Cherelle L. ParkerState Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Philly congressional seat, a decisive win for the progressive leftRabb is now all but certain to win a two-year term to represent Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat that has been held for a decade by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Sam Janesch and Anna Orso 25 minutes agoWhat Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentAnna Orso and Sam Janesch Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerAnna Orso Philly’s crowded, costly, and combative 3rd Congressional District race is coming to an unpredictable closeAnna Orso, Sam Janesch, and Michelle Myers Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Kristen A. Graham AdvertisementUber pitches alternative to Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as City Council searches for an exit rampUber is floating a proposal to ax Parker’s $1-per-ride fee and substantially increase an existing 1.4% rideshare tax. But Mayor Parker says anything less than her plan "lets our children down."Anna Orso In a rare ruling, Philly’s Fair Housing Commission said a landlord unlawfully retaliated against a tenant for organizing her peersPublic Interest Law Center called the decision “a victory for the city’s growing tenant organizing movement.”Michaelle Bond Gov. Josh Shapiro has endorsed in four Pa. congressional primaries. He hasn’t weighed in on Philly’s race.That’s no coincidence for a rumored 2028 presidential hopeful who’s known to have a careful demeanor, rocky relationships with some of the candidates and his own reelection campaign on the line.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch OpinionPhilly’s schools crisis isn’t about overspending. It’s about underspending.Even with significantly increased state funding over the last two years, the district continues to wildly underspend by a billion dollars annually, according to state law.Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, For The Inquirer The Philly School District illegally imposes conditions on charters, a group representing 70 of them says in lawsuitThe school district requires enrollment caps and for charter schools to shut down if performance targets aren't met. Philadelphia Charters for Excellence is suing the district over those requirements.Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham Meet the three Democrats contending to replace Chris Rabb to represent Mount Airy in HarrisburgChris Johnson, Qasim Rashad, and Deshawnda Williams are running to represent the Mount Airy-based 200th legislative district seat. Fallon Roth Constance Clayton was Philly’s longest-tenured superintendent — and now the school district’s headquarters is officially named for herConstance Clayton “believed in the infinite power of young people,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington said, and “she also thought they should come to school, rain, sleet, or snow.”Kristen A. Graham Philly’s teachers union says it’s coming up with an alternative to closing 17 schoolsThe Philadelphia Federation of Teachers said there’s not enough data to support shutting a single city school.Kristen A. Graham Sharif Street’s record leading Pennsylvania Democrats faces renewed scrutiny in Philly congressional raceUnder Street's leadership, Democrats saw the party's voter registration advantage erode and took major electoral losses.Anna Orso Mayor Parker signed into law expanded renter protections that sparked a lawsuit by landlordsThe bills expand protections against landlord retaliation when renters complain about living conditions, allow for rent relief in some cases, and authorize Philly to proactively inspect rental homes.Michaelle Bond Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso Mayor Parker signs sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement, cementing Philly’s sanctuary policies into lawParker did not sign one anti-ICE bill that landed on her desk: a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.Anna Orso Patti LaBelle and Eve are the highlights of Dell’s summer concert lineupPlus, Lady B.’s Annual Basement Party, Patti Jackson’s Party in the Park, and a gospel-themed birthday party for America.Dan DeLuca DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing Philadelphia school board votes to close 17 schoolsThe 6-3 vote came amid intense opposition and after City Council members shut down the meeting twice by shouting over the board. The $3 billion facilities plan also includes renovating 169 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Dana Munro See more storiesAdvertisement
State Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Philly congressional seat, a decisive win for the progressive leftRabb is now all but certain to win a two-year term to represent Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat that has been held for a decade by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Sam Janesch and Anna Orso 25 minutes ago
State Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Philly congressional seat, a decisive win for the progressive leftRabb is now all but certain to win a two-year term to represent Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat that has been held for a decade by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.Sam Janesch and Anna Orso 25 minutes ago
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentAnna Orso and Sam Janesch
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentAnna Orso and Sam Janesch
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerAnna Orso
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan BoyerAnna Orso
Philly’s crowded, costly, and combative 3rd Congressional District race is coming to an unpredictable closeAnna Orso, Sam Janesch, and Michelle Myers
Philly’s crowded, costly, and combative 3rd Congressional District race is coming to an unpredictable closeAnna Orso, Sam Janesch, and Michelle Myers
Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Kristen A. Graham
Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Kristen A. Graham
Uber pitches alternative to Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as City Council searches for an exit rampUber is floating a proposal to ax Parker’s $1-per-ride fee and substantially increase an existing 1.4% rideshare tax. But Mayor Parker says anything less than her plan "lets our children down."Anna Orso
Uber pitches alternative to Mayor Parker’s $1-per-ride tax as City Council searches for an exit rampUber is floating a proposal to ax Parker’s $1-per-ride fee and substantially increase an existing 1.4% rideshare tax. But Mayor Parker says anything less than her plan "lets our children down."Anna Orso
In a rare ruling, Philly’s Fair Housing Commission said a landlord unlawfully retaliated against a tenant for organizing her peersPublic Interest Law Center called the decision “a victory for the city’s growing tenant organizing movement.”Michaelle Bond
In a rare ruling, Philly’s Fair Housing Commission said a landlord unlawfully retaliated against a tenant for organizing her peersPublic Interest Law Center called the decision “a victory for the city’s growing tenant organizing movement.”Michaelle Bond
Gov. Josh Shapiro has endorsed in four Pa. congressional primaries. He hasn’t weighed in on Philly’s race.That’s no coincidence for a rumored 2028 presidential hopeful who’s known to have a careful demeanor, rocky relationships with some of the candidates and his own reelection campaign on the line.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
Gov. Josh Shapiro has endorsed in four Pa. congressional primaries. He hasn’t weighed in on Philly’s race.That’s no coincidence for a rumored 2028 presidential hopeful who’s known to have a careful demeanor, rocky relationships with some of the candidates and his own reelection campaign on the line.Gillian McGoldrick and Sam Janesch
OpinionPhilly’s schools crisis isn’t about overspending. It’s about underspending.Even with significantly increased state funding over the last two years, the district continues to wildly underspend by a billion dollars annually, according to state law.Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, For The Inquirer
OpinionPhilly’s schools crisis isn’t about overspending. It’s about underspending.Even with significantly increased state funding over the last two years, the district continues to wildly underspend by a billion dollars annually, according to state law.Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, For The Inquirer
The Philly School District illegally imposes conditions on charters, a group representing 70 of them says in lawsuitThe school district requires enrollment caps and for charter schools to shut down if performance targets aren't met. Philadelphia Charters for Excellence is suing the district over those requirements.Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham
The Philly School District illegally imposes conditions on charters, a group representing 70 of them says in lawsuitThe school district requires enrollment caps and for charter schools to shut down if performance targets aren't met. Philadelphia Charters for Excellence is suing the district over those requirements.Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham
Meet the three Democrats contending to replace Chris Rabb to represent Mount Airy in HarrisburgChris Johnson, Qasim Rashad, and Deshawnda Williams are running to represent the Mount Airy-based 200th legislative district seat. Fallon Roth
Meet the three Democrats contending to replace Chris Rabb to represent Mount Airy in HarrisburgChris Johnson, Qasim Rashad, and Deshawnda Williams are running to represent the Mount Airy-based 200th legislative district seat. Fallon Roth
Constance Clayton was Philly’s longest-tenured superintendent — and now the school district’s headquarters is officially named for herConstance Clayton “believed in the infinite power of young people,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington said, and “she also thought they should come to school, rain, sleet, or snow.”Kristen A. Graham
Constance Clayton was Philly’s longest-tenured superintendent — and now the school district’s headquarters is officially named for herConstance Clayton “believed in the infinite power of young people,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington said, and “she also thought they should come to school, rain, sleet, or snow.”Kristen A. Graham
Philly’s teachers union says it’s coming up with an alternative to closing 17 schoolsThe Philadelphia Federation of Teachers said there’s not enough data to support shutting a single city school.Kristen A. Graham
Philly’s teachers union says it’s coming up with an alternative to closing 17 schoolsThe Philadelphia Federation of Teachers said there’s not enough data to support shutting a single city school.Kristen A. Graham
Sharif Street’s record leading Pennsylvania Democrats faces renewed scrutiny in Philly congressional raceUnder Street's leadership, Democrats saw the party's voter registration advantage erode and took major electoral losses.Anna Orso
Sharif Street’s record leading Pennsylvania Democrats faces renewed scrutiny in Philly congressional raceUnder Street's leadership, Democrats saw the party's voter registration advantage erode and took major electoral losses.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker signed into law expanded renter protections that sparked a lawsuit by landlordsThe bills expand protections against landlord retaliation when renters complain about living conditions, allow for rent relief in some cases, and authorize Philly to proactively inspect rental homes.Michaelle Bond
Mayor Parker signed into law expanded renter protections that sparked a lawsuit by landlordsThe bills expand protections against landlord retaliation when renters complain about living conditions, allow for rent relief in some cases, and authorize Philly to proactively inspect rental homes.Michaelle Bond
Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker signs sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement, cementing Philly’s sanctuary policies into lawParker did not sign one anti-ICE bill that landed on her desk: a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker signs sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement, cementing Philly’s sanctuary policies into lawParker did not sign one anti-ICE bill that landed on her desk: a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.Anna Orso
Patti LaBelle and Eve are the highlights of Dell’s summer concert lineupPlus, Lady B.’s Annual Basement Party, Patti Jackson’s Party in the Park, and a gospel-themed birthday party for America.Dan DeLuca
Patti LaBelle and Eve are the highlights of Dell’s summer concert lineupPlus, Lady B.’s Annual Basement Party, Patti Jackson’s Party in the Park, and a gospel-themed birthday party for America.Dan DeLuca
DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing
DA’s office warns its gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council doesn’t provide recurring fundsWith additional city funds, law enforcement is at risk of losing essential digital investigative tools as soon as this year, the district attorney's office says.Ellie Rushing
Philadelphia school board votes to close 17 schoolsThe 6-3 vote came amid intense opposition and after City Council members shut down the meeting twice by shouting over the board. The $3 billion facilities plan also includes renovating 169 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Dana Munro
Philadelphia school board votes to close 17 schoolsThe 6-3 vote came amid intense opposition and after City Council members shut down the meeting twice by shouting over the board. The $3 billion facilities plan also includes renovating 169 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Dana Munro
