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News from September 2024

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Philadelphia Union hosts Atlanta United FC this Saturday

By Philly Leader | Sep 28, 2024

Philadelphia Union will face Atlanta United FC on Saturday, September 28th, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The match is presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA and will feature Fiesta Hispana as the theme night. Fans can watch the game on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV or listen to it on 97.5 Fanatic's app and website.

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Flyers announce roster for preseason game against Bruins

By Philly Leader | Sep 28, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their roster for tonight's preseason game against the Boston Bruins. The match will take place at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 P.M.

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Philadelphia faces 1,195 thefts in last 4 weeks ending Sept. 15

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in thefts over the last four weeks ending Sept. 15, compared to the previous four-week period.

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1,101 сommercial burglaries by Sept. 22 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in сommercial burglaries by Sept. 22, compared to the previous year.

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98 calls for unarmed aggravated assaults in Philadelphia in week ending Sept. 15

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia experiences a decrease in unarmed aggravated assaults in the week ending Sept. 15, compared to the previous week.

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Philadelphia faces 1,350 property crimes in week ending Sept. 22

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in property crimes in the week ending Sept. 22, compared to the previous week.

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Philadelphia Union II hosts Atlanta United 2 aiming for top spot in Eastern Conference

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union II aims to climb to the top of the Eastern Conference as they prepare to host Atlanta United 2 at Subaru Park for their final regular season match in the MLS NEXT Pro season. The game will be available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, starting at 3 PM ET on Sunday.

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Jim Curtin to speak ahead of Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United FC

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union's head coach, Jim Curtin, is set to discuss the upcoming match against Atlanta United FC. The press conference will take place on Friday at 12 PM ET from the press conference room inside Subaru Park.

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Flyers win against Islanders in preseason game

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 2-0 at Wells Fargo Center in preseason action on Thursday night. The Flyers improved to 2-1-0 in three exhibition games.

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Union hosts Atlanta United for high-stakes showdown

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union will host Atlanta United at Subaru Park on Saturday night. The match, part of the Fiesta Hispana presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA, will be available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV starting at 7:30 PM ET.

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Eagles prepare for tough matchup against Buccaneers

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

For the third consecutive week, the Eagles are set to face an NFC South team. This time, they will be on the road again, playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers currently hold a 2-1 record but are coming off a 26-7 loss to Denver.

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Flyers sign Spencer Gill to three-year entry-level contract

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Spencer Gill to a three-year entry-level contract, according to General Manager Daniel Brière.

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Medical supplier settles $20 million claim over false billings

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Florida-based Electrostim Medical Services, Inc. (EMSI) and its Founder and Chairman Mario Garcia, Jr. have agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The allegations involve billing federal healthcare programs for excessive and medically unnecessary supplies related to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) devices.

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Matvei Michkov shines in Wells Fargo Center debut against Islanders

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Many eyes were on Matvei Michkov as he made his Wells Fargo Center debut, and he didn’t disappoint with an assist and an empty-net goal. It was clear he became more comfortable as the game went on – he only had one shot attempt and four giveaways in the early going, but in the back half of the game, he had three shots on goal and three missed shots with no further giveaways. Those, by the way, are just going to be a byproduct of Michkov trying to make things happen, and the coaching staff will likely be understanding as long as they don’t put the team in dangerous situations...

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Philadelphia Union prepares for crucial match against Atlanta United

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union will host Atlanta United in a crucial match on Saturday night at Subaru Park. Head Coach Jim Curtin addressed the media after the team's final training session, discussing the significance of the upcoming game.

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Philadelphia Flyers reduce training camp roster by eight players

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have adjusted their 2024 Training Camp roster, General Manager Daniel Brière announced.

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Flyers prepare for new NHL season with focus on integrating Michkov

By Philly Leader | Sep 27, 2024

The 2024-25 NHL season begins on October 4, and the Philadelphia Flyers are preparing for a significant year. Coach John Tortorella enters his third season with the team, which finished last season with a record of 38-33-11, placing sixth in the Metropolitan Division and missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Philadelphia County in 2022-23 school year

By Philly Leader | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 5.8% in Philadelphia County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 224 unarmed robberies in last 4 weeks ending Sept. 15

By Philly Leader | Sep 26, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in unarmed robberies over the last four weeks ending Sept. 15, compared to the previous four-week period.

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2 homicides reported in Philadelphia in week ending Sept. 15

By Philly Leader | Sep 26, 2024

Philadelphia experiences an increase in homicides in the week ending Sept. 15, compared to the previous week.