Philadelphia NewsA Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolThe school, a K-12 in Hunting Park, has seen changes in the past year, culminating with teacher layoffs this month. Now, Esperanza Academy Charter High School staff are attempting to unionize.Kristen A. Graham an hour agoThere’s a chance of snow late Monday night into Tuesday, turning to rainAndrew Kitchenman Amid uncertain future, the President’s House Site celebrates 15th anniversaryMaggie Prosser Police: The Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 2-year-old boy died in Point BreezeBrett Sholtis A woman and baby were shot in West Philadelphia, police saidAndrew Kitchenman AdvertisementOne killed, seven others injured in Upper Darby apartment fire SaturdayAn Upper Darby firefighter was among the injured. About 75 people were displaced from their homes, a news release said. Maggie Prosser Philadelphia police investigating 2 fatal hit-and-run crashesA bicyclist was struck in West Philadelphia early Saturday, while a pedestrian was struck in North Philadelphia late Friday, police said.Andrew Kitchenman Seeing four SEPTA drivers in one trolleyScene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.Tom Gralish Porch pirates stole Christmas and Donna Kelce goes full ‘Traitors’ | Weekly Report CardFrom the Delco Pooper’s day in court to porch pirates stealing Christmas, Brad Keller shoring up the Phillies, and Donna Kelce plotting on Traitors — here’s Philly’s weekly report card.Sam Ruland Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Christmas-themed photos were taken?We’ll show you a photo taken in the Philly-area, you tell us where you think it was taken. This week’s theme is all about Christmas.Levi Jiang CCP board approves a contract for new presidentAlycia Marshall will earn $295,000 annually under a contract with an initial term of three years and six months. Marshall, 52, had been serving as interim president since April. Susan Snyder Inside Philly's post office hub during the holiday mail crushJenna Miller The likely first public menorah was lit on Independence Mall on this week in Philly historyFour men of the Lubavitcher sect of Hasidic Judaism, including renowned Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, gathered on Independence Mall on Dec. 14, 1974. Tommy Rowan Botched arrest by Sheriff’s Office for probation violation preceded fatal North Philly crashExperts on fugitive tracking and apprehension say the confrontation with Joseph Cini is a textbook example of what not to do. He was wanted on a probation violation from a 2018 case. William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on the Eagles, Taylor Swift, and Philly’s most popular library book.Emily Bloch A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett Two Philly men accused of ‘fraud tourism’ in a Minnesota scandal that has drawn criticism from President Donald TrumpAnthony Waddell Jefferson and Lester Brown are accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $3.5 million in government proceeds in a widening scandal that has been criticized by President Donald Trump.Ryan W. Briggs and Chris Palmer SEPTA’s board approves 2-year contract with transit agency’s largest unionTransport Workers United Local 234 voted to approve a new two-year contract with SEPTA that will raise wages, expand health benefits, and bolster the union's pension fund.Henry Savage and Robert Moran Craig Kellem, celebrated talent agent, TV producer, and ‘comedic genius,’ has died at 82 He worked for years with fellow TV producer Lorne Michaels in the 1970s and was a popular associate producer for the first season of "Saturday Night Live" in 1975 and ‘76.Gary Miles A 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer See more storiesAdvertisement
A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolThe school, a K-12 in Hunting Park, has seen changes in the past year, culminating with teacher layoffs this month. Now, Esperanza Academy Charter High School staff are attempting to unionize.Kristen A. Graham an hour ago
A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolThe school, a K-12 in Hunting Park, has seen changes in the past year, culminating with teacher layoffs this month. Now, Esperanza Academy Charter High School staff are attempting to unionize.Kristen A. Graham an hour ago
Police: The Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 2-year-old boy died in Point BreezeBrett Sholtis
Police: The Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 2-year-old boy died in Point BreezeBrett Sholtis
One killed, seven others injured in Upper Darby apartment fire SaturdayAn Upper Darby firefighter was among the injured. About 75 people were displaced from their homes, a news release said. Maggie Prosser
One killed, seven others injured in Upper Darby apartment fire SaturdayAn Upper Darby firefighter was among the injured. About 75 people were displaced from their homes, a news release said. Maggie Prosser
Philadelphia police investigating 2 fatal hit-and-run crashesA bicyclist was struck in West Philadelphia early Saturday, while a pedestrian was struck in North Philadelphia late Friday, police said.Andrew Kitchenman
Philadelphia police investigating 2 fatal hit-and-run crashesA bicyclist was struck in West Philadelphia early Saturday, while a pedestrian was struck in North Philadelphia late Friday, police said.Andrew Kitchenman
Seeing four SEPTA drivers in one trolleyScene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.Tom Gralish
Seeing four SEPTA drivers in one trolleyScene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.Tom Gralish
Porch pirates stole Christmas and Donna Kelce goes full ‘Traitors’ | Weekly Report CardFrom the Delco Pooper’s day in court to porch pirates stealing Christmas, Brad Keller shoring up the Phillies, and Donna Kelce plotting on Traitors — here’s Philly’s weekly report card.Sam Ruland
Porch pirates stole Christmas and Donna Kelce goes full ‘Traitors’ | Weekly Report CardFrom the Delco Pooper’s day in court to porch pirates stealing Christmas, Brad Keller shoring up the Phillies, and Donna Kelce plotting on Traitors — here’s Philly’s weekly report card.Sam Ruland
Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Christmas-themed photos were taken?We’ll show you a photo taken in the Philly-area, you tell us where you think it was taken. This week’s theme is all about Christmas.Levi Jiang
Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Christmas-themed photos were taken?We’ll show you a photo taken in the Philly-area, you tell us where you think it was taken. This week’s theme is all about Christmas.Levi Jiang
CCP board approves a contract for new presidentAlycia Marshall will earn $295,000 annually under a contract with an initial term of three years and six months. Marshall, 52, had been serving as interim president since April. Susan Snyder
CCP board approves a contract for new presidentAlycia Marshall will earn $295,000 annually under a contract with an initial term of three years and six months. Marshall, 52, had been serving as interim president since April. Susan Snyder
The likely first public menorah was lit on Independence Mall on this week in Philly historyFour men of the Lubavitcher sect of Hasidic Judaism, including renowned Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, gathered on Independence Mall on Dec. 14, 1974. Tommy Rowan
The likely first public menorah was lit on Independence Mall on this week in Philly historyFour men of the Lubavitcher sect of Hasidic Judaism, including renowned Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, gathered on Independence Mall on Dec. 14, 1974. Tommy Rowan
Botched arrest by Sheriff’s Office for probation violation preceded fatal North Philly crashExperts on fugitive tracking and apprehension say the confrontation with Joseph Cini is a textbook example of what not to do. He was wanted on a probation violation from a 2018 case. William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs
Botched arrest by Sheriff’s Office for probation violation preceded fatal North Philly crashExperts on fugitive tracking and apprehension say the confrontation with Joseph Cini is a textbook example of what not to do. He was wanted on a probation violation from a 2018 case. William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on the Eagles, Taylor Swift, and Philly’s most popular library book.Emily Bloch
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on the Eagles, Taylor Swift, and Philly’s most popular library book.Emily Bloch
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
Two Philly men accused of ‘fraud tourism’ in a Minnesota scandal that has drawn criticism from President Donald TrumpAnthony Waddell Jefferson and Lester Brown are accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $3.5 million in government proceeds in a widening scandal that has been criticized by President Donald Trump.Ryan W. Briggs and Chris Palmer
Two Philly men accused of ‘fraud tourism’ in a Minnesota scandal that has drawn criticism from President Donald TrumpAnthony Waddell Jefferson and Lester Brown are accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $3.5 million in government proceeds in a widening scandal that has been criticized by President Donald Trump.Ryan W. Briggs and Chris Palmer
SEPTA’s board approves 2-year contract with transit agency’s largest unionTransport Workers United Local 234 voted to approve a new two-year contract with SEPTA that will raise wages, expand health benefits, and bolster the union's pension fund.Henry Savage and Robert Moran
SEPTA’s board approves 2-year contract with transit agency’s largest unionTransport Workers United Local 234 voted to approve a new two-year contract with SEPTA that will raise wages, expand health benefits, and bolster the union's pension fund.Henry Savage and Robert Moran
Craig Kellem, celebrated talent agent, TV producer, and ‘comedic genius,’ has died at 82 He worked for years with fellow TV producer Lorne Michaels in the 1970s and was a popular associate producer for the first season of "Saturday Night Live" in 1975 and ‘76.Gary Miles
Craig Kellem, celebrated talent agent, TV producer, and ‘comedic genius,’ has died at 82 He worked for years with fellow TV producer Lorne Michaels in the 1970s and was a popular associate producer for the first season of "Saturday Night Live" in 1975 and ‘76.Gary Miles
A 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer
A 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer
