Jim KenneyWhy hasn’t Trump sent troops to Philly, the city where ‘bad things happen’? Everyone has a theory.“We don’t do ourselves a favor by getting panicked in advance, but we also need to be ready," said Pastor Jay Bergen, a leader of No ICE Philly.Jeff Gammage, Julia Terruso, and Anna Orso Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekKristen A. Graham An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedAbraham Gutman and Anna Orso OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPaul Steinke, For The Inquirer Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh AdvertisementGood government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.The courthouse has become a focus of enforcement and resistance as President Trump presses his tough deportation agenda.Jeff Gammage Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh What Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman See more storiesAdvertisement
Why hasn’t Trump sent troops to Philly, the city where ‘bad things happen’? Everyone has a theory.“We don’t do ourselves a favor by getting panicked in advance, but we also need to be ready," said Pastor Jay Bergen, a leader of No ICE Philly.Jeff Gammage, Julia Terruso, and Anna Orso
Why hasn’t Trump sent troops to Philly, the city where ‘bad things happen’? Everyone has a theory.“We don’t do ourselves a favor by getting panicked in advance, but we also need to be ready," said Pastor Jay Bergen, a leader of No ICE Philly.Jeff Gammage, Julia Terruso, and Anna Orso
Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekKristen A. Graham
Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekKristen A. Graham
An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedAbraham Gutman and Anna Orso
An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedAbraham Gutman and Anna Orso
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPaul Steinke, For The Inquirer
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPaul Steinke, For The Inquirer
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart
Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.The courthouse has become a focus of enforcement and resistance as President Trump presses his tough deportation agenda.Jeff Gammage
Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.The courthouse has become a focus of enforcement and resistance as President Trump presses his tough deportation agenda.Jeff Gammage
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
What Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
What Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh
A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh
City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman
It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman
