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10 awards from Phillies dazzling pitching (and dismal hitting) weekend vs. Cleveland

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:12:12 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Despite falling in two of three games to the first place team in the AL Central, they held their opposition to just four runs as well (only two from starters). The pitching is just elite, there's no other word for it

Sixers year-in-review: Quentin Grimes falls short of lofty expectations in first full season in Philadelphia

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:50:22 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Quentin Grimes got through the season healthy on his qualifying offer. But he did not do enough to help his market value.

Eagles player review: iDL Ty Robinson edition

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:41:06 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) During the offseason, we'll be taking a close look at Philadelphia Eagles players of interest who are currently on the roster but we may not know a lot about just yet. In this edition, we'll take a look at second-year interior defensive lineman Ty...

Flavored vapes led to a major shake‑up at the FDA – here's the science behind the controversial products

Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) The authorization of two fruit-flavored vapes — a move opposed by former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary — marks a pivotal moment in U.S. e-cigarette regulation. Here's why the vapes may be beneficial to smokers but harmful to others, particularly...

What does Cooper DeJean's situational move to safety mean for the Eagles' secondary?

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:47:30 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio revealed that All-Pro cornerback Cooper DeJean would be playing safety in the team's base defense in 2026. Here we'll break down what that means for the Eagles' secondary as a whole.

Sixers year-in-review: Andre Drummond finds his three-point stroke but fails to stabilize backup center spot

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:32:18 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Is there a case to be made for bringing Andre Drummond back on his third contract with the Sixers?

Rodin Garden Bar returns for summer Fridays with drinks, music and outdoor seating

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:30:05 Z

(PhillyVoice - Food & Drink) Rodin Garden Bar will return to the Rodin Museum this summer, bringing drinks, small plates and music to the museum’s outdoor garden along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Affordable Care Act enrollment is declining, with some customers struggling to pay their premiums. This is creating market uncertainty and likely will lead to increased health insurance rates next year.

Jefferson Methodist Hospital to reopen Saturday after power outage forced temporary closure

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:38:26 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Jefferson Methodist Hospital is reopening at 7 a.m. Saturday. A power outage Tuesday forced the South Philly hospital to close down for several days. About 150 patients were transferred to other medical facilities.

Flyers prospects: Jack Nesbitt takes the college hockey bet

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:31:38 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Jack Nesbitt is going to Michigan, which should allow him to get stronger. Meanwhile, Oliver Bonk, Hunter McDonald, and David Jiříček could each be competing after NHL roster spots in camp.

Sixers year-in-review: After suspension, Paul George finally looks like the star his team paid for

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:22:48 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) For a year and change, Paul George appeared to be the recipient of an egregious overpay. After a 25-game suspension, he looked like a high-level player again.

Vic Fangio's updated thoughts on his defensive players, and Sean Mannion's first Eagles presser

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:05:05 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Fangio was direct as always, while Mannion, finally, spoke to the press for the first time.

Philly may crack down on smoke shops that sell kratom and hemp products. But some say the proposal lacks thought

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Philadelphia is considering ways to crack down on smoke shops that sell unregulated drugs, including kratom and hemp-derived products. Legislation would limit the sale of kratom and hemp-derived products, and penalize landlords that rent to smoke...

2026 Schedule Release Is Here

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:24:31 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) Schedule release week is one of the major highlights of the offseason. Accounts like @OzzyNFL and @NerdingOnNFL spend the week leading up to the event last Thursday leaking scheduled games. Building excitement towards individual team announcements....

Sixers mock draft roundup 3.0: Can No. 22 overall pick fill an immediate need?

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:41:31 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Will the Sixers hire their new lead basketball operations executive before the 2026 NBA Draft next month? Bob Myers hopes so, but will not rush the process.

Sixers year-in-review: Tyrese Maxey makes yet another significant leap

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:09:11 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Tyrese Maxey is set to earn his first All-NBA honors after a brilliant sixth season.

Eagles' Nolan Smith reportedly arrested for speeding, reckless driving in Georgia

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:24:20 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Philadelphia Eagles edge defender Nolan Smith was arrested last Friday for reckless driving and speeding. A mugshot of Smith first appeared at The Georgia Gazette, a site that appears to be a roundup of arrest records. Local CBS affiliate WMAZ-TV...

The Sixers’ Offseason Starts in the Frontcourt

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:42:11 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) As the Philadelphia 76ers begin the 2026 offseason, they are confronted with a reality that seems far more significant than a single postseason loss. Small tweaks or short-term remedies around the roster s periphery no longer seem to be the focus of...

Jefferson Methodist Hospital closed indefinitely after power outage forces evacuation

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:18:35 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia was evacuated Tuesday night after a power outage. The issue was reportedly caused by flooding in the facility's basement. Backup generators failed.

How long will the A.J. Brown trade saga last?

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:58:38 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Expectations are the Eagles will trade A.J. Brown at or near June 1 to take a lesser cap hit in 2026. Could it drag on longer than expected?

Report: Eagles WR DeVonta Smith has been 'a man possessed' about becoming WR1

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:06:22 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) DeVonta Smith has reached 1,000 yards in three of the past four seasons. He's expecting to explode as the Eagles' WR1 in 2026.

Checking in on recent former Phillies: Nick Castellanos, Harrison Bader have been awful with new teams

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:12:01 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Here's a quick look at how some recent former Phillies are playing right now with their new teams:

Sixers year-in-review: Why Joel Embiid believes 2025-26 season 'was a success'

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:42:02 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Joel Embiid's 10th NBA season as an active player is over. Many will object, but he believes it was a success despite the Sixers' second-round sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks.

Where are the Eagles deep, and not so deep, after the 2026 NFL Draft: Offense edition

Wed, 20 May 2026 02:11:55 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) While the Philadelphia Eagles could still add a veteran here or there to their roster before the start of the season, it is still probably somewhere around 95 percent set. Here we'll take a look at each of their positions, and determine where they...

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Pediatricians have seen a surge in anxiety and other mental health issues among children in recent years, a new study found. The research highlights a need for more training among pediatricians to screen and treat mental health issues.

Breaking Down the Beginning of the 2026 Eagles Schedule

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:46 Z

(Philadelphia Sports Nation) We hit our next offseason milestone. If I had to explain it to someone who doesn’t understand football, it’s like owning a Where’s Waldo book versus solving the book. We’ve known who we’re playing (Waldo is in the book) but now we know exactly where,...

Report: Matt Lloyd among multiple candidates Bob Myers plans to interview Sixers' lead front-office job

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:13:36 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Matt Lloyd is perceived as one of the NBA's most promising executives not in a primary shot-calling role. Could he become the Sixers' new lead executive?

Which Eagles draft pick is most likely to get cut?

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:10:20 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Eagles selected eight prospects in last month's NFL Draft but it's unlikely they will have eight open spots on the 53-man roster.

Phillies prospect watch: Top bats are heating up all across the farm system

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:47:55 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Phillies list of top prospects has a new look to it, with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter now regular contributors in the majors.

Sixers mailbag: Trading Tyrese Maxey to start over would be a crazy idea... right?

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:58:16 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) A Sixers mailbag featuring one question many people will not like very much.

The 10 worst contracts in the NFC East

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:48:16 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) There are usually a lot of bad contracts in the NFC East, so it's fun ranking the top 10 each year and watching fans get all riled up about it. So, you know, let's do this.

5 Sixers thoughts: Another candidate to replace Daryl Morey, Jared McCain keeps surging and more

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:46:45 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Kicking off the week with a batch of Sixers notes as the organization prepares for yet another formative offseason.

Pre-OTA Eagles 53-man roster projection

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:27:05 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The Philadelphia Eagles have yet to conduct a single full-team practice, so is it a little early to project the their 53-man roster? Eh, each year I find that the initial look at the 53-man roster is a good indicator of depth, both at the gameday...

Eagles player review: iOL Drew Kendall edition

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:25:38 Z

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) Despite knowing the benefits of exercise, many people struggle to consistently work out. Education alone does not predict changes in behavior. Instead, shifting beliefs about the barriers preventing exercise might actually be the key to getting...

An early look at what positions are strong in the 2027 NFL Draft

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:45:40 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) The 2027 NFL Draft is more than 11 months away, and a lot can/will change between now and then, as prospects will rise and fall. Still, you can typically get a feel for which positions will be strong in the next year's draft.

Using AI for health questions? Here’s what to know before you trust the answer.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:12:23 Z

(Philly Voice (Health)) AI tools are becoming a go-to for people with health questions. They’re fast, easy to use, and can sound surprisingly confident. But that confidence can be misleading.

Five takeaways from Josh Harris and Bob Myers' press conference following Daryl Morey's departure

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:42:41 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) From Bob Myers' level of influence moving forward to what Daryl Morey's departure could mean for the Sixers' stars, a look at what stood out from Thursday's press conference.

Sixers mock draft roundup 2.0: With draft order settled, options at No. 22 overall come into focus

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:39:25 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Courtesy of the Jared McCain trade, the Sixers own the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Which prospects could appeal to them?

Game-by-game Eagles 2026 win-loss predictions

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:57:04 Z

(PhillyVoice - Sports) Is it a semi-pointless exercise to predict each regular season game's outcome as early as May, a day after the schedule was released? Yes, yes it is. Because I'm a hack sellout, let's just go ahead and do it anyway. Thanks for your clicks.