Nation & WorldPhiladelphians mourn Pope Francis’ death and recall the 2015 visit of a pontiff who ‘was for the people’Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez was considered to be Pope Francis' first legacy appointment in the United States when he was appointed in 2020. Latest HeadlinesPope Francis, aka ‘Frankie da Pope,’ brought a world of joy to Philadelphia in 2015 | OpinionPope Francis’ approach to science and faith emphasized our duty to wield both with care | OpinionYes, Bob Brady still has Pope Francis’ drinking glass from his 2015 visit
Nation & WorldPhiladelphians mourn Pope Francis’ death and recall the 2015 visit of a pontiff who ‘was for the people’Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez was considered to be Pope Francis' first legacy appointment in the United States when he was appointed in 2020. Latest HeadlinesPope Francis, aka ‘Frankie da Pope,’ brought a world of joy to Philadelphia in 2015 | OpinionPope Francis’ approach to science and faith emphasized our duty to wield both with care | OpinionYes, Bob Brady still has Pope Francis’ drinking glass from his 2015 visit
Latest HeadlinesPope Francis, aka ‘Frankie da Pope,’ brought a world of joy to Philadelphia in 2015 | OpinionPope Francis’ approach to science and faith emphasized our duty to wield both with care | OpinionYes, Bob Brady still has Pope Francis’ drinking glass from his 2015 visit
ResidentialHere’s how Mayor Parker plans to spend $800 million on housing "We have a housing crisis," Parker's chief of staff says. The administration has set seven priorities to try to solve it. Latest HeadlinesMayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
ResidentialHere’s how Mayor Parker plans to spend $800 million on housing "We have a housing crisis," Parker's chief of staff says. The administration has set seven priorities to try to solve it. Latest HeadlinesMayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
Latest HeadlinesMayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
HealthCrozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital are closing, Prospect saysProspect Medical Holdings said the closure process will start immediately. Emergency departments will go on divert Wednesday morning.
HealthCrozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital are closing, Prospect saysProspect Medical Holdings said the closure process will start immediately. Emergency departments will go on divert Wednesday morning.
ResidentialToo much stuff? Philly-area junk haulers find new homes for your former treasuresEmptying a house can be emotional and overwhelming work.
ResidentialToo much stuff? Philly-area junk haulers find new homes for your former treasuresEmptying a house can be emotional and overwhelming work.
PhiladelphiaA Philly-based medical helpline told a worker to treat a diabetic ulcer with first aid. He won $4.5M in a lawsuit after his foot was amputated.The Alabama man was in contact with Workcompvidence's medical helpline for months before he became septic and required surgery. The company's attorney said there was no physician-patient relationship.
PhiladelphiaA Philly-based medical helpline told a worker to treat a diabetic ulcer with first aid. He won $4.5M in a lawsuit after his foot was amputated.The Alabama man was in contact with Workcompvidence's medical helpline for months before he became septic and required surgery. The company's attorney said there was no physician-patient relationship.
Nation & WorldPope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.
Nation & WorldPope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
New Jersey PoliticsTaking on Donald Trump has become a requirement in the Democratic primary for N.J. governor
New Jersey PoliticsTaking on Donald Trump has become a requirement in the Democratic primary for N.J. governor
ResidentialToo much stuff? Philly-area junk haulers find new homes for your former treasuresEmptying a house can be emotional and overwhelming work.
ResidentialToo much stuff? Philly-area junk haulers find new homes for your former treasuresEmptying a house can be emotional and overwhelming work.
PhiladelphiaTo survive decades of disasters, Nicetown developed its tight-knit cultureHighway construction, the crack cocaine epidemic, and gentrifying efforts threatened to destroy a community that soldiers on despite the odds.
PhiladelphiaTo survive decades of disasters, Nicetown developed its tight-knit cultureHighway construction, the crack cocaine epidemic, and gentrifying efforts threatened to destroy a community that soldiers on despite the odds.
HealthSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children names Jodi Coombs its new interim chief executiveCoombs, coming from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, is replacing Rob Brooks, who held the same title since Feb. 2024.
HealthSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children names Jodi Coombs its new interim chief executiveCoombs, coming from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, is replacing Rob Brooks, who held the same title since Feb. 2024.
ResidentialSt. Joseph’s Carpenter Society opens East Camden job skills center and community hub The longtime Camden nonprofit has expanded its services into teaching construction skills, home repair, and other job skills.
ResidentialSt. Joseph’s Carpenter Society opens East Camden job skills center and community hub The longtime Camden nonprofit has expanded its services into teaching construction skills, home repair, and other job skills.
PennsylvaniaAt a Delco mill, they’re rebuilding a waterwheel like what the ancient Romans hadVolunteers are rebuilding the waterwheel at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills, using traditional tools and techniques to preserve the 300-year-old site’s working history.
PennsylvaniaAt a Delco mill, they’re rebuilding a waterwheel like what the ancient Romans hadVolunteers are rebuilding the waterwheel at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills, using traditional tools and techniques to preserve the 300-year-old site’s working history.
FoodJohn’s Water Ice is coming to the Jersey Shore for the first timeJohn’s Water Ice, the South Philly summer staple, is opening a shop on the Wildwood boardwalk — its first permanent location at the Jersey Shore.
FoodJohn’s Water Ice is coming to the Jersey Shore for the first timeJohn’s Water Ice, the South Philly summer staple, is opening a shop on the Wildwood boardwalk — its first permanent location at the Jersey Shore.
FoodJohn’s Water Ice is coming to the Jersey Shore for the first timeJohn’s Water Ice, the South Philly summer staple, is opening a shop on the Wildwood boardwalk — its first permanent location at the Jersey Shore.
FoodJohn’s Water Ice is coming to the Jersey Shore for the first timeJohn’s Water Ice, the South Philly summer staple, is opening a shop on the Wildwood boardwalk — its first permanent location at the Jersey Shore.
Arts & CultureCity Hall’s art curator keeps the work in its halls as diverse as the people on our streets
Arts & CultureCity Hall’s art curator keeps the work in its halls as diverse as the people on our streets
NewsPhiladelphia museum unveils largest exhibit of Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries
NewsPhiladelphia museum unveils largest exhibit of Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries
OpinionPhilly’s own ‘Temple of Doom’ has fossils in the floors, stars in the ceiling, and an Egyptian room
OpinionPhilly’s own ‘Temple of Doom’ has fossils in the floors, stars in the ceiling, and an Egyptian room
OpinionThe humanities aren’t waste. They are us.Federal funding is the largest source of support for the state’s cultural sector. Take that away, and you don’t just harm nonprofits, you harm communities and local economies.
OpinionThe humanities aren’t waste. They are us.Federal funding is the largest source of support for the state’s cultural sector. Take that away, and you don’t just harm nonprofits, you harm communities and local economies.
OpinionIn Haverford, 80-somethings and 90-somethings take to the road to protest TrumpThey saw the Holocaust, WWII and Vietnam, and these senior protesters on Philly's Main Line have seen enough of Trump.
OpinionIn Haverford, 80-somethings and 90-somethings take to the road to protest TrumpThey saw the Holocaust, WWII and Vietnam, and these senior protesters on Philly's Main Line have seen enough of Trump.
OpinionYou can’t control your kid’s safety online. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless.Parents are told that keeping kids safe online is their responsibility, but by itself, no amount of good parenting is enough in the current online world.
OpinionYou can’t control your kid’s safety online. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless.Parents are told that keeping kids safe online is their responsibility, but by itself, no amount of good parenting is enough in the current online world.
OpinionCarole King: How Pennsylvanians can help protect an amount of public land nearly the size of their stateAs an environmental activist, I was heartened by the reintroduction of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. This important piece of legislation needs the support of Americans everywhere.
OpinionCarole King: How Pennsylvanians can help protect an amount of public land nearly the size of their stateAs an environmental activist, I was heartened by the reintroduction of the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. This important piece of legislation needs the support of Americans everywhere.
OpinionBy flouting judicial orders and ignoring due process, Trump continues to sneer at the rule of law | EditorialThe U.S. is paying El Salvador $6 million to house more than 200 deportees, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who have been effectively disappeared.
OpinionBy flouting judicial orders and ignoring due process, Trump continues to sneer at the rule of law | EditorialThe U.S. is paying El Salvador $6 million to house more than 200 deportees, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who have been effectively disappeared.
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
National PoliticsBrian Fitzpatrick raised $1.22M this quarter as Democrats plan to target his district in the 2026 midterms
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
National PoliticsHegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
National PoliticsHegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro said President Donald Trump called him to offer ‘warm regards’ nearly a week after arson attack
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
TechnologyGoogle faces off with U.S. government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
National PoliticsHegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
National PoliticsHegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
Crime & JusticeA woman was shot to death in a car in West Philadelphia; a child in the vehicle was unharmed, police said
Crime & JusticeA woman was shot to death in a car in West Philadelphia; a child in the vehicle was unharmed, police said
Crime & JusticeA Chester County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife and daughter
Crime & JusticeA Chester County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife and daughter
Crime & JusticeLarge crowds of juveniles cause chaos near Temple University, five people assaulted, officials say
Crime & JusticeLarge crowds of juveniles cause chaos near Temple University, five people assaulted, officials say
Crime & JusticeThe 24-year-old owner of a gun that injured a 5-year-old boy in Feltonville faces multiple charges
Crime & JusticeThe 24-year-old owner of a gun that injured a 5-year-old boy in Feltonville faces multiple charges
Crime & JusticeA woman was shot to death in a car in West Philadelphia; a child in the vehicle was unharmed, police said
Crime & JusticeA woman was shot to death in a car in West Philadelphia; a child in the vehicle was unharmed, police said
Crime & JusticeA Chester County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife and daughter
Crime & JusticeA Chester County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife and daughter
Crime & JusticeLarge crowds of juveniles cause chaos near Temple University, five people assaulted, officials say
Crime & JusticeLarge crowds of juveniles cause chaos near Temple University, five people assaulted, officials say
Crime & JusticeThe 24-year-old owner of a gun that injured a 5-year-old boy in Feltonville faces multiple charges
Crime & JusticeThe 24-year-old owner of a gun that injured a 5-year-old boy in Feltonville faces multiple charges
