Phila. City Council: Kids to sing for funds

Ishmael Jimenez filed suit against the school board Wednesday in federal court, alleging violations of his First Amendment rights.

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey indicates Philly has reclaimed the top spot from Houston after the two cities swapped spots in 2024.

Costs have risen faster than inflation from 2020 to 2024, with the U.S. average for full-time childcare topping $13,000 in 2025, according to Child Care Aware of America.

Communities along the coast are preparing for widespread flooding, which forecasters warned could be especially devastating if a big storm sweeps the coast this winter.

The district is moving forward with major renovations at Bache-Martin, Catharine, Patterson and F.S. Edmonds schools. City Council members also pushed back on 17 forthcoming school closures.

Dean Logan, the Los Angeles County registrar, said, “threats and intimidated have no place in elections.”

Bensalem police attempted to stop the suspect car when it struck a police vehicle and another unrelated vehicle before fleeing at high speed, police said.

While the ruling will make it easier for some Medicaid recipients to get an exemption from the new work requirements, Stearns’ decision does not strike down the work requirements.

Kyeme Hunter and Jaiden Bethea, both 19, are accused of using firearms to rob pedestrians throughout the city this month, including in an incident outside the Four Seasons Hotel.

Mr. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick is expected to rule shortly on whether the sheriff's office should be held in contempt. She wants an outside auditor to review years of auction proceeds.

A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, has entered its third day and humanitarian aid is expected to arrive soon

President Donald Trump's involvement in this year's midterm elections has moved from rhetoric to reality.

Newly unsealed court filings show part of a long-hidden plea agreement between Raymond Horsch and federal prosecutors in exchange for a lesser sentence for drug and gun charges.

Supporters argue that ending the time change would provide more daylight during the afternoon, but opponents say commuters in some states wouldn’t see the sun until after 9 a.m.

The project is about 500 feet away and across Voorhees Drive from the AMC Voorhees theater parking lot.

Philadelphia abruptly ended its contract with YesCare, a jail medical services provider, in May shortly after the company declared bankruptcy and following weeks of missed payroll payments.

Superintendent Matthew Friedman is on leave effective immediately, the district said. Assistant Superintendent Lisa Hoffman will oversee day-to-day operations.

Matthew Friedman formally resigned after going on leave last month. Lisa Hoffman, who filled his role during the recent student ICE walkout, was appointed interim superintendent.

Inquirer readers on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and protecting the polls on Election Day.

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, a Republican fighting to hold on to a swing seat, and his Democratic challenger distanced themselves from their parties on Iran, voter ID and more.

In moving the popular backup catcher off the 40-man roster, the Phillies have a week to trade him or put him through waivers.

Stoop Pigeon cofounder Jen Leary also gave an update on its brick-and-mortar opening.

Gloucester County commissioner candidate Martino Cartier's nonprofit Wigs and Wishes had not been registered with N.J. for years and is still not in compliance, the Attorney General's office said.