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Look, it’s LeBron! Rittenhouse Square is the scene of Philly’s latest lookalike competition ebx.sh/a4y6KZ
Look, it’s LeBron! Rittenhouse Square is the scene of Philly’s latest lookalike competition

Look, it’s LeBron! Rittenhouse Square is the scene of Philly’s latest lookalike competition

The hilarious contest ended in a three-way tie between Martin, Brown, and Fisher. Each received their own unique prize.

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Our favorite art this week: A Pa.-set film for Halloween, Springsteen’s Philly concert film, and North Philly’s own Jill Scott ebx.sh/AQNBVp
Our favorite art this week: A Pa.-set film for Halloween, Springsteen’s Philly concert film, and...

Our favorite art this week: A Pa.-set film for Halloween, Springsteen’s Philly concert film, and...

Plus, South Philly native, PAFA graduate artist Moe Brooker's bright and musical art at Woodmere

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There’s a hidden N.C. Wyeth mural at Penn — a 30 feet ‘heroic’ Ben Franklin you’re not allowed to see ebx.sh/VKUqvw
There’s a hidden N.C. Wyeth mural at Penn — a 30 feet ‘heroic’ Ben Franklin you’re not allowed to...

There’s a hidden N.C. Wyeth mural at Penn — a 30 feet ‘heroic’ Ben Franklin you’re not allowed to...

"An Apotheosis of Franklin" hangs a building which doesn't allow visitors. But a reproduction is on view at the Arthur Ross Gallery.

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Temple football falls just short in a dogfight against East Carolina ebx.sh/U3s3CM
Temple football falls just short in a dogfight against East Carolina

Temple football falls just short in a dogfight against East Carolina

The Owls, who have now lost three straight, must win their final four regular-season games to become bowl-eligible.

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Flyers searching for that collective identity that made them so successful last year: ‘It’s not about me, me, me’ ebx.sh/FWpWZN
Flyers searching for that collective identity that made them so successful last year: ‘It’s not...

Flyers searching for that collective identity that made them so successful last year: ‘It’s not...

"It’s like a car. [If] even the smallest little things missing, you don’t have a full car, it’s not going to run. Everyone’s got to be the piece of the car that they need to be," said Oliver Bonk.

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Without LeBron James and Joel Embiid, Sixers stage a comeback in Charlotte for a five-point win ebx.sh/vFhok2
Without LeBron James and Joel Embiid, Sixers stage a comeback in Charlotte for a five-point win

Without LeBron James and Joel Embiid, Sixers stage a comeback in Charlotte for a five-point win

For the second consecutive night, VJ Edgecombe hit a dagger three that put the Sixers up four with under a minute left. It was part of a 10-point, seven-rebound night from Edgecombe

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A Cherry Hill woman has played Edgar Allan Poe for nearly 30 years. This weekend’s performance is special. ebx.sh/ivvLJO
A Cherry Hill woman has played Edgar Allan Poe for nearly 30 years. This weekend’s performance is...

A Cherry Hill woman has played Edgar Allan Poe for nearly 30 years. This weekend’s performance is...

Helen McKenna first stepped onstage as the gothic writer with help from South Jersey theater legend Bruce Curless, who died days ago.

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s calling in support for Zack Mullock, the Democrat challenging South Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew ebx.sh/gAPRTY
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s calling in support for Zack Mullock, the Democrat challenging South...

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s calling in support for Zack Mullock, the Democrat challenging South...

Gov. Mikie Sherrill campaigned with Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock in Whitesboro in Cape May County in Saturday. Mullock is challenging U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey.

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Patrick Stewart’s moment with Gritty is getting online attention as the world mourns his passing ebx.sh/OmEsKm
Patrick Stewart’s moment with Gritty is getting online attention as the world mourns his passing

Patrick Stewart’s moment with Gritty is getting online attention as the world mourns his passing

A clip of Stewart and the Flyers mascot on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is gaining likes and reposts on social media.

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Why so many pet owners can’t afford a veterinarian ebx.sh/DFtbrE
Why so many pet owners can’t afford a veterinarian

Why so many pet owners can’t afford a veterinarian

Private equity and corporate ownership are driving up prices and forcing people to make awful choices about their animal companions.

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Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of Lafayette ebx.sh/1Zgukw
Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of Lafayette

Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of Lafayette

Quarterback Pat McQuaide threw for 293 yards and two touchdown passes as the Wildcats are now above .500 for the first time this season.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro made his final stump for congressional candidate Bob Harvie, urging voters to ‘save the republic’ ebx.sh/1DVqq7
Gov. Josh Shapiro made his final stump for congressional candidate Bob Harvie, urging voters to...

Gov. Josh Shapiro made his final stump for congressional candidate Bob Harvie, urging voters to...

The popular Democratic governor told supporters in Doylestown they have the chance to "quite literally reshape what our nation looks like." Shapiro is also seeking a trifecta in Harrisburg.

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Homecomings, step shows, and more highlights kick off Philly’s HBCU weekend ebx.sh/0JOqm3
Homecomings, step shows, and more highlights kick off Philly’s HBCU weekend

Homecomings, step shows, and more highlights kick off Philly’s HBCU weekend

Virginia Union downed Lincoln, 62-0, on Friday night. Despite the outcome, both schools shared a special moment in the spotlight as fans, students, and alumni brought the vibes to the Linc.

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Eagles vs. Commanders predictions: Rounding up expert picks for the Week 8 matchup on ‘Sunday Night Football’ ebx.sh/UvjI6S
Eagles vs. Commanders predictions: Rounding up expert picks for the Week 8 matchup on ‘Sunday Night...

Eagles vs. Commanders predictions: Rounding up expert picks for the Week 8 matchup on ‘Sunday Night...

Two reeling teams collide on 'Sunday Night Football." Here's how the experts think it'll shake out.

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Using one of the Philly area’s mail ballot drop box this election? Here’s what to know. ebx.sh/cIJfH7
Using one of the Philly area’s mail ballot drop box this election? Here’s what to know.

Using one of the Philly area’s mail ballot drop box this election? Here’s what to know.

Voters must leave their ballots in a drop box by 8 p.m. sharp, on Election Day.

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When the Sixers needed him, LeBron James came to the rescue and delivered a win over the Knicks ebx.sh/xIDfEZ
When the Sixers needed him, LeBron James came to the rescue and delivered a win over the Knicks

When the Sixers needed him, LeBron James came to the rescue and delivered a win over the Knicks

James had a number of key plays when not much else was going right for the Sixers in the second half of their win over the Knicks.

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Top-tier wine is expensive for good reason. Here’s one that’s shockingly affordable. ebx.sh/hocfMI
Top-tier wine is expensive for good reason. Here’s one that’s shockingly affordable.

Top-tier wine is expensive for good reason. Here’s one that’s shockingly affordable.

Why unoaked white wines have a natural price advantage.

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LeBron James, Joel Embiid out for Sixers vs. Hornets; Jaylen Brown is questionable ebx.sh/z1Wz26
LeBron James, Joel Embiid out for Sixers vs. Hornets; Jaylen Brown is questionable

LeBron James, Joel Embiid out for Sixers vs. Hornets; Jaylen Brown is questionable

Joel Embiid and LeBron James will sit out on the back end of the Sixers’ second back to back. Jaylen Brown is questionable after missing Friday's game because of a left knee injury.

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Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost has another opinion.’ ebx.sh/N2iIr4
Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost...

Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost...

The purpose of the Eternal City Tip-Off played out on Saturday, when Pope Leo entered the audience hall three hours after a morning Mass: “That’s what we’re really here for.”

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Verizon customers rejoice: A new telephone pole is set to bring improved coverage to Narberth ebx.sh/n75pGE
Verizon customers rejoice: A new telephone pole is set to bring improved coverage to Narberth

Verizon customers rejoice: A new telephone pole is set to bring improved coverage to Narberth

Poor cell service has made it nearly impossible to pay for parking, text friends, or use mobile apps while downtown, borough officials said.

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