Home buyers have had to accept that mortgage rates probably won’t drop back down to record lows anytime soon. The average 30-year fixed rate was 5.3% as of Thursday, according to the government-backed mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. That’s up from 2.8% a y…
Ranger Suárez keeps his cool and keeps Pirates in check as Phillies win again in extra innings
PITTSBURGH — A few hours before the Phillies’ 2-1, 10-inning win over the Pirates on Saturday night, Ranger Suárez played a game of Uno with reliever Seranthony Domínguez and first-base coach Paco Figueroa. Music was blasting in the clubhouse, and Suár…
Phillies acquire backup infielder Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals for lefty reliever JoJo Romero
PITTSBURGH — The Phillies’ first move ahead of the trade deadline came early Saturday afternoon when they acquired shortstop Edmundo Sosa from the Cardinals in exchange for left-handed reliever JoJo Romero, who had most recently been pitching for Tripl…
NBA investigating Sixers for possible tampering in free-agency pursuit of James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House
PHILADELPHIA — The NBA has opened an investigation into the 76ers for possible tampering in their free agency pursuits to re-sign James Harden and sign P.J. Tucker and Danuel House, a source confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer Friday night. The Sixe…
Former US treasurer, current reality show host takes lead role in planning for America’s 250th anniversary
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden has named Rosie Rios, who was U.S. Treasurer under President Barack Obama and more recently cohost of the Unicorn Hunters business-entertainment show, to succeed Philadelphia developer Dan DiLella as chairman of the g…
How the Eagles are balancing rest with work in training camp
Nearly an hour into the much-anticipated start to Eagles training camp, practice was blown dead with a blaring air horn and a screaming coach. There was plenty of energy in Wednesday’s inaugural session, and a low-intensity walkthrough was scheduled fo…
Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win
PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a …
Did Pa. gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano play a role in Trump’s fake elector plot? Campaign remains silent
PHILADELPHIA — Two competing versions of state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s role in Donald Trump’s fake elector scheme emerged this week. Mastriano, now the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, has yet to clear it up. According to a New York Times…
Philly Police Department will remain accredited. Its status had been challenged over a new city law
POCONO MANOR, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department will retain its statewide accreditation after a panel ruled Tuesday that a new city law barring officers from stopping motorists for minor violations does not prevent the department from enforcing …
If you lost money in crypto, here’s how you can get some back
If you lost money in cryptocurrency this year, there’s a bit of good news. You can claim that loss on your taxes. This year has been a period of massive losses, with the most popular currency, Bitcoin, trading at above $68,000 in November, then crashin…