The Philadelphia Sunday SUN

09/08/2026

Philadelphia honored longtime labor leader and community advocate Samuel “Sam” Staten Jr. on Labor Day, September 7, during a historic street-renaming ceremony recognizing his decades of service to the city and its residents.
The ceremony brought together 5th District Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr., Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, labor representatives, community leaders, and members of the public to celebrate Staten’s enduring contributions to Philadelphia.

09/08/2026

https://philasun.com/local/bunting-macauley-a-second-chance-at-life/

Bunting MacauleyPhoto: Constance Garcia-Barrio By Constance Garcia-Barrio Until recently, 43-year-old Bunting Macauley of East Falls, believed that he would not live over 40. “I was born with sickle cell disease [SCD],” Bunting said of the inherited blood disease that can damage the body’s org...

09/08/2026

https://philasun.com/sports/shut-em-down-2/

Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto plays during a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) After a heartbreaking loss on Sunday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo picked the team up and gave th...

09/08/2026

https://philasun.com/sports/deja-vu-all-over-again-2/

Philadelphia Phillies’ Derek Hill reacts after hitting a solo home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Dodd during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) In what had stopped being a pattern in the month of August, the Philadelphia ...

09/07/2026

This week, our issue features stem cell recipient Bunting Macauley and the miracle that saved him from sickle cell anemia.

09/07/2026

09/02/2026

https://philasun.com/commentary/the-exception/

Singer and Actress Dolly Parton shown at a party following the premiere of her movie ‘Nine to Five’ in Los Angeles, Dec. 12, 1980. (AP Photo/Harms, File) Or, why a column that usually focuses on Philadelphia City Government is going to spend some time talking about Dolly Parton. By Denise Clay-M...