Philly
Coverage of Philly in the Nexus archive.
- Rehoboth Beach elects first openly gay mayor, the resort town’s first female leader in decades
Susan Stewart was elected mayor of Rehoboth Beach by a wide margin, making her the first openly gay mayor and the resort town's first female leader in decades. During her campaign, she focused on preserving the physical charm and character of Rehoboth Beach amid expanding growth and tourism. Stewart also previously served on the city’s Planning Commission and various task forces.
- LeBron James heading to Philly in 2-year deal with 76ers
LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a 2-year deal. The Sixers made the move as part of their active offseason.
- France-Paraguay : French fans in Philly react to 1-0 score
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 match, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty. French fans in Philadelphia shared their reactions to the game.
- How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.