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The AMOR statue was temporarily removed for cleaning and maintenance, city officials said.
AMOR statue near Logan Square temporarily removed for cleaning
The sculpture will return to Sister Cities Park at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway by May 1, the city said.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Delco native Taylor Anderson-Heide and Team USA are vying for the nation's first women's medal in curling at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Delco native Taylor Anderson-Heide has a chance to lead Team USA to its first Olympic medal in women's curling
The 30-year-old grew up in Broomall, attended Marple Newtown High School and is a member of the Philadelphia Curling Club.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Joel Embiid missed the Sixers' last two games before the All-Star break due to a resurgent right knee issue – his first unplanned absences in over a month.
Joel Embiid out for Sixers-Hawks on Thursday; team says Embiid is experiencing shin soreness
Joel Embiid missed the Sixers' last two games before the All-Star break due to a resurgent right knee issue – his first unplanned absences in over a month.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Families can spend the first Sunday of March celebrating the women who shape traditions, stories and creative legacies at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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February 18, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The New Jersey rocker, who will make a stop in Philly on May 8, has been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration.

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February 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The 25th anniversary tour stops at the Mann on June 19 with Thrice and Hey Mercedes.

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February 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The city has installed 76 sensors to track levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide in real-time.
Philly's new air quality monitors are measuring pollution in every neighborhood
The city has installed 76 sensors to track levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide — pollutants that aggravate asthma and other health conditions.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The Trump administration will appeal a judge's ruling to restore the President's House exhibit, honoring nine people enslaved by George Washington, in Old City.
Trump administration to appeal ruling to restore President's House slavery exhibit
Among the Third Circuit judges that could hear the case: Emil Bove, a Trump appointee who has came under scrutiny for attending one of the president's rallies.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Phillies need to keep pitchers worrying beyond Turner, Schwarber, and Harper at the top.

But are any of Bohm, Realmuto, or García a clear-cut solution to hit cleanup?
The Phillies have a cleanup problem, with no true answer to clean it up
The Phillies need to keep pitchers worrying beyond Turner, Schwarber, and Harper at the top, but Bohm, Realmuto, and García aren't clear-cut solutions.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:29 PM
It has been a whirlwind few days for returning Sixers point guard Cam Payne. On Wednesday afternoon, he discussed his return to Philadelphia with reporters.

Read up on Payne's reintroduction:
Sixers soundbites: Cam Payne talks return to Philadelphia, goals for rest of season and more
It has been a whirlwind few days for returning Sixers point guard Cam Payne. On Wednesday afternoon, he discussed his return to Philadelphia with reporters.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM
How does the national media feel about the Sixers heading into the final several weeks of the 2025-26 regular season?
Sixers power ranking roundup: Getting ready for the stretch run of the season
How does the national media feel about the Sixers heading into the final several weeks of the 2025-26 regular season?
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February 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
An NFL Insider has suggested the Eagles are likely to take a quarterback early in this year's draft. Is that a crazy thought?
How likely are the Eagles to draft a quarterback in April?
An NFL Insider has suggested the Eagles are likely to take a quarterback early in this year's draft. Is that a crazy thought?
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February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The two-day market brings vintage finds, handmade goods and different vendors each day.

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February 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Bird watchers can now check out backpacks with binoculars and field guides from every Free Library location
Bird-watching backpacks are now available at every Free Library branch
Kits including binoculars, field guides and maps can be checked out for up to three weeks.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Cath lab is the cornerstone of interventional cardiology, equipped with advanced imaging technology that allows for real-time visualization of the heart and blood vessels.

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Sponsored by Roxborough Memorial Hospital
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
SEPTA will end the Key Tix mobile platform on March 2, citing declining sales
SEPTA to scrap mobile Key Tix option for single fares in March
Contactless pay has made the platform increasingly irrelevant, the transit authority says.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
More than 20 Main Street spots will offer multi-course lunch and dinner specials March 2-8.

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February 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The announcement of additional service, which starts May 21, comes days after the airline launched three new routes to Florida.

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February 18, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The mayor's recorded statements were some of her strongest yet against the Trump administration, which had removed the slavery exhibit from Independence Mall in January.

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February 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The South Philly shop is offering a 'new school' option that mixes the steak, onions and cheese together — a style similar to its competitors.

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February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Sixers mailbag: How would the trade deadline have gone without the Paul George suspension?

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February 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A man braved snowy streets to run from New York City to Philly over the weekend, finishing the trek in just over 28 hours.
Brooklyn man runs from Wall Street's Charging Bull to Philly's Liberty Bell in 28 hours
Ultramarathon runner Sebastian Chiu, 33, braved snowy streets to complete his 126-mile trek over the weekend.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Just a couple hours from Philadelphia, Horse World Expo brings breed showcases, live arena demos and a ticketed evening performance to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.

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February 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Eagles odds and ends: Cam Jurgens went across the border for 'health reset'

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February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Flyers Olympic check-in: Rasmus Ristolainen's unique stat line with Finland, and Travis Sanheim's depth role for Canada

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February 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM