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Oct 25 2025CRIME

Philadelphia's Mafia Clash: A Real-Life Crime Drama

Philadelphia's mafia history is not as famous as New York or Chicago's, but a new Netflix documentary shows it was just as violent. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia" focuses on the 1990s conflict between two rival mob bosses. John Stanfa led the old guard, while Joey Merlino headed the "young gu

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May 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pay Parity: How Wes Anderson's Fair Pay Model Ruffled Feathers

Film making is a tough business. It is all about the money. Wes Anderson's 2001 film "The Royal Tenenbaums" is a good example of this. It featured a mix of veteran Hollywood actors and rising stars, and they all got the same paycheck. This is not a common practice in Hollywood. It was a bold mo

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Philadelphia's Breast Cancer Battle: How Neighborhoods Affect Diagnosis and Treatment

Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and a vibrant culture. It is also the poorest big city in the United States. This fact has a big impact on the health of its residents. One area that has not been studied enough is how neighborhood conditions affect breast cancer outcomes. This is a big

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Eagles Make Big Move: Bradberry's Departure

Philadelphia Eagles have made a significant decision to part ways with cornerback James Bradberry. The Eagles are letting go of Bradberry, a veteran player in their defense. This move comes with a financial twist. By designating Bradberry as a post-June 1 release, the Eagles will save a significant

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Feb 25 2025CRIME

Unlocking the Secrets of 3D Crime Scene Filming

Filming a crime scene might seem simple, but getting it right is crucial. A recent experiment showed that the way you film can greatly affect the quality of a 3D reconstruction. Researchers used advanced technology like Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting to test different filming techniqu

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Feb 10 2025SPORTS

Eagles' Fans Turn City Into Spectacular Fireworks Show

Philadelphia's streets were buzzing with excitement, echoing with the blasts of fireworks, as if it were a grand celebration of Independence Day! Eagles fans were in their element. The choppers hovering over the city giving a bird's-eye view of a city that had truly come alive with joy. Fans could

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Vote to Unionize

Philadelphia’s Whole Foods Market employees have voted to form the grocery chain’s first union. The vote, which took place on Monday, was close—130 in favor, 100 against. This move comes as Amazon, which owns Whole Foods, faces pushback from workers across different parts of its business. Workers at

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Why AJ Brown Reads Books on the Sideline

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown isn't bothered by critics who slammed him for reading a book on the sideline during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Brown, a three-time All-Pro, is known for bringing a book called Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy to every game. His teammates ev

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Jan 09 2025SPORTS

Jalen Hurts Back in Practice for Eagles vs. Packers Playoff Game

Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is making a comeback to practice today, after missing time due to a concussion suffered in Week 16. This is a significant step in his recovery process, as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

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Jan 07 2025CELEBRITIES

Sad News for Aubrey Plaza and Hollywood: Filmmaker Jeff Baena Lost to Suicide

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. His death was confirmed recently in Los Angeles and has been ruled as a suicide by local authorities. Baena and Plaza had been married since 2021, capping off a decade-long relationship. They were well-known in Hollywood for their coll

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