KensingtonFormer Villanova professor says she was fired after accusing the law school of racial discriminationStephanie Sena, who had been an anti poverty fellow in the law school, was dismissed after she filed an ethics complaint against Villanova regarding its treatment of her student. Susan Snyder One year of inspections at Kensington Hospital: December 2024 — November 2025Sarah Gantz A family is suing Philadelphia over the death of a man in jail custodyAubrey Whelan A Main Line town leads the charge of new Philly-area restaurants for February Michael Klein Many Philadelphians shelled out for shoveling help last week. What’s a fair price?Erin McCarthy AdvertisementPhilly’s school board heard pleas to halt school closings and reconsider Watlington’s facilities plan“Closing schools ruins families and neighborhoods, especially Black, brown, immigrant and working class communities," a longtime district teacher said.Kristen A. Graham and Nate File Proposed Philly school closures would disproportionately impact Black students. Here’s a look at the data behind the decisions.The proposal to close 20 Philadelphia public schools would address mostly buildings with hundreds of unused seats. The district says the plan is designed to improve academic outcomes.Kristen A. Graham and Dylan Purcell How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso Yes, Philly is most definitely a basketball city. Dating all the way back to 1898.America’s first professional basketball game was played right here. It was fast and furious but, sadly, ended with the Philadelphia team losing.Elizabeth Wellington After delays, Lehigh Avenue apartment project is ready to begin construction under a new ownerLike many apartment projects in this part of Kensington, the developer plans to court some tenants using rental voucher. Jake Blumgart 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 DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.The fast casual eatery got its start in 2012 and will close out the year with 71 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.Anastasiya Stangret, 22, was found dead in an overgrown lot in Frankford in June 2024. For three months, she went unidentified, and the investigation into her killing stalled. Ellie Rushing OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesThe group serves about 300,000 people annually, providing care for older Philadelphians, supporting at-risk youth, helping with food and shelter, and assisting those with developmental disabilities.Jane 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Former Villanova professor says she was fired after accusing the law school of racial discriminationStephanie Sena, who had been an anti poverty fellow in the law school, was dismissed after she filed an ethics complaint against Villanova regarding its treatment of her student. Susan Snyder
Former Villanova professor says she was fired after accusing the law school of racial discriminationStephanie Sena, who had been an anti poverty fellow in the law school, was dismissed after she filed an ethics complaint against Villanova regarding its treatment of her student. Susan Snyder
Philly’s school board heard pleas to halt school closings and reconsider Watlington’s facilities plan“Closing schools ruins families and neighborhoods, especially Black, brown, immigrant and working class communities," a longtime district teacher said.Kristen A. Graham and Nate File
Philly’s school board heard pleas to halt school closings and reconsider Watlington’s facilities plan“Closing schools ruins families and neighborhoods, especially Black, brown, immigrant and working class communities," a longtime district teacher said.Kristen A. Graham and Nate File
Proposed Philly school closures would disproportionately impact Black students. Here’s a look at the data behind the decisions.The proposal to close 20 Philadelphia public schools would address mostly buildings with hundreds of unused seats. The district says the plan is designed to improve academic outcomes.Kristen A. Graham and Dylan Purcell
Proposed Philly school closures would disproportionately impact Black students. Here’s a look at the data behind the decisions.The proposal to close 20 Philadelphia public schools would address mostly buildings with hundreds of unused seats. The district says the plan is designed to improve academic outcomes.Kristen A. Graham and Dylan Purcell
How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso
How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso
Yes, Philly is most definitely a basketball city. Dating all the way back to 1898.America’s first professional basketball game was played right here. It was fast and furious but, sadly, ended with the Philadelphia team losing.Elizabeth Wellington
Yes, Philly is most definitely a basketball city. Dating all the way back to 1898.America’s first professional basketball game was played right here. It was fast and furious but, sadly, ended with the Philadelphia team losing.Elizabeth Wellington
After delays, Lehigh Avenue apartment project is ready to begin construction under a new ownerLike many apartment projects in this part of Kensington, the developer plans to court some tenants using rental voucher. Jake Blumgart
After delays, Lehigh Avenue apartment project is ready to begin construction under a new ownerLike many apartment projects in this part of Kensington, the developer plans to court some tenants using rental voucher. Jake Blumgart
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 DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer
Philly’s new U.S. attorney has largely avoided the chaos swirling around other parts of Trump’s Justice DepartmentDavid Metcalf, a career prosecutor, has brought a serious temperament to the role, and generally avoided the type of drama that has enveloped other parts of Trump's DOJ.Chris Palmer
Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.The fast casual eatery got its start in 2012 and will close out the year with 71 locations. Ariana Perez-Castells
Honeygrow aims to be a national brand. Here’s where the Philly company is planning new locations.The fast casual eatery got its start in 2012 and will close out the year with 71 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.Anastasiya Stangret, 22, was found dead in an overgrown lot in Frankford in June 2024. For three months, she went unidentified, and the investigation into her killing stalled. 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.Anastasiya Stangret, 22, was found dead in an overgrown lot in Frankford in June 2024. For three months, she went unidentified, and the investigation into her killing stalled. Ellie Rushing
OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesThe group serves about 300,000 people annually, providing care for older Philadelphians, supporting at-risk youth, helping with food and shelter, and assisting those with developmental disabilities.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionCatholic Charities helps those in need both surmount life’s hardships and celebrate its many little joys | Philly GivesThe group serves about 300,000 people annually, providing care for older Philadelphians, supporting at-risk youth, helping with food and shelter, and assisting those with developmental disabilities.Jane 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
