Philadelphia NewsAre you satisfied living in Philadelphia right now? For many, the answer is ‘no.’A global survey of residents of 65 large cities found that Philly residents are near the least satisfied about where they live.Nate File Capturing the winter solsticeTom Gralish Philly named the world’s best place to visit in 2026, apparently | Weekly Report CardSam Ruland Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these Mummers-themed photos were taken?Levi Jiang Snow, sleet, and rain moved into Philly overnight, with icy roads a concern for SaturdayMichelle Myers an hour agoAdvertisementKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on Philly Santas, rare art, and the State of the CityEmily Bloch Where to watch Philly’s New Year’s Eve fireworks along the Delaware River, from free spots to ticketed partiesPhiladelphia will ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows along the Delaware River. Here’s where to watch for free and which ticketed events offer the best views.Sam Ruland Big Charlie’s Saloon, a haven for Kansas City Chiefs fans, is permanently closing after the recent death of owner Paul StaicoStaico died on Nov. 30, three days after Big Charlie’s stayed open on Thanksgiving because the Chiefs were playing. He was 59. Gary Miles Philly region is expected to get snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Friday and SaturdaySnow, likely no more than 1 or 2 inches, is expected to accumulate between 1 p.m. and midnight, and become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after 4 p.m.Gary Miles Widows of photographer and pilot sue Airbus over fatal 6abc helicopter crashThe widows of pilot Monroe Smith and photographer Christopher Dougherty filed a lawsuit accusing Airbus of ignoring a dangerous defect in the helicopter that led to the 2023 fatal crash. Abraham Gutman Schuylkill Trail sinkhole repaired, area reopened for Christmas Eve ‘as a holiday present’Repairs have been finished and new paving is still cooling.Frank Kummer White Christmas in Philly? Probably not. But snow is expected Friday.The city of Philadelphia may get between 1 and 4 inches of snow on Friday night. Denali Sagner As a Philly student, her high school lifted her up. Now, she’s giving back in a major way.When she had to step up to care for her gravely ill mother, Bodine High School for International Affairs helped set Lewis on the path to college.Kristen A. Graham Philly DJ killed in hit-and-run remembered for creating ‘sanctuary on the dance floor’The sudden death of the longtime DJ, a decades-long presence at Bob & Barbara’s, has left a hole in Philly’s queer community and the house music scene. Ximena Conde In Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ docuseries, Philly is everywherePhilly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era' we've spotted so far. Emily Bloch Amtrak can’t fully run its new fleet of next-gen trains in 2026 due to facility upgrade delaysSome of Amtrak's new next-gen trains will sit idle in 2026 as facility upgrades are completed to maintain them.Henry Savage Here’s why the Schuylkill River Trail sinkhole hasn’t been filled yetThe trail has been closed and fenced off between Race Street and JFK Boulevard since October due to a “chasm”-sized hole that formed under the asphalt. Frank Kummer Arrival of baby penguins Duffy and Oscar announced by Adventure Aquarium in CamdenDuffy hatched on Nov. 2 and Oscar followed five days later, the aquarium’s staff announced. Both are African penguins, which are classified as critically endagered.Robert Moran A paralyzed New Hope man’s $1 billion verdict against Mitsubishi was erased by an appeals courtThe Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Sierra Thomas-Street did not instruct jurors correctly in a car-crash case brought by Francis Amagasu against Mitsubishi.Abraham Gutman Meet the post office staff sorting all of your holiday mailHave you ever wondered how every letter gets to Santa quickly?Jenna Miller See more storiesAdvertisement
Are you satisfied living in Philadelphia right now? For many, the answer is ‘no.’A global survey of residents of 65 large cities found that Philly residents are near the least satisfied about where they live.Nate File
Are you satisfied living in Philadelphia right now? For many, the answer is ‘no.’A global survey of residents of 65 large cities found that Philly residents are near the least satisfied about where they live.Nate File
Snow, sleet, and rain moved into Philly overnight, with icy roads a concern for SaturdayMichelle Myers an hour ago
Snow, sleet, and rain moved into Philly overnight, with icy roads a concern for SaturdayMichelle Myers an hour ago
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on Philly Santas, rare art, and the State of the CityEmily Bloch
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on Philly Santas, rare art, and the State of the CityEmily Bloch
Where to watch Philly’s New Year’s Eve fireworks along the Delaware River, from free spots to ticketed partiesPhiladelphia will ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows along the Delaware River. Here’s where to watch for free and which ticketed events offer the best views.Sam Ruland
Where to watch Philly’s New Year’s Eve fireworks along the Delaware River, from free spots to ticketed partiesPhiladelphia will ring in 2026 with two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows along the Delaware River. Here’s where to watch for free and which ticketed events offer the best views.Sam Ruland
Big Charlie’s Saloon, a haven for Kansas City Chiefs fans, is permanently closing after the recent death of owner Paul StaicoStaico died on Nov. 30, three days after Big Charlie’s stayed open on Thanksgiving because the Chiefs were playing. He was 59. Gary Miles
Big Charlie’s Saloon, a haven for Kansas City Chiefs fans, is permanently closing after the recent death of owner Paul StaicoStaico died on Nov. 30, three days after Big Charlie’s stayed open on Thanksgiving because the Chiefs were playing. He was 59. Gary Miles
Philly region is expected to get snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Friday and SaturdaySnow, likely no more than 1 or 2 inches, is expected to accumulate between 1 p.m. and midnight, and become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after 4 p.m.Gary Miles
Philly region is expected to get snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Friday and SaturdaySnow, likely no more than 1 or 2 inches, is expected to accumulate between 1 p.m. and midnight, and become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after 4 p.m.Gary Miles
Widows of photographer and pilot sue Airbus over fatal 6abc helicopter crashThe widows of pilot Monroe Smith and photographer Christopher Dougherty filed a lawsuit accusing Airbus of ignoring a dangerous defect in the helicopter that led to the 2023 fatal crash. Abraham Gutman
Widows of photographer and pilot sue Airbus over fatal 6abc helicopter crashThe widows of pilot Monroe Smith and photographer Christopher Dougherty filed a lawsuit accusing Airbus of ignoring a dangerous defect in the helicopter that led to the 2023 fatal crash. Abraham Gutman
Schuylkill Trail sinkhole repaired, area reopened for Christmas Eve ‘as a holiday present’Repairs have been finished and new paving is still cooling.Frank Kummer
Schuylkill Trail sinkhole repaired, area reopened for Christmas Eve ‘as a holiday present’Repairs have been finished and new paving is still cooling.Frank Kummer
White Christmas in Philly? Probably not. But snow is expected Friday.The city of Philadelphia may get between 1 and 4 inches of snow on Friday night. Denali Sagner
White Christmas in Philly? Probably not. But snow is expected Friday.The city of Philadelphia may get between 1 and 4 inches of snow on Friday night. Denali Sagner
As a Philly student, her high school lifted her up. Now, she’s giving back in a major way.When she had to step up to care for her gravely ill mother, Bodine High School for International Affairs helped set Lewis on the path to college.Kristen A. Graham
As a Philly student, her high school lifted her up. Now, she’s giving back in a major way.When she had to step up to care for her gravely ill mother, Bodine High School for International Affairs helped set Lewis on the path to college.Kristen A. Graham
Philly DJ killed in hit-and-run remembered for creating ‘sanctuary on the dance floor’The sudden death of the longtime DJ, a decades-long presence at Bob & Barbara’s, has left a hole in Philly’s queer community and the house music scene. Ximena Conde
Philly DJ killed in hit-and-run remembered for creating ‘sanctuary on the dance floor’The sudden death of the longtime DJ, a decades-long presence at Bob & Barbara’s, has left a hole in Philly’s queer community and the house music scene. Ximena Conde
In Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ docuseries, Philly is everywherePhilly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era' we've spotted so far. Emily Bloch
In Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ docuseries, Philly is everywherePhilly over everybody: From her sweatshirt to the directors involved, a look at all the Philly connections throughout Taylor Swift's new docuseries, 'The End of an Era' we've spotted so far. Emily Bloch
Amtrak can’t fully run its new fleet of next-gen trains in 2026 due to facility upgrade delaysSome of Amtrak's new next-gen trains will sit idle in 2026 as facility upgrades are completed to maintain them.Henry Savage
Amtrak can’t fully run its new fleet of next-gen trains in 2026 due to facility upgrade delaysSome of Amtrak's new next-gen trains will sit idle in 2026 as facility upgrades are completed to maintain them.Henry Savage
Here’s why the Schuylkill River Trail sinkhole hasn’t been filled yetThe trail has been closed and fenced off between Race Street and JFK Boulevard since October due to a “chasm”-sized hole that formed under the asphalt. Frank Kummer
Here’s why the Schuylkill River Trail sinkhole hasn’t been filled yetThe trail has been closed and fenced off between Race Street and JFK Boulevard since October due to a “chasm”-sized hole that formed under the asphalt. Frank Kummer
Arrival of baby penguins Duffy and Oscar announced by Adventure Aquarium in CamdenDuffy hatched on Nov. 2 and Oscar followed five days later, the aquarium’s staff announced. Both are African penguins, which are classified as critically endagered.Robert Moran
Arrival of baby penguins Duffy and Oscar announced by Adventure Aquarium in CamdenDuffy hatched on Nov. 2 and Oscar followed five days later, the aquarium’s staff announced. Both are African penguins, which are classified as critically endagered.Robert Moran
A paralyzed New Hope man’s $1 billion verdict against Mitsubishi was erased by an appeals courtThe Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Sierra Thomas-Street did not instruct jurors correctly in a car-crash case brought by Francis Amagasu against Mitsubishi.Abraham Gutman
A paralyzed New Hope man’s $1 billion verdict against Mitsubishi was erased by an appeals courtThe Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Sierra Thomas-Street did not instruct jurors correctly in a car-crash case brought by Francis Amagasu against Mitsubishi.Abraham Gutman
Meet the post office staff sorting all of your holiday mailHave you ever wondered how every letter gets to Santa quickly?Jenna Miller
Meet the post office staff sorting all of your holiday mailHave you ever wondered how every letter gets to Santa quickly?Jenna Miller
