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What is lost when a natural history museum closes? Drexel’s announcement treated the museum as separable from the Academy’s scientific mission. It is not.

Unhealthy relationships can be avoided by listening, sharing guidelines, and setting limits.

Post World War II, Germany and the rest of Europe knew they could count on the United States, and America was guaranteed devoted partners across the pond. Then came Trump, writes Wim Orth.

Winters on the GOP’s ongoing efforts — including a public invitation from President Trump — to encourage Sen. John Fetterman to switch from the Democratic party and join the Republicans.

Inquirer readers on the Cornell University sexual assault case and concerns that Donald Trump would misuse presidential emergency powers if the GOP suffers significant losses in next month’s election.

School is where most young people first discover their place in civic life, yet their voices are rarely taken seriously there. Students have little say in what they learn or how their schools are run.

The two-term GOP representative — locked in a tight race in the state’s 7th Congressional District — is behind a shameful and dishonest TV ad tying Democrat Rebecca Bennett to a convicted pedophile.

This will be the first federal election in decades without Justice Department oversight. Ryan R. Crosswell is concerned about how Trump’s loyalists may try to interfere.

The Iran war will not end Tehran's nuclear program, but may push hard-liners to sprint for a bomb.

Inquirer readers on President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and deed delays in the Philadelphia sheriff’s office.

Shapiro prides himself on getting stuff done. But what truly sets him apart are his commonsense policies, willingness to stand up for what is right, and ability to work across the aisle.

Plus: Unwelcome changes at Philadelphia's Christmas Village, SEPTA funding compromise fails yet again, and Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's unearned boast.

Inquirer readers react to calls for a third impeachment of President Trump.

As the world burns from climate change, a monster gas plant/data center in Pennsylvania is backed by Kushner’s petrodollars.

Because of policy changes, unaccompanied minors who averaged 30 days living in a refugee resettlement shelter a year ago, now average 200 days. That concerns pediatrician Katie Lockwood.

President Trump plans to tear down a historic public golf course in beloved East Potomac Park so he can create an elite playground for himself and his billionaire buddies, writes Jenice Armstrong.

The Democratic candidates offer voters an alternative to the GOP incumbents' blind allegiance to President Donald Trump's dead-end policies.

Inquirer readers on World Polio Day and Elon Musk’s $276 million investment in GOP midterm candidates.

As we wish Pope Leo well, let’s think about the patients whose diagnoses will never make the news. Practical support should be part of how we care for people with lung cancer, writes John Matthews.

Blagden Hospitality Group, whose Washington, D.C., holdings include Michelin-recommended Tiger Fork, is preparing to take over the sprawling restaurant at Front and Thompson Streets.

McDonald was jumped twice in the past week after laying big hits on opponents. On Monday, he got a few tips on defending himself from Tocchet and defenseman Nick Seeler.

Fatse, 39, was Alex Cora's hitting coach with the Red Sox from 2022 through April 2026.

K.C. Keeler said it’s time to move on from Temple’s loss to Charlotte. Also, Jojo Bermudez, Sam Brown V, and Giakoby Hills could return from injury against East Carolina on Saturday.

During several hours of testimony, City Council members were focused on what it would take to reopen the museum to the public.

Ethan Young, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Pennsylvanian, is one of six people who sued President Donald Trump over banning of journalists from the White House.