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  Nelson, Foye highlight guard-heavy Big 5 Hall of Fame class

  The list of guards in the Big 5 Hall of Fame reads like a Who’s Who of Philadelphia basketball, including the likes of Temple’s Guy Rodgers, Hal Lear and Mark Macon, Villanova’s Kerry Kittles and Larry Cannon of La Salle.

  By Terry Toohey ttoohey@21st-centurymedia.com @TerryToohey on Twitter|53 mins ago

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  Trial for man accused of killing Chester County 3-year-old delayed

  WEST CHESTER >> The death penalty trial for the man accused of the brutal torture and murder of 3-year-old Scott “Scotty” McMillan was pushed back until September after a convoluted hearing Thursday on whether the accused is competent to help his attorney defend the case.

  By Michael P. Rellahan mrellahan@21st-centurymedia.com @ChescoCourtNews on Twitter|1 hr ago

• Movies & TV

  Coffee Break: ‘Chocolate doesn’t solve anything’

  Well, we’ve made it to Thursday, but it’s not over yet. Heat up the cup and settle in.

  |8 hrs ago

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  Protesters dance in spite of Trump ahead of GOP retreat

  PHILADELPHIA >> More than 1,000 LGBTQ activists and supporters gathered for a dance party in downtown Philadelphia to protest President Donald Trump ahead of the Republican Policy Retreat.

  The Associated Press|10 hrs ago

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  Regional Morning Briefing: Getting ready for President’s visit; 76ers, Flyers win

  Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region today.

  |12 hrs ago

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  SEPTA changes schedule, roads closed around Center City ahead of Trump’s visit

  President Donald Trump will be visiting Philadelphia today to take part in the GOP Congressional Summit at the Loews Hotel on Market Street.

  |13 hrs ago

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  Ex-foster kids: Abuse was routine in dismembered teen’s home

  Before her torturous death, Grace Packer grew up in a hotbed of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, according to three children fostered by the adoptive mother who now stands charged, along with her boyfriend, of killing and dismembering the 14-year-old girl as part of a barbaric rape-murder fantasy.

  By Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press|13 hrs ago

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  VIDEO: Trump’s border wall faces reality check

  WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s vow to accelerate construction of a “contiguous, physical wall” along the Mexican border is slamming into a Washington reality — who’s going to pay for it and how?

  By Andrew Taylor and Alicia Caldwell The Associated Press|13 hrs ago

• Sports

  VIDEO: All-Williams final set at Australian Open; Venus, Serena win

  MELBOURNE, Australia >> Serena Williams is one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title after setting up an all-Williams final at the Australian Open. Now the only person standing in her way is her older sister, Venus.

  By John Pye The Associated Press|13 hrs ago

• PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

  Flyers’ Mason owns Rangers en route to first shutout of season

  NEW YORK >> In a sport where it’s all about the start, the Flyers scored first Wednesday night for just the 17th time in 48 games this season.

  By Bob Grotz bgrotz@21st-centurymedia.com @BobGrotz on Twitter|12 hrs ago