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Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

May 1, 2026

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early re

crime

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

May 1, 2026

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

celebrities

He‑Man’s Original Maker, 91

May 1, 2026

Roger Sweet was a toy designer who helped bring the muscular hero He‑Man to life, and he passed away at 91. Sweet’s career began in Ohio, where he studied design in Chicago before moving to California in 1972. There he joined Mattel, a company that had recently turned down a license from filmmaker G

education

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

sports

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

April 30, 2026

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

entertainment

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

sports

Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

April 30, 2026

Two Major League Baseball teams have already changed managers this season, both struggling early in the year. Boston sits at the bottom of their division with just ten wins after twenty-seven games. Philadelphia isn’t far behind with only nine wins, which is their worst start since 2002 despite spen

politics

When Leaders Play Crowns: A Clash of Symbols and Power

April 29, 2026

The scene at the White House on that April afternoon looked like a scene from another era. Donald Trump and King Charles stood together, both men framed by the weight of history and the absurdity of the moment. Trump, ever fond of grand gestures, mused about how their ancestors would react to seeing

crime

Mall Safety and Store Closures: A Growing Concern in Towson

April 28, 2026

The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and

sports

Small tweaks lead to big NBA player gains

April 28, 2026

Payton Pritchard doesn’t chase trophies or chase stats—he chases sleep, splashes milkshakes for strawberries, and swaps late-night fun for early recovery. That’s the real secret behind his rise from benchwarmer to playoff standout. While most athletes talk about rest, diet, and routine, Pritchard ac