CrimePhilly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting his granddaughter is sentenced to about a month in jail Stephen Jones will spend around a month in jail and two decades on house arrest. “I hope the devil comes to you,” the victim's mother said in court Thursday.
CrimePhilly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting his granddaughter is sentenced to about a month in jail Stephen Jones will spend around a month in jail and two decades on house arrest. “I hope the devil comes to you,” the victim's mother said in court Thursday.
National PoliticsThese NJ gubernatorial candidates voted against Trump’s House budget bill, but may be grappling with its impact
National PoliticsThese NJ gubernatorial candidates voted against Trump’s House budget bill, but may be grappling with its impact
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June with a Fox News moderator
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick will debate in June with a Fox News moderator
National PoliticsEvery Pa. Republican voted for Trump’s budget bill, which passed the House by one voteDemocrats who vehemently opposed the bill have accused Republicans of supporting a package that could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians without healthcare and food assistance.
National PoliticsEvery Pa. Republican voted for Trump’s budget bill, which passed the House by one voteDemocrats who vehemently opposed the bill have accused Republicans of supporting a package that could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians without healthcare and food assistance.
ElectionsA precinct-level breakdown of Larry Krasner’s victory — and how it stacks up to his 2021 winIncumbent Larry Krasner defeated challenger Pat Dugan by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.
ElectionsA precinct-level breakdown of Larry Krasner’s victory — and how it stacks up to his 2021 winIncumbent Larry Krasner defeated challenger Pat Dugan by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.
ElectionsNo woman or person of color has ever led Media Borough. Voters may change that this year.Joi Washington, a Democrat, would be the first woman and first person of color to lead the Delaware County community if she wins in November.
ElectionsNo woman or person of color has ever led Media Borough. Voters may change that this year.Joi Washington, a Democrat, would be the first woman and first person of color to lead the Delaware County community if she wins in November.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly Democratic strategist has a Tesla destroyed to protest Musk and MAGAAs they smashed the Tesla, people cheered, venomously cursed Elon Musk, then — unexpectedly — chanted, “Go, Birds,” as though proving that any occasion is worth celebrating the Eagles.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPhilly Democratic strategist has a Tesla destroyed to protest Musk and MAGAAs they smashed the Tesla, people cheered, venomously cursed Elon Musk, then — unexpectedly — chanted, “Go, Birds,” as though proving that any occasion is worth celebrating the Eagles.
Philadelphia PoliticsLow voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary is a warning sign to some Philly DemocratsPhiladelphia saw lower than normal voter turnout on Tuesday. It's part of a growing trend of low engagement in the city.
Philadelphia PoliticsLow voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary is a warning sign to some Philly DemocratsPhiladelphia saw lower than normal voter turnout on Tuesday. It's part of a growing trend of low engagement in the city.
Pennsylvania NewsLegal battle looms as Bucks commissioners reject sheriff’s alliance with ICEThe commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a resolution asserting their authority and that entering into a cooperative agreement with ICE “is not an appropriate use of Bucks County taxpayer resources."
Pennsylvania NewsLegal battle looms as Bucks commissioners reject sheriff’s alliance with ICEThe commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a resolution asserting their authority and that entering into a cooperative agreement with ICE “is not an appropriate use of Bucks County taxpayer resources."
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s Democratic Party pulled off a clean sweep in nine Common Pleas Court electionsNo Republicans have filed to run for any of Philadelphia’s open judgeships this year, meaning the Democratic primary victors are all but guaranteed to win.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s Democratic Party pulled off a clean sweep in nine Common Pleas Court electionsNo Republicans have filed to run for any of Philadelphia’s open judgeships this year, meaning the Democratic primary victors are all but guaranteed to win.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Larry Krasner won Philadelphia’s district attorney primary — againKrasner handily defeated Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan, with crucial backing from Black political leaders and a strategy focused on nationalizing the race.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Larry Krasner won Philadelphia’s district attorney primary — againKrasner handily defeated Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan, with crucial backing from Black political leaders and a strategy focused on nationalizing the race.
New Jersey PoliticsThe leading GOP candidates for N.J. governor all support the Trump administration’s charges against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIverDemocrats say Alina Habba's charges against the member of Congress are politically motivated but the GOP candidates for governor support them.
New Jersey PoliticsThe leading GOP candidates for N.J. governor all support the Trump administration’s charges against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIverDemocrats say Alina Habba's charges against the member of Congress are politically motivated but the GOP candidates for governor support them.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania Democrats Scanlon and Dean warn about cuts to Medicaid in marathon hearing on Trump-backed billScanlon’s district has already absorbed a blow, losing Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which had been Delaware County’s essential healthcare facilities.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania Democrats Scanlon and Dean warn about cuts to Medicaid in marathon hearing on Trump-backed billScanlon’s district has already absorbed a blow, losing Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which had been Delaware County’s essential healthcare facilities.
PoliticsPhilly DA Larry Krasner has all but secured a third term. What will he do with it?Krasner did not spend much time during the campaign saying what he'd do with another four years in office.
PoliticsPhilly DA Larry Krasner has all but secured a third term. What will he do with it?Krasner did not spend much time during the campaign saying what he'd do with another four years in office.
EducationSome Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Penn State’s plan to close campuses. Could that jeopardize its state funding?Some lawmakers whose districts are home to targeted campuses have expressed concern, meaning that Penn State may face a harder time getting approval for state funding this year.
EducationSome Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Penn State’s plan to close campuses. Could that jeopardize its state funding?Some lawmakers whose districts are home to targeted campuses have expressed concern, meaning that Penn State may face a harder time getting approval for state funding this year.
OpinionPhilly taxpayers are paying public officials big bucks to bragHow many communications staffers does it take to not communicate?
OpinionPhilly taxpayers are paying public officials big bucks to bragHow many communications staffers does it take to not communicate?
ElectionsAbington voters said yes to a $285 million middle school, in what may be largest-ever Pa. school referendumThe referendum is expected to eventually cost the average taxpayer $54 a month.
ElectionsAbington voters said yes to a $285 million middle school, in what may be largest-ever Pa. school referendumThe referendum is expected to eventually cost the average taxpayer $54 a month.
![Jes Lackey, from Emmaus, Pa., participated in the FUBAR PAC Car Smash on Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia. The group destroyed a Tesla to “demonstrate exactly what Elon and DOGE [are] doing to veterans benefits, Medicaid and Social Security,” according to the FUBAR PAC ActBlue contribution site.](https://www.inquirer.com/resizer/v2/VJLAILFOCVCQVJ7L64HNFOSUJY.jpg?auth=e7fe44060efb0a619d88f2099b1e56d2287e29c3e1a480dcbdd7548ee7f59fc7&width=760&height=507&smart=true)
