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Oscars 2019: See full list of 91st Academy Awards winners

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The segregation-era road-trip drama "Green Book" was crowned best picture at the Academy Awards.

Spike Lee won his first competitive Oscar, while Ryan Coogler's superhero sensation "Black Panther" and Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white personal epic "Roma" led a brisk and hostless Oscars awash in historic wins for diversity.

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The biggest surprise of the night was in the best actress category. Olivia Colman won for her Queen Anne in the royal romp "The Favourite," denying Glenn Close her first Oscar.

Take a look at all of the winners below.

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BEST PICTURE

WINNER: Green Book BlacKkKlansman Black Panther Bohemian Rhapsody The Favourite Roma A Star Is Born Vice

BEST DIRECTOR

WINNER: Alfonso Cuaron for Roma Spike Lee for BlacKkKlansman Adam McKay for Vice Pawel Pawlikowski for Cold War Yorgos Lanthimos for The Favourite

BEST ACTRESS

WINNER: Olivia Colman in The Favourite Yalitza Aparicio in Roma Glenn Close in The Wife Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

BEST ACTOR

WINNER: Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody Christian Bale in Vice Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born Willem Dafoe in At Eternity's Gate Viggo Mortensen in Green Book

BEST SONG

WINNER: "Shallow" from A Star is Born "All the Stars" from Black Panther "I'll Fight" from RBG "The Place Where the Lost Things Go" from Mary Poppins Returns "When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings" from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

BEST SCORE

WINNER: Black Panther BlacKkKlansman If Beale Street Could Talk Isle of Dogs Mary Poppins Returns

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

WINNER: BlacKkKlansman The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Can You Ever Forgive Me? If Beale Street Could Talk A Star Is Born

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

WINNER: Green Book The Favourite First Reformed Roma Vice

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT

WINNER: Skin Detainment Fauve Marguerite Mother

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

WINNER: First Man Avengers: Infinity War Christopher Robin Ready Player One Solo: A Star Wars Story

BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)

WINNER: Period. End of Sentence. Black Sheep End Game Lifeboat A Night at the Garden

BEST ANIMATED SHORT

WINNER: Bao Animal Behaviour Late Afternoon One Small Step Weekends

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

WINNER: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Incredibles 2 Isle of Dogs Mirai Ralph Breaks the Internet

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

WINNER: Mahershala Ali in Green Book Adam Driver in BlacKkKlansman Sam Elliott in A Star Is Born Richard E. Grant in Can You Ever Forgive Me? Sam Rockwell in Vice

BEST FILM EDITING

WINNER: Bohemian Rhapsody BlacKkKlansman The Favourite Green Book Vice

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

WINNER: Roma (Mexico) Capernaum (Lebanon) Cold War (Poland) Never Look Away (Germany) Shoplifters (Japan)

BEST SOUND MIXING

WINNER: Bohemian Rhapsody Black Panther First Man Roma A Star Is Born

BEST SOUND EDITING

WINNER: Bohemian Rhapsody Black Panther First Man A Quiet Place Roma

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

WINNER: Roma Cold War The Favourite Never Look Away A Star Is Born

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

WINNER: Black Panther The Favourite First Man Mary Poppins Returns Roma

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

WINNER: Black Panther The Ballad of Buster Scruggs The Favourite Mary Poppins Returns Mary Queen of Scots

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIR

WINNER: Vice Border Mary Queen of Scots

BEST DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

WINNER: Free Solo Hale County This Morning, This Evening Minding the Gap Of Fathers and Sons RBG

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

WINNER: Regina King in If Beale Street Could Talk Amy Adams in Vice Marina de Tavira in Roma Emma Stone in The Favourite Rachel Weisz in The Favourite

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Source: https://6abc.com/entertainment/here-are-your-2019-oscars-winners/5150899/

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Pennsylvania Woman Tried To Kidnap Kangaroo From Petting Zoo, Take It To Florida, Police Say

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BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — A Quakertown woman was arrested Wednesday for attempting to steal a kangaroo from a petting zoo, a police report shows. Loren McCutcheon, 52, faces misdemeanor charges of theft by unlawful taking and trespassing as well as a summary offense of damaging property.

Bedminster police were called to the Peaceable Kingdom petting zoo at 3631 Ridge Road for a reported theft of a kangaroo around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday.

When police arrived, they found McCutcheon stuffing the kangaroo into a Honda Pilot, and then planning on driving to Florida.

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When questioned by police at the scene, McCutcheon first provided a false name and identified herself as a Bucks County Humane Society officer. She showed officers a badge, although she was not working under the society’s authority at the time.

McCutcheon told police she was the owner of the property and had rented it to Chraris Matey, who runs the petting zoo on the property. She claims that the kangaroo belongs to her.

However, she was ordered by a court to surrender it and is not allowed to have possession of the kangaroo in Pennsylvania, which is why she wanted to take it to Florida, the report shows.

McCutcheon used a bolt cutter to cut a chain securing a gate to enter the property, the report states.

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Matey and renter Megan Hudock observed McCutcheon with the kangaroo out of its stall when both parties began yelling and pushing each other.

Hudock told police that she believes McCutcheon cut the lock to the pen. The kangaroo’s value is estimated at $1,500, Hudock says.

McCutcheon’s bail has been set at $15,000.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/01/18/pennsylvania-woman-tried-to-kidnap-kangaroo-from-petting-zoo-take-it-to-florida-police-say/

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Philadelphia Police Monitoring Bomb Scares Involving Obama, Clinton Homes, CNN New York Offices

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — The Philadelphia Police Department says it is monitoring the situation involving the pipe bombs that were sent to the homes of former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, and the CNN offices in New York.

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Police Commissioner Richard Ross says the department’s counter-terrorism unit has done a series of checks on media headquarters throughout the city, and will also be checking other key locations.

“These things are very concerning to us,” said Ross. “We are monitoring their investigation up in New York City.”

All the confirmed bombs appeared to come from the same person or persons, said John Miller, the New York Police Department’s head of intelligence and counterterrorism, who briefed reporters in New York.

The U.S. Secret Service intercepted a bomb that was addressed to Hillary Clinton at the Chappaqua, New York home she shares with former President Bill Clinton, and another that was sent to former President Obama at his home with Michelle Obama in Washington. A police bomb squad removed another bomb from CNN’s New York headquarters, which was evacuated.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said his office received a similar package, and the FBI said Florida Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz did, too, possibly misaddressed and then sent to her as the return addressee. A similar device was found Monday at the New York compound of liberal billionaire George Soros, a major contributor to Democratic causes.

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There were no explosions and no reports of injuries.

“Clearly, we will be working with many people in federal agencies to see if we can uncover any nexus to Philadelphia or the region,” Ross told reporters.

Ross also wanted to reassure the public that police are taking this very seriously.

“What the public should know is this is something we’re on top of, we don’t take this lightly,” he said.

President Donald Trump says he received a briefing from federal officials earlier Wednesday on what he called the “despicable acts.” He says that “a major federal investigation” is now underway.

“We’re extremely angry, upset, unhappy about what we witnessed this morning and we will get to the bottom of it,” said Trump.

There are no specific threats against Philadelphia.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/10/24/philadelphia-police-monitoring-bomb-scares-involving-obama-clinton-homes-cnn-new-york-offices/

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A First Look Inside The National in OId City

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The apartment building welcomed its first residents Nov. 1st. We took a look at the all-but-finished product on the eve of its one-month anniversary.

The exterior of the new National apartment building in Old City. | Photos: Courtesy Buccini Pollin Group unless otherwise indicated

The Buccini/Pollin Group’s (BPG) first residential project in Philadelphia, The National, opened its doors to its first residents on Nov. 1st.

The much-discussed project puts 192 apartments, 4,000 square feet of retail space, and underground parking for 60 cars on the site of the former National Products Company, a distributor of restaurant equipment and supplies.

The concierge desk | Photo: Sandy Smith

On the eve of the second wave of move-ins, Boris Kaplan, vice president of Wilmington-based BPG, invited Philadelphia magazine in for a look around the property.

The finishing touches were still being applied to some of the interior spaces, in particular the street-floor retail space where Level 1 Fitness will set up shop next month. And none of the outdoor spaces were ready for use, but as winter is at our doorstep, having these facilities ready now is not so critical.

The exterior from the northwest on the day of our tour. Flagpole Park, at left, is currently still being used for construction staging. | Photo: Sandy Smith

The all-new building, designed by Barton Partners, replaces a hodgepodge of 19th- and early-20th-century buildings that together housed National Products. When BPG determined that incorporating the existing structures into its project was neither feasible nor practical, it agreed to local preservationists’ requests to preserve the old buildings’ unifying Midcentury Modern terracotta facade.

As it turns out, most of that painstakingly restored facade is all-new too.

“Each of the terracotta tiles, all 1,8oo of them, have been remade,” says Kaplan. “All of the stainless-steel lettering is original. They were removed by hand, stored, and in some cases refinished. All were cleaned up and then restored to their original locations.”

The brushed aluminum door handles on the front door and the granite spandrels between the tiles are also original.

Why couldn’t the original tiles have been reused? “They were never meant for exterior use,” Kaplan says. “The original tiles were interior tiles that were likely purchased at a significant discount, used in a manner they were never intended to be used, and they withstood the test of time for 50 years, but people in the area knew they were in bad shape. You would see crumbling of tile along the sidewalk, and there was not much that could be salvaged. Each of the pieces was identified uniquely, both in profile, color, and in some cases bullnose specifications. Each one of those 1,800 tiles had to be replaced in the specific location.”

Workers prepare the main interior courtyard for use. | Photo: Sandy Smith

Behind the facade, however, the architects and construction crew had a blank slate to work with. What the architects produced is a C-shaped building with a uniform six-story height. The top and bottom of the C envelop an interior courtyard that will be landscaped for residents’ use. The parking spaces lie beneath the rear wing and courtyard, with a garage entrance on Arch Street.

The clubhouse kitchen. | Photo: Sandy Smith

“Less than half of the residents will have cars in this building,” Kaplan says confidently. He acknowledges that some residents who work in outlying areas such as South Jersey or Wilmington will choose to drive because the building is convenient to I-95 and the Ben Franklin Bridge. But most of them, he says, will want to take advantage of The National’s highly walkable location.

The clubhouse’s breakfast (foreground) and cocktail (rear) bars. | Photo: Sandy Smith

Also on the outside are a smaller courtyard accessed from the first-floor apartments and the clubhouse; it’s separated from Flagpole Park, the gateway to Elfreth’s Alley, by a wall. And atop the building will be a roofdeck with a bar, grills and great city views.

The clubhouse’s main lounge. | Photo: Sandy Smith

The clubhouse game area. | Photo: Sandy Smith

On the inside, all the residents will have use of a two-story, 2,000-square-foot-plus clubhouse. This space combines a contemporary lounge with full-height gas fireplace, a restaurant-quality demonstration kitchen, and an upstairs lounge with cocktail and breakfast bars.

They will also have use of a top-flight gym thanks to an arrangement between BPG and Level 1 Fitness, which will occupy all 4,000 square feet of retail space in the building. The deal allows residents to use the Level 1 gym, which is also open to the public, for a significant discount off the regular $69 per month fee. Kaplan explains that this arrangement gives residents access to higher-quality and more extensive gym facilities than an in-house fitness center would offer.

Model one- and two-bedroom apartments, seen here, are also open for inspection. Kaplan says that BPG expected greater interest in this building from larger households when the plans were being drawn up. As a result, fully 30 percent of the apartments have two bedrooms.

The bedroom in the model one-bedroom unit. The bedroom “borrows” light from the main living area via clerestory windows. | Photo: Sandy Smith

The model one-bedroom unit looks out on the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Kaplan explained that the one-bedroom model was designed with a more “masculine” color palette of dominant blues while the two-bedroom unit uses a more “feminine” scheme of softer pastels. | Photo: Sandy Smith

One-bedroom units account for the largest share of the total, 60 percent, with the remaining 10 percent consisting of studios.

The model two-bedroom unit’s master bedroom has a large walk-in closet.

The model two-bedroom unit’s living area.

The hallway and the sliding barn door leading to the two-bedroom unit’s second bedroom. Kaplan says that tenants are encouraged to mount shelves, wine racks and other accessories in their apartments to reflect their personalities. | Photo: Sandy Smith

BPG is also giving Flagpole Park a makeover, following a design produced by community residents working with the Community Design Collaborative and a team of designers from Old City-based Land Collective. “It’s designed to serve as the transition between the historic street and this much larger building next to it,” Kaplan says. In the near term, the former asphalt parking lot will become a patch of grass; the plot will ultimately become a pocket park with more substantial landscaping and hardscaping. Kaplan expects the new park will be ready later in 2019.

Available apartments range in size from 509 to 1,043 square feet and rent for $1,735 to $3,375 per month. Visit The National’s website for more information.

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/property/2018/12/03/a-first-look-inside-the-national-in-oid-city/

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'Local elections matter': Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary

Some races went as expected while others defied conventional wisdom, but either way, another Philly primary election is in the books. How many of us actually had a hand in making those decisions?

An early count suggests that roughly 23 percent of the city turned out on Tuesday, per City Commissioner Al Schmidt.

Quick disclaimer: Exact numbers of how many people voted aren’t available yet. Before disseminating official data, the City Commissioners office still has to tally up absentee ballots. That won’t even begin until Friday, as votes from military and overseas citizens are still coming in.

In the meantime, we can get good estimates by looking at the public count — the tally of how many votes were cast on physical voting machines on May 21.

Tentative turnout looks to have been more than a third higher than the most recent municipal election in 2017, when just 17 percent of the city showed up to elect DA Larry Krasner, among others. It appears to fall just short of the most recent mayoral election, in 2015. That race — which was hotly contested because there was no incumbent — brought out 27 percent of Philadelphia voters to send Jim Kenney toward his first term.

The 2019 primary numbers are encouraging, said political consultant Mustafa Rashed. “That we were able to get people to turn out during a not-as-contentious primary is pretty good.”

This year’s participation stacks up pretty well against comparable past elections. If you consider only the mayoral races with an incumbent going for their second term, like this one, Philly’s turnout is on an upward trend — from 19 percent in 2003, to 20 percent in 2011, then 23 percent this year.

Observers in Philly attribute climbing Election Day attendance to the wakeup call known as President Donald Trump.

“I think people’s perception of politics has changed forever after what happened in 2016,” said Isaiah Thomas, who won enough votes Tuesday to become one of the Democratic nominees for an at-large City Council seat. “It was an opportunity to raise awareness around odd-year elections, the local races.”

Rashed, the political consultant, concurred. “It crystallized just how local elections matter,” he said. “I’m always the first person to complain about how national elections steal the attention, but if that’s driving people to the polls in local races, I think that’s a good thing.”

So far, Commissioner Schmidt said he can tell turnout is up in a broad swath of central Philadelphia — from University City through Center City on up to Fishtown. Meanwhile, seems to him like fewer voters showed up in the Northeast.

For additional data, we’ll just have to wait. It’ll take a few weeks for the Commissioners office to tally up things like demographic turnout by race, gender and age. Said Schmidt: “you don’t actually know until the numbers come in.”

Though we don’t have official numbers yet, there’s a working model to predict turnout — and this year it proved eerily accurate.

A blog called Sixty-Six Wards kept track of voter activity from the moment the polls opened on Tuesday. It asked voters all over the city to submit some basic info about their trip to the booth, and as the crowd-sourced data trickled in, the tracker charted political participation in real time.

Using data from just 835 voters, the blog managed to predict turnout almost exactly.

When all was said and done, Sixty-Six Wards calculated that between 230 and 275k people hit the polls on Tuesday. The public count so far clocks in at 237,814.

The person behind the screen is West Philadelphian Jonathan Tannen, a data scientist with a Ph.D. in urban planning. He founded his blog in advance of the May 2018 primary. In just three elections, his methodology has become respected and watched by city politicos.

How does it work? Tannen asks Philadephians to submit the time they voted, their division, and their “voter number” at their polling place. Using historic trends in each division’s turnout, some math happens (¯\_(ツ)_/¯) and the blog populates with results throughout the day.

The service is so useful, Rashed said, he expects campaign staffers to start using it more to adjust their strategies as Election Day unfolds.

“It’s great for us to pontificate on it,” he said. “There has to be a way to utilize that data and have a response.”

Source: https://billypenn.com/2019/05/22/local-elections-matter-voter-turnout-wows-philly-in-2019-primary/

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Trio Making Quality Cases for Rising Stars Challenge

Thanks to Joel Embiid (and hopefully a couple more deserving teammates who are currently in the running to join him), the 76ers seem poised to reclaim a consistent presence at the NBA All-Star Game.

But even though it’s been about a decade and a half since the team last had a player appear at the event on a regular basis (Allen Iverson, of course), the franchise has still been well-represented on All-Star Weekend in recent years, via the Rising Stars Challenge.

In each of Brett Brown’s six seasons as head coach, there’s been at least one Sixer chosen for the exhibition, in which the league’s top first and second-year players square off in a Team USA vs Team World format.

The past five years, multiple Sixers have been picked, and three times, three members of the club were nominated (Michael Carter-Williams, Robert Covington, and Nerlens Noel in 2015; Joel Embiid, Jahlil Okafor, and Dario Saric in 2017; and Embiid, Saric, and Ben Simmons in 2018).

This winter, between Ben Simmons (obviously), Landry Shamet, Jonah Bolden, and Furkan Korkmaz, the odds are again high that the Sixers will have a good foothold in the Rising Stars Challenge, set for Friday, February 15th at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

By this point, you probably know the book on Simmons, who’s certainly worthy of a spot in the actual All-Star Game itself as a reserve.

Instead, in this space, we’ll spend some time here looking at the Sixers’ other Rising Star candidates.

LANDRY SHAMET

First-round prospects, regardless of where they’re chosen 1 through 30, face a certain degree of expectations. Landry Shamet has taken a sledgehammer to whatever his presumed glass ceiling was entering season, seizing a key role in the rotation of a team picked to contend for the Eastern Conference title.

Would the Sixers, owners of the fourth-best record in the East, be where they are now without the Wichita State product’s contributions?

“You put a gun to my head, I bet not,” Brett Brown said. “He’s been way better than I thought. I do think we would not be entirely in the place had he not jumped into the league as quickly as he did.”

Averaging 8.4 points (44.3 fg%) in 20.1 minutes per game, Shamet has emerged as one of the top performers from this year’s draft class. The no. 26 pick ranks second among first-year players with 91 3-pointers, and leads his rookie peers with a 40.3 3-point shooting percentage (as of Jan. 26).

A Kansas City native, Shamet is also on-pace to become the third rookie in franchise history to surpass the century mark for 3-pointers in a season. Then, there’s the matter of him having a legit shot to break the team’s rookie triple record held by Allen Iverson (155).

“I say it all the time, he is a grown-up, he’s not your typical rookie,” said JJ Redick, the veteran sharpshooter who has taken Shamet under his wing. “He’s got a man’s demeanor, a man’s poise.

“It’s fun to see a guy who’s 21 years old and is already, basically a pro. He acts like a pro, he plays like a pro.”

While Shamet has made numerous clutch plays during his impressive season, none of his showings has been as memorable as his 29-point outburst in a January 8th victory over the Washington Wizards. His eight triples set a new mark for Sixer rookies.

The total was one shy of matching the NBA’s single-game rookie record.

“It feels good, obviously, anytime you can contribute,” Shamet said recently. “I just try to stay ready, listen to coaches, and be ready to do my job whatever that may be.” So far, it’s been a job exceedingly well done.

JONAH BOLDEN

Why block James Harden once, when you can stuff him three times in a night?

Jonah Bolden’s multiple rejections of the 2018 MVP in the Sixers’ January 21st blowout win over the Houston Rockets was indeed one of the highlights of his first NBA season.

Ever since he was moved into the rotation on a full-time basis after Christmas, the Australian big man has been solid, averaging 5.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 16.1 minutes over his last 14 games.

Even more telling has been how Bolden has graded out in respect to some key advanced metrics. Again, with this post-Christmas stretch serving as a demarcation point, Bolden (as of Jan. 26) ranked fifth among rookies in defensive rating (105.2), fourth in rebounding percentage (14.0), and third in both effective field goal percentage (64.5) and true shooting percentage (63.1).

He has indeed been making efficient use of his playing time.

“He’s always shown a bounce,” Brett Brown said of Bolden, chosen 36th overall in the 2017 draft. “I think that he’s improving in realistic defense. He’s not making up his own stuff. He’s taking his energy and channeling it into a more sophisticated team set of rules and disciplines that we have in place. He’s paying attention to scouting reports and personnel better. I just think he’s growing from that capacity. It’s just polishing up his athletic gifts.”

FURKAN KORKMAZ

With his minutes per game nearly tripling in his second NBA season, Furkan Korkmaz has shown signs of progress. He’s averaging 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 14.9 minutes per game.

In particular, the 2017 no. 26 selection has been more effective with his perimeter shot this year, nailing 43 3-pointers (as of Jan. 26), good for fifth-most on the Sixers.

“I think offensively, no question, he’s a great player,” Brett Brown said earlier in the season. “He knocks down shots, plays the right way, the European style of play. Defensively, he’s gotten a lot better, communication, strength-wise, holding his own on defenders and just reading plays.”

Korkmaz has reached double-figures 11 times this year. The 21-year old Turk posted a pair of career-high 18-point efforts in back-to-back games against Detroit and Brooklyn on December 10th and 12th, respectively.

Source: https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/trio-making-quality-cases-rising-stars-challenge

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NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Defensive line is the obvious popular pick for the Eagles

The 2019 NFL Draft will be here before you know it. Mock draft season has already begun and there’s no shortage of opinion as to whom the Philadelphia Eagles might select with the No. 25 overall pick. Let’s take a look at which players the experts have the Eagles taking this week.

Defensive end is an obvious need with Brandon Graham and Chris Long potentially not returning to the Eagles in 2019. Polite was also the best player available on the board in this situation. Add in Howie Roseman’s #GatorBias and that checks all the boxes. The 20-year-old Polite finished his junior season with 45 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, six (!) forced fumbles, and four pass deflections. The Eagles’ defensive end rotation could look something like this in 2019: Derek Barnett, Michael Bennett, Josh Sweat, and Polite.

The Eagles could go in many directions here, but any time you can add a speedy edge rusher; you gotta do it. Brandon Graham is likely on the outs as a free agent, Derek Barnett is returning from injury and the team will need someone to rotate in with Michael Bennett at defensive end. Polite has sky high potential and instant impact ability. The Eagles might entertain getting a cornerback here, but with Polite on the board they should sprint to the podium.

Maybe this is too reactionary, but the Sunday’s playoff loss to the Saints showed that the Eagles need a true lead running back. Don’t forget that Jay Ajayi, who tore his ACL this season, is a free agent. If there’s a first-round back in the 2019 draft, it is Jacobs.

The storybook run of Philadelphia back through the playoffs was truly something to behold — but like all good things, it finally came to an end. And when it did, we noticed that, while DT Timmy Jernigan came back from a back injury to start meaningful reps, his quality of play decreased. His contract now non-guaranteed due to the non-football injury, and the depth behind him laughable, Jim Schwartz will look to add pass-rush juice with Wilkins, a 3-tech next to Fletcher Cox and a 1-tech stopgap when Cox isn’t on the field. In 2019, Philadelphia can now rush Cox, Wilkins, Michael Bennett, Derek Barnett, Josh Sweat, and Brandon Graham if he’s retained. That’s a whole lotta oomph.

With free agents Brandon Graham and Chris Long potentially moving on, Philadelphia could add some pass-rush help here. At 6-foot-6, 241 pounds, Sweat is a rangy prospect who is athletically gifted. And he produced, racking up 22 sacks the past two seasons. Receiver is also a position to watch, as Golden Tate and Mike Wallace are both on the free-agent market.

This would be the steal of the draft for the Eagles. Wilkins is a top-10 talent.

Polite had a breakout season for the Gators in 2018 with 45 tackles (19.5 for loss), 11 sacks, and best of all, 6 forced fumbles. He is one of the funnest prospects in this draft to watch, because of his combination of speed, pass rush feel, and relentlessness. Polite is a game-changing playmaker, and in any other draft, I would say there’s no way he could possibly make it to pick No. 25. However, in a draft that Howie Roseman called “historic” for it’s overabundance of defensive line prospects... maybe? I do also think that a trade up for a high-level, immediately-contributing defensive lineman prospect is possible, as the Eagles potentially have some outgoing pass rushers this offseason: Brandon Graham will be a free agent, and he is going to test the market. Michael Bennett was a good player in 2018, and he’ll be under contract in 2019 at a reasonable cost of $7 million, but he’s 33. Chris Long is also under contract, but he’ll be 34 in March, and he almost retired last year. Beyond that trio, the only defensive end on the roster with any legitimate NFL production is Derek Barnett. A defensive end in the first round is, in my opinion, by far the most likely position to be addressed. If there’s any concern with Polite, it’s that he’s undersized, at 6-foot-2, 242 pounds. If bigger offensive tackles get a hold of him, they can drive him back in the run game. That said, he plays with a violent, nasty demeanor, and is far from passive as a run defender. He’ll make his share of plays for loss, which is what Jim Schwartz prioritizes.

The Eagles’ safety group could use a youthful member. Thompson wasn’t a consistent play-maker for the Crimson Tide in 2018 ... but he’s very rangy and equally as impactful stopping the run as he is in coverage.

Adderley made a name for himself over the final months of the season and the FCS standout could find himself among the first 32 players taken. He’ll have a chance to prove himself at the Senior Bowl and the biggest question might be his size -- is he big enough to play safety over the course of an NFL season -- because every other aspect of his game checks all the boxes of what teams look for in a defensive back.

Harmon has the physicality to win at the catch point and over the middle, adding another outside weapon to the Eagles offense. He graded at 83.3 overall last season while winning 17 of his 30 contested catch opportunities.

The Philadelphia Eagles secondary is much better than most would assume given the lack of huge names on the depth chart, but there is still a need for cornerback upgrades and depth, as seen in the divisional round loss to the New Orleans Saints. Washington’s Byron Murphy is only around 5’11”, but he’s a feisty cover man with excellent instincts and closing speed. He showed off his ball skills all season for the Huskies and was a thorn in the side of Pac-12 quarterbacks. Some scouts might see Murphy as a slot cornerback, and that’s a possible destination for him in Philadelphia. But no matter where he’s lining up, he has the skills to make a major impact immediately.

Well, “The Magic Run” is over, Philly fans. Many Eagles’ faithful have moved to the stage of grief where they can accept this loss, and appreciate the good memories. Not me. My throat is still sore from screaming at the TV during the final drive, hoping Doug Pederson would hear me telling him there’s no need to rush or panic...that with a mere 27 yards to go, with two full minutes remaining, and time outs in your pocket, you could take your time, milk the clock, and get the winning TD with 20 seconds left. CERTAINLY there was no need to spaz out and inexplicably try to squeeze ONE MORE PLAY in before the two-minute warning when there was an eternity of time left and NO NEED to increase the chance of a mistake by rushing a play off when... OK wait: Serenity Now. As I was saying, the 2019 Eagles’ season has officially begun. There will be a lot of personnel decisions that will be made in the coming months. With OT Jason Peters likely retiring, the Achilles injury to OG Brandon Brooks, and even C Jason Kelce mentioning retirement...what will this O-Line look like next year? The D-Line, with the uncertain futures of Brandon Graham and Michael Bennett, has its own question marks. Multiple running backs may be needed. And, with all due respect to Nelson Agholor and Golden Tate, a field-stretching WR is also needed. The Eagles were a middling 16th in splash pass plays (20+ YDS) in 2018, and that needs to improve. Wolfpack WR Kelvin Harmon may not be a true burner, however he is very effective at all levels of the route tree. Coaches will love his attitude, work ethic, and the mean streak he brings to the table when blocking for the run. Harmon may not be the true complementary speedster the Eagles need right now, but he could be a legit #1 WR when Alshon Jeffery’s days are over in Philly. Plus, he’s just REALLY good at football.

Imagine how poorly a 30th-ranked pass defense would have fared without a capable line to mask its shortcomings. Dropping in the Jim Thorpe Award winner would be a step in the right direction.

Montgomery (5-11, 216 pounds) has emerged as a strong prospect because he finishes run strong and has shown some good hands and wiggle as a receiver. The Eagles have been a committee team under Doug Pederson, but injuries and ineffectiveness should make them consider one back who can do it all and complement Carson Wentz on every down.

There’s no question that the secondary needs some help, but there are a few promising pieces already in place that could turn into better players with a bit more patience and another season of development. The offensive tackle situation needs somewhat of a makeover. Jason Peters has been a staple of the front for nearly a decade, but injuries seem to slowly be taking a toll on his body. It’s unclear if the team will part ways with him this offseason, but an heir apparent needs to be in place due to his injury history. Cajuste is a very solid option to fill that void.

Protecting Carson Wentz has to be Philly’s primary objective, and finding a long-term replacement for Jason Peters should be a huge part of that. Cajuste is still smoothing out the rough edges in his game, but he’s got all the talent to be a stud blocker in the NFL.

It was a nightmare season for the Eagles secondary, with injuries and lackluster play equating to one of the leagues worst pass defenses. Needless to say that is not a good place to be in this pass-heavy age, so those issues on the backend must be resolved. Any plan to do that will likely include the addition of at least one high-quality cornerback or safety to the mix. Abram is a big, physical, aggressive safety with superb instincts who is at his best playing downhill, whether it’s against the run or even as a blitzer. Despite being an explosive athlete with decent ball skills who runs relatively well, Abram has some struggles in coverage but to his credit has made strides in this area. Abram also earns positive reviews for his intangibles such as toughness and leadership, showing the ability to anchor a secondary.

DE Jachai Polite - 3 DT Christian Wilkins - 2 OT Yodny Cajuste - 2 WR Kelvin Harmon - 2 S Deionte Thompson - 1 S Johnathan Abram - 1 S Nasir Adderley - 1 RB David Montgomery - 1 RB Josh Jacobs - 1 CB DeAndre Baker - 1 CB Byron Murphy - 1 DE Montez Sweat - 1

DE - 4 S - 3 DT - 2 OT - 2 RB - 2 CB - 2 WR - 2

Offense - 6 Defense - 11

We’re going to see a ton of mock drafts that have the Eagles taking defensive linemen this offseason. It’s a big need and the 2019 NFL Draft class is loaded with DL talent.

There’s a good chance Polite and/or Wilkins don’t even fall to the Eagles. Philly might luck out on the DL class being so deep, however, that someone unexpected falls in their laps at No. 25. Both of those players would be great additions to this defense.

Getting Cajuste would make me feel better about the Eagles’ offensive tackle situation. I really don’t love the idea of Halapoulivaati Vaitai entering the 2019 season as the undisputed starting left tackle if Jason Peters isn’t back. (Click here to read more about Cajuste).

I don’t really expect the Eagles to go with a wide receiver but maybe that changes depending on what happens with Nelson Agholor ($9.4 million cap hit in 2019, zero guaranteed), Mike Wallace (free agent), and Jordan Matthews (free agent).

I can’t see the Eagles taking a first-round running back. They haven’t done it in 34 years. I’ll believe it when I see it. With that said, the team does need to make some kind of significant addition(s) in the backfield.

I don’t see first-round cornerback happening, either. The Eagles have a lot of youth there already: Avonte Maddox (22), Sidney Jones (22), Rasul Douglas (23), Jalen Mills (24), and Cre’Von LeBlanc (24). We’ll also see what happens with Ronald Darby (25), who is set to be a free agent.

Safety is an underrated need with Rodney McLeod (9.9 million cap hit) coming off ACL/MCL injuries and Corey Graham (free agent) potentially retiring.

Who is your favorite for No. 25?

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/1/19/18189479/nfl-mock-draft-roundup-2019-defensive-line-eagles-jachai-polite-end-tackle-pass-rush-philadelphia

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Report: Eagles might be able to trade Nick Foles without having to use the franchise tag

It’ll be very interesting to see what the Philadelphia Eagles decide to do with Nick Foles this offseason.

The common belief is that the team will exercise his $20 million option for the 2019 NFL season. It seems likely that Foles will then opt out of his contract by paying $2 million back to the Eagles in an attempt to enter free agency. The Eagles could then try to franchise tag Foles in order to trade him ... but what if it doesn’t come to that? What if the Eagles could try to trade Foles in a situation where he doensn’t opt out of his 2019 deal?

NFL insider Jason La Canfora reports such a situation is possible:

However, the Eagles could allow Foles to keep that [$20 million] money and then orchestrate a trade to a team of his liking, a possibility that one source with knowledge of the situation indicated should not be discounted. The Eagles have a strong relationship with Foles and in reality, there are only going to be two-to-four teams likely in the market for him, anyway.

The Eagles certainly have motivation to trade Foles. It would allow them to get some immediate compensation for their 2018 Super Bowl MVP. Letting Foles walk in free agency would only net them a third-round compensatory pick (a late Day 2 selection) in the 2020 NFL Draft ... in the best case scenario.

Foles, on the other hand, doesn’t have as much reason to agree to a trade. Teams will be bidding on his services if he becomes a free agent, which will help him get a nice, new contract. He’ll also get to pick his new team without the Eagles having any say. Plus, his new team won’t have to give away any draft pick compensation that could potentially help Foles succeed in his new environment.

But maybe there’s some reason to believe the Eagles and Foles will work together. Maybe the strong relationship between the two sides will allow them to navigate a trade that works for everyone. The Eagles have already shown some good faith by paying Foles an extra $1 million for a bonus he barely missed out on.

Beyond that player-team connection, there seems to be a belief that Foles’ market might not be as strong as anticipated. La Canfora says there are only “two-to-four teams” likely to be interested in him. A recent report from Tony Pauline jibes with that sentiment:

Nick Foles seems to be top of the list for any quarterback-needy team as we head into the offseason. The Eagles’ reserve signal caller is coming off a pair of terrific seasons when he came off the bench to fill in for an injured Carson Wentz, leading the Eagles to last year’s Super Bowl title and deeper into this year’s playoffs than anyone thought possible. But will Foles be an automatic savior for whomever he plays for in 2019? Many including myself are not so sure, and this belief is not meant to demean Foles. Several people tell me Foles was perfect for the role he filled the past two seasons - stepping in during the second half of the year - and may struggle being a 16-game starter. Others, including myself, believe the association, tutelage and partnership with Eagles coach Doug Pederson was priceless for Foles, and there’s no guarantee that will continue with another organization. In other words, Doug Pederson and the Eagles organization were vital to Foles’ success the past two years.

If Foles’ camp decides his market isn’t going to be super strong, it could make sense for their side to take the Eagles’ $20 million, not have to pay back the $2 million to opt out, and see if they can work out an extension with a team interested in trading for Foles. It’s not a simple process but it’s hardly unprecedented.

So, which team(s) might be interested in Foles? There’s a lot of buzz about BDN potentially ending up in Jacksonville with the Jaguars. From La Canfora:

Jacksonville and Miami are the two teams most often considered as suitors for the Super Bowl LII MVP. The Jags in particular have been doing work on Foles and Joe Flacco, I’m told, and are set to pursue an established, winning quarterback to try to get them back in the playoffs. With a limited market of teams -- if you recall, there was record turnover at QB last offseason, with far fewer teams in the market for them now -- it is not as if Foles will be making the rounds all over the league with a half dozen teams making offers.

Matt Miller also said there’s talk the Eagles’ asking price could be a second-round pick:

Could Nick Foles land in Jacksonville? It’s a theory many have floated for several obvious reasons. The Philadelphia Eagles will not want to trade him within the NFC East, and they might try to keep him out of the NFC altogether. The Jaguars also hired Foles’ former quarterbacks coach, John DeFilippo, as offensive coordinator. If the asking price is a second-round pick, as many have theorized at NFLPA practices, the Jaguars should jump at the opportunity.

Getting a second-round pick for Foles this year is clearly preferable to receiving a 2020 third-round pick comp pick. Such a deal would give the Eagles three second-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. Jacksonville, meanwhile, might not be so reluctant to give up a second because they already have two third-round picks in 2019.

The feeling here is that the Eagles trading Foles isn’t the most likely option. It just seems like Foles’ best interest is to enter free agency. But Foles is a unique person/player. And Howie Roseman is a very creative executive. So you can’t rule out a trade entirely.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/1/20/18190446/nick-foles-trade-rumors-eagles-quarterback-philadelphia-franchise-tag-contract-option-jaguars-news

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Indego adding 400 more electric bikes after pilot program

After a successful test run, Philly plans to expand an electric bikeshare pilot program, bringing 400 more electric Indego bikes to city streets.

The city-run bikeshare, Indego, will start rolling out the bikes later this month, along with 12 new Indego stations which will be installed at the “busiest parts of the Indego system,” according to a statement from the mayor’s office.

The e-bikes will cost an additional 15 cents per minute. However, Indego ACCESS pass holders can ride the bikes for five cents a minute, the statement clarified.

Indego has been a staple in Philly for the past four years, as the city’s only bikeshare program. But it wasn’t until November that the city added e-bikes to the system. They deposited only 10 e-bikes at various Indego stations around the city and monitored their usage over the course of two months to consider bringing them to Philly permanently.

The bikes have a motor that, “adds power to the wheels as riders pedal up to 17 mph,” the city said in a statement last year.

“Adding more electric bikes to the fleet will help address several barriers and open the door for new cyclists who may not have considered using Indego before,” Waffiyyah Murray, Better Bike Share Partnership’s program manager said in the statement last week.

Source: https://philly.curbed.com/2019/5/6/18531333/city-philly-indego-bikeshare-electric-bike

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Bark in the Park, Blessing of the Animals this weekend

October 5, 2018

Two popular events, Bark in the Park and the Blessing of the Animals, will be held this weekend for dogs and their human friends.

Bark in the Park will get underway at Clark Park at 43rd and Chester on Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 2 p.m. (meet near the Bowl). There will be more than 25 contests, from the tallest dog to curliest tail to fastest runner, with chances to win doggie goodies. You can also meet the vet, Dr. David Littlejohn. The event is sponsored by Friends of Clark Park.

On Sunday, Oct. 7, dogs and other animals are welcome at St. Francis de Sales Prayer Garden at Farragut St. and Springfield Ave. (enter from the school yard). You can bring your little best friend to be blessed in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the friend of all of God’s creatures. The event begins at Noon. Please keep your dogs on the leash.

Source: http://www.westphillylocal.com/2018/10/05/bark-in-the-park-blessing-of-the-animals-this-weekend/

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AAF Players with NFL Futures: Week 1 Edition

QB John Wolford, Arizona Hotshots

The 23-year-old quarterback took the nation by storm with a tremendous four-touchdown, zero-interception performance in his AAF debut. For those not familiar with Wolford, the former Wake Forest Demon Deacon was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent just a week before the start of the 2018 season. After participating in a rookie camp with the Jets, Wolford’s football career had seemingly come to end. After being rostered for just 10 days and playing your Philadelphia Eagles, he was released and never picked back up by an NFL team.

Wolford finished his final year in college with a PFF passing grade of 90.5, which was second to only to future-rookie-phenom Baker Mayfield out of Oklahoma. When given 2.5 seconds or more, Wolford was one of the most accurate QBs in the nation throwing for a completion percentage of 57.8,% a mark that ranked 4th among draft eligible QBs. When facing pressure, Wolford threw for a passer rating of 99.5, which, again, was second to just Mayfield.

In his only NFL action which came in week 4 of the preseason, Wolford had a pretty pitiful game. He threw for just 8 completions on 20 attempts for 89 yards and an interception. To be fair, most rookie QBs with just a few days of NFL practice would also struggle when facing NFL talent for the first time. For what its worth, Wolford had a higher PFF grade in the preseason than Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Mason Rudolph, Josh Rosen, and Kyle Lauletta.

While Wolford is likely not as bad as he showed in his only NFL game, he is just as likely not as good as he showed in his AAF debut. Judging by his promising senior year at Wake Forest, I am pretty surprised Wolford wasn’t given more of an opportunity in the NFL but that will almost certainly change come summer 2019.

WR Alonzo Moore, San Diego Fleet

Moore, who was signed as an UDFA by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, demonstrated his deep threat ability with an impressive 26.0 yards per reception. All three of his completions went for first downs and he had no drops in his debut. Moore was quickly cut by the Chiefs just a few months later The Chiefs were keen on Moore’s big play ability, specifically when it came to returns. After being cut by KC, Moore was not given another shot in the NFL.

When looking back at his college career, Moore’s numbers leave a lot to be desired. In his final year at Nebraska, while he was employed primarily as a deep threat, Moore was on a run first offense led by a lackluster quarterback. Tommy Armstrong Jr. had one of the worst Accuracy percentages (per PFF) in the country and was only able to get three catchable deep passes to Moore. Moore did his best, however, catching all three for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Depending on who quarterback’s the Fleet moving forward, Moore could get plenty of deep attempts. Phillip Nelson, who took over for the rocked Mike Bercovici, led the AAF by throwing almost a third of his passing attempts 20 or more yards down the field. Bercovici, however, was last in the league among the nine qualified quarterbacks with just 3 of 25 attempts going deep. With the recent announcement that Phillip Nelson will start week 2, Moore could really get a chance to shine in the San Diego home opener. If he can continue down the path he started on in his AAF debut, Moore could find himself on an NFL roster before training camp begins.

C JC Hassenauer, Birmingham Iron

After one week of AAF action, JC Hassenauer has played like he has something to prove. With 0 pressures allowed, the 23-year-old center was dominant in the passing game. He also demonstrated quickness and strength in the running game which, unfortunately for the Iron, wasn’t a trait that was very present along the Birmingham offensive line.

In college Hassenauer, who played both guard spots in addition to center, won the 2018 National Championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Per PFF, he had the 16th best pass blocking grade among interior lineman available in the 2018 draft with a grade of 85.1. Through 450 NCAA snaps, he allowed just 1 QB pressure, which is pretty incredible considering he played in such a prominent program.

After playing a key role in the dominant 2017 Alabama offensive line, Hassenauer went undrafted and signed with the Falcons. The center was waived in the final roster cuts and was not signed again throughout the 2018 season. With the great Jason Kelce approaching his 32nd birthday, Hassenauer could be a guy to keep an eye on for the Eagles in the future.

DI Trenton Thompson, Arizona Hotshots

The 22-year-old defensive lineman was downright dominant in week 1. With 2 QB pressures, 2 tackles, and 2 assists, Thompson finished the week with an elite PFF grade of 90.2. This should be no surprise, however, as PFF has been high on Thompson since his freshman year in college.

Thompson has always drawn favorable comparisons including being Philadelphia’s own Timmy Jernigan and soon-to-be free agent Ndamukong Suh. Obviously the NFL didn’t see this type of player as Thompson went undrafted in the 2018 draft and spent just a few months with the Cleveland Browns.

After seeing such a dominant performance out of the Georgia Alumnus, I would not be surprised one bit to see Thompson get another shot in the NFL. If he keeps this kind of production up for a few more games, that possibility will become even more probable. With the Eagles always looking for depth along the offensive line, it’d be nice to see the Eagles give Thompson a camp this summer.

S Orion Stewart, San Antonio Commanders

Stewart had quite the line last weekend. With only one target thrown into his coverage, Stewart recorded both a pass break up and an interception. He also had four tackles, two of which were stops.

For those unfamiliar with Stewart, he spent his college years at Baylor before going undrafted in 2017. After failing to make it on the Broncos, Washington, the Bills and, most recently, the Giants, Stewart was signed by the Commanders. Stewart is a self proclaimed ball-hawk who plays with a lot of energy. At just 25 years old, it’d be nice to see him be given a shot to compete within the young secondary of the Eagles.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/2/16/18221991/aaf-players-with-nfl-futures-week-1-arizona-hotshots-john-wolford-trenton-thompson-alonzo-moore

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Philadelphia's Golden Age of Retail

Philadelphia’s Golden Age of Retail Walking Tour

Saturday, December 1 at 11 AM & 1 PM

Saturday, December 8 at 11 AM & 1 PM

Gimbels Thanksgiving Day Parade…Strawbridge & Clothier’s Corinthian Room Restaurant…Blum’s window displays…Wanamaker’s Light Show and Rocket Express…

Revisit the enchantment and resplendence of downtown, brick-and-mortar retail on this special holiday tour. Guides Eileen Lewis and Andrew Dibb will share the architectural history of Philadelphia’s central commercial district and recount the tricks of the trade that the city’s visionary merchants once used to generate goodwill and foot traffic during the holiday shopping season.

While Philadelphia’s original “Big Five” department stores had all closed their doors by 2006, their legacy lives on in countless memories and traditions passed down from generation to generation. Learn the history of the rise and fall of Philadelphia’s great department and specialty stores, and see how Center City retail continues to adapt to new consumer demands.

If you were ever one to meet at the eagle or rub the boar’s nose, be sure to join us for this guided walk along Market and Chestnut Streets, and a trip down memory lane.

*Tour group limited to 15. Pre-registration required.*

$10 Preservation Alliance Member

$15 Non-Member

$12 Student (show ID to guide)

Free Children 10 and under accompanied by an adult

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected] or 215-546-1146 ext. 4.

Image courtesy of The Library Company of Philadelphia, George M. Brightbill Postcard Collection.

Source: http://planphilly.com/events/2018/12/08/philadelphia-s-golden-age-of-retail-3

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‘There Are Still Good People In This World:’ Local Hospital Employees Include 87-Year-Old Patient In $1 Million Winning Lottery Pool

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A $1 million lottery ticket purchased in Lindenwold, New Jersey is going to a group of hospital employees in South Jersey — and one patient.

The patient was brought to the hospital after he’d been hurt trying to buy a lottery ticket, so the employees, while taking care of his injuries, also took care of getting him a ticket.

There were lots of hugs and smiles at Jefferson Stratford Hospital where 142 people in a lottery pool won $1 million.

Among the winners is 87-year-old patient Earl Livingston. He was walking to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket on Tuesday when he fell and broke his hip.

Lamenting his bad luck and disappointment over not getting a ticket, Livingston was invited by hospital employees to join their pool.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Livingston’s niece, MaryAnn Bartnick, said. “I kept saying that I could not believe, it’s just kind and nice and it’s nice to know there are still good people in this world. It’s wonderful we can’t thank them enough.”

Livingston’s nieces say their uncle is thrilled and filled with gratitude. They brought a tray of snacks for the staff to show their appreciation.

“We were overwhelmed and humbled that they did this,” niece Bobbie Mickle said. “They didn’t have to put money in for him, they didn’t have to tell him he won, they’re just honest good people and it’s just a heartwarming story that there are nice people in this world.”

Nurse Steve Grill is among the winners who’s also helping take care of Livingston.

“Look, I got goosebumps,” he said. “It’s awesome because a lot of people could use the money — holidays coming up — it’s good to help other people.”

After federal and local taxes — about 32 percent in New Jersey, according to Mega Millions — each person is estimated to get about $4,800.

“I didn’t believe it at first, then I started thinking, ‘Oh my, what are we going to do with all this?'” nurse administrator Marianne Kraemer said.

The winning ticket — that cost just $2 — matched five numbers but not the Powerball.

They missed out on the $1.5 billion prize, but this group is more than happy with their million.

“We’re going to Disney, really yes, taking the kids in August,” Grill said.

Livingston is having surgery Thursday night. He lives alone on a fixed income and says he is going to use his lottery winnings to pay taxes.

Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/10/25/there-are-still-good-people-in-this-world-local-hospital-employees-include-87-year-old-patient-in-1-million-winning-lottery-pool/

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Eagles C Jason Kelce signed one-year extension, now highest-paid center in NFL

The Philadelphia Eagles have locked down center Jason Kelce.

The Eagles have agreed to a one-year contract extension for the two-time Pro Bowler, they announced on Saturday, which will keep him with the Eagles through 2021.

The deal also makes the 31-year-old the highest-paid center in the league, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Kelce was owed $13.5 million over the next two years. He’ll now average $11 million per season with the new deal.

"Obviously, it's a tremendous gesture by the team," Kelce said, via NFL.com. "They didn't have to do anything like this. I'm really happy to be in Philadelphia — I have been my whole career. I love being part of this organization. For everything to continue to go this week, for the team to be how good it is, for the coaches to be as good as they are, I just feel extremely lucky to be in this situation.”

Kelce, the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He has played all eight of his seasons in the league with the Eagles, and has played in every game for Philadelphia in the last four years, too.

"I thought, after I signed my second contract, that I didn't know that there would be a third contract. I've always taken this one year at a time,” Kelce said, via NFL.com. “Being a sixth-round draft pick, I didn't have expectations, really. I was just like, 'Let's go to work and see how everything turns out.'

“It's pretty crazy when you look back at things to realize that you're going on Year 9 and on your third contract in the NFL. It's kind of a surreal feeling when you look back on it.”