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Eagles attend the White House Super Bowl ceremony, but without some key players

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was among the Birds who skipped the event, but he got a shout-out from President Donald Trump anyway.

Anthony R. Wood, Julia Terruso, and Olivia Reiner

President Trump signs order threatening sanctuary cities with funding cuts

Trump campaigned on the promise to defund sanctuary cities and the orders he signed Monday come just around the 100-day mark of his administration.

Jeff Gammage and Julia Terruso

Trump administration demands Penn restore accolades to female swimmers after allowing trans swimmer to compete

Penn has maintained that it was in full compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and eligibility at the time it allowed Thomas to compete and remains so.

Susan Snyder

New tool protects Philly’s murals from demolition or development

The previous method of preserving murals “doesn’t have any real teeth,” said one of the leaders behind the new tool.

Kevin Riordan

The N.J. Supreme Court will decide whether to allow a grand jury investigation into statewide clergy abuse

Chris Palmer

The Latest

Where do the Flyers stand with their coaching search? And beyond Rick Tocchet, who are the top candidates?

Jackie Spiegel

Penn State is one of the few programs that doesn’t have the transfer portal to thank for its good fortunes

Kerith Gabriel

Donald Trump shouts out Big Dom, who gets a chance to speak at Eagles’ White House ceremony

Ariel Simpson

Opinion

The post-draft search to define Howie Roseman and the Eagles misses the mark

David Murphy | Columnist

Penn Medicine breaks ground for a $224 million proton beam cancer center in Philadelphia

The proton beam therapy center will be Penn's fourth when it opens in late 2027. The others are at HUP, Virtua Voorhees, and Lancaster General.

Harold Brubaker

SEPTA should privatize its bus routes to save money, Pa. Republican leader proposes

Thomas Fitzgerald

Central Bucks special education abuse allegations become issue in DA race

Democrat Joe Khan is calling on Republican incumbent Jennifer Schorn to convene a grand jury after a report found students were abused in an autistic support classroom.

Maddie Hanna and Vinny Vella

Former Penn board chair reveals new details from inside the boardroom leading to President Liz Magill’s resignation

“In some ways, Penn was sort of where the first shots were fired in a war on elite universities,” Scott Bok said during an interview about his book, looking back on the fall 2023 semester.

Susan Snyder

CCP board appoints provost as interim leader after ousting president

The move comes about two and a half weeks after the board placed its current president Donald Guy Generals on paid administrative leave, following a decision not to renew his contract.

Susan Snyder

In West Philly, new after-school opportunities are available for Philly kids — thanks to Tiger Woods

TGR Learning Lab, part of Cobbs Creek Golf Course, opens with funding from Tiger Woods.

Kristen A. Graham

Bucks officials defend decision not to bring charges in the Jamison Elementary abuse case

In a statement, Bucks County DA Jennifer Schorn said it is not her "place to weigh in on non-criminal matters."

Melanie Burney

The 76

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

The 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now.

Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Esra Erol, Hira Qureshi, Jasen Lo, Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Michael Klein, and Sam Morris

POLITICS

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How much do Philly City Council bills cost? Mayor Cherelle L. Parker wants to make it easier to find out.

Producing these types of reports, known as fiscal notes, is a standard practice in many legislative bodies, including the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Sean Collins Walsh

Trump transportation secretary says public is looking at DOGE layoffs the ‘wrong way’ during Philly shipyard visit with McCormick

During their visit to the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Monday morning, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick discussed manufacturing, tariffs, and DOGE.

Fallon Roth

Bernie Sanders will be in Philly on May Day for a rally with a major labor union

Sen. Bernie Sanders will speak at a rally for the AFL-CIO in Philly on Thursday and then tour two of the state's most competitive congressional districts.

Aliya Schneider

A science program was poised to reach kids across Philly. Then DOGE killed the funding.

Historic Germantown is one of hundreds of organizations whose IMLS grant have been cancelled. The consequences go beyond fundraising and infrastructure issues.

Peter Dobrin

‘Can’t sit back’: U.S. Department of Defense employees in Philly protest Trump effort to strip union rights from federal workers

The Trump administration on March 27 announced it was attempting to remove union rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Sean Collins Walsh and Ariana Perez-Castells

Eagles attend the White House Super Bowl ceremony, but without some key players

President Trump signs order threatening sanctuary cities with funding cuts

Trump administration demands Penn restore accolades to female swimmers after allowing trans swimmer to compete

New tool protects Philly’s murals from demolition or development

The N.J. Supreme Court will decide whether to allow a grand jury investigation into statewide clergy abuse

Where do the Flyers stand with their coaching search? And beyond Rick Tocchet, who are the top candidates?

Penn State is one of the few programs that doesn’t have the transfer portal to thank for its good fortunes

Donald Trump shouts out Big Dom, who gets a chance to speak at Eagles’ White House ceremony

The post-draft search to define Howie Roseman and the Eagles misses the mark

Penn Medicine breaks ground for a $224 million proton beam cancer center in Philadelphia

SEPTA should privatize its bus routes to save money, Pa. Republican leader proposes

They spent what?! Take a home design quiz to see if you can spot recent trends.

How a Bucks landfill complex produces enough gas to power 63,000 homes

Is off-price Burlington the retail we need as the economy wavers?

A diocese’s fight to keep secrets | Morning Newsletter

🦅 Draft starts with ‘D’| Sports Daily Newsletter

A diocese’s fight to keep secrets | Morning Newsletter

🦅 Draft starts with ‘D’| Sports Daily Newsletter

🏃‍♂️ Penn Relays take the tracks | Things to Do

🌞 Ramping up for summer | Down the Shore

🏃‍♂️ Penn Relays take the tracks | Things to Do

🌞 Ramping up for summer | Down the Shore

Central Bucks special education abuse allegations become issue in DA race

Former Penn board chair reveals new details from inside the boardroom leading to President Liz Magill’s resignation

CCP board appoints provost as interim leader after ousting president

In West Philly, new after-school opportunities are available for Philly kids — thanks to Tiger Woods

Bucks officials defend decision not to bring charges in the Jamison Elementary abuse case

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

No surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop

No surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop

Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Don Giovanni’ is a bit of a bumpy ride but with a fascinating set

Let’s Twist Again: Chubby Checker will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, leaping toward love and transcendence at the Met Philly

At Everybody Eats’ new cafe in Chester, ‘we’re just trying to bring a vibe’

How much do Philly City Council bills cost? Mayor Cherelle L. Parker wants to make it easier to find out.

Trump transportation secretary says public is looking at DOGE layoffs the ‘wrong way’ during Philly shipyard visit with McCormick

Bernie Sanders will be in Philly on May Day for a rally with a major labor union

A science program was poised to reach kids across Philly. Then DOGE killed the funding.

‘Can’t sit back’: U.S. Department of Defense employees in Philly protest Trump effort to strip union rights from federal workers

Man with 100 pounds of explosive materials in Mayfair rowhouse pleads guilty to federal crimes

‘Disturbing’: Pennsylvania AG says funeral home faked pet cremations

Buckingham officer shot a man who was threatening residents after a car crash, police say

The N.J. Supreme Court will decide whether to allow a grand jury investigation into statewide clergy abuse

Man with 100 pounds of explosive materials in Mayfair rowhouse pleads guilty to federal crimes

‘Disturbing’: Pennsylvania AG says funeral home faked pet cremations

Buckingham officer shot a man who was threatening residents after a car crash, police say

The N.J. Supreme Court will decide whether to allow a grand jury investigation into statewide clergy abuse

Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without light

5-year-old girl and parents among those dead in vehicle ramming in Vancouver

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

Commanders and Washington to build nearly $4 billion stadium at RFK site

Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal leaves thousands stranded and millions without light

5-year-old girl and parents among those dead in vehicle ramming in Vancouver

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

Commanders and Washington to build nearly $4 billion stadium at RFK site