Nothing went right for the Sixers on Wednesday night. A rare blowout loss ensued for a group that has played an enormous number of close games.

Updates on the revival of the 10-block stretch of South Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts were released Wednesday, with the first phase of construction between Pine and Spruce streets set to begin Jan. 30 and be finished by June.

Five groups associated with the University of Pennsylvania are seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit the EEOC filed against Penn for failing to furnish lists of Jewish clubs and their members.

Gabby's Dollhouse Live! brings the colorful world of the hit Netflix preschool series to the stage with an original musical adventure for young fans and their families.

Teenagers who uses the weekends to catch up on sleep deficits have a lower risk of developing depression, new research shows.

The Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday announced its 2026 theme will be 'Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.' This will be the last part of the event's three-year series exploring the past, present and future of planting.

After trudging through the 2025 season with a bad, boring offense, the Philadelphia Eagles relieved offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo of his duties. We'll see if more firings of positional coaches are to follow. Here we'll keep track of all the hirings, firings, interviews, and noteworthy rumors in one place.

People who spend more time online shopping and scrolling social media have higher stress levels than those who spend more time reading news online and checking emails, new research shows.

Jason and Travis Kelce will release their first book, "No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers," on June 2. The book compiles the brothers' answers to fan-submitted questions on the "New Heights" podcast since the show launched more than three years ago.

Checking in on the general feel of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers a couple of weeks into 2026. Spoiler: Everyone's mad at the Eagles.

The lefty Suárez will get a reported $130 million to pitch in the AL East.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they signed eight players to futures contracts. They announced on Tuesday that they signed three more players. Let's round them up here.

Tank Bigsby has one of the NFL's highest yards-per-carry averages since he entered the NFL. Saquon Barkley is OK with the Eagles using Bigsby more in 2026.

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) offers members more than just traditional health insurance.

Will Smith scales an ice wall and walks across Antarctica in the premiere of 'Pole to Pole.' The National Geographic travel series aired Tuesday night and is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

If you need a reason to leave the house in late January, Manayunk is offering one that involves ice sculptures, chowder and an excuse to wander Main Street with a beer in hand.

There's a zero-sum choice the Phillies are being tasked with making, and it isn't an easy one.

The two helicopters that crashed shortly after departing Hammonton Municipal Airport on Dec. 28, 2025, were flying closely together before they collided, a preliminary NTSB report shows. The pilots, Michael Greenbeg and Kenneth L. Kirsch, both died.

Looking at the best offensive coordinator fits for the Eagles after they've predictably moved on from Kevin Patullo.

The Sixers look like a surefire playoff contender in an Eastern Conference without much certainty. How high can they climb?

Mattel unveiled its new autistic Barbie doll earlier this week. Reaction from advocates and consumers has been mixed, with some praising it as a step toward inclusion and others scrutinizing its accessories.

As we do every Tuesday, let's unpack reader-submitted questions on all things Sixers.

Malaya Ulan, named Philadelphia's youth poet laureate in 2024, is one of four finalists for the national title. The winner will be crowned at an April ceremony in Nebraska.

The former Greyhound Bus Terminal in Center City is set to reopen by May 1 ahead of the World Cup and other summer events. Bus operators will pay a $40 fee per stop to cover renovation costs.

Discount retailer Nordstrom Rack will open new stores this fall in Exton and Media, expanding the chain's presence in the greater Philadelphia area.

Comedian Shane Gillis and his long-time collaborator John McKeever signed a multi-year deal with Netflix that will allow them to develop new projects and continue the production of 'Tires.'

The Sixers are set to begin a stretch of six consecutive games on their home floor on Wednesday night. Which players will be available?

Shugart, who was acquired from the Pirates, made 35 appearances in 2025, going 4-3 with a 3.40 ERA on what was an overall pretty bad Pittsburgh team.

The National Basketball League is among the Philadelphia 'firsts' being recognized in 2026 by the city's historical commission as part of its year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday. Other firsts being celebrated in January include the first hot air balloon flight, volunteer fire department, Girl Scout cookie sale and Mummers Parade.

Here are the best things to do this week, courtesy of Visit Philadelphia.

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles' 2025 season is over, we'll be taking a position-by-position look at which players will likely be back with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026, and which ones likely won't. But before we get to the players, we'll kick off the series with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that they have "parted ways" with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

Looking to score free movie theater snacks in Philly for National Popcorn Day? Here are the chains offering deals on Monday, Jan. 19, including Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Cinemark and Philadelphia Film Society.

The Phillies seem to have made a good impression on the blockbuster infielder.

Seventy percent of people diagnosed with cancer now live at least another five years, up from about 50% in the 1970s and just over 60% in the mid-1990s, findings published Tuesday by the American Cancer Society show.

The Lightning are a team that's won, that has stars, and is regularly in the playoff conversation. The past two games were a reminder that the Flyers still have a long way to go to get to that.

A Philly woman will serve 9-23 months in prison and pay $1.39 million in restitution with her co-conspirators for her role in a Medicaid fraud scheme. Barbara Thomas, 46, was the office manager of ComfortZone Home Health Care.

Philly Bierfest returns Saturday, Feb. 28 for its 13th year, bringing German-style brewing, live entertainment and wintertime beer culture back to the historic home of the German Society of Pennsylvania.

The night after an embarrassing late-game collapse, the Sixers responded exactly as they hoped to, handling the Toronto Raptors with ease on Monday night.

The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery volunteer group is seeking donations to repair fences and install security cameras in the wake of an alleged grave-robbing spree by 34-year-old Jonathan Gerlach, who was charged last week.

'Long Bright River' author Liz Moore confirmed her sixth novel on NPR's 'Fresh Air,' but she offered few details. The Philly-based author is working on a Netflix adaptation of her book 'The God of the Woods.'

Nick Sirianni and the Eagles repeatedly said throughout the season that they would get their offense fixed, and repeatedly covered for Kevin Patullo in the process. But those words were hollow.

The snaps from the Wild Card loss to the 49ers tell the story of the Eagles' season, and offer a look into their offseason.

Possible measles exposures happened Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station in University City, health officials say. A person with measles traveled from the airport and boarded an Amtrak train to the BWI Marshall Airport station in Maryland.

Nikki Glaser is bringing her "Stunning Tour" to Atlantic City this summer, with a stop at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m.

Wawa is closing its all-digital store at 3300 Market St. on Jan. 21. The location, which occupies the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University, opened in 2018 and transitioned to a shelfless format in 2023.

The Sixers ruled out Joel Embiid in the afternoon and Paul George just minutes before tip-off on Sunday, and a brutal loss ensued. There appears to be hope that both players could suit up on Monday.

Ben’s Birthday Bash takes place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Franklin Institute, celebrating the 320th birthday of Benjamin Franklin with a mix of hands-on science, live demonstrations and interactive activities.

New Jersey residents with prior criminal convictions now are eligible for jury duty under an executive order signed Sunday by Gov. Phil Murphy, who leaves office Jan. 20.