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The Sixers didn’t lose control, they lost execution late

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:02:56 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Even without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers came into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night and almost turned this series around. That s what really matters. Following a 137-98 loss in Game 1, Philadelphia s...

Old City Eats Block Party returns June 4 with expanded footprint

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:25:11 Z

(PhillyVoice - Food & Drink) Old City’s annual summer kickoff is returning with more space and more places to eat.

NFC East 2026 draft grades: Commanders edition

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:08:38 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) After a one year hiatus from picking in the top half of the draft in 2025, the Washington Commanders held the seventh overall pick in the 2026 draft. Because they had previously traded some of their 2026 picks for aging vets, the Commanders only made...

Reducing nurses' patient loads would save lives and reduce hospital costs, Penn study finds

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Establishing safer nurse-to-patient ratios in Pennsylvania would save thousands of lives and millions of dollars, new research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests. Unsafe nurse staffing levels are being exacerbated by a nursing shortage,...

Emptying the notebook before Sixers-Knicks Game 2: A Game 1 postmortem, Hack-A-Mitch and the 'Bench Mob'

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) From the Sixers' flawed pick-and-roll coverage in a Game 1 demolition to their intentional fouling of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and loud bench, a batch of notes before Game 2.

What is hantavirus, the deadly illness that has stricken a cruise ship?

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:47:10 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) A hantavirus outbreak likely has killed three people and sickened four others on a cruise ship in the South Atlantic, the World Health Organization says. The rare, deadly illness is contracted by coming into contact with the feces, urine or saliva of...

An AI chatbot posed as a licensed mental health provider, and Pennsylvania is suing the company behind it

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:11:16 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI, claiming its chatbots have posed as licensed medical professionals to talk to people about their mental health.

Projecting first-year roles for each of the Eagles' 8 rookie draft picks

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:50:29 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected eight players, some of whom will get playing time as rookies, but only one of whom will be expected to start right away. Here we'll look at each of the Birds' additions, and project their roles...

Wawa is selling a Gritty-themed smoothie to celebrate the Flyers' playoff run

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:45:13 Z

(PhillyVoice - Food & Drink) Wawa is selling a Gritty-themed smoothie combines mango, pineapple and tar cherry. The drink is topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

Flyers have to be a 'dog on the bone' to stick with Hurricanes in Game 2

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:41:08 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Flyers have to skate much harder after the puck, and be tougher with it, because the Hurricanes aren't about to ease up on them.

5 Sixers thoughts: From matchups to crowds, what to watch for in second-round series vs. Knicks

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:53:10 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Sixers have an extremely quick turnaround ahead of Game 1 against the New York Knicks. What trends should be monitored during the series?

NFC East 2026 draft grades: Giants edition

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:37:41 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Giants didn't do terribly with the draft, but with two top-10 picks, one would think they could transform their team more.

An Invitation to Compete — One Given By the Eagles

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:37:43 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) Description: www.allproreels@gmail.com from the Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 3rd, 2021 (All-Pro Reels Photography) It starts just moments after the conclusion of the...

A New #1 On the Roster For the Wildcats

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:31:58 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Villanova’s offseason won’t just be about replacing lost talent. It will also be about a plan for Kevin Willard’s team to move towards the glory of the past decade. To do this — the Wildcats will need both. After an...

Why some cancers are being diagnosed more often in younger, otherwise healthy adults

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:20:01 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Thanks to advances in treatment, many types of cancer diagnoses are less daunting than they once were.

These Mexican restaurants are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with specials and parties

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(PhillyVoice - Food & Drink) Sor Ynez, El Techo, South Philly Barbacoa, El Vez, El Rey and other Mexican restaurants in Philadelphia are offering special menu items, discounted drinks and parties for Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday.

Sixers soundbites: Joel Embiid on Game 7 win, finally beating Celtics, rematch vs. Knicks, health status and more

Sun, 03 May 2026 08:47:47 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) A full transcript of Joel Embiid's 12-minute media availability after the biggest win of his NBA career to date.

Full schedule for Sixers-Knicks second-round series

Sun, 03 May 2026 04:43:30 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) "I think they’re very good," Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said of the New York Knicks. "I think it’s going to be a tremendous challenge.”

A look at the Eagles' rookie salary cap numbers, and the money needed to sign them

Sun, 03 May 2026 04:29:22 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) One of the better changes that came out of the NFL's 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement was the pre-determined salary cap numbers of all rookie draft picks, which was designed to nearly eliminate rookie holdouts. It has succeeded.

The plays and performances the Sixers needed to beat the Celtics in Game 7 and finish a 3-1 series comeback

Sun, 03 May 2026 03:53:11 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) From Tyrese Maxey's closing act to all of the moments that led up to it, a breakdown of the Sixers' key moments and stretches in Game 7.

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) The rate of maternal syphilis rose by 28% from 2022 to 2024, the CDC says. That increase is primarily driven by increased cases in the general population and barriers to prenatal care.

Behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, a Sixers team with a bond that 'feels pretty different' wins a Game 7 in Boston

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:42:00 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Sixers believe their sudden on-court connectivity stems from the off-court bonds they share. They could feel it in a dramatic Game 7 win at TD Garden.

Instant observations: Joel Embiid's dominant performance helps Sixers avoid Game 7 collapse and win series

Sat, 02 May 2026 19:08:10 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Sixers nearly coughed up an 18-point lead in Game 7 on Saturday, but were able to escape and pull off a 3-1 series comeback against the Celtics.

Projecting Year 1 for Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:06:35 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Projecting the role and production for Eagles 2026 first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon.

Paul George (illness) downgraded to probable for Sixers-Celtics Game 7

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:47:44 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Can Paul George help the Sixers secure a series victory on his 36th birthday? He will have to battle an illness to do it.

Joel Embiid's mentality, Jayson Tatum's calf issue, coaching adjustments and more to monitor in Sixers-Celtics Game 7

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:46:57 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Who is the most likely player to become an unlikely hero? Is Jayson Tatum's recent calf scare going to be meaningful? Breaking down the keys to Sixers-Celtics Game 7.

Jayson Tatum (knee) downgraded to questionable for Sixers-Celtics Game 7

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:46:33 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Jayson Tatum has been Boston's best player as the Celtics have tried to end the Sixers' season. Will he be limited in Game 7?

VJ Edgecombe can 'feel the flow' at TD Garden. Will he meet the moment again in Sixers-Celtics Game 7?

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:14:46 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) At the site of his historic NBA debut, 20-year-old VJ Edgecombe has a chance to help the Sixers complete their most impressive playoff series victory of his lifetime.

Eagles rookie camp notes

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:36:29 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Philadelphia Eagles conducted a rookie camp on Friday. Media were allowed to watch the first 20 or so minutes of it before they kicked us out, but I have some notes from the day nevertheless.

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Smokers have a higher risk of dying from COPD compared to people who have never smoked, but it does not the only factor that increases the risk of COPD death. Social isolation also increases the risk.

'Unbelievable opportunity' Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George envisioned awaits Sixers after Game 6 rout of Celtics

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:51:47 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Sixers have won and lost as a team. But for one night, it was all about the three people this was supposed to be about all along.

How the Sixers dominated the Boston Celtics and forced a Game 7

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:04:57 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Sixers are heading back to Boston for a winner-take-all game after a dominant performance on Thursday which featured tremendous individual showings and highlights.

Eagles 2027 mock draft roundup

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:24:23 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Let's squeeze every last drop out of the mock draft page view cash cow, shall we?

Flyers-Hurricanes starts Saturday night in Carolina for Game 1

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:20:05 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is rolling right away as the Flyers take on the top-seeded Hurricanes next.

A legacy mindset can help you stay the course on your health goals — even when you feel like giving in

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is challenging, and the pull to choose instant satisfaction over long-term benefits is real. Adopting a legacy mindset can help people stay the course.

Eagles way-too-early 53-man roster projection

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:34:47 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Taking a very early, post-draft, pre-OTA stab at projecting the Eagles' 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

NFC East 2026 draft grades: Cowboys edition

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:43:58 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) After three consecutive 12-5 seasons with quick playoff exits, the Cowboys fell off a cliff in 2024 and 2025, going a combined 14-19-1 with a combined point differential of -158. They got worse during the 2024 and 2025 offseasons (2025 in particular...

Don Mattingly saying 'you could feel this coming' after Phillies blowout showed Rob Thomson needed to go

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:55:57 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Rob Thomson didn't deserve the underperforming Phillies, but he took accountability for the team's bad start, then watched the Phillies do the same.

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:43:22 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Hospital visits for tick bites and illnesses are 'higher than normal' in nearly every part of the United States, the CDC says. The rate of emergency department visits this year is the highest since 2017.

How stuck are the Phillies with their current roster?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:37:25 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Phillies have constructed their team in such a way that there is almost no room for upgrades, changes or improvements.