Northeast PhiladelphiaPhilly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart A contentious Philly library renovation is starting soon, and residents are confused and frustratedNate File Philly DA Larry Krasner faces legal and political uncertainty after a judge said he may have committed crimesChris Palmer, Anna Orso, and Ellie Rushing After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso AdvertisementPhiladelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso This off-the-menu butter chicken cheesesteak comes by way of Pakistan — and Northeast PhillyButter chicken — that creamy, saucy Indian takeout staple — has made its way to South Street as a cheesesteak filling.Michael Klein Philly 9/11 responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re sick with deadly diseases.A quarter century later, the number of first responders with WTC-related diseases has soared, with cancer topping the list of diagnoses.Wendy Ruderman Local fence brand is shutting Northeast Philly factory 9 years after being acquired by a larger companyJerith Manufacturing, which makes aluminum fences in Philadelphia, has been operating for 65 years. Ariana Perez-Castells A former Philly principal must repay $31k in school book fair, trip, and class dues moneyThe now-retired principal of Pollock Elementary collected but never deposited graduation dues and the proceeds of other school activities. Kristen A. Graham OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist Man and woman charged with murder in shooting on I-95 that killed a 21-year-old bystanderThe arrests come nearly 18 months after Aiden Zeallor was killed by stray bullets on the highway's northbound lane near Port Richmond. Jesse Bunch Selling blood plasma for money is becoming a side hustle as more Philadelphia-area residents try to make ends meetHow much you make depends largely on your weight and the volume of plasma extracted. Some donors can make an extra $500 or more each month if they sell their plasma twice weekly.Wendy Ruderman Ron Avery, retired Daily News reporter and Philadelphia historian, has died at 85His columns, “Poor Ronald’s Almanac” and “One of Us,” hammered away at local issues and featured everyday people doing exceptional things.Gary Miles Two dead in weekend shootings, even as city’s homicide decline continuesA suspect has been held for questioning, but no arrests have been made, police say. Jillian Kramer What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage Four Philadelphia artists are a part of this year’s Whitney BiennialThe travel to the city in the winter of 2024 and meeting its artists proved extremely fruitful for this year's curators, Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer.Bedatri D. Choudhury Kensington High kids will go to Meehan after a Philly judge denies an injunction to stop the relocation"I think granting the injunction would throw off the Kensington families," a Philaelphia Common Pleas Court judge said after a five-hour hearing Friday.Kristen A. Graham Human error, gaps in FAA oversight seen as possible factors in last year’s Northeast Philly medical jet crashFederal investigators are looking at human and oversight failings as possible factors in the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia last year.Henry Savage and Dylan Purcell Some of Philly’s oldest restaurants are closing or changing hands. What’s going on?It’s a “gray wave.” Familiar restaurants are closing or going up for sale. Often, there’s no next generation waiting to take over.Michael Klein See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker has ordered a task force to study data centers in Philly and report back by JuneAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart
A contentious Philly library renovation is starting soon, and residents are confused and frustratedNate File
A contentious Philly library renovation is starting soon, and residents are confused and frustratedNate File
Philly DA Larry Krasner faces legal and political uncertainty after a judge said he may have committed crimesChris Palmer, Anna Orso, and Ellie Rushing
Philly DA Larry Krasner faces legal and political uncertainty after a judge said he may have committed crimesChris Palmer, Anna Orso, and Ellie Rushing
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
This off-the-menu butter chicken cheesesteak comes by way of Pakistan — and Northeast PhillyButter chicken — that creamy, saucy Indian takeout staple — has made its way to South Street as a cheesesteak filling.Michael Klein
This off-the-menu butter chicken cheesesteak comes by way of Pakistan — and Northeast PhillyButter chicken — that creamy, saucy Indian takeout staple — has made its way to South Street as a cheesesteak filling.Michael Klein
Philly 9/11 responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re sick with deadly diseases.A quarter century later, the number of first responders with WTC-related diseases has soared, with cancer topping the list of diagnoses.Wendy Ruderman
Philly 9/11 responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re sick with deadly diseases.A quarter century later, the number of first responders with WTC-related diseases has soared, with cancer topping the list of diagnoses.Wendy Ruderman
Local fence brand is shutting Northeast Philly factory 9 years after being acquired by a larger companyJerith Manufacturing, which makes aluminum fences in Philadelphia, has been operating for 65 years. Ariana Perez-Castells
Local fence brand is shutting Northeast Philly factory 9 years after being acquired by a larger companyJerith Manufacturing, which makes aluminum fences in Philadelphia, has been operating for 65 years. Ariana Perez-Castells
A former Philly principal must repay $31k in school book fair, trip, and class dues moneyThe now-retired principal of Pollock Elementary collected but never deposited graduation dues and the proceeds of other school activities. Kristen A. Graham
A former Philly principal must repay $31k in school book fair, trip, and class dues moneyThe now-retired principal of Pollock Elementary collected but never deposited graduation dues and the proceeds of other school activities. Kristen A. Graham
OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist
OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist
Man and woman charged with murder in shooting on I-95 that killed a 21-year-old bystanderThe arrests come nearly 18 months after Aiden Zeallor was killed by stray bullets on the highway's northbound lane near Port Richmond. Jesse Bunch
Man and woman charged with murder in shooting on I-95 that killed a 21-year-old bystanderThe arrests come nearly 18 months after Aiden Zeallor was killed by stray bullets on the highway's northbound lane near Port Richmond. Jesse Bunch
Selling blood plasma for money is becoming a side hustle as more Philadelphia-area residents try to make ends meetHow much you make depends largely on your weight and the volume of plasma extracted. Some donors can make an extra $500 or more each month if they sell their plasma twice weekly.Wendy Ruderman
Selling blood plasma for money is becoming a side hustle as more Philadelphia-area residents try to make ends meetHow much you make depends largely on your weight and the volume of plasma extracted. Some donors can make an extra $500 or more each month if they sell their plasma twice weekly.Wendy Ruderman
Ron Avery, retired Daily News reporter and Philadelphia historian, has died at 85His columns, “Poor Ronald’s Almanac” and “One of Us,” hammered away at local issues and featured everyday people doing exceptional things.Gary Miles
Ron Avery, retired Daily News reporter and Philadelphia historian, has died at 85His columns, “Poor Ronald’s Almanac” and “One of Us,” hammered away at local issues and featured everyday people doing exceptional things.Gary Miles
Two dead in weekend shootings, even as city’s homicide decline continuesA suspect has been held for questioning, but no arrests have been made, police say. Jillian Kramer
Two dead in weekend shootings, even as city’s homicide decline continuesA suspect has been held for questioning, but no arrests have been made, police say. Jillian Kramer
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
Four Philadelphia artists are a part of this year’s Whitney BiennialThe travel to the city in the winter of 2024 and meeting its artists proved extremely fruitful for this year's curators, Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer.Bedatri D. Choudhury
Four Philadelphia artists are a part of this year’s Whitney BiennialThe travel to the city in the winter of 2024 and meeting its artists proved extremely fruitful for this year's curators, Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer.Bedatri D. Choudhury
Kensington High kids will go to Meehan after a Philly judge denies an injunction to stop the relocation"I think granting the injunction would throw off the Kensington families," a Philaelphia Common Pleas Court judge said after a five-hour hearing Friday.Kristen A. Graham
Kensington High kids will go to Meehan after a Philly judge denies an injunction to stop the relocation"I think granting the injunction would throw off the Kensington families," a Philaelphia Common Pleas Court judge said after a five-hour hearing Friday.Kristen A. Graham
Human error, gaps in FAA oversight seen as possible factors in last year’s Northeast Philly medical jet crashFederal investigators are looking at human and oversight failings as possible factors in the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia last year.Henry Savage and Dylan Purcell
Human error, gaps in FAA oversight seen as possible factors in last year’s Northeast Philly medical jet crashFederal investigators are looking at human and oversight failings as possible factors in the fatal medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia last year.Henry Savage and Dylan Purcell
Some of Philly’s oldest restaurants are closing or changing hands. What’s going on?It’s a “gray wave.” Familiar restaurants are closing or going up for sale. Often, there’s no next generation waiting to take over.Michael Klein
Some of Philly’s oldest restaurants are closing or changing hands. What’s going on?It’s a “gray wave.” Familiar restaurants are closing or going up for sale. Often, there’s no next generation waiting to take over.Michael Klein
