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How a popular Kosher bagel shop became the target of antisemitism allegations in Lower Merion

15 hours ago | inquirer.com | Zoe Greenberg

Growing up in Jordan with Palestinian parents, Nick Sammoudi never ate bagels, let alone made them. But for 25 years at New York Bagels in Overbrook Park, Sammoudi rose at 4 a.m. to boil and bake what many considered to be the best bagels in Philadelphia. Like any serious devotee, he imported the smoked fish from Brooklyn.
Eagles predictions for the NFL draft: Think defense again | Marcus Hayes

15 hours ago | inquirer.com | Marcus Hayes

In the interest of full disclosure, in 30 years of covering the Eagles’ draft adventures, I have correctly predicted their first draft pick exactly once: in 2021, when I foresaw them moving up to take DeVonta Smith, who, I believe, one day will prove to be the best receiver they’ve ever drafted. So that makes me 1-for-30, or about as good as most prognosticators, local and national.
Who should benefit from city housing programs? Council members question Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Jake Blumgart |Sean Walsh |Fallon Roth

Philadelphia City Council members on Wednesday gave a largely warm reception to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposed housing initiative while still pressing administration officials for additional details on the $2 billion plan that remain elusive just six weeks before lawmakers are expected to vote on it.
Tortoise hatchlings make their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo, and you can help name them

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Nick Vadala

The Philadelphia Zoo’s newest residents are officially accepting visitors. The zoo on Wednesday debuted its four female Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings, moving them to their public habitat for all to see for the first time. The occasion is something of a monumental one for the Philadelphia Zoo, which bred and hatched the baby tortoises in-house — a first in its 150-year history.
John Kruk has some words of wisdom after another Phillies loss

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Rob Tornoe

After the Phillies lost their second-straight game against the New York Mets Tuesday, is it time to sound the alarm? Yes, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Michael Barkann. “They are 4-7 on the road, and this team might have a winning record at 13-11, but they are a below-average team,” Barkann lamented on Phillies Postgame Live Tuesday night. “7-10 since that 6-1 start...
Crozer emergency departments stopped taking patients by ambulance Wednesday morning

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Harold Brubaker |Sarah Gantz

The emergency departments at Delaware County’s Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital stopped accepting patients by ambulance Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., a key step in closing the Delaware County hospitals. Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, received bankruptcy court approval Tuesday to close the hospitals in an area that does not have easily accessible healthcare alternatives for low-income residents of Chester who can’t drive to hospitals in Media, Darby, or Wilmington.
This year’s Penn Relays have a new neighbor: Grand Slam Track’s arrival in a few weeks

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Jonathan Tannenwald

For many years, the Penn Relays have served as not just a marquee track and field meet, but as a way for Philadelphia to see the sport’s spectacle in person instead of on TV. People who might never watch their high school or college teams or who would only watch the pros at the Olympics are drawn to Franklin Field by the carnival atmosphere as much as the competition itself. This year, though, the Relays won’t be the only game in town.
Sixers fans turn on Joel Embiid and Paul George in our annual fan-poll Stay or Go

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Jasen Lo |Gabriela Carroll

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Bankruptcy judge approves the closure of Delaware County’s Crozer hospitals

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Harold Brubaker

Crozer Health’s Delaware County hospitals will stop receiving patients arriving by ambulance with medical emergencies at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, but walk-ins will still be accepted at its emergency department for the next week under closure procedures approved Tuesday in bankruptcy court.
2025 NFL draft: Rating 16 potential first-round targets for the Eagles

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Jeffrey McLane |Jeff Neiburg |Olivia Reiner |EJ Smith

Skip to contentWill the Eagles pick a defensive lineman yet again in the first round? Maybe an offensive tackle or tight end? Our writers weigh in. American team defensive lineman Walter Nolen of Mississippi (2) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala.