Does leisure make us happy? Often the answer is no.
The things that make us happiest often require a bit of effort, but scrolling on our phones or watching TV tends to be low-effort.
Delco man arrested after antisemitic tirade and threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro, state police say
Richard Franklin, 65, of Brookhaven, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police early morning Wednesday for allegedly threatening to burn down Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion and using antisemitic slurs.
Bryce Harper takes Phillies’ leadoff spot with Trea Turner taking the day off; Brad Keller rejoins the team
Harper hasn't batted leadoff since Sept. 8, 2025. Keller was activated from the injured list on Wednesday to give the Phillies a reinforcement for their bullpen.
A South Jersey K-9 sergeant is charged in the death of two dogs in hot patrol vehicle
Cody Henderson, 41, of the Salem County Sheriff's Office, is accused of leaving his two assigned K-9 partners in a hot patrol vehicle unattended for seven hours.
Phillies’ lack of starting pitching and bullpen depth exposed in 11-5 loss to the Reds
The Phillies used Alan Rangel as an opener, but lefty relief pitchers Tanner Banks and José Alvarado allowed four runs apiece, raising their ERAs to 7.14 and 7.03, respectively.
EMR will reopen Camden facility after recent fire, following judge’s ruling
The ruling came on the same day Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law aimed at EMR and the scrap metal industry.
Philly traded one Brown for another: Jaylen Brown reveals he and former Eagle A.J. Brown are ‘cousins’
Jaylen revealed on Tuesday that the two are connected through their respective grandfathers who are brothers, making them first cousins once removed.
Temple University will lay off employees and raise tuition for the second consecutive year
The layoffs constitute less than 1% of the university’s workforce and are fewer than last year, when 50 employees were let go.
Police investigating after a man in Roxborough dies from puncture wounds to the chest
Around 2 p.m., police were called to the 400 block of Ripka Street, where the man with the wounds was found.
Five things that have kept the Sixers in the LeBron James sweepstakes
The Sixers' chances at competing in the East are real, and it appears that James' interest in Philly is real. We look at the reasons they are still an attractive…