OverbrookThe Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happySuperintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. presented his proposal to close 18 schools at a lengthy, emotional meeting that began Thursday afternoon and stretched into Friday morning.Kristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File Mae Laster, longtime French and algebra schoolteacher and noted civic activist, has died at 87Gary Miles These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsKristen A. Graham What makes someone love their grocery store? Ask the Philadelphians who are already missing their Amazon Fresh.Erin McCarthy OpinionWe cannot understand American history without Black historyPaul L. Newman, For The Inquirer AdvertisementTake a look inside Muhammad Ali’s former Cherry Hill mansion that’s now back on the marketMuhammad Ali's Cherry Hill mansion is up for sale again, for $1.9 million. Take a look inside the six-bedroom estate with a pool, tennis courts, and a 12-foot wet bar.Henry Savage 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 Philly’s unplowed snow has slowed SEPTA and frustrated residents and businessesSome Philadelphians have paid for private snow plows, with their streets still untouched by city plows days after the storm ended.Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Ryan W. Briggs The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham Philly could close 20 schools, colocate 6, and modernize 159: Superintendent Watlington shares his facilities planThe 10-year blueprint comes with a $2.8 billion price tag, $1 billion of which would be covered by district capital funds. The rest would depend on philanthropy or state funds.Kristen A. Graham A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72“My journey to storytelling began as a poor Black kid in one of the worst slums in Philadelphia," said the designer who has worked with the likes of Spike Lee, Robert DeNiro, and Ron Howard.Rosa Cartagena Remembering those Philly lost in 2025Remembering notable Philadelphians and those who made an impact in Philly we lost in 2025, including Pierre Robert, Bernie Parent, Ryne Sandberg, and David Lynch. Rob Tornoe Colman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington SEPTA train inspections: How many are left?The transit agency has until Oct. 31 to complete inspections on 225 Silverliner IV rail cars. As the deadline approaches and delays persist, we’ll be keeping track of SEPTA’s progress.Erica Palan and Thomas Fitzgerald SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald See inside SEPTA’s efforts to inspect Regional Rail cars that keep catching fireThe transit agency is rushing to inspect 225 Silverliner IVs from bottom to top by month’s end under an emergency order by the Federal Railroad Administration.Thomas Fitzgerald Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Man charged in connection with crash that killed 77-year-old in West PhiladelphiaMichael Harper, 47, is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence in connection with the fatal crash late last week. Maggie Prosser An initiative that aims to reduce gun violence by cleaning up litter is expanding to West PhillySafe Steps West Philly will provide litter cleaning for 275 residential blocks, organizers said.Robert Moran See more storiesAdvertisement
The Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happySuperintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. presented his proposal to close 18 schools at a lengthy, emotional meeting that began Thursday afternoon and stretched into Friday morning.Kristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File
The Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happySuperintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. presented his proposal to close 18 schools at a lengthy, emotional meeting that began Thursday afternoon and stretched into Friday morning.Kristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File
Mae Laster, longtime French and algebra schoolteacher and noted civic activist, has died at 87Gary Miles
Mae Laster, longtime French and algebra schoolteacher and noted civic activist, has died at 87Gary Miles
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsKristen A. Graham
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsKristen A. Graham
What makes someone love their grocery store? Ask the Philadelphians who are already missing their Amazon Fresh.Erin McCarthy
What makes someone love their grocery store? Ask the Philadelphians who are already missing their Amazon Fresh.Erin McCarthy
Take a look inside Muhammad Ali’s former Cherry Hill mansion that’s now back on the marketMuhammad Ali's Cherry Hill mansion is up for sale again, for $1.9 million. Take a look inside the six-bedroom estate with a pool, tennis courts, and a 12-foot wet bar.Henry Savage
Take a look inside Muhammad Ali’s former Cherry Hill mansion that’s now back on the marketMuhammad Ali's Cherry Hill mansion is up for sale again, for $1.9 million. Take a look inside the six-bedroom estate with a pool, tennis courts, and a 12-foot wet bar.Henry Savage
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
Philly’s unplowed snow has slowed SEPTA and frustrated residents and businessesSome Philadelphians have paid for private snow plows, with their streets still untouched by city plows days after the storm ended.Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Ryan W. Briggs
Philly’s unplowed snow has slowed SEPTA and frustrated residents and businessesSome Philadelphians have paid for private snow plows, with their streets still untouched by city plows days after the storm ended.Ximena Conde, Nate File, and Ryan W. Briggs
The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
Philly could close 20 schools, colocate 6, and modernize 159: Superintendent Watlington shares his facilities planThe 10-year blueprint comes with a $2.8 billion price tag, $1 billion of which would be covered by district capital funds. The rest would depend on philanthropy or state funds.Kristen A. Graham
Philly could close 20 schools, colocate 6, and modernize 159: Superintendent Watlington shares his facilities planThe 10-year blueprint comes with a $2.8 billion price tag, $1 billion of which would be covered by district capital funds. The rest would depend on philanthropy or state funds.Kristen A. Graham
A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer
A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer
Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72“My journey to storytelling began as a poor Black kid in one of the worst slums in Philadelphia," said the designer who has worked with the likes of Spike Lee, Robert DeNiro, and Ron Howard.Rosa Cartagena
Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72“My journey to storytelling began as a poor Black kid in one of the worst slums in Philadelphia," said the designer who has worked with the likes of Spike Lee, Robert DeNiro, and Ron Howard.Rosa Cartagena
Remembering those Philly lost in 2025Remembering notable Philadelphians and those who made an impact in Philly we lost in 2025, including Pierre Robert, Bernie Parent, Ryne Sandberg, and David Lynch. Rob Tornoe
Remembering those Philly lost in 2025Remembering notable Philadelphians and those who made an impact in Philly we lost in 2025, including Pierre Robert, Bernie Parent, Ryne Sandberg, and David Lynch. Rob Tornoe
Colman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington
Colman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington
SEPTA train inspections: How many are left?The transit agency has until Oct. 31 to complete inspections on 225 Silverliner IV rail cars. As the deadline approaches and delays persist, we’ll be keeping track of SEPTA’s progress.Erica Palan and Thomas Fitzgerald
SEPTA train inspections: How many are left?The transit agency has until Oct. 31 to complete inspections on 225 Silverliner IV rail cars. As the deadline approaches and delays persist, we’ll be keeping track of SEPTA’s progress.Erica Palan and Thomas Fitzgerald
SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald
SEPTA finished train car inspections, but Regional Rail commutes won’t improve right away. Here’s why.Of the 223 cars that were part of a sweeping inspection mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration, only 76 were returned to service. Thomas Fitzgerald
See inside SEPTA’s efforts to inspect Regional Rail cars that keep catching fireThe transit agency is rushing to inspect 225 Silverliner IVs from bottom to top by month’s end under an emergency order by the Federal Railroad Administration.Thomas Fitzgerald
See inside SEPTA’s efforts to inspect Regional Rail cars that keep catching fireThe transit agency is rushing to inspect 225 Silverliner IVs from bottom to top by month’s end under an emergency order by the Federal Railroad Administration.Thomas Fitzgerald
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Man charged in connection with crash that killed 77-year-old in West PhiladelphiaMichael Harper, 47, is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence in connection with the fatal crash late last week. Maggie Prosser
Man charged in connection with crash that killed 77-year-old in West PhiladelphiaMichael Harper, 47, is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence in connection with the fatal crash late last week. Maggie Prosser
An initiative that aims to reduce gun violence by cleaning up litter is expanding to West PhillySafe Steps West Philly will provide litter cleaning for 275 residential blocks, organizers said.Robert Moran
An initiative that aims to reduce gun violence by cleaning up litter is expanding to West PhillySafe Steps West Philly will provide litter cleaning for 275 residential blocks, organizers said.Robert Moran
