Fox ChaseA man was fatally stabbed in a West Philly home and his suspected killer is in custodyAfter stabbing a man inside a home, the armed suspect barricaded himself inside. The incident is the fourth such standoff in Philadelphia since Saturday. Jesse Bunch Armed man dead after barricading himself on a SEPTA bus in Fox ChaseHenry Savage and Robert Moran OpinionAccelerate to the modern SEPTA the region deservesClint Randall, For The Inquirer 52 Philly schools will dismiss early Tuesday because of predicted heatKristen A. Graham Northeast Philadelphia is losing its last traditional Jewish deliMichael Klein AdvertisementKeith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles With next year’s cuts looming, Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces $5.6 million in grantsWith reduced city funding next year, the Cultural Fund may have to cut 100 grants.Peter Dobrin These 52 Philly schools will dismiss early Thursday — the last day of school — because of heat52 Philly schools will dismiss early on the last day of classes for the 2025-26 school year, with extreme heat in the weather forecast.Kristen A. Graham 52 Philly schools will operate virtually because of the heat FridayA quarter of Philadelphia schools will pivot to virtual instruction, with temperatures expected to soar Friday.Kristen A. Graham Philly is adding bike racks, benches, and planters as it prepares for 2026 eventsThe latest facelifts come as sleek bike racks, planters, and benches that feature a bell design bearing “250” in the middle. Ximena Conde Temple Health appointed Robert A. Winn to lead research arm at Fox Chase Cancer CenterWinn is expected to move to Fox Chase this summer from his current position at Virginia Commonwealth University.Harold Brubaker Bill Gates’ nuclear company plans $450 million plant in Philly’s Bellwether District making radioactive cancer treatmentsTerraPower, a subsidiary of a nuclear energy company founded by Bill Gates, is expected to employ 225 people at the site when it is fully operational.Harold Brubaker Paul F. Engstrom, award-winning pioneer in cancer prevention and control at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has died at 89 He recruited other cancer experts to Fox Chase and established cutting-edge programs for cancer screening, smoking cessation, and education at hospitals, schools, and other organizations.Gary Miles Philly schools reopened Thursday. Some students returned to snowbanks, burst pipes, and frigid classrooms“It’s a mess,” said a staffer at Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philadelphia. The school had no running water or school lunches.Kristen A. Graham Fox Chase riders will take shuttle buses while SEPTA crews install new tracksRiders can expect about 40 minutes of extra travel time until about April 3.Thomas Fitzgerald One year of inspections at Fox Chase Cancer Center: November 2024 - October 2025The Philadelphia cancer center was not cited for any safety violations in the one-year period. Sarah Gantz These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall Wistar scientists pinpoint a new approach to ovarian cancer treatmentOvarian cancer tends to be resistant to hormone therapy, even when it should theoretically respond. Wistar Institute scientists studied why this happens and how to make the therapy more effective.Kayla Yup What to know about the hepatitis B vaccine schedule debateThe nation's top vaccine advisory panel is expected to debate on Thursday whether to delay the first dose of the hepatitis B shot.Kayla Yup SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald See more storiesAdvertisement
A man was fatally stabbed in a West Philly home and his suspected killer is in custodyAfter stabbing a man inside a home, the armed suspect barricaded himself inside. The incident is the fourth such standoff in Philadelphia since Saturday. Jesse Bunch
A man was fatally stabbed in a West Philly home and his suspected killer is in custodyAfter stabbing a man inside a home, the armed suspect barricaded himself inside. The incident is the fourth such standoff in Philadelphia since Saturday. Jesse Bunch
Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles
Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles
With next year’s cuts looming, Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces $5.6 million in grantsWith reduced city funding next year, the Cultural Fund may have to cut 100 grants.Peter Dobrin
With next year’s cuts looming, Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces $5.6 million in grantsWith reduced city funding next year, the Cultural Fund may have to cut 100 grants.Peter Dobrin
These 52 Philly schools will dismiss early Thursday — the last day of school — because of heat52 Philly schools will dismiss early on the last day of classes for the 2025-26 school year, with extreme heat in the weather forecast.Kristen A. Graham
These 52 Philly schools will dismiss early Thursday — the last day of school — because of heat52 Philly schools will dismiss early on the last day of classes for the 2025-26 school year, with extreme heat in the weather forecast.Kristen A. Graham
52 Philly schools will operate virtually because of the heat FridayA quarter of Philadelphia schools will pivot to virtual instruction, with temperatures expected to soar Friday.Kristen A. Graham
52 Philly schools will operate virtually because of the heat FridayA quarter of Philadelphia schools will pivot to virtual instruction, with temperatures expected to soar Friday.Kristen A. Graham
Philly is adding bike racks, benches, and planters as it prepares for 2026 eventsThe latest facelifts come as sleek bike racks, planters, and benches that feature a bell design bearing “250” in the middle. Ximena Conde
Philly is adding bike racks, benches, and planters as it prepares for 2026 eventsThe latest facelifts come as sleek bike racks, planters, and benches that feature a bell design bearing “250” in the middle. Ximena Conde
Temple Health appointed Robert A. Winn to lead research arm at Fox Chase Cancer CenterWinn is expected to move to Fox Chase this summer from his current position at Virginia Commonwealth University.Harold Brubaker
Temple Health appointed Robert A. Winn to lead research arm at Fox Chase Cancer CenterWinn is expected to move to Fox Chase this summer from his current position at Virginia Commonwealth University.Harold Brubaker
Bill Gates’ nuclear company plans $450 million plant in Philly’s Bellwether District making radioactive cancer treatmentsTerraPower, a subsidiary of a nuclear energy company founded by Bill Gates, is expected to employ 225 people at the site when it is fully operational.Harold Brubaker
Bill Gates’ nuclear company plans $450 million plant in Philly’s Bellwether District making radioactive cancer treatmentsTerraPower, a subsidiary of a nuclear energy company founded by Bill Gates, is expected to employ 225 people at the site when it is fully operational.Harold Brubaker
Paul F. Engstrom, award-winning pioneer in cancer prevention and control at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has died at 89 He recruited other cancer experts to Fox Chase and established cutting-edge programs for cancer screening, smoking cessation, and education at hospitals, schools, and other organizations.Gary Miles
Paul F. Engstrom, award-winning pioneer in cancer prevention and control at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has died at 89 He recruited other cancer experts to Fox Chase and established cutting-edge programs for cancer screening, smoking cessation, and education at hospitals, schools, and other organizations.Gary Miles
Philly schools reopened Thursday. Some students returned to snowbanks, burst pipes, and frigid classrooms“It’s a mess,” said a staffer at Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philadelphia. The school had no running water or school lunches.Kristen A. Graham
Philly schools reopened Thursday. Some students returned to snowbanks, burst pipes, and frigid classrooms“It’s a mess,” said a staffer at Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philadelphia. The school had no running water or school lunches.Kristen A. Graham
Fox Chase riders will take shuttle buses while SEPTA crews install new tracksRiders can expect about 40 minutes of extra travel time until about April 3.Thomas Fitzgerald
Fox Chase riders will take shuttle buses while SEPTA crews install new tracksRiders can expect about 40 minutes of extra travel time until about April 3.Thomas Fitzgerald
One year of inspections at Fox Chase Cancer Center: November 2024 - October 2025The Philadelphia cancer center was not cited for any safety violations in the one-year period. Sarah Gantz
One year of inspections at Fox Chase Cancer Center: November 2024 - October 2025The Philadelphia cancer center was not cited for any safety violations in the one-year period. Sarah Gantz
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
Wistar scientists pinpoint a new approach to ovarian cancer treatmentOvarian cancer tends to be resistant to hormone therapy, even when it should theoretically respond. Wistar Institute scientists studied why this happens and how to make the therapy more effective.Kayla Yup
Wistar scientists pinpoint a new approach to ovarian cancer treatmentOvarian cancer tends to be resistant to hormone therapy, even when it should theoretically respond. Wistar Institute scientists studied why this happens and how to make the therapy more effective.Kayla Yup
What to know about the hepatitis B vaccine schedule debateThe nation's top vaccine advisory panel is expected to debate on Thursday whether to delay the first dose of the hepatitis B shot.Kayla Yup
What to know about the hepatitis B vaccine schedule debateThe nation's top vaccine advisory panel is expected to debate on Thursday whether to delay the first dose of the hepatitis B shot.Kayla Yup
SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald
SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald
