BusinessRats don’t run this city: Why Philly fields fewer rat complaints than New York City and D.C. Compared to nearby cities, Philly seems to have a much lower rat population, or at least is home to vermin who are better at hiding. Latest HeadlinesFeared rat tsunami doesn’t materialize in Narberth (from February 2024)Where Philly’s rodent problem ranks among U.S. cities (from October 2023)
BusinessRats don’t run this city: Why Philly fields fewer rat complaints than New York City and D.C. Compared to nearby cities, Philly seems to have a much lower rat population, or at least is home to vermin who are better at hiding. Latest HeadlinesFeared rat tsunami doesn’t materialize in Narberth (from February 2024)Where Philly’s rodent problem ranks among U.S. cities (from October 2023)
Latest HeadlinesFeared rat tsunami doesn’t materialize in Narberth (from February 2024)Where Philly’s rodent problem ranks among U.S. cities (from October 2023)
EducationMost schools in Pa. have passed on ‘somewhat controversial’ cell phone pouch program Pennsylvania offered schools money to buy pouches that lock phones away, but only 18 public school entities requested funding for the pouches.
EducationMost schools in Pa. have passed on ‘somewhat controversial’ cell phone pouch program Pennsylvania offered schools money to buy pouches that lock phones away, but only 18 public school entities requested funding for the pouches.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan held a tense but relatively civil debate in West Philly
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan held a tense but relatively civil debate in West Philly
CollegesPenn State’s wrestling dynasty rolls to a historic win in front of President Trump in South Philly
CollegesPenn State’s wrestling dynasty rolls to a historic win in front of President Trump in South Philly
PhilliesKyle Schwarber seems locked in to lead off again for the Phillies, with Trea Turner hitting second
PhilliesKyle Schwarber seems locked in to lead off again for the Phillies, with Trea Turner hitting second
PhilliesTigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, a Delco native, homers on first pitch he sees against Phillies’ Aaron Nola
PhilliesTigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, a Delco native, homers on first pitch he sees against Phillies’ Aaron Nola
SixersSixers’ Tyrese Maxey to remain sidelined on road trip; still no update on Joel Embiid’s possible procedure
SixersSixers’ Tyrese Maxey to remain sidelined on road trip; still no update on Joel Embiid’s possible procedure
CollegesPenn State’s wrestling dynasty rolls to a historic win in front of President Trump in South Philly
CollegesPenn State’s wrestling dynasty rolls to a historic win in front of President Trump in South Philly
PhilliesKyle Schwarber seems locked in to lead off again for the Phillies, with Trea Turner hitting second
PhilliesKyle Schwarber seems locked in to lead off again for the Phillies, with Trea Turner hitting second
PhilliesTigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, a Delco native, homers on first pitch he sees against Phillies’ Aaron Nola
PhilliesTigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, a Delco native, homers on first pitch he sees against Phillies’ Aaron Nola
SixersSixers’ Tyrese Maxey to remain sidelined on road trip; still no update on Joel Embiid’s possible procedure
SixersSixers’ Tyrese Maxey to remain sidelined on road trip; still no update on Joel Embiid’s possible procedure
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro says he’ll consider legal action against the Trump administration if education cuts affect Pa. studentsThe governor said he will consider taking legal action if the cuts affect funding for Pennsylvania students.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro says he’ll consider legal action against the Trump administration if education cuts affect Pa. studentsThe governor said he will consider taking legal action if the cuts affect funding for Pennsylvania students.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan continue to throw insults at second public debate
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan continue to throw insults at second public debate
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker appoints Tyrell Brown as head of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker appoints Tyrell Brown as head of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs
EducationTrump signed an order to ‘begin eliminating’ the Department of Education. Here’s what could happen next.
EducationTrump signed an order to ‘begin eliminating’ the Department of Education. Here’s what could happen next.
National PoliticsTears and plummeting morale plague Philly airport’s TSA workers after federal government stripped away their union rights
National PoliticsTears and plummeting morale plague Philly airport’s TSA workers after federal government stripped away their union rights
OpinionRow offices should be abolished — starting with the sheriff’s office | EditorialThe ongoing incompetence at the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is putting public safety at risk and demands urgent attention.
OpinionRow offices should be abolished — starting with the sheriff’s office | EditorialThe ongoing incompetence at the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office is putting public safety at risk and demands urgent attention.
Opinion‘Now we are fighting against a dictator supported by a traitor’Europeans grasp the threat the growing Trump-Putin alliance poses to Western security.
Opinion‘Now we are fighting against a dictator supported by a traitor’Europeans grasp the threat the growing Trump-Putin alliance poses to Western security.
OpinionThe frog of democracy is nearly boiled. We can still jump out of the potThe slow, seemingly piecemeal march of American dictatorship is trampling colleges and law firms and coming for the rest of us.
OpinionThe frog of democracy is nearly boiled. We can still jump out of the potThe slow, seemingly piecemeal march of American dictatorship is trampling colleges and law firms and coming for the rest of us.
Opinion5 years since the COVID lockdown, can we talk about what we’ve learned?The narratives that have grown around pandemic lockdowns have increasingly supplanted any tales of the ingenuity, dedication, and compassion of frontline health-care workers.
Opinion5 years since the COVID lockdown, can we talk about what we’ve learned?The narratives that have grown around pandemic lockdowns have increasingly supplanted any tales of the ingenuity, dedication, and compassion of frontline health-care workers.
OpinionGame over, man! Game over! | Editorial CartoonAs the city's financial watchdog calls for abolishing the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, John Cole comments on the special relationship between City Council and the poor-performing row office.
OpinionGame over, man! Game over! | Editorial CartoonAs the city's financial watchdog calls for abolishing the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, John Cole comments on the special relationship between City Council and the poor-performing row office.
The 76The 76Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly areaThe 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now. Latest HeadlinesHow we picked Philly’s most vital restaurants
The 76The 76Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly areaThe 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now. Latest HeadlinesHow we picked Philly’s most vital restaurants
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet premieres Angel Corella’s ‘Boléro’ in the director’s new choreographer eraFollowing a run of Corella’s "Swan Lake," Philadelphia Ballet returned to the Academy of Music Thursday night for another black-and-white program.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet premieres Angel Corella’s ‘Boléro’ in the director’s new choreographer eraFollowing a run of Corella’s "Swan Lake," Philadelphia Ballet returned to the Academy of Music Thursday night for another black-and-white program.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet premieres Angel Corella’s ‘Boléro’ in the director’s new choreographer eraFollowing a run of Corella’s "Swan Lake," Philadelphia Ballet returned to the Academy of Music Thursday night for another black-and-white program.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia Ballet premieres Angel Corella’s ‘Boléro’ in the director’s new choreographer eraFollowing a run of Corella’s "Swan Lake," Philadelphia Ballet returned to the Academy of Music Thursday night for another black-and-white program.
PhiladelphiaPortal damage revealed by wind is from January, police say; installation may leave Philly if new funding isn’t found
PhiladelphiaPortal damage revealed by wind is from January, police say; installation may leave Philly if new funding isn’t found
Arts & CultureThree rare pipe organs, Rosalinde, Hildy, and Veronica, are among Philadelphia’s newest residents
Arts & CultureThree rare pipe organs, Rosalinde, Hildy, and Veronica, are among Philadelphia’s newest residents
PhiladelphiaAn emotional, musical end to Center City Macy’s concluded with patrons confused over locked exitsThose who attended the last in a daylong series of organ recitals Saturday night found the store's main exits on Market and Chestnut Streets locked. Then came an announcement to use Juniper Street.
PhiladelphiaAn emotional, musical end to Center City Macy’s concluded with patrons confused over locked exitsThose who attended the last in a daylong series of organ recitals Saturday night found the store's main exits on Market and Chestnut Streets locked. Then came an announcement to use Juniper Street.
New JerseyAllegations of racial discrimination and nepotism rock a Glouco town looking to allow a cannabis dispensaryA Black business woman said she was the victim of discrimination. and that local officials sabotaged her efforts to start a Swedesboro weed operation.
New JerseyAllegations of racial discrimination and nepotism rock a Glouco town looking to allow a cannabis dispensaryA Black business woman said she was the victim of discrimination. and that local officials sabotaged her efforts to start a Swedesboro weed operation.
ResidentialTenants are suing one of Philly’s biggest landlords after months of unsafe conditionsPhiladelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections declared a West Oak Lane apartment building unsafe in November, and tenants are suing for fixes and refunds on their rent.
ResidentialTenants are suing one of Philly’s biggest landlords after months of unsafe conditionsPhiladelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections declared a West Oak Lane apartment building unsafe in November, and tenants are suing for fixes and refunds on their rent.
BusinessFreddie Mac CEO fired in ongoing overhaul of mortgage giantThe Trump administration also replaced several board members at Freddie and Fannie Mae earlier this week.
BusinessFreddie Mac CEO fired in ongoing overhaul of mortgage giantThe Trump administration also replaced several board members at Freddie and Fannie Mae earlier this week.
HealthEmergency court hearing held on struggles to keep Crozer’s Delaware County hospitals openAnother hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon on efforts to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital open. Penn Medicine has been involved in talks, but has no plans to act solo.
HealthEmergency court hearing held on struggles to keep Crozer’s Delaware County hospitals openAnother hearing is scheduled for Monday afternoon on efforts to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital open. Penn Medicine has been involved in talks, but has no plans to act solo.
Nation & WorldLondon’s Heathrow Airport closed, prompting delays and canceled flights at PHL and beyond
Nation & WorldLondon’s Heathrow Airport closed, prompting delays and canceled flights at PHL and beyond
Nation & WorldLondon’s Heathrow Airport closed, prompting delays and canceled flights at PHL and beyond
Nation & WorldLondon’s Heathrow Airport closed, prompting delays and canceled flights at PHL and beyond
EducationCamden schools are sending meals home for students fasting for Ramadan: `This is your faith.’
EducationCamden schools are sending meals home for students fasting for Ramadan: `This is your faith.’
EducationCamden schools are sending meals home for students fasting for Ramadan: `This is your faith.’
EducationCamden schools are sending meals home for students fasting for Ramadan: `This is your faith.’
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territory
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territory
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records show
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records show
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA says
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA says
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territory
Crime & JusticeJury convicts Southwest Philly gang member of first-degree murder for killing 15-year-old who was walking in rival territory
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records show
Crime & JusticeMan in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records show
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA says
Crime & JusticeAfter years of control and abuse, a Chester County man killed the mothers of his two children, DA says