago  (646+ words) Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes on a steamy summer evening at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly. The Phillies" offense tagged the Pirates" ace for a career-high seven earned runs en route to a 10-6 win over their in-state rivals on…...

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13+ hour, 45+ min ago  (105+ words) The world's biggest sporting event has arrived in Philadelphia. In celebration of the World Cup's arrival, Philadelphia Soccer 2026, a nonprofit organization serving as the Local Host Committee " Lincoln Financial Field, home of the 2024-25 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, will host…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > usmnt-bosnia-recap, 146077

USMNT reach Round of 16 in 2026 FIFA World Cup after emphatic win over Bosnia

13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (515+ words) After an opening few moments of both teams settling into a rhythm, the USMNT started to really mount the pressure offensively, but what people didn't perhaps expect was a very front-footed Bosnian side ready to fight fire with fire. From…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > world-cup-2026-32-day-3-1, 146030

Erling Haaland and the Vikings of Norway advance to World Cup Round of 16 after 2-1 win over C'te d'Ivoire on day three of the Round of 32

23+ hour, 47+ min ago  (633+ words) After a slate full of exciting and nerve-wracking matches on Monday, World Cup Knockout stage action kept rolling along on Tuesday afternoon, kicked off by Yan Diomand" and C'te d'Ivoire facing off against Erling Haaland and Norway in the first…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > septa-train-derailment-north-philadelphia-regional-rail, 146033

SEPTA train derails in North Philadelphia, disrupting Regional Rail service

1+ day, 33+ min ago  (301+ words) No one was injured when a SEPTA train went off the rails early Wednesday morning in North Philadelphia, but the incident caused major disruptions to Regional Rail service. Fifty people, including three SEPTA employees, were aboard the outbound Manayunk-Norristown Line…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > philly-sports-network-landing-page > stories > sixers-trade-jaylen-brown-celtics-paul-george, 146054

Report: Sixers acquire Jaylen Brown from Celtics in blockbuster trade

16+ hour, 57+ min ago  (307+ words) The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster addition Wednesday, acquiring five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In addition to George, the Sixers are…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > south-philadelphia-penn-state-student-killing-suspects, 146052

2 teens wanted in South Philadelphia killing of Penn State student

19+ hour, 9+ min ago  (535+ words) Prosecutors have identified two teenagers as the primary suspects wanted for the killing of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt, who was gunned down during a robbery last month near his South Philadelphia home. Warrants have been issued for Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair…...

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metrophiladelphia. com > stories > england-congo-world-cup, 146051

Harry Kane carries England to Round of 16 with late second half brace against DR Congo

18+ hour, 50+ min ago  (457+ words) All of England can breathe a major sigh of relief. The Three Lions are advancing to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after a nail-biting 2-1 win over DR Congo." England was on the brink of an embarrassing exit until…...