North PhiladelphiaHoneygrow 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 Overdose deaths in Philly on track to be the lowest in nearly 10 years. Pa. deaths are also declining dramatically.Aubrey Whelan Temple University Hospital is being investigated by CMS over its care of a homeless patient who diedSarah Gantz A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolKristen A. Graham The new Delco DA talks victories, ambitions, and the importance of mentorshipVinny Vella AdvertisementMayor 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 Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder Crash caused by man fleeing warrant kills 63-year-old woman in Uber, police sayJoseph Cini, 35, allegedly fled a domestic-assault warrant and caused a crash on Girard Avenue at Ninth Street, police said.Robert Moran This Philly charter awarded a big contract to a board member’s friend, then punished the official who reported it, a lawsuit saysThe school's business manager raised enrollment, payroll, privacy and tax issues with his managers, after which he experienced "increasingly hostile and retaliatory conduct,” a lawsuit says.Kristen A. Graham Hospital-based anti-violence programs get $3 million in state fundingTemple, Penn, and Urban Affairs Coalition are among the institutions receiving grants to address violence announced by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday.Kayla Yup A North Philly gang hit man, ‘the very worst’ of society, taken into custody for three killings, officials sayU.S. Marshals arrested Tyvine Jones early Wednesday in Lansdowne. Investigators say he is tied to three murders in the city.Vinny Vella A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer 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 North Philadelphia man sentenced for kidnapping, raping 11-year-old girlHorace Battle, 47, pleaded guilty to the crime and faces up to 34 years in prison.Jillian Kramer Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesNow in its 48th year, Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides help with everything from workforce training to after-school activities for youngsters.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer A second woman says she was sexually abused by Philly doctor facing rape chargesThe accusation against Excel Medical Center's director, John Smyth Michel, bolsters a patient's rape allegations made earlier this year, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.Wendy Ruderman 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 A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond See more storiesAdvertisement
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
Overdose deaths in Philly on track to be the lowest in nearly 10 years. Pa. deaths are also declining dramatically.Aubrey Whelan
Overdose deaths in Philly on track to be the lowest in nearly 10 years. Pa. deaths are also declining dramatically.Aubrey Whelan
Temple University Hospital is being investigated by CMS over its care of a homeless patient who diedSarah Gantz
Temple University Hospital is being investigated by CMS over its care of a homeless patient who diedSarah Gantz
A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolKristen A. Graham
A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the schoolKristen A. Graham
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
Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder
Temple pledges to boost police patrol officers by 58% over five years following staffing study A study on police staffing levels suggested Temple is understaffed. President John Fry has pledged to add officers over the next five years and make hiring a priority.Susan Snyder
Crash caused by man fleeing warrant kills 63-year-old woman in Uber, police sayJoseph Cini, 35, allegedly fled a domestic-assault warrant and caused a crash on Girard Avenue at Ninth Street, police said.Robert Moran
Crash caused by man fleeing warrant kills 63-year-old woman in Uber, police sayJoseph Cini, 35, allegedly fled a domestic-assault warrant and caused a crash on Girard Avenue at Ninth Street, police said.Robert Moran
This Philly charter awarded a big contract to a board member’s friend, then punished the official who reported it, a lawsuit saysThe school's business manager raised enrollment, payroll, privacy and tax issues with his managers, after which he experienced "increasingly hostile and retaliatory conduct,” a lawsuit says.Kristen A. Graham
This Philly charter awarded a big contract to a board member’s friend, then punished the official who reported it, a lawsuit saysThe school's business manager raised enrollment, payroll, privacy and tax issues with his managers, after which he experienced "increasingly hostile and retaliatory conduct,” a lawsuit says.Kristen A. Graham
Hospital-based anti-violence programs get $3 million in state fundingTemple, Penn, and Urban Affairs Coalition are among the institutions receiving grants to address violence announced by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday.Kayla Yup
Hospital-based anti-violence programs get $3 million in state fundingTemple, Penn, and Urban Affairs Coalition are among the institutions receiving grants to address violence announced by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday.Kayla Yup
A North Philly gang hit man, ‘the very worst’ of society, taken into custody for three killings, officials sayU.S. Marshals arrested Tyvine Jones early Wednesday in Lansdowne. Investigators say he is tied to three murders in the city.Vinny Vella
A North Philly gang hit man, ‘the very worst’ of society, taken into custody for three killings, officials sayU.S. Marshals arrested Tyvine Jones early Wednesday in Lansdowne. Investigators say he is tied to three murders in the city.Vinny Vella
A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham
A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham
A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer
A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer
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
North Philadelphia man sentenced for kidnapping, raping 11-year-old girlHorace Battle, 47, pleaded guilty to the crime and faces up to 34 years in prison.Jillian Kramer
North Philadelphia man sentenced for kidnapping, raping 11-year-old girlHorace Battle, 47, pleaded guilty to the crime and faces up to 34 years in prison.Jillian Kramer
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesNow in its 48th year, Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides help with everything from workforce training to after-school activities for youngsters.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionIn North Philly, Congreso de Latinos Unidos has spent five decades being ‘here for you’ | Philly GivesNow in its 48th year, Congreso de Latinos Unidos provides help with everything from workforce training to after-school activities for youngsters.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
A second woman says she was sexually abused by Philly doctor facing rape chargesThe accusation against Excel Medical Center's director, John Smyth Michel, bolsters a patient's rape allegations made earlier this year, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.Wendy Ruderman
A second woman says she was sexually abused by Philly doctor facing rape chargesThe accusation against Excel Medical Center's director, John Smyth Michel, bolsters a patient's rape allegations made earlier this year, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.Wendy Ruderman
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
A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond
A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond
