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Philadelphia InquirerFriday, 12 June 2026
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Philly gets the ball rolling
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker joins fans in a Mexican chant before entering the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia on Thursday, the opening day of the 2026 World Cup.
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Schools deal puts Parker, Council on the clock
After reaching an agreement to stave off classroom job cuts, city leaders now have a year to work out the funding.
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Drexel receives record $112.6M gift
Alumnus W. Nicholas "Nick" Howley and his family made the donation through their philanthropic foundation.
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War in Ukraine has now gone on longer than World War I
Constant Méheut
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