Milan VariaWhat I DoI am a Now Desk Intern at the Inquirer.A Paoli couple won $10 million in their lawsuit against an international comic book grading giantThe Meyerses' work and reputation were so tarnished that at one point they felt like "criminals." The recent verdict, however, helped them defend their reputation.Milan Varia and Emily Bloch Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboardListeria outbreak potentially linked to deli meats, kills one person in N.J.The CDC is still investigating the situation, which has resulted in the deaths of at least two people in the United States.Milan Varia July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboardFlights resume at Philadelphia International Airport following tech outage; city services remain open but some with limitationsA tech outage centered on Microsoft grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off the air on Friday.Rob Tornoe, Beatrice Forman, Anna Orso, Rodrigo Torrejón, Emily Bloch, Aubrey Whelan, Abraham Gutman, Wendy Ruderman, Nick Vadala, Layla A. Jones, Joseph N. DiStefano, Ariana Perez-Castells, Rosa Cartagena, Erin McCarthy, Samantha Melamed, Fallon Roth, and Milan Varia July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboardWhy do Philadelphians call it a ‘hoagie?’ Does anyone else? It’s complicated.Several theories have breadcrumbs tracing back to the Hog Island shipyard.Milan Varia July 16, 2024Link copied to clipboardSEPTA trolley tunnel will close for 16 days starting Friday. Here’s what to know about the service changes. Since 2012, the inconvenient ritual has meant service changes for the many passengers who regularly board the trolleys. Here's how to navigate the city during the 16 days of work.Milan Varia July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Philadelphia Zoo turned 150. Here’s what it was like when it opened.Today celebrates 150 years since the zoo opened. Its history dates goes back to editions of The Inquirer that date the 1870s and was a time of excitement for many in the city.Milan Varia July 1, 2024Link copied to clipboardChester County couple die in rip current, officials sayBrian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were vacationing at Stuart Beach with their six children.Milan Varia June 21, 2024Link copied to clipboardSuper commuters are having a resurgence. Here’s what it’s like to actually travel 90 minutes to work. The number of super commuters in the Philly region increased by about 23.4% from 2021 to 2022, a significant increase but still below pre-pandemic numbers.Milan Varia Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboardMan charged with animal cruelty in Wildwood after decapitating seagullFranklin Zeigler, 29, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, and after further investigation, charged with third-degree animal cruelty, North Wildwood police said.Milan Varia July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboardMan dies after he saved 2 children from drowning at New Jersey parkThe 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital after being in critical condition. A verified family GoFundMe identified him as Pablo Hernandez.Milan Varia July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Philadelphia Zoo welcomes the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 yearsThe birth is a "testament to the animal care, nutrition and veterinary teams that have worked with Tua to greatly improve her health over years," the zoo said in a statement.Milan Varia July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboardA week of high temperatures is upcoming in Philly, with heat indexes potentially over 100The story of a hot, humid, and muggy summer in Philly will continue, and the triple-digit heat indexes may continue into Wednesday.Milan Varia July 8, 2024Link copied to clipboardWhy there was a white arch on Broad Street in the 1890sWhile the arch is gone today, it has a celebratory history.Milan Varia June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboardBattleship New Jersey returns to Camden after $10 million in repairsThe ship — 887 feet long, four stories tall, and weighing 45,000 tons — arrived in Camden at 1:29 p.m. on Thursday to a crowd of more than 300 people.Hannah Nguyen, Milan Varia, and Kevin Riordan June 20, 2024Link copied to clipboardFour people were shot in Philly overnight, officials sayThe girl said she heard a boom and instantly started bleeding out of her shoulder, officials said.Milan Varia July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboardResidents evacuate 3 blocks in South Philly in the midst of hazmat incident, officials sayBy the afternoon, the scene had been cleared, and the situation was not hazardous, a fire department spokesperson said.Milan Varia and Hannah Nguyen July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboardInfant dies after being left in a hot car in New Jersey, father is chargedThe man, Avraham Chaitovsky, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.Milan Varia July 17, 2024Link copied to clipboardPhilly has seen its first heat-related death of the summerThe best ways to stay safe in extreme heat are to hydrate, avoid being outside as much as possible, and stay indoors with air-conditioning or fans.Milan Varia July 10, 2024Link copied to clipboardA forthcoming book describes Philly’s role in fireworks history, from the first Independence Day to calls for safetySince the first July 4th, Philadelphia has had a unique connection to the development and history of fireworks.Milan Varia July 4, 2024Link copied to clipboardTwo fatal crashes occurred overnight, resulting three people killedTwo drivers were killed in a head-on collision on North Broad Street, and a pedestrian was struck and killed near Front and Washington in South Philly.Milan Varia June 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
A Paoli couple won $10 million in their lawsuit against an international comic book grading giantThe Meyerses' work and reputation were so tarnished that at one point they felt like "criminals." The recent verdict, however, helped them defend their reputation.Milan Varia and Emily Bloch Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A Paoli couple won $10 million in their lawsuit against an international comic book grading giantThe Meyerses' work and reputation were so tarnished that at one point they felt like "criminals." The recent verdict, however, helped them defend their reputation.Milan Varia and Emily Bloch Aug. 14, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Listeria outbreak potentially linked to deli meats, kills one person in N.J.The CDC is still investigating the situation, which has resulted in the deaths of at least two people in the United States.Milan Varia July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Listeria outbreak potentially linked to deli meats, kills one person in N.J.The CDC is still investigating the situation, which has resulted in the deaths of at least two people in the United States.Milan Varia July 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Flights resume at Philadelphia International Airport following tech outage; city services remain open but some with limitationsA tech outage centered on Microsoft grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off the air on Friday.Rob Tornoe, Beatrice Forman, Anna Orso, Rodrigo Torrejón, Emily Bloch, Aubrey Whelan, Abraham Gutman, Wendy Ruderman, Nick Vadala, Layla A. Jones, Joseph N. DiStefano, Ariana Perez-Castells, Rosa Cartagena, Erin McCarthy, Samantha Melamed, Fallon Roth, and Milan Varia July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Flights resume at Philadelphia International Airport following tech outage; city services remain open but some with limitationsA tech outage centered on Microsoft grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off the air on Friday.Rob Tornoe, Beatrice Forman, Anna Orso, Rodrigo Torrejón, Emily Bloch, Aubrey Whelan, Abraham Gutman, Wendy Ruderman, Nick Vadala, Layla A. Jones, Joseph N. DiStefano, Ariana Perez-Castells, Rosa Cartagena, Erin McCarthy, Samantha Melamed, Fallon Roth, and Milan Varia July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Why do Philadelphians call it a ‘hoagie?’ Does anyone else? It’s complicated.Several theories have breadcrumbs tracing back to the Hog Island shipyard.Milan Varia July 16, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Why do Philadelphians call it a ‘hoagie?’ Does anyone else? It’s complicated.Several theories have breadcrumbs tracing back to the Hog Island shipyard.Milan Varia July 16, 2024Link copied to clipboard
SEPTA trolley tunnel will close for 16 days starting Friday. Here’s what to know about the service changes. Since 2012, the inconvenient ritual has meant service changes for the many passengers who regularly board the trolleys. Here's how to navigate the city during the 16 days of work.Milan Varia July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
SEPTA trolley tunnel will close for 16 days starting Friday. Here’s what to know about the service changes. Since 2012, the inconvenient ritual has meant service changes for the many passengers who regularly board the trolleys. Here's how to navigate the city during the 16 days of work.Milan Varia July 9, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Philadelphia Zoo turned 150. Here’s what it was like when it opened.Today celebrates 150 years since the zoo opened. Its history dates goes back to editions of The Inquirer that date the 1870s and was a time of excitement for many in the city.Milan Varia July 1, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Philadelphia Zoo turned 150. Here’s what it was like when it opened.Today celebrates 150 years since the zoo opened. Its history dates goes back to editions of The Inquirer that date the 1870s and was a time of excitement for many in the city.Milan Varia July 1, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Chester County couple die in rip current, officials sayBrian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were vacationing at Stuart Beach with their six children.Milan Varia June 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Chester County couple die in rip current, officials sayBrian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were vacationing at Stuart Beach with their six children.Milan Varia June 21, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Super commuters are having a resurgence. Here’s what it’s like to actually travel 90 minutes to work. The number of super commuters in the Philly region increased by about 23.4% from 2021 to 2022, a significant increase but still below pre-pandemic numbers.Milan Varia Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Super commuters are having a resurgence. Here’s what it’s like to actually travel 90 minutes to work. The number of super commuters in the Philly region increased by about 23.4% from 2021 to 2022, a significant increase but still below pre-pandemic numbers.Milan Varia Aug. 6, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Man charged with animal cruelty in Wildwood after decapitating seagullFranklin Zeigler, 29, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, and after further investigation, charged with third-degree animal cruelty, North Wildwood police said.Milan Varia July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Man charged with animal cruelty in Wildwood after decapitating seagullFranklin Zeigler, 29, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, and after further investigation, charged with third-degree animal cruelty, North Wildwood police said.Milan Varia July 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Man dies after he saved 2 children from drowning at New Jersey parkThe 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital after being in critical condition. A verified family GoFundMe identified him as Pablo Hernandez.Milan Varia July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Man dies after he saved 2 children from drowning at New Jersey parkThe 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital after being in critical condition. A verified family GoFundMe identified him as Pablo Hernandez.Milan Varia July 18, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomes the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 yearsThe birth is a "testament to the animal care, nutrition and veterinary teams that have worked with Tua to greatly improve her health over years," the zoo said in a statement.Milan Varia July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Philadelphia Zoo welcomes the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 yearsThe birth is a "testament to the animal care, nutrition and veterinary teams that have worked with Tua to greatly improve her health over years," the zoo said in a statement.Milan Varia July 11, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A week of high temperatures is upcoming in Philly, with heat indexes potentially over 100The story of a hot, humid, and muggy summer in Philly will continue, and the triple-digit heat indexes may continue into Wednesday.Milan Varia July 8, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A week of high temperatures is upcoming in Philly, with heat indexes potentially over 100The story of a hot, humid, and muggy summer in Philly will continue, and the triple-digit heat indexes may continue into Wednesday.Milan Varia July 8, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Why there was a white arch on Broad Street in the 1890sWhile the arch is gone today, it has a celebratory history.Milan Varia June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Why there was a white arch on Broad Street in the 1890sWhile the arch is gone today, it has a celebratory history.Milan Varia June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Battleship New Jersey returns to Camden after $10 million in repairsThe ship — 887 feet long, four stories tall, and weighing 45,000 tons — arrived in Camden at 1:29 p.m. on Thursday to a crowd of more than 300 people.Hannah Nguyen, Milan Varia, and Kevin Riordan June 20, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Battleship New Jersey returns to Camden after $10 million in repairsThe ship — 887 feet long, four stories tall, and weighing 45,000 tons — arrived in Camden at 1:29 p.m. on Thursday to a crowd of more than 300 people.Hannah Nguyen, Milan Varia, and Kevin Riordan June 20, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Four people were shot in Philly overnight, officials sayThe girl said she heard a boom and instantly started bleeding out of her shoulder, officials said.Milan Varia July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Four people were shot in Philly overnight, officials sayThe girl said she heard a boom and instantly started bleeding out of her shoulder, officials said.Milan Varia July 31, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Residents evacuate 3 blocks in South Philly in the midst of hazmat incident, officials sayBy the afternoon, the scene had been cleared, and the situation was not hazardous, a fire department spokesperson said.Milan Varia and Hannah Nguyen July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Residents evacuate 3 blocks in South Philly in the midst of hazmat incident, officials sayBy the afternoon, the scene had been cleared, and the situation was not hazardous, a fire department spokesperson said.Milan Varia and Hannah Nguyen July 19, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Infant dies after being left in a hot car in New Jersey, father is chargedThe man, Avraham Chaitovsky, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.Milan Varia July 17, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Infant dies after being left in a hot car in New Jersey, father is chargedThe man, Avraham Chaitovsky, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.Milan Varia July 17, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philly has seen its first heat-related death of the summerThe best ways to stay safe in extreme heat are to hydrate, avoid being outside as much as possible, and stay indoors with air-conditioning or fans.Milan Varia July 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Philly has seen its first heat-related death of the summerThe best ways to stay safe in extreme heat are to hydrate, avoid being outside as much as possible, and stay indoors with air-conditioning or fans.Milan Varia July 10, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A forthcoming book describes Philly’s role in fireworks history, from the first Independence Day to calls for safetySince the first July 4th, Philadelphia has had a unique connection to the development and history of fireworks.Milan Varia July 4, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A forthcoming book describes Philly’s role in fireworks history, from the first Independence Day to calls for safetySince the first July 4th, Philadelphia has had a unique connection to the development and history of fireworks.Milan Varia July 4, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Two fatal crashes occurred overnight, resulting three people killedTwo drivers were killed in a head-on collision on North Broad Street, and a pedestrian was struck and killed near Front and Washington in South Philly.Milan Varia June 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Two fatal crashes occurred overnight, resulting three people killedTwo drivers were killed in a head-on collision on North Broad Street, and a pedestrian was struck and killed near Front and Washington in South Philly.Milan Varia June 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
