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SEPTA Reaches 2‑Year Deal with SMART‑TD Local 1594, Adding Raises and a Promise Against Automation

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Agreement Overview SEPTA has reached a new tentative agreement with SMART‑TD Local 1594. The union announced the deal on its local website on...

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FDA Panel Calls for Reclassification of Testosterone, Expanding Access for Men with Low Hormone Levels

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

On Wednesday, a 13‑member FDA panel urged the agency to strip testosterone of its controlled‑substance status and broaden labeling, a move that could...

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Sixers Look to Refocus After Mini‑Break: Coach Nurse Praises Progress, Edgecombe Rests, Defense Ranks 7th Since Nov 11

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

After a tight loss to the Lakers on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to regroup during the NBA Cup mini‑break. Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe...

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Star Wars Painting Sells for $3.875 Million, Setting New Record for Movie Memorabilia

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A painting that first introduced the galaxy far, far away to the world sold for $3.875 million at auction Wednesday, setting a new benchmark for...

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Delaware County Approves 19% Property Tax Hike Amid Resident Outcry

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Delaware County residents were stunned Monday as council members approved a 19% property tax increase that will add roughly $16 a month to...

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Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet Stands Firm After Fourth‑Line Controversy

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

After a 3-2 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday, Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet faced criticism for deploying his fourth line with only five and a half...

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Eagles Defense Racked Up 87 Snaps vs Bears, the Most Since 2023

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

After a grueling Black Friday matchup against the Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles defense logged an unprecedented 87 snaps—the most they’ve played...

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CDC Study Confirms Covid Vaccines Reduce Emergency Visits for Children

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Hook paragraph CDC Study Findings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study Thursday that shows Covid vaccines continue to...

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Flyers’ Defense Shines as Ristolainen and York Return

Jordan M. Lewis December 1, 2025No Comments

Flyers' defense has been a bright spot in a season that began with promise. By Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers were among only nine teams in the...