KensingtonRecruiters 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 speechAnna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeDugan Arnett OpinionIn 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterWill Bunch | Columnist Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart AdvertisementRestrictions 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 OpinionFood is health. Localizing its production and distribution is key.Due to a failure to prioritize the needs of small family farmers, we must now turn inward and rely on our communities to design and implement a scalable, regionally coordinated food system.Christa Barfield, For The Inquirer OpinionAt Project HOME, providing shelter is just one link in a chain that restores dignity and offers hope | Philly GivesProject HOME, is one of the city's largest nonprofit housing agencies, serves 15,000 people a year. The group's head said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.” Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer 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 Inside a Kensington wound care clinicXylazine, which was never approved for human use, has wreaked havoc in Kensington. Amputations among opioid users have more than doubled.Aubrey Whelan How law enforcement built a sprawling case against a longstanding Kensington drug gangPhilly police and federal authorities used wiretaps, cameras, and confidential informants to target dealers on Weymouth Street.Chris Palmer and Jesse Bunch Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso See more storiesAdvertisement
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 speechAnna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechAnna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean 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
OpinionFood is health. Localizing its production and distribution is key.Due to a failure to prioritize the needs of small family farmers, we must now turn inward and rely on our communities to design and implement a scalable, regionally coordinated food system.Christa Barfield, For The Inquirer
OpinionFood is health. Localizing its production and distribution is key.Due to a failure to prioritize the needs of small family farmers, we must now turn inward and rely on our communities to design and implement a scalable, regionally coordinated food system.Christa Barfield, For The Inquirer
OpinionAt Project HOME, providing shelter is just one link in a chain that restores dignity and offers hope | Philly GivesProject HOME, is one of the city's largest nonprofit housing agencies, serves 15,000 people a year. The group's head said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.” Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionAt Project HOME, providing shelter is just one link in a chain that restores dignity and offers hope | Philly GivesProject HOME, is one of the city's largest nonprofit housing agencies, serves 15,000 people a year. The group's head said that recent cutbacks have been “terrifying.” Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
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
Inside a Kensington wound care clinicXylazine, which was never approved for human use, has wreaked havoc in Kensington. Amputations among opioid users have more than doubled.Aubrey Whelan
Inside a Kensington wound care clinicXylazine, which was never approved for human use, has wreaked havoc in Kensington. Amputations among opioid users have more than doubled.Aubrey Whelan
How law enforcement built a sprawling case against a longstanding Kensington drug gangPhilly police and federal authorities used wiretaps, cameras, and confidential informants to target dealers on Weymouth Street.Chris Palmer and Jesse Bunch
How law enforcement built a sprawling case against a longstanding Kensington drug gangPhilly police and federal authorities used wiretaps, cameras, and confidential informants to target dealers on Weymouth Street.Chris Palmer and Jesse Bunch
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
