ObituariesPhyllis W. Beck, first female judge on the Superior Court of Pa., has died at 97“She took cases where legal issues were undefined and defined them in a practical way,” Susan Gantman, a retired Superior Court judge and former colleague of Judge Beck, told The Inquirer in 2008.
ObituariesPhyllis W. Beck, first female judge on the Superior Court of Pa., has died at 97“She took cases where legal issues were undefined and defined them in a practical way,” Susan Gantman, a retired Superior Court judge and former colleague of Judge Beck, told The Inquirer in 2008.
Philadelphia PoliticsAn ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruiting
Philadelphia PoliticsAn ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruiting
1:59VideoNorth Philly neighbors passionately against Councilmember Young’s plan to replace their library
1:59VideoNorth Philly neighbors passionately against Councilmember Young’s plan to replace their library
Crime & JusticeDA Larry Krasner’s office unfairly accused ex-prosecutors of misconduct while seeking to secure an exoneration, Philly judge saysJudge Ann Marie Coyle said accusations that Beth McCaffery and Richard Sax withheld evidence to secure a wrongful conviction of Dontia Patterson were "maliciously intended."
Crime & JusticeDA Larry Krasner’s office unfairly accused ex-prosecutors of misconduct while seeking to secure an exoneration, Philly judge saysJudge Ann Marie Coyle said accusations that Beth McCaffery and Richard Sax withheld evidence to secure a wrongful conviction of Dontia Patterson were "maliciously intended."
PhiladelphiaTwo people killed in Fairhill fire A 6-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman were killed in a fire that started early Friday in the basement of a Fairhill rowhouse, authorities said.
PhiladelphiaTwo people killed in Fairhill fire A 6-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman were killed in a fire that started early Friday in the basement of a Fairhill rowhouse, authorities said.
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our weekly news quiz on the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bon Jovi, and a local clothing designer
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our weekly news quiz on the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bon Jovi, and a local clothing designer
HealthMeasles vaccine rates among Philly-area kindergartners drop below ‘community immunity’ thresholdVaccination rates remain high, but just below a critical "community immunity" threshold of 95%.
HealthMeasles vaccine rates among Philly-area kindergartners drop below ‘community immunity’ thresholdVaccination rates remain high, but just below a critical "community immunity" threshold of 95%.
PhiladelphiaA Northeast Philly family is struggling to afford housing after plane crash severely damaged their home and 15 other propertiesA Learjet medical transport crashed on Cottman Avenue in January, leaving seven people dead and at least two dozen injured.
PhiladelphiaA Northeast Philly family is struggling to afford housing after plane crash severely damaged their home and 15 other propertiesA Learjet medical transport crashed on Cottman Avenue in January, leaving seven people dead and at least two dozen injured.
2:52VideoMayor Parker pitches her $6.7 billion budget plan, increasing funding for housing and drug recoveryMayor Parker delivered a speech to City Council and unveiled her budget proposal for 2026 on Thursday morning.
2:52VideoMayor Parker pitches her $6.7 billion budget plan, increasing funding for housing and drug recoveryMayor Parker delivered a speech to City Council and unveiled her budget proposal for 2026 on Thursday morning.
PhiladelphiaMartin Luther King Jr. Drive and its namesake bridge are expected to reopen this yearThe drive popular with cyclists is expected to fully reopen once work on its namesake bridge behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art is done.
PhiladelphiaMartin Luther King Jr. Drive and its namesake bridge are expected to reopen this yearThe drive popular with cyclists is expected to fully reopen once work on its namesake bridge behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art is done.
ObituariesRobert C. Nelson, retired president and CEO of the Opportunities Industrialization Center, has died at 81He was born and reared in West Philadelphia, and graduated from Central High School and the social work master’s program at Temple University.
ObituariesRobert C. Nelson, retired president and CEO of the Opportunities Industrialization Center, has died at 81He was born and reared in West Philadelphia, and graduated from Central High School and the social work master’s program at Temple University.
PhiladelphiaMayor Parker’s $800M housing plan to start moving ‘as quickly as possible’Housing was a focus of Parker's second budget address, with the mayor vowing to get "shovels in the ground."
PhiladelphiaMayor Parker’s $800M housing plan to start moving ‘as quickly as possible’Housing was a focus of Parker's second budget address, with the mayor vowing to get "shovels in the ground."
NewsSt. Hubert Catholic High School goes for a more modern uniform. Alumnae and parents say ‘bring back the sack.’A Change.org petition to “BRING BACK THE SACK” has more than 2,000 signatures.
NewsSt. Hubert Catholic High School goes for a more modern uniform. Alumnae and parents say ‘bring back the sack.’A Change.org petition to “BRING BACK THE SACK” has more than 2,000 signatures.
Philadelphia PoliticsNew Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration saysThe selection kicks off a new, monthslong phase of planning, development, and construction. Securing funding and selecting a location has been a process steeped in politics and beset by delays.
Philadelphia PoliticsNew Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration saysThe selection kicks off a new, monthslong phase of planning, development, and construction. Securing funding and selecting a location has been a process steeped in politics and beset by delays.
PhiladelphiaPhilly added about 10,500 residents in 2024, starting to reverse pandemic declineBetween July 2023 and July 2024, Philly's population grew 0.7%, putting the city’s estimated population at 1,573,916 residents, according to the latest census estimates.
PhiladelphiaPhilly added about 10,500 residents in 2024, starting to reverse pandemic declineBetween July 2023 and July 2024, Philly's population grew 0.7%, putting the city’s estimated population at 1,573,916 residents, according to the latest census estimates.
EducationThe Department of Education just laid off half its staff. How will that affect local schools?The U.S. DOE just laid off over 1,000 people — nearly half of its workforce. Schools and education experts worry about the impact on funding and Office of Civil Rights investigations.
EducationThe Department of Education just laid off half its staff. How will that affect local schools?The U.S. DOE just laid off over 1,000 people — nearly half of its workforce. Schools and education experts worry about the impact on funding and Office of Civil Rights investigations.
ScienceA total lunar eclipse will occur early Friday when a ‘Blood Moon’ may appear over PhillyTotality begins at 2:26 a.m. and lasts for over an hour.
ScienceA total lunar eclipse will occur early Friday when a ‘Blood Moon’ may appear over PhillyTotality begins at 2:26 a.m. and lasts for over an hour.
Things To DoPhiladelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025: Route, road closures, and how to watch The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off March 16. Here's the parade route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and how to watch live or online.
Things To DoPhiladelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025: Route, road closures, and how to watch The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off March 16. Here's the parade route, road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and how to watch live or online.
