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Philadelphia Union releases regular season schedule for 2025

By Philly Leader | Dec 19, 2024

Philadelphia Union, in collaboration with Major League Soccer (MLS), has released its regular season schedule for 2025.

Philadelphia police grapple with 179 unarmed robberies in last 4 weeks ending Dec. 8

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in unarmed robberies over the last four weeks ending Dec. 8, compared to the previous four-week period.

Philadelphia faces 509 rapes by Dec. 8

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in rapes by Dec. 8, compared to the previous year.

161 thefts from auto reported in Philadelphia in week ending Dec. 8

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Philadelphia experiences an increase in thefts from auto in the week ending Dec. 8, compared to the previous week.

Dodgers and Padres lead race for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Roki Sasaki, a prominent right-handed pitcher from Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines, is attracting significant interest from Major League Baseball teams following his recent posting.

Minor league baseball sees standout performances across divisions in 2024

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Baseball statistics often tell the story of a player's performance and potential.

Phillies' historic comeback featured in MLB's "Hidden Classics" series

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

MLB's new series "Hidden Classics" revisits notable games from the past, featuring moments that may have slipped from memory.

Flyers visit Red Wings for second meeting this season

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers will face Derek Lalonde's Detroit Red Wings in a matchup at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday.

Flyers' Sanheim and Konecny share unique bond on and off ice

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Erik Johnson, a recent addition to the Philadelphia Flyers, has observed an intriguing dynamic between defenseman Travis Sanheim and forward Travis Konecny.

Phillies pitchers prepare for frequent matchups against Juan Soto after Mets signing

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Juan Soto has returned to the National League East, signing a significant 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets.

Malachi Hosley earns third-team All-America recognition after stellar sophomore season

By Philly Leader | Dec 18, 2024

Running back Malachi Hosley of the University of Pennsylvania has been named a third-team All-America by Stats Perform, following an impressive sophomore season.

Medical Professor: Federal drug discount program that serves 77 PA hospitals has become ‘a lucrative space where profits often outweigh patients’

By Philly Leader News Service | Dec 18, 2024

An assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine said the federal 340b drug discount program has “strayed from its original purpose” and is now “a case study in how good intentions can go astray.”