northern

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More than 3,000 people were in attendance at the Jefferson Street Grounds, in Philadelphia’s northern section, on a late Saturday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled, and western diamondback rattlesnakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the role played by two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Reigning Swiss champions Basel said they were interested in making more use of the venue in the northern city and carefully reviewed all enquiries.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The tsar said, “We are also blessed to have Alyosha Popovich, he of unending strength and power, visiting us from his northern city of Rostov!”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack