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For Northeast Philly’s Charlie Brown Jr., playing with the Sixers is a dream come true
“It’s been the craziest year of my life,” the 25-year-old said.
A brief history of ‘The Process’: Everything you need to know to be an informed Sixers fan
Will this finally be the season it comes full circle? All Philly can do is trust.
The first trailer for Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ is brimming with Philly faces and places
Several Sixers players are featured in the forthcoming basketball flick, which is co-produced by LeBron James.
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Philly public pools return for the first time in 2 years — but fewer than 70% will open
Here’s the opening schedule, which isn't as robust as the past because of a major lifeguard shortage.
Public pools can’t open without them: Philly’s new lifeguards could be the saviors of summer
“Pool season opens when we have enough guards,” said Parks & Rec Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell.
Drumlines, Frostys, and the song: Why Philly has the best home-court advantage in the NBA
With the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers can take advantage of fans and traditions at the Wells Fargo Center.
All hail Joel Embiid, the perfect Philadelphia sports hero
It’s a beautiful time to be a Sixers fan.
Doug Pederson effed up so bad, the Eagles earned the scorn of the entire sports world
Didn't think the Birds' season could get worse? Sunday night proved otherwise.