Philadelphia NewsZayn Malik was spotted at Northeast Philly’s Paddy Whacks Irish pub amid U.S. tour cancellationsThe British pop star and former One Direction member has been frequenting Pennsylvania bars since 2017.Henry Savage Charles E. Zech, acclaimed economics professor emeritus at Villanova, has died at 79Gary Miles Drunk driver who killed cyclist in FDR Park is sentenced to up to 21 years in prison. Father says that isn’t enough.Ellie Rushing Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Chris Palmer Pew Charitable Trusts announced $2.5 million in grants for life sciences workforce development and neighborhood improvementHarold Brubaker AdvertisementA man’s body was found in suitcase in Kensington and is being investigated as suspicious death, police sayThe cause and manner of the man's death have not been determined, authorities said. Jesse Bunch Bookhaven in Fairmount to reopen under new ownershipThe beloved Fairmount bookstore that operated for nearly 40 years, Bookhaven, will reopen under new ownership. Emily Bloch As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on multipurpose whiskey, Villanova’s graduation ceremony, and a mall shutdown.Emily Bloch At a partially restored President’s House, Philly honored Ona Judge’s daring escape from slaveryMayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order designating May 21 "Ona Judge Day" on the 230th anniversary of Judge's daring escape from George and Martha Washington. Abraham Gutman Kratom and hemp advocates clash with Philly lawmakers over smoke shop crackdown“These businesses fuel crime,” said Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, who introduced the legislation and has waged a yearslong crusade against smoke shops.Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs Five men posed as utility workers to steal nearly $500,000 from elderly Philadelphians, authorities sayAuthorities arrested the men on Wednesday and charged them with conspiracy, theft, fraud, and related crimes.Jillian Kramer Lucy Edwards, celebrated ceramicist, potter, painter, and retired art teacher, has died at 98She showed her work often at the Tyme Gallery in Havertown, the Upper Merion Cultural Center, and the Museum of Human Kindness. Gary Miles Men who police say beat, threw American Airlines flight attendant from third-floor window met victim on a dating appA judge ruled that the case against the men accused of killing American Airlines flight attendant Amadou Thiam can proceed to trial. Ellie Rushing A Philly woman admitted stealing $100,000 in disability benefits intended for a woman who was killed and buried under concreteHolly Sadowski was not charged in connection with the death of the victim, but prosecutors said she accessed the victim's bank account and stole disability benefits.Chris Palmer Craft distilleries can help Philadelphians learn their complicated historyBy placing Bluecoat Gin or Pennsylvania rye within histories of freedom, immigration, labor, taxation and urban redevelopment, historians can show that “local” alcohol was never just local color.E. Kyle Romero, Made By History April’s heat-freeze sequence cost farmers $300 million, New Jersey officials sayEarlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro described Pennsylvania's losses as "unparalleled."Anthony R. Wood Minnie Moore-Johnson, longtime celebrated community activist and social ‘game changer,’ has died at 86 Her signature Thanksgiving meal for seniors morphed from a small dinner at her home into a nationally-acclaimed feast for thousands at dozens of locations across Philadelphia.Gary Miles Amtrak is delayed at least an hour after two fires in North PhiladelphiaTwo separate two-alarm fires in North Philadelphia have led Conrail and Amtrak to issue temporary shutdowns of service, leading to delays before the Wednesday rush hour commute.Henry Savage SEPTA is planning a school fare evasion crackdown — with criminal charges possible for fare evadersSEPTA is supposed to get state reimbursement for student fares. But over the years, many Philly students stopped swiping their free fare cards, and SEPTA is losing millions.Kristen A. Graham See more storiesAdvertisement
Zayn Malik was spotted at Northeast Philly’s Paddy Whacks Irish pub amid U.S. tour cancellationsThe British pop star and former One Direction member has been frequenting Pennsylvania bars since 2017.Henry Savage
Zayn Malik was spotted at Northeast Philly’s Paddy Whacks Irish pub amid U.S. tour cancellationsThe British pop star and former One Direction member has been frequenting Pennsylvania bars since 2017.Henry Savage
Drunk driver who killed cyclist in FDR Park is sentenced to up to 21 years in prison. Father says that isn’t enough.Ellie Rushing
Drunk driver who killed cyclist in FDR Park is sentenced to up to 21 years in prison. Father says that isn’t enough.Ellie Rushing
Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Chris Palmer
Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Chris Palmer
Pew Charitable Trusts announced $2.5 million in grants for life sciences workforce development and neighborhood improvementHarold Brubaker
Pew Charitable Trusts announced $2.5 million in grants for life sciences workforce development and neighborhood improvementHarold Brubaker
A man’s body was found in suitcase in Kensington and is being investigated as suspicious death, police sayThe cause and manner of the man's death have not been determined, authorities said. Jesse Bunch
A man’s body was found in suitcase in Kensington and is being investigated as suspicious death, police sayThe cause and manner of the man's death have not been determined, authorities said. Jesse Bunch
Bookhaven in Fairmount to reopen under new ownershipThe beloved Fairmount bookstore that operated for nearly 40 years, Bookhaven, will reopen under new ownership. Emily Bloch
Bookhaven in Fairmount to reopen under new ownershipThe beloved Fairmount bookstore that operated for nearly 40 years, Bookhaven, will reopen under new ownership. Emily Bloch
As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy
As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on multipurpose whiskey, Villanova’s graduation ceremony, and a mall shutdown.Emily Bloch
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on multipurpose whiskey, Villanova’s graduation ceremony, and a mall shutdown.Emily Bloch
At a partially restored President’s House, Philly honored Ona Judge’s daring escape from slaveryMayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order designating May 21 "Ona Judge Day" on the 230th anniversary of Judge's daring escape from George and Martha Washington. Abraham Gutman
At a partially restored President’s House, Philly honored Ona Judge’s daring escape from slaveryMayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order designating May 21 "Ona Judge Day" on the 230th anniversary of Judge's daring escape from George and Martha Washington. Abraham Gutman
Kratom and hemp advocates clash with Philly lawmakers over smoke shop crackdown“These businesses fuel crime,” said Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, who introduced the legislation and has waged a yearslong crusade against smoke shops.Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs
Kratom and hemp advocates clash with Philly lawmakers over smoke shop crackdown“These businesses fuel crime,” said Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, who introduced the legislation and has waged a yearslong crusade against smoke shops.Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs
Five men posed as utility workers to steal nearly $500,000 from elderly Philadelphians, authorities sayAuthorities arrested the men on Wednesday and charged them with conspiracy, theft, fraud, and related crimes.Jillian Kramer
Five men posed as utility workers to steal nearly $500,000 from elderly Philadelphians, authorities sayAuthorities arrested the men on Wednesday and charged them with conspiracy, theft, fraud, and related crimes.Jillian Kramer
Lucy Edwards, celebrated ceramicist, potter, painter, and retired art teacher, has died at 98She showed her work often at the Tyme Gallery in Havertown, the Upper Merion Cultural Center, and the Museum of Human Kindness. Gary Miles
Lucy Edwards, celebrated ceramicist, potter, painter, and retired art teacher, has died at 98She showed her work often at the Tyme Gallery in Havertown, the Upper Merion Cultural Center, and the Museum of Human Kindness. Gary Miles
Men who police say beat, threw American Airlines flight attendant from third-floor window met victim on a dating appA judge ruled that the case against the men accused of killing American Airlines flight attendant Amadou Thiam can proceed to trial. Ellie Rushing
Men who police say beat, threw American Airlines flight attendant from third-floor window met victim on a dating appA judge ruled that the case against the men accused of killing American Airlines flight attendant Amadou Thiam can proceed to trial. Ellie Rushing
A Philly woman admitted stealing $100,000 in disability benefits intended for a woman who was killed and buried under concreteHolly Sadowski was not charged in connection with the death of the victim, but prosecutors said she accessed the victim's bank account and stole disability benefits.Chris Palmer
A Philly woman admitted stealing $100,000 in disability benefits intended for a woman who was killed and buried under concreteHolly Sadowski was not charged in connection with the death of the victim, but prosecutors said she accessed the victim's bank account and stole disability benefits.Chris Palmer
Craft distilleries can help Philadelphians learn their complicated historyBy placing Bluecoat Gin or Pennsylvania rye within histories of freedom, immigration, labor, taxation and urban redevelopment, historians can show that “local” alcohol was never just local color.E. Kyle Romero, Made By History
Craft distilleries can help Philadelphians learn their complicated historyBy placing Bluecoat Gin or Pennsylvania rye within histories of freedom, immigration, labor, taxation and urban redevelopment, historians can show that “local” alcohol was never just local color.E. Kyle Romero, Made By History
April’s heat-freeze sequence cost farmers $300 million, New Jersey officials sayEarlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro described Pennsylvania's losses as "unparalleled."Anthony R. Wood
April’s heat-freeze sequence cost farmers $300 million, New Jersey officials sayEarlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro described Pennsylvania's losses as "unparalleled."Anthony R. Wood
Minnie Moore-Johnson, longtime celebrated community activist and social ‘game changer,’ has died at 86 Her signature Thanksgiving meal for seniors morphed from a small dinner at her home into a nationally-acclaimed feast for thousands at dozens of locations across Philadelphia.Gary Miles
Minnie Moore-Johnson, longtime celebrated community activist and social ‘game changer,’ has died at 86 Her signature Thanksgiving meal for seniors morphed from a small dinner at her home into a nationally-acclaimed feast for thousands at dozens of locations across Philadelphia.Gary Miles
Amtrak is delayed at least an hour after two fires in North PhiladelphiaTwo separate two-alarm fires in North Philadelphia have led Conrail and Amtrak to issue temporary shutdowns of service, leading to delays before the Wednesday rush hour commute.Henry Savage
Amtrak is delayed at least an hour after two fires in North PhiladelphiaTwo separate two-alarm fires in North Philadelphia have led Conrail and Amtrak to issue temporary shutdowns of service, leading to delays before the Wednesday rush hour commute.Henry Savage
SEPTA is planning a school fare evasion crackdown — with criminal charges possible for fare evadersSEPTA is supposed to get state reimbursement for student fares. But over the years, many Philly students stopped swiping their free fare cards, and SEPTA is losing millions.Kristen A. Graham
SEPTA is planning a school fare evasion crackdown — with criminal charges possible for fare evadersSEPTA is supposed to get state reimbursement for student fares. But over the years, many Philly students stopped swiping their free fare cards, and SEPTA is losing millions.Kristen A. Graham
