Out of balance | Editorial Cartoon

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, the toxic dust at ground zero has killed more people than the attacks themselves. The former EPA chief still bears the blame — but the full story is more complicated.

Johanna Sigmund, a young woman from the Philadelphia suburbs, was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center. The friends and family who loved her are still carrying her life forward.

After Sen. John Fetterman’s appearance at the Republican Midterm Convention this week, Winters weighs in on his increasingly cozy fit with the GOP.

Inquirer readers reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

When the planes hit the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, most of us did not realize it was the first step in the dismantling of the world we knew.

Schuylkill County is the new face of Trump’s mass deportation, as local cops, lured by federal cash, bust scores of migrants.

The senator’s dysfunction has been well chronicled, but new revelations last week underscored his disregard for voters and his job.

Inquirer readers on the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum and the controversy over Flock cameras.

RFK Jr.’s rule changes to Head Start are not final yet, so the public has until Oct. 6 to voice any opposition to the proposed deregulation.

The Trump team fires FBI and DOJ units specializing in fighting domestic terror attacks, including those from Iran, while POTUS incites violence against his political opponents.

Inquirer readers on the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum and President Trump’s decision to pardon former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty.

Having more than two parties wouldn’t magically solve all problems, but it could broaden democratic competition and debate.

Plus, a cowardly response to the U.K.’s masked thugs.

Americans are increasingly uncertain about participating in our nation’s public conversation. This should alarm us all.

The pressure our community has faced since 2001 has made us stronger in a lot of ways. It forced us to build real, lasting ties with our religious allies.

President Donald Trump is doing everything he can to cast doubt on the electoral outcome, or possibly reject the results if Democrats win.

Inquirer readers on the president’s immigration policies and Americans living under different realities.

Reports of its demise proliferate, but a cadre of bibliophiles keeps reading very much alive.

I don’t pretend to comprehend the various intricacies of Black womanhood. I do understand that among the duties of Black manhood is giving support to our sisters.

Comcast Spectacor ceased its ownership of the Wings earlier this year, and without new owners to take their place, the team is shutting down.

An honor guard comprised of members of the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Philadelphia Police Department Airport Division marched through the airport terminals, stopping at each security checkpoint for a moment of silence to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia.

Jeff McLane explains why this year, in the absence of traded star A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith has to take the next step, while also taking charge of the Eagles’ wide receivers group.

Don’t call 2026 a farewell tour — the voice of the Eagles says he isn’t going anywhere. He’s having too much fun. And Cindy, his wife of 47 years, is his partner for all of it.

The Eagles Super Bowl MVP trolled Michael Irvin and correctly predicted the winner during a solid debut as an NFL analyst.

Local veterans and first responders, including those who served in the War on Terror following the terrorist attacks, are honored at a medal ceremony at the Victims of Terrorism Monument in Cooper River Park in Pennsauken on Thursday Sept. 10, 2026.