PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on "Superman," Waymo, and the trash strike.
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ObituariesBrigitte Knowles, celebrated architect, professor emerita, and retired senior associate dean at Temple, has died at 82
ObituariesBrigitte Knowles, celebrated architect, professor emerita, and retired senior associate dean at Temple, has died at 82
Crime & JusticeA man who fired more than 100 rounds at Philadelphia police officers sentenced to 120 to 240 years in prisonA procession of officers injured that day had offered tearful testimony and recounted frantic moments of rapid gunfire in the dark, cramped, smoke-filled rowhouse.
Crime & JusticeA man who fired more than 100 rounds at Philadelphia police officers sentenced to 120 to 240 years in prisonA procession of officers injured that day had offered tearful testimony and recounted frantic moments of rapid gunfire in the dark, cramped, smoke-filled rowhouse.
Crime & JusticeA federal judge criticized a repeat house thief for defrauding unknowing — or even deceased — homeownersMacangelo Tillman used a sophisticated deed theft scheme to steal five houses in Philadelphia, prosecutors said.
Crime & JusticeA federal judge criticized a repeat house thief for defrauding unknowing — or even deceased — homeownersMacangelo Tillman used a sophisticated deed theft scheme to steal five houses in Philadelphia, prosecutors said.
Crime & JusticeTwo years after a 16-year-old was killed, police have made another arrestNafis Betrand-Hill was shot and killed in April 2023. Now more than two years later, police have charged Zaakir McClendon with murder.
Crime & JusticeTwo years after a 16-year-old was killed, police have made another arrestNafis Betrand-Hill was shot and killed in April 2023. Now more than two years later, police have charged Zaakir McClendon with murder.
PhiladelphiaA drunk driver killed a woman in an I-95 crash. Her parents are blaming the bars that served him alcohol.Some dram shop lawsuits resulted in staggering awards, including an $11 million judgement against a Bucks County bar in favor of a woman injured while drunk driving.
PhiladelphiaA drunk driver killed a woman in an I-95 crash. Her parents are blaming the bars that served him alcohol.Some dram shop lawsuits resulted in staggering awards, including an $11 million judgement against a Bucks County bar in favor of a woman injured while drunk driving.
PhiladelphiaHow much trash piled up in Philly during the DC 33 strike?The exact number is almost impossible to know but here’s our back-of-the-envelope math.
PhiladelphiaHow much trash piled up in Philly during the DC 33 strike?The exact number is almost impossible to know but here’s our back-of-the-envelope math.
45:51VideoMayor Cherelle L. Parker speaks after striking a deal with DC 33 unionAn emotional Mayor Parker expressed appreciation of members of her administration during a news conference at City Hall Wednesday.
45:51VideoMayor Cherelle L. Parker speaks after striking a deal with DC 33 unionAn emotional Mayor Parker expressed appreciation of members of her administration during a news conference at City Hall Wednesday.
WeatherAfter another flood warning, random rains and mugginess are sticking around the Philly areaDownpours set off flood warnings Wednesday night for Philly and surrounding areas, and most of Chester County and northern Delaware. These conditions may be around until Monday, maybe longer.
WeatherAfter another flood warning, random rains and mugginess are sticking around the Philly areaDownpours set off flood warnings Wednesday night for Philly and surrounding areas, and most of Chester County and northern Delaware. These conditions may be around until Monday, maybe longer.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume Monday after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume Monday after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
PhiladelphiaWhen will Philly trash pickup resume and other strike questions, answeredThe strike lasted eight days and four hours before a deal was reached for a new contract. There are still some lingering questions about what's next.
PhiladelphiaWhen will Philly trash pickup resume and other strike questions, answeredThe strike lasted eight days and four hours before a deal was reached for a new contract. There are still some lingering questions about what's next.
PhiladelphiaPrivate trash collection limited pileups in some neighborhoods during the strikeMost commercial buildings, restaurants, and big apartment complexes use private haulers to collect their trash. That made a difference during the DC 33 strike.
PhiladelphiaPrivate trash collection limited pileups in some neighborhoods during the strikeMost commercial buildings, restaurants, and big apartment complexes use private haulers to collect their trash. That made a difference during the DC 33 strike.
ObituariesBernard Granor, retired attorney, Realtor, and innovative homebuilder, has died at 97 He was a single-person home construction innovator and pioneer of business consolidation, and he worked closely over five decades with his parents and sons.
ObituariesBernard Granor, retired attorney, Realtor, and innovative homebuilder, has died at 97 He was a single-person home construction innovator and pioneer of business consolidation, and he worked closely over five decades with his parents and sons.
PhiladelphiaPiles of trash, pickets, and public addresses: Scenes from the DC 33 strikeMayor Cherelle L. Parker and Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, reached an agreement early Wednesday, ending an eight-day strike. Here's what it looked like.
PhiladelphiaPiles of trash, pickets, and public addresses: Scenes from the DC 33 strikeMayor Cherelle L. Parker and Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, reached an agreement early Wednesday, ending an eight-day strike. Here's what it looked like.
0:38VideoMayor Parker gives emotional speech and celebrates deal with DC 33 to end strikeMayor Cherelle Parker addressed intense contract negotiations with AFCME District 33 at a news conference Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
0:38VideoMayor Parker gives emotional speech and celebrates deal with DC 33 to end strikeMayor Cherelle Parker addressed intense contract negotiations with AFCME District 33 at a news conference Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
PhiladelphiaPhilly strike ends: Trash collection to resume next week; some DC 33 members not thrilled; Parker outlines details, cost of new contractGarbage and recycling collection is set to resume Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced Wednesday.
PhiladelphiaPhilly strike ends: Trash collection to resume next week; some DC 33 members not thrilled; Parker outlines details, cost of new contractGarbage and recycling collection is set to resume Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced Wednesday.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike To some, the nonunion city workers were relieving a messy situation. To others, they were simply scabs caught in difficult circumstances.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike To some, the nonunion city workers were relieving a messy situation. To others, they were simply scabs caught in difficult circumstances.
