KensingtonPhilly violence prevention groups say they were flourishing. Then the Trump DOJ cut their funding. One group lauding the cuts is the National Rifle Association, which commended the Trump administration in November for cutting off the “spigot” to anti-violence groups.Jesse Bunch Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentChris Palmer Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.Ariana Perez-Castells She was found dead under a pallet in Frankford last year, and was unidentified for months. Her family wants you to know her story.Ellie Rushing OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer AdvertisementRecruiters flew people from Kensington to California for what they described as free luxury rehab. Critics say it’s a scam.Patient brokering schemes lure vulnerable people in addiction to clinics in exchange for kickbacks and bribes. Insurance tracking shows the scams are rising in Pennsylvania, but prosecutions are rare.Zoe Greenberg, Aubrey Whelan, and Ryan W. Briggs Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett OpinionIn 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso Two Philly police officers aren’t federally liable for chasing after a drug suspect who crashed his car and killed a bystander, appeals court rulesThe Third Circuit Court of Appeals said the officers, Christian Kane and Alexander Hernandez, didn't intend to harm anyone.Chris Palmer All the Golden Globe Awards nominees with ties to the Philly regionThe Golden Globe Awards announced the nominees in 28 categories, including many Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey-based productions and performers.Henry Savage Where to feast on seven fishes (or seven other things) this holiday seasonWhether you're after squid ink risotto, surf and turf, or mostly just pasta, this array of festive, mostly fishy Philly restaurants have you covered for an elaborate holiday feast.Kiki Aranita Three Philly cops who defenders say ‘straight up lied’ cause 134 drug cases to be dismissed, hundreds more expectedNearly a thousand cases could be thrown out after prosecutors said the officers repeatedly gave false statements in court and can't be trusted.Ellie Rushing A bilingual credit union is opening in Philly, seeking ‘unbanked’ customers to buy homes, build family businessesFinanta Credit Union, backed by banks and taxpayers, plans new offices in several Pennsylvania cities.Joseph N. DiStefano Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Drugs took both her sons and her leg. Now, this Northeast Philly woman is committed to staying sober.Kelly Wyatt is among hundreds of Philadelphians facing lifelong medical needs from xylazine, known as “tranq” on the streets.Aubrey Whelan How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly violence prevention groups say they were flourishing. Then the Trump DOJ cut their funding. One group lauding the cuts is the National Rifle Association, which commended the Trump administration in November for cutting off the “spigot” to anti-violence groups.Jesse Bunch
Philly violence prevention groups say they were flourishing. Then the Trump DOJ cut their funding. One group lauding the cuts is the National Rifle Association, which commended the Trump administration in November for cutting off the “spigot” to anti-violence groups.Jesse Bunch
Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentChris Palmer
Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentChris Palmer
Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.Ariana Perez-Castells
Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.Ariana Perez-Castells
She was found dead under a pallet in Frankford last year, and was unidentified for months. Her family wants you to know her story.Ellie Rushing
She was found dead under a pallet in Frankford last year, and was unidentified for months. Her family wants you to know her story.Ellie Rushing
OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesJane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
Recruiters flew people from Kensington to California for what they described as free luxury rehab. Critics say it’s a scam.Patient brokering schemes lure vulnerable people in addiction to clinics in exchange for kickbacks and bribes. Insurance tracking shows the scams are rising in Pennsylvania, but prosecutions are rare.Zoe Greenberg, Aubrey Whelan, and Ryan W. Briggs
Recruiters flew people from Kensington to California for what they described as free luxury rehab. Critics say it’s a scam.Patient brokering schemes lure vulnerable people in addiction to clinics in exchange for kickbacks and bribes. Insurance tracking shows the scams are rising in Pennsylvania, but prosecutions are rare.Zoe Greenberg, Aubrey Whelan, and Ryan W. Briggs
Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
OpinionIn 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionIn 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
Two Philly police officers aren’t federally liable for chasing after a drug suspect who crashed his car and killed a bystander, appeals court rulesThe Third Circuit Court of Appeals said the officers, Christian Kane and Alexander Hernandez, didn't intend to harm anyone.Chris Palmer
Two Philly police officers aren’t federally liable for chasing after a drug suspect who crashed his car and killed a bystander, appeals court rulesThe Third Circuit Court of Appeals said the officers, Christian Kane and Alexander Hernandez, didn't intend to harm anyone.Chris Palmer
All the Golden Globe Awards nominees with ties to the Philly regionThe Golden Globe Awards announced the nominees in 28 categories, including many Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey-based productions and performers.Henry Savage
All the Golden Globe Awards nominees with ties to the Philly regionThe Golden Globe Awards announced the nominees in 28 categories, including many Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey-based productions and performers.Henry Savage
Where to feast on seven fishes (or seven other things) this holiday seasonWhether you're after squid ink risotto, surf and turf, or mostly just pasta, this array of festive, mostly fishy Philly restaurants have you covered for an elaborate holiday feast.Kiki Aranita
Where to feast on seven fishes (or seven other things) this holiday seasonWhether you're after squid ink risotto, surf and turf, or mostly just pasta, this array of festive, mostly fishy Philly restaurants have you covered for an elaborate holiday feast.Kiki Aranita
Three Philly cops who defenders say ‘straight up lied’ cause 134 drug cases to be dismissed, hundreds more expectedNearly a thousand cases could be thrown out after prosecutors said the officers repeatedly gave false statements in court and can't be trusted.Ellie Rushing
Three Philly cops who defenders say ‘straight up lied’ cause 134 drug cases to be dismissed, hundreds more expectedNearly a thousand cases could be thrown out after prosecutors said the officers repeatedly gave false statements in court and can't be trusted.Ellie Rushing
A bilingual credit union is opening in Philly, seeking ‘unbanked’ customers to buy homes, build family businessesFinanta Credit Union, backed by banks and taxpayers, plans new offices in several Pennsylvania cities.Joseph N. DiStefano
A bilingual credit union is opening in Philly, seeking ‘unbanked’ customers to buy homes, build family businessesFinanta Credit Union, backed by banks and taxpayers, plans new offices in several Pennsylvania cities.Joseph N. DiStefano
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Drugs took both her sons and her leg. Now, this Northeast Philly woman is committed to staying sober.Kelly Wyatt is among hundreds of Philadelphians facing lifelong medical needs from xylazine, known as “tranq” on the streets.Aubrey Whelan
Drugs took both her sons and her leg. Now, this Northeast Philly woman is committed to staying sober.Kelly Wyatt is among hundreds of Philadelphians facing lifelong medical needs from xylazine, known as “tranq” on the streets.Aubrey Whelan
How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd
How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd
