PhiladelphiaSociety Hill residents pool money to hire a private security guard for the summerSociety Hill neighbors have raised over $39,000 to hire their own private security guard. The goal is not only to prevent violent crime, but also deter homelessness, drug use, and petty theft.Latest HeadlinesTemple University mom was right to hire security to help keep her kid safe off campus | Jenice ArmstrongItalian Market and Manayunk business owners hired armed security agents to scare off lootersFishtown hired private security. Too bad other neighborhoods can’t do the same. | Jenice Armstrong
PhiladelphiaSociety Hill residents pool money to hire a private security guard for the summerSociety Hill neighbors have raised over $39,000 to hire their own private security guard. The goal is not only to prevent violent crime, but also deter homelessness, drug use, and petty theft.Latest HeadlinesTemple University mom was right to hire security to help keep her kid safe off campus | Jenice ArmstrongItalian Market and Manayunk business owners hired armed security agents to scare off lootersFishtown hired private security. Too bad other neighborhoods can’t do the same. | Jenice Armstrong
Latest HeadlinesTemple University mom was right to hire security to help keep her kid safe off campus | Jenice ArmstrongItalian Market and Manayunk business owners hired armed security agents to scare off lootersFishtown hired private security. Too bad other neighborhoods can’t do the same. | Jenice Armstrong
NewsAn alarming report shows rising antisemitism in Pa., days after a white supremacist campaign targeted Port RichmondA sweeping report from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic incidents increased nationally in 2022. In Pennsylvania, incidents rose 65% and were already observed in Port Richmond this week.
NewsAn alarming report shows rising antisemitism in Pa., days after a white supremacist campaign targeted Port RichmondA sweeping report from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic incidents increased nationally in 2022. In Pennsylvania, incidents rose 65% and were already observed in Port Richmond this week.
The LatestKenney has vetoed a bill to create a Philly public safety position. Now what?4 minutes agoMiles Davis’ ‘Birth of the Cool’ is being re-created live in concert in Philly47 minutes agoWhy TikTok’s security risks keep raising fears10 minutes agoESPN’s Mina Kimes dunks on Boston sports talker after ‘hateful’ comments51 minutes ago
ElectionsCrime and public safety are the focus of a super PAC’s ads boosting Helen Gym for Philly mayor
ElectionsCrime and public safety are the focus of a super PAC’s ads boosting Helen Gym for Philly mayor
ElectionsCrime and public safety are the focus of a super PAC’s ads boosting Helen Gym for Philly mayor
ElectionsCrime and public safety are the focus of a super PAC’s ads boosting Helen Gym for Philly mayor
OpinionOpinionMemories of the Iraq War, my interpreter’s tragic end, and the horrors caused by hubris
OpinionOpinionMemories of the Iraq War, my interpreter’s tragic end, and the horrors caused by hubris
OpinionOpinionWith no coach, and no players, Temple hoops is a complete mess right now The Owls have six top players in the transfer portal while athletic director Arthur Johnson deals with the small matter of trying to find a new coach.
OpinionOpinionWith no coach, and no players, Temple hoops is a complete mess right now The Owls have six top players in the transfer portal while athletic director Arthur Johnson deals with the small matter of trying to find a new coach.
FlyersFlyers’ ‘Next Shift’ program aims to inspire future generations of women who want to work in sports
FlyersFlyers’ ‘Next Shift’ program aims to inspire future generations of women who want to work in sports
FlyersFlyers’ ‘Next Shift’ program aims to inspire future generations of women who want to work in sports
FlyersFlyers’ ‘Next Shift’ program aims to inspire future generations of women who want to work in sports
Spotlight PAWomen have more power than ever in Pa.’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remainWomen now lead both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature, but the state still lags behind more than two dozen others in terms of total representation.
Spotlight PAWomen have more power than ever in Pa.’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remainWomen now lead both chambers of the Pennsylvania legislature, but the state still lags behind more than two dozen others in terms of total representation.
ElectionsEx-cop John Wood is out of the mayor’s race. That gives Cherelle Parker top ballot position.
ElectionsEx-cop John Wood is out of the mayor’s race. That gives Cherelle Parker top ballot position.
TheaterWilson on Wilson. Meet the actor who has acted in 9 of August Wilson’s 10 “Pittsburgh Cycle” plays.Actor Brian Anthony Wilson calls playwright August Wilson the “Black Shakespeare,” and plays Sterling Johnson at Arden's production of "Radio Golf." Plus: a host of other theatrical offerings.
TheaterWilson on Wilson. Meet the actor who has acted in 9 of August Wilson’s 10 “Pittsburgh Cycle” plays.Actor Brian Anthony Wilson calls playwright August Wilson the “Black Shakespeare,” and plays Sterling Johnson at Arden's production of "Radio Golf." Plus: a host of other theatrical offerings.
FoodSouth Jersey chef Britt Rescigno to face Jose Garces in Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’Chef Britt Rescigno grew up working at Allen's Clam Bar in New Gretna, N.J. Soon she'll go head to head with Philly's own Jose Garces.
FoodSouth Jersey chef Britt Rescigno to face Jose Garces in Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’Chef Britt Rescigno grew up working at Allen's Clam Bar in New Gretna, N.J. Soon she'll go head to head with Philly's own Jose Garces.
TheaterPhiladelphia’s Wilma Theater to co-produce a Broadway play by a local playwrightJames Ijames's Pulitzer-winning play premiered at the Wilma in 2021. Now the theater will co-produce its Broadway run.
TheaterPhiladelphia’s Wilma Theater to co-produce a Broadway play by a local playwrightJames Ijames's Pulitzer-winning play premiered at the Wilma in 2021. Now the theater will co-produce its Broadway run.
NewsBruce Springsteen receives Medal of Arts award from President BidenBruce Springsteen, along with other artists including Gladys Knight and Mindy Kaling, was honored by President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday with the National Medal of Arts.
NewsBruce Springsteen receives Medal of Arts award from President BidenBruce Springsteen, along with other artists including Gladys Knight and Mindy Kaling, was honored by President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday with the National Medal of Arts.
NewsWhat’s it take to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water? Big new systems that you might have to help pay for.A rule proposed March 14 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could drive water systems to install filtration equipment at thousands of locations nationwide.
NewsWhat’s it take to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water? Big new systems that you might have to help pay for.A rule proposed March 14 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could drive water systems to install filtration equipment at thousands of locations nationwide.
NewsWhat’s it take to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water? Big new systems that you might have to help pay for.A rule proposed March 14 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could drive water systems to install filtration equipment at thousands of locations nationwide.
NewsWhat’s it take to get ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water? Big new systems that you might have to help pay for.A rule proposed March 14 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could drive water systems to install filtration equipment at thousands of locations nationwide.
OpinionI’m a protester getting part of the $9 million settlement. It’s not enough.We have nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets. The city must fully ban these and other "less lethal" measures like tear gas against civilians who aren’t hurting others.
OpinionI’m a protester getting part of the $9 million settlement. It’s not enough.We have nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets. The city must fully ban these and other "less lethal" measures like tear gas against civilians who aren’t hurting others.
OpinionSEPTA made the right decision to stop its suburban plans. Here’s how it can best serve riders going forward. | EditorialNow that the King of Prussia project is no longer a major destination for scarce resources, there is an opportunity to get local transit service back on track.
OpinionSEPTA made the right decision to stop its suburban plans. Here’s how it can best serve riders going forward. | EditorialNow that the King of Prussia project is no longer a major destination for scarce resources, there is an opportunity to get local transit service back on track.
OpinionClearwater becomes ‘little Philly’ in March. My boys and I were here for it.I asked my 9-year-old why he was so eager to go to the Phillies' spring training. "For redemption, for last year," he said.
OpinionClearwater becomes ‘little Philly’ in March. My boys and I were here for it.I asked my 9-year-old why he was so eager to go to the Phillies' spring training. "For redemption, for last year," he said.
OpinionTo Philly school board from former member: Our students deserve betterAs a board member, I could not, in good conscience, vote on a budget that allocated three times the amount of dollars for school police as it did for athletics programming. Let's change the narrative.
OpinionTo Philly school board from former member: Our students deserve betterAs a board member, I could not, in good conscience, vote on a budget that allocated three times the amount of dollars for school police as it did for athletics programming. Let's change the narrative.
OpinionRepublicans are taking over stuff run by Black people because the GOP hates democracyAn unwarranted Texas takeover of schools in Black-and-brown-led Houston is the latest in a growing Republican war on democratic elections.
OpinionRepublicans are taking over stuff run by Black people because the GOP hates democracyAn unwarranted Texas takeover of schools in Black-and-brown-led Houston is the latest in a growing Republican war on democratic elections.
HealthCOVID vaccines pushed Penn’s licensing revenue over $1 billion last year, after the school ranked No. 1 in 2021
HealthCOVID vaccines pushed Penn’s licensing revenue over $1 billion last year, after the school ranked No. 1 in 2021
PhiladelphiaCayman, the caiman found in FDR Park, was euthanized after animal sanctuaries wouldn’t take him
PhiladelphiaCayman, the caiman found in FDR Park, was euthanized after animal sanctuaries wouldn’t take him
HealthCOVID vaccines pushed Penn’s licensing revenue over $1 billion last year, after the school ranked No. 1 in 2021
HealthCOVID vaccines pushed Penn’s licensing revenue over $1 billion last year, after the school ranked No. 1 in 2021
PhiladelphiaCayman, the caiman found in FDR Park, was euthanized after animal sanctuaries wouldn’t take him
PhiladelphiaCayman, the caiman found in FDR Park, was euthanized after animal sanctuaries wouldn’t take him
NewsPhiladelphia expands lifeguard training hours in push for staff, offering $1000 bonuses to new recruits
NewsPhiladelphia expands lifeguard training hours in push for staff, offering $1000 bonuses to new recruits
NewsPhiladelphia expands lifeguard training hours in push for staff, offering $1000 bonuses to new recruits
NewsPhiladelphia expands lifeguard training hours in push for staff, offering $1000 bonuses to new recruits