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End of the Casey era: Bob Casey will leave the Senate with a reputation as a quiet fighter for working people

Senate colleagues lauded his empathy, ability to listen, and humility in a chamber where many members seek the spotlight.

A newly vacant site near Philly’s stadiums could become a huge apartment, office, and entertainment complex

Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced a zoning bill earlier this month that would allow the proposed development.

The Philly weather might be a turkey on Thanksgiving, and then expect a major chill

Wednesday should be a great day in the Philly region for travelers. It may rain on parades Thursday

Anthony R. Wood

He once was voted one of the NFL’s dirtiest players. Now, Jon Runyan hands out fines: ‘If you want to avoid getting hacked, bring in a hacker’

The former Eagle received his share of fines from the NFL. Since 2016 it has been up to him to dole out discipline for the league, and no one is spared — not even his son.

Weekend Reads

Catch up on some recent Inquirer journalism this weekend.

A very Philly holiday gift guide

Explore the ultimate Philly gift guide! From local eats to unique keepsakes, find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and celebrate Philly spirit this season.

Sam Ruland and Sam Morris

A Very Philly Holiday Gift Guide

A Very Philly Holiday Gift Guide

A very Philly holiday gift guide

Explore the ultimate Philly gift guide! From local eats to unique keepsakes, find the perfect gift for everyone on your list and celebrate Philly spirit this season.

Sam Ruland and Sam Morris

The new Philly-set Hallmark holiday movie with Donna Kelce is a pandering sap fest. I loved it.

Stephanie Farr | Columnist

Ser'Darius Blain, at left, and Sara Canning, at right, star in the new Hallmark holiday movie, "Christmas on Call," which is set in Philadelphia.

This couple got married Saturday — immediately after running the Philadelphia Half Marathon

Kristen A. Graham

Shelbie Turner (in the cap) and Kara McElvaine got married Saturday, exchanging vows as they ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon.

The number of Philly teachers without full certification has more than doubled. It comes at a cost.

Kristen A. Graham

Gisselle De Peña, an emergency certified teacher, teaches a fourth-grade class at Forrest Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Emergency teachers, while not fully certified, have been on the rise due to a nationwide teacher shortage.

‘I feel like I’ve been robbed’: The sheriff’s office still has massive delays in processing deeds from auctions.

William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs

Neither Sheriff Rochelle Bilal nor Undersheriff Tariq El-Shabazz, the office's top lawyer, have provided any public explanation for why auction winners cannot get deeds to properties. Some have waited up to a year. Bilal's staff said in July it would conduct an audit, but they have since gone silent.

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A reprint of a small detail of a photo showing the crowd gathered for the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pa., where President Abraham Lincoln gave his now famous speech, the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln is visible facing the crowd, not wearing a hat, about an inch below the third flag from the left. Josephine Cobb first found Lincoln's face while working with a glass plate negative at the National Archives in 1952.

This week in Philly history: Which version of the Gettysburg Address did Abraham Lincoln actually say?

On Nov. 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. The next day, newspapers such as The Inquirer re-printed Lincoln's poetic words, but versions vary.

A sweetened beverage tax sign is posted by bottles of drinks at a supermarket in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia in this 2018 photo. A new study from University of Pennsylvania researchers found the tax did impact residents' health.

Philly’s soda tax had an impact on health in the city, new research finds

Mars Sharrock, at the Wardrobe a Philadelphia nonprofit thrift shop. A transgender man, Sharrock said he's worried about the effect President-elect Donald Trump will have on the LGBTQ community.

LGBTQ Philadelphians are speeding up gender-affirming care and seeking legal advice before Trump takes office

John Polito of Obnoxious Antiques with one of the men in the tub from the log flume ride at the now-defunct Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, N.J. Polito purchased three truckloads of relics that are now for sale at his warehouse on Route 130 in Burlington, N.J.

Truckloads of relics from Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City are being sold off at Obnoxious Antiques on Route 130

Amy S. Rosenberg

Jason Kelce on the NFL on ESPN Monday Night Football set inside the stadium before the Eagles-Falcons game in September.

Jason Kelce is everywhere. He doesn’t have to be, and if he’s not careful, he’ll learn a hard lesson.

Mike Sielski | Columnist

Two pedestrians walk through rainy Rittenhouse Square on Friday. They might get an encore Thursday.

The Philly weather might be a turkey on Thanksgiving, and then expect a major chill

Wednesday should be a great day in the Philly region for travelers. It may rain on parades Thursday

Anthony R. Wood

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Global health experts sound alarm over RFK Jr., citing Samoa outbreak

Sammy Westfall and Lena H. Sun, Washington Post

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey meets with Mae Krier of Levittown at a campaign event in Bucks County in August. Krier is an original “Rosie the Riveter,” a catchall term for the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II to build the planes, ships, and bombs.

End of the Casey era: Bob Casey will leave the Senate with a reputation as a quiet fighter for working people

The former South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook site that would become the northern edge of a new mega development for the stadium district.

Commercial Real Estate

A newly vacant site near Philly’s stadiums could become a huge apartment, office, and entertainment complex

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin speaks during a December 2023 news conference at his office on Dec. 12, 2023 in Trenton.

New Jersey News

George Norcross exploited ‘overwhelming political influence’ to extort rivals, prosecutors say in fight to allow charges to reach a jury

Andrew Seidman and Jeremy Roebuck

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni high fives safety Reed Blankenship after a fumble recovery against the Commanders.

Eagles news: Birds unlikely to be flexed to prime time rest of season; Rams predictions, playoff scenarios, more

Jeff McLane, EJ Smith, Olivia Reiner, Jeff Neiburg, Rob Tornoe, and Ariel Simpson2 hours ago

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (left) talks with quarterback Jalen Hurts last Thursday night. Hurts is averaging 21.8 passes per game in the Eagles' six-game winning streak.

The Eagles are going to need Jalen Hurts to win them a game at some point. A tough Rams team might be the one.

David Murphy | Columnist

New Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is a big reason why the Birds are in contention for the NFC's top playoff spot.

NFL playoff picture: Eagles can move closer to No. 1 seed, Giants near elimination

Rob Tornoean hour ago

Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey has been activated and is eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Rams. Covey was on injured reserve after suffering a broken shoulder blade.

Expect a return of wide receiver Britain Covey to the Eagles offense on Sunday against Los Angeles

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni high fives safety Reed Blankenship after a fumble recovery against the Commanders.

Eagles news: Birds unlikely to be flexed to prime time rest of season; Rams predictions, playoff scenarios, more

Jeff McLane, EJ Smith, Olivia Reiner, Jeff Neiburg, Rob Tornoe, and Ariel Simpson2 hours ago

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (left) talks with quarterback Jalen Hurts last Thursday night. Hurts is averaging 21.8 passes per game in the Eagles' six-game winning streak.

The Eagles are going to need Jalen Hurts to win them a game at some point. A tough Rams team might be the one.

David Murphy | Columnist

New Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is a big reason why the Birds are in contention for the NFC's top playoff spot.

NFL playoff picture: Eagles can move closer to No. 1 seed, Giants near elimination

Rob Tornoean hour ago

Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey has been activated and is eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Rams. Covey was on injured reserve after suffering a broken shoulder blade.

Expect a return of wide receiver Britain Covey to the Eagles offense on Sunday against Los Angeles

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) reacts as Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) runs by during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

South Jersey’s Hannah Hidalgo was the main attraction on a star-studded night between Notre Dame and USC

Amid several big names in attendance, the matchup featured championship-contending teams and their star sophomores in a game that "was great for women's basketball"

Diamond Leung3 hours ago

Joel Embiid (21) hasn't played since Wednesday vs. the Memphis Grizzlies because of swelling in his surgically repaired left knee.

Did the Sixers make a wise investment in signing Joel Embiid to max-salary extension?

Penn running back Malachi Hosley entered the transfer portal just minutes after finishing the final game of his sophomore season against Princeton on Saturday.

Penn sophomore halfback Malachi Hosley enters the transfer portal minutes after final game

Conor Smith

Hannah Hidalgo celebrates after making a shot during the first half.

South Jersey's Hannah Hidalgo stars in Notre Dame's rout of USC

Beth Harris, Associated Press

Penn quarterback Liam O'Brien finished with 168 passing yards, two touchdown passes, one interception, and two costly fumbles in Saturday's 20-17 loss to Princeton.

Penn commits four turnovers, ends its football season with a loss to Princeton

Conor Smith

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Gisselle Deena, an emergency-certified teacher, teaches a fourth-grade class at Forrest Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia on Nov. 12. Emergency teachers, while not fully certified, have been on the rise due to a nationwide teacher shortage.

Filling the teacher gap, at a cost | Morning Newsletter

"Snowfall," the Pennsylvania Lottery's beloved ad which parodies "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and has aired annually since 1992, is back for the 2024 holiday season. We dive into the ad's history, including its 2012 update.

🎶 A sound of the holidays | Morning Newsletter

Paola Pérez and Erin Reynolds

Gisselle Deena, an emergency-certified teacher, teaches a fourth-grade class at Forrest Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia on Nov. 12. Emergency teachers, while not fully certified, have been on the rise due to a nationwide teacher shortage.

Filling the teacher gap, at a cost | Morning Newsletter

"Snowfall," the Pennsylvania Lottery's beloved ad which parodies "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and has aired annually since 1992, is back for the 2024 holiday season. We dive into the ad's history, including its 2012 update.

🎶 A sound of the holidays | Morning Newsletter

Paola Pérez and Erin Reynolds

Women’s winner Mercy Jerop Kwambai crosses the finish line with time of 2:30:53 at the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

🏃 Philadelphia Marathon weekend is here! | Things to Do

Sam Ruland

Apartments for a downtown’s open space | Real Estate Newsletter

Women’s winner Mercy Jerop Kwambai crosses the finish line with time of 2:30:53 at the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

🏃 Philadelphia Marathon weekend is here! | Things to Do

Sam Ruland

Apartments for a downtown’s open space | Real Estate Newsletter

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

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

Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Esra Erol, Hira Qureshi, Jasen Lo, Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Michael Klein, and Sam Morris

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How we picked Philly’s most vital restaurants

This new South Philly pizzeria cares more about product than profit

Aaron Gordon of 13th Street Cocktails has set up Agricola — a pizza and cocktail spot in the former SliCE Pizza — with a less profit-driven business model, milling local wheat and farro for the dough.

A special pizza at Agricola South Philly, topped with gluten-free meatballs and vodka sauce.

A special pizza at Agricola South Philly, topped with gluten-free meatballs and vodka sauce.

This new South Philly pizzeria cares more about product than profit

Aaron Gordon of 13th Street Cocktails has set up Agricola — a pizza and cocktail spot in the former SliCE Pizza — with a less profit-driven business model, milling local wheat and farro for the dough.

Meet the most incredible tailgate chefs in Philadelphia

Alisha Miranda, For The Inquirer

Sean Holden works on cheesesteaks as The Philly Slasher, Karl Phelps, looks on while tailgating at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Philadelphia.

Inside the decades-old Philly booze factory that churns out 7,000 cases of liquor a day

Jenn Ladd and Lauren Schneiderman

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Tesiny will be a raw bar in South Philly from Lauren Biederman of Biederman’s

The future home of Tesiny, 719 Dickinson St., on Nov. 17, 2024.

These Philadelphia bars and restaurants have decked their halls for the holidays

Michael Klein and Hira Qureshi

Craftsman Row Saloon has over the top holiday milkshakes for you, like the All I Want for Christmas Shake.

David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez, on the campus of the Community College of Philadelphia in February 2022. Gonzalez, a juvenile lifer who was released from prison in 2017 after serving more than 30 years, writes that access to education and technology while incarcerated is critical to success in reentry.

Suave: In my journey from solitary confinement to a Pulitzer, access to education and tech was key

David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, For The Inquireran hour ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks with Amy Gutmann in 2023. One week after she presented her credentials as U.S. ambassador on Feb. 17, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and enmeshed Gutmann in the greatest challenge to Western democracy since World War II, writes Trudy Rubin.

Memories of her Holocaust survivor father guided Amy Gutmann’s tenure as ambassador to Germany

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Ghana wants Black Americans to ‘come home.’ Many are accepting the invitation. I went to find out why.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

Daye Pope writes that more than the trans community will be in jeopardy under a second Trump presidency.

Trans people won’t be safe under a second Trump presidency

Daye Pope

David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez, on the campus of the Community College of Philadelphia in February 2022. Gonzalez, a juvenile lifer who was released from prison in 2017 after serving more than 30 years, writes that access to education and technology while incarcerated is critical to success in reentry.

Suave: In my journey from solitary confinement to a Pulitzer, access to education and tech was key

David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, For The Inquireran hour ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks with Amy Gutmann in 2023. One week after she presented her credentials as U.S. ambassador on Feb. 17, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and enmeshed Gutmann in the greatest challenge to Western democracy since World War II, writes Trudy Rubin.

Memories of her Holocaust survivor father guided Amy Gutmann’s tenure as ambassador to Germany

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Ghana wants Black Americans to ‘come home.’ Many are accepting the invitation. I went to find out why.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

Daye Pope writes that more than the trans community will be in jeopardy under a second Trump presidency.

Trans people won’t be safe under a second Trump presidency

Daye Pope

Health & Science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Global health experts sound alarm over RFK Jr., citing Samoa outbreak

Sammy Westfall and Lena H. Sun, Washington Post

Phoenixville Hospital is part of Tower Health.

Nine months of inspections at Phoenixville Hospital: January to September

The key to Thanksgiving is being grateful for your blessings, which may also boost your health. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Gratitude can improve our mental health. Here’s how to create a practice.

Sam Jones, Washington Post

Becky Carroll of New Jersey has alleged in a lawsuit that she suffered a botched dental implant surgery in 2021, leaving her unable to chew for more than two years. ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has denied all wrongdoing in the ongoing lawsuit. (Nicole Keller/CBS News)

Dentists are pulling ‘healthy’ and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Brett Kelman, Anna Werner, CBS News, Tribune News Service

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Global health experts sound alarm over RFK Jr., citing Samoa outbreak

Sammy Westfall and Lena H. Sun, Washington Post

Phoenixville Hospital is part of Tower Health.

Nine months of inspections at Phoenixville Hospital: January to September

The key to Thanksgiving is being grateful for your blessings, which may also boost your health. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Gratitude can improve our mental health. Here’s how to create a practice.

Sam Jones, Washington Post

Becky Carroll of New Jersey has alleged in a lawsuit that she suffered a botched dental implant surgery in 2021, leaving her unable to chew for more than two years. ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has denied all wrongdoing in the ongoing lawsuit. (Nicole Keller/CBS News)

Dentists are pulling ‘healthy’ and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn

Brett Kelman, Anna Werner, CBS News, Tribune News Service

Photography 📷

Fox29’s Bus Stop Buddy was spotted outside the station on a damp and rainy day, in Philadelphia.

What our photographers saw on Friday, November 22

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Richie Kimmelof Villanova holds up the trophy after defeating Delaware 38-28 in the Battle of the Blue on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Villanova University.

Villanova wins the Battle of the Blue over Delaware

Walter Taplin with his illuminated snowflake wands on Nov. 21, 2024. It was opening night for Winter in Franklin Square featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO.

Winter in Franklin Square

L-R: Reggie Jackson, Adem Bona, and Ricky Council of the Sixers serve the Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 21, 2024. The 76ers and Toyota welcomed 100 servicemembers and their families for a Thanksgiving dinner on Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, Nov. 21. In partnership with local military bases and organizations, head coach Nick Nurse and select 76ers players will join staff members from the 76ers in serving the meal. Franklin, the team’s mascot, and Squad 76 will also be on site, providing live entertainment throughout the evening. This event is the culmination of the 76ers and Toyota’s month-long “Stars & Stripes” initiative, recognizing the brave men and women who have and continue to represent our country.

Sixers host Thanksgiving for service members

Fox29’s Bus Stop Buddy was spotted outside the station on a damp and rainy day, in Philadelphia.

What our photographers saw on Friday, November 22

Inquirer Staff Photographers

Richie Kimmelof Villanova holds up the trophy after defeating Delaware 38-28 in the Battle of the Blue on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Villanova University.

Villanova wins the Battle of the Blue over Delaware

Walter Taplin with his illuminated snowflake wands on Nov. 21, 2024. It was opening night for Winter in Franklin Square featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO.

Winter in Franklin Square

L-R: Reggie Jackson, Adem Bona, and Ricky Council of the Sixers serve the Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 21, 2024. The 76ers and Toyota welcomed 100 servicemembers and their families for a Thanksgiving dinner on Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, Nov. 21. In partnership with local military bases and organizations, head coach Nick Nurse and select 76ers players will join staff members from the 76ers in serving the meal. Franklin, the team’s mascot, and Squad 76 will also be on site, providing live entertainment throughout the evening. This event is the culmination of the 76ers and Toyota’s month-long “Stars & Stripes” initiative, recognizing the brave men and women who have and continue to represent our country.

Sixers host Thanksgiving for service members

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