Emily Bloch
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national trending news reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Philadelphians are annoying, unfriendly, and stressed. But hey, we have the best sandwiches. That’s at least how ChatGPT views the city, according to a new analysis: share.inquirer.com/dmtUlh
Philadelphians are annoying, but we have the best sandwiches and iconic branding, according to ChatGPT analysis
Researchers at Oxford and University of Kentucky forced ChatGPT to reveal its biases toward every U.S. state. Chat's view on Philadelphia? Not always great, but we have the best sandwiches.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Philadelphians are annoying, unfriendly, and stressed. But hey, we have the best sandwiches. That’s at least how ChatGPT views the city, according to a new analysis: share.inquirer.com/dmtUlh
It’s not just Chappell Roan: I break down the Wasserman fallout in a way that’s easy to understand — and spell out which of your favorite artists are also repped by the mega agency whose CEO was name dropped in the Epstein files: share.inquirer.com/1F65qd
Wasserman fallout, explained: Musicians speak out after talent agency’s CEO named in Epstein files
A growing list of musicians — including Chappell Roan — are leaving or speaking out against major talent agency, Wasserman, after its founder's emails were uncovered in the Epstein Files.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It’s not just Chappell Roan: I break down the Wasserman fallout in a way that’s easy to understand — and spell out which of your favorite artists are also repped by the mega agency whose CEO was name dropped in the Epstein files: share.inquirer.com/1F65qd
Scoop: Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is heading to Philly: share.inquirer.com/XLSIvK
D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is coming to Philly
Call Your Mother, the popular bagel shop and deli out of Washington, D.C. is opening its first Philadelphia location.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Scoop: Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is heading to Philly: share.inquirer.com/XLSIvK
New Jersey's Milltown is struggling to continue its Groundhog Day celebrations because of a lack of access to live groundhogs. A bill to carve out exceptions for out-of-state groundhog imports was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday.
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A New Jersey town wants to import out-of-state woodchucks for Groundhog Day celebrations. Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed it.
New Jersey's Milltown is struggling to continue its Groundhog Day celebrations because of a lack of access to live groundhogs. A bill to carveout exceptions on groundhog imports was vetoed.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New Jersey's Milltown is struggling to continue its Groundhog Day celebrations because of a lack of access to live groundhogs. A bill to carve out exceptions for out-of-state groundhog imports was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday.
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We're launching a zine competition!🎉
ZinePrize is a first-of-its-kind FREE contest for nonfiction zines with the backing of @microcosm.bsky.social & @spj-posts.bsky.social. Eligible zines must have been published in 2025. Winner gets $500 and bragging rights. More details: zineprize.com
ZinePrize is a first-of-its-kind FREE contest for nonfiction zines with the backing of @microcosm.bsky.social & @spj-posts.bsky.social. Eligible zines must have been published in 2025. Winner gets $500 and bragging rights. More details: zineprize.com
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January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
We're launching a zine competition!🎉
ZinePrize is a first-of-its-kind FREE contest for nonfiction zines with the backing of @microcosm.bsky.social & @spj-posts.bsky.social. Eligible zines must have been published in 2025. Winner gets $500 and bragging rights. More details: zineprize.com
ZinePrize is a first-of-its-kind FREE contest for nonfiction zines with the backing of @microcosm.bsky.social & @spj-posts.bsky.social. Eligible zines must have been published in 2025. Winner gets $500 and bragging rights. More details: zineprize.com
Everything we know about the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's shutdown, including employees finding out via Zoom, concerns of a growing news desert, and the guild's statement: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down
Earlier this week, Block Communications also announced the closure of City Paper, a Pittsburgh alt-weekly.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Everything we know about the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's shutdown, including employees finding out via Zoom, concerns of a growing news desert, and the guild's statement: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
In short: at least four people thought the McRib had an actual rib in it and now they're trying to sue McDonald's: share.inquirer.com/r8ORyb
What’s a McRib anyway? McDonald’s faces lawsuit over sandwich’s ingredients
McDonald’s faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the authenticity of its McRib sandwich and what it's made of.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
In short: at least four people thought the McRib had an actual rib in it and now they're trying to sue McDonald's: share.inquirer.com/r8ORyb
Philly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' I've spotted so far:
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In Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ docuseries, Philly is everywhere
Philly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era' we've spotted so far.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Philly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' I've spotted so far:
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#Jaguars DE Travon Walker asked about folks jumping on the bandwagon after the game to Bucky Brooks:
“It’s all about the Jags, fuck everyone but us. Excuse my language,mom, dad and grandma, but fuck everybody but us.”
“It’s all about the Jags, fuck everyone but us. Excuse my language,mom, dad and grandma, but fuck everybody but us.”
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#Jaguars DE Travon Walker asked about folks jumping on the bandwagon after the game to Bucky Brooks:
“It’s all about the Jags, fuck everyone but us. Excuse my language,mom, dad and grandma, but fuck everybody but us.”
“It’s all about the Jags, fuck everyone but us. Excuse my language,mom, dad and grandma, but fuck everybody but us.”
Jake Beckman, an Eagles fan living in St. Louis, made a self-defeating joke on Facebook after the Birds’ loss against the Chargers. Then the police came.
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‘I’m fine. The Eagles lost’: Fan’s Facebook post about the Birds sparks police welfare check
Jake Beckman, an Eagles fan living in St. Louis, made a self-defeating joke on Facebook after the Birds’ loss against the Chargers. Then the police came.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Jake Beckman, an Eagles fan living in St. Louis, made a self-defeating joke on Facebook after the Birds’ loss against the Chargers. Then the police came.
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ICYMI #SpotifyWrapped dropped this morning. Here's more on how to access it, new features + boycott details and alternatives: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
Spotify Wrapped season’s here once again. Here’s where to find your 2025 results.
Spotify Wrapped is live. Here’s how you can see your results.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ICYMI #SpotifyWrapped dropped this morning. Here's more on how to access it, new features + boycott details and alternatives: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
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Sabrina Carpenter’s not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration using one of her songs in a video promoting ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘disgusting’ ICE video
Sabrina Carpenter is the latest artist to have a song included in a White House video promoting ICE. And she's not happy.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Sabrina Carpenter’s not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration using one of her songs in a video promoting ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
Add @SabrinaAnnLynn to the list of artists telling the White House not to use their songs rn. Carpenter condemned the Trump Administration for posting a video featuring ICE arresting protesters to "Juno:" share.inquirer.com/5KYGsW
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘disgusting’ ICE video
Sabrina Carpenter is the latest artist to have a song included in a White House video promoting ICE. And she's not happy.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Add @SabrinaAnnLynn to the list of artists telling the White House not to use their songs rn. Carpenter condemned the Trump Administration for posting a video featuring ICE arresting protesters to "Juno:" share.inquirer.com/5KYGsW
It’s OK if you don’t want to admit how many times you listened to “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters — Spotify will tell us, anyway. What to know about #SpotifyWrapped including when it drops, boycotts, faked results, alternatives & more: share.inquirer.com/Zc3vZO
Spotify Wrapped season’s here once again. Here’s where to find your 2025 results.
Once Spotify Wrapped is live, here’s how you can see your results.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It’s OK if you don’t want to admit how many times you listened to “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters — Spotify will tell us, anyway. What to know about #SpotifyWrapped including when it drops, boycotts, faked results, alternatives & more: share.inquirer.com/Zc3vZO
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Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-p...
Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami
More than 30 people were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Miami last Saturday afternoon—including Tampa photojournalist Dave Decker.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother says this Long Branch, N.J. cafe's similar name and logo are trademark infringement. Now they're suing. Here's the schmear and skinny: share.inquirer.com/hWgorB
Jersey bagel shop sued by D.C.’s Call Your Mother in branding dispute
Call Your Mother, the popular D.C. Jewish bagel chain, is suing the Jersey Shore cafe, claiming trademark infringement.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother says this Long Branch, N.J. cafe's similar name and logo are trademark infringement. Now they're suing. Here's the schmear and skinny: share.inquirer.com/hWgorB
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Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
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‘Wicked’ lights during Eagles broadcast mark Boathouse Row’s first movie promo
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
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A lot of people didn’t like the Washington Post journalist who was tortured and dismembered with a bone saw for writing critically about the man sitting next to me
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A lot of people didn’t like the Washington Post journalist who was tortured and dismembered with a bone saw for writing critically about the man sitting next to me
Boathouse Row was lit in pink and green to celebrate Wicked: For Good. It marked the historic strip’s first foray into movie promo — but hopefully not its last, organizers say: share.inquirer.com/AUHAbo
‘Wicked’ lights during Eagles broadcast mark Boathouse Row’s first movie promo
Boathouse Row went green and pink to promote "Wicked: For Good" as part of NBC's large marketing campaign for the film. The houses were shown during the Eagles' "Sunday Night Football" broadcast.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Boathouse Row was lit in pink and green to celebrate Wicked: For Good. It marked the historic strip’s first foray into movie promo — but hopefully not its last, organizers say: share.inquirer.com/AUHAbo
Hey if you’re weird like me and wondered what the end of the penny means specifically for souvenir penny press machines, fear not! I asked the experts: share.inquirer.com/uEnepS
How souvenir penny presses could survive after the end of the one-cent coin
What does the end of penny production mean for novelty penny press machines? Collectors say it might change how the machines work.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hey if you’re weird like me and wondered what the end of the penny means specifically for souvenir penny press machines, fear not! I asked the experts: share.inquirer.com/uEnepS
Remember "polka dot dress woman" who went viral for fighting ICE agents on Canal Street? Her dress is now up for auction: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
‘Polka dot dress woman’ went viral for protesting ICE — now her dress is up for auction
A New York City woman's polka dot dress is up for auction, benefiting the New York Immigration Coalition, after a viral moment last month where she was seen forcibly fighting off ICE agents.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Remember "polka dot dress woman" who went viral for fighting ICE agents on Canal Street? Her dress is now up for auction: www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
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We now know that the Teen Vogue fold is more than an absorption & clearly a full shift from the pub’s DNA. Laying off the entire politics team a day before the NYC election is heinous + a knife in the back to a brand that has solidified its importance for youth. Devastating.
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
We now know that the Teen Vogue fold is more than an absorption & clearly a full shift from the pub’s DNA. Laying off the entire politics team a day before the NYC election is heinous + a knife in the back to a brand that has solidified its importance for youth. Devastating.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.