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Here’s how much the plan to build a Center City arena actually cost the city

The new arena was promised "at no cost to city taxpayers." Here's what it cost.

Joel Embiid to remain out for now as he rehabs a left knee injury

Embiid has not played since Jan. 4. He has played in just 13 games this season.

What small daily acts can help save money? Here are some Philadelphians’ financial life hacks.

A Philadelphia woman asked a popular Facebook group for day-to-day money-saving tips to start 2025. She got dozens of new ideas.

Independence Hall was vandalized with spray paint

The vandalism paint showed up on Friday morning.

Philly content creators uncertain about the future after Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

🦅 Eagles vs. Rams, Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Birds will host the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. 🏈

From left: New Phillies reliever Jordan Romano, team president Dave Dombrowski, and reliever Orion Kerkering.

The Phillies’ reliever numbers don’t add up now, but that’s part of Dave Dombrowski’s bullpen-building calculation

Villanova's Eric Dixon, college basketball's leading scorer, pauses in front of an altarpiece with scenes of the Passion of Christ (artist/maker unknown) on Jan. 2. After basketball is finished, Dixon could become a museum curator.

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon, Villanova’s homegrown star, is college basketball’s leading scorer and could one day be a museum curator

Stephon Ashley grabs a rebound in front of Bonner’s Cam Jackson on Jan. 15.

Stephon Ashley follows in brother’s footsteps as Neumann Goretti’s scoring guard

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks with midfielder Sam Coffey during a friendly last July.

The next women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, but the USWNT has much to do — including a bid to host in 2031

From left: New Phillies reliever Jordan Romano, team president Dave Dombrowski, and reliever Orion Kerkering.

The Phillies’ reliever numbers don’t add up now, but that’s part of Dave Dombrowski’s bullpen-building calculation

Villanova's Eric Dixon, college basketball's leading scorer, pauses in front of an altarpiece with scenes of the Passion of Christ (artist/maker unknown) on Jan. 2. After basketball is finished, Dixon could become a museum curator.

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon, Villanova’s homegrown star, is college basketball’s leading scorer and could one day be a museum curator

Stephon Ashley grabs a rebound in front of Bonner’s Cam Jackson on Jan. 15.

Stephon Ashley follows in brother’s footsteps as Neumann Goretti’s scoring guard

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks with midfielder Sam Coffey during a friendly last July.

The next women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, but the USWNT has much to do — including a bid to host in 2031

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

Arts & Entertainment

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

The 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now.

First lady Melania Trump stands with President Donald Trump as former President Barack Obama kisses the hand of his wife, Michelle Obama, during a departure ceremony on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington.

Michelle Obama is protecting her peace by not attending Trump’s inauguration. We should follow her lead by not tuning in for it.

President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to improve government services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 13, 2021, in Washington.

History will vindicate Joe Biden

Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted Tour" stop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Bad Bunny’s new album is a love letter to the people of Puerto Rico

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

First lady Melania Trump stands with President Donald Trump as former President Barack Obama kisses the hand of his wife, Michelle Obama, during a departure ceremony on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington.

Michelle Obama is protecting her peace by not attending Trump’s inauguration. We should follow her lead by not tuning in for it.

President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to improve government services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 13, 2021, in Washington.

History will vindicate Joe Biden

Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted Tour" stop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Bad Bunny’s new album is a love letter to the people of Puerto Rico

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardments are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal is now with full Cabinet

President Joe Biden speaks during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va.

National Politics

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified

Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared December 3 “Rocky Day.” Sylvester Stallone spoke to the large crowd for a few minutes.

Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson are tapped to save Hollywood as new Trump ambassadors

Katie Mai, 25, a Vietnamese American illustrator living in Fishtown, is the artist behind Target's Lunar New Year collection this year.

Target launches Lunar New Year collection designed by a Philadelphia artist

Buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardments are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal is now with full Cabinet

President Joe Biden speaks during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va.

National Politics

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified

Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared December 3 “Rocky Day.” Sylvester Stallone spoke to the large crowd for a few minutes.

Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson are tapped to save Hollywood as new Trump ambassadors

Katie Mai, 25, a Vietnamese American illustrator living in Fishtown, is the artist behind Target's Lunar New Year collection this year.

Target launches Lunar New Year collection designed by a Philadelphia artist

File photo.

Crime & Justice

Delco man charged with murder in Norristown shooting

File photo of New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin during a press conference at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, N.J.

Crime & Justice

Scammers made $3.4 million from reselling diesel fuel obtained using stolen credit card info, N.J. attorney general says

The outside of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Pa.

Crime & Justice

A man known as ‘Dragon Master’ during a Liberian civil war admitted lying about his past on immigration documents

Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions

File photo.

Crime & Justice

Delco man charged with murder in Norristown shooting

File photo of New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin during a press conference at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, N.J.

Crime & Justice

Scammers made $3.4 million from reselling diesel fuel obtained using stolen credit card info, N.J. attorney general says

The outside of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Pa.

Crime & Justice

A man known as ‘Dragon Master’ during a Liberian civil war admitted lying about his past on immigration documents

Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions