South PhiladelphiaPhilly 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 2 hours agoPhilly is testing a new traffic pattern to help Eagles fans escape post-game gridlockDavid Gambacorta ‘The places that helped form me were Philadelphia and rural South Jersey’: Patti Smith talks about her childhood Dan DeLuca American Airlines flight attendant dies after police say he may have been attacked inside his South Philadelphia homeEllie Rushing, Michelle Myers, and Brett Sholtis Police arrest man in connection with shooting near South Philly sports complexNick Vadala AdvertisementPhilly-based DuPont spin-off hopes merger with global paint giant will boost sagging salesBoth companies have plants in the Philadelphia area, among other locations worldwide.Joseph N. DiStefano Gov. Josh Shapiro says national Democrats folded in the federal shutdown, while he stayed ‘at the table’ for Pa.’s late budget dealAs Shapiro portrays the outcome of Pennsylvania’s 2025 state budget as an across-the-board victory, the path to get there was harder, messier, and longer than anyone in Harrisburg would have liked.Julia Terruso and Gillian McGoldrick Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Former Rothman CEO Mike West didn’t want to burden his family with his Alzheimer’s. He quietly planned his suicide.Only 200,000, or 3%, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's before age 65. Such an early onset means the disease is more likely to progress rapidly and shorten their lives. Wendy Ruderman Fashion District owner is ‘cautiously optimistic’ on future of its Center City mall The Macerich CEO broke his silence on the state of Market East's perennially troubled mall. Jake Blumgart DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and Philly doctors are scrambling to respondBy last winter, medetomidine was showing up in 70% of illicit opioid samples tested in Philly, along with other unregulated substances and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.Aubrey Whelan and Max Marin Two teen boys hospitalized in separate shootings Sunday nightThe two teenagers are in stable condition after shootings occurred in Holmesburg and South Philadelphia.Henry Savage OpinionThe quiet terror in American classroomsIn the months since the Trump administration lifted the so-called sensitive locations policy, the spaces where children learn and grow have lost their sense of safety.Jack Hill, For The Inquirer Shapiro signs a disaster declaration to aid to those facing food insecurity amid SNAP uncertaintyIn Pennsylvania, SNAP provides more than $366 million in benefits to about 2 million families, including 713,000 children. Ximena Conde Wildwood’s iconic Ferris wheel is getting renovated in South Philly’s Navy YardThe 40-year-old Morey's Piers Ferris wheel is getting a major upgrade during its stay in Philadelphia's Navy Yard.Henry Savage James Ijames may be teaching at Columbia, but he never wants to stop making art in Philly Three plays by the Pulitzer-winning scribe will play on local stages next year. Philly theaters have announced a three-ticket pass for these.Rosa Cartagena Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard See more storiesAdvertisement
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 2 hours ago
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 2 hours ago
Philly is testing a new traffic pattern to help Eagles fans escape post-game gridlockDavid Gambacorta
Philly is testing a new traffic pattern to help Eagles fans escape post-game gridlockDavid Gambacorta
‘The places that helped form me were Philadelphia and rural South Jersey’: Patti Smith talks about her childhood Dan DeLuca
‘The places that helped form me were Philadelphia and rural South Jersey’: Patti Smith talks about her childhood Dan DeLuca
American Airlines flight attendant dies after police say he may have been attacked inside his South Philadelphia homeEllie Rushing, Michelle Myers, and Brett Sholtis
American Airlines flight attendant dies after police say he may have been attacked inside his South Philadelphia homeEllie Rushing, Michelle Myers, and Brett Sholtis
Philly-based DuPont spin-off hopes merger with global paint giant will boost sagging salesBoth companies have plants in the Philadelphia area, among other locations worldwide.Joseph N. DiStefano
Philly-based DuPont spin-off hopes merger with global paint giant will boost sagging salesBoth companies have plants in the Philadelphia area, among other locations worldwide.Joseph N. DiStefano
Gov. Josh Shapiro says national Democrats folded in the federal shutdown, while he stayed ‘at the table’ for Pa.’s late budget dealAs Shapiro portrays the outcome of Pennsylvania’s 2025 state budget as an across-the-board victory, the path to get there was harder, messier, and longer than anyone in Harrisburg would have liked.Julia Terruso and Gillian McGoldrick
Gov. Josh Shapiro says national Democrats folded in the federal shutdown, while he stayed ‘at the table’ for Pa.’s late budget dealAs Shapiro portrays the outcome of Pennsylvania’s 2025 state budget as an across-the-board victory, the path to get there was harder, messier, and longer than anyone in Harrisburg would have liked.Julia Terruso and Gillian McGoldrick
Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council president says Mayor Parker was ‘strategic’ in dropping diversity contracting goalsOther City Council members were more critical of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, with one saying she was "greatly disturbed" and another suggesting the mayor is "caving" to President Donald Trump.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Former Rothman CEO Mike West didn’t want to burden his family with his Alzheimer’s. He quietly planned his suicide.Only 200,000, or 3%, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's before age 65. Such an early onset means the disease is more likely to progress rapidly and shorten their lives. Wendy Ruderman
Former Rothman CEO Mike West didn’t want to burden his family with his Alzheimer’s. He quietly planned his suicide.Only 200,000, or 3%, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's before age 65. Such an early onset means the disease is more likely to progress rapidly and shorten their lives. Wendy Ruderman
Fashion District owner is ‘cautiously optimistic’ on future of its Center City mall The Macerich CEO broke his silence on the state of Market East's perennially troubled mall. Jake Blumgart
Fashion District owner is ‘cautiously optimistic’ on future of its Center City mall The Macerich CEO broke his silence on the state of Market East's perennially troubled mall. Jake Blumgart
DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch
DA Larry Krasner cruises to a third term in decisive win against Patrick DuganThe Democratic incumbent district attorney easily fended off a second challenge by Republican nominee and former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan.Anna Orso, Ellie Rushing, and Jesse Bunch
A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and Philly doctors are scrambling to respondBy last winter, medetomidine was showing up in 70% of illicit opioid samples tested in Philly, along with other unregulated substances and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.Aubrey Whelan and Max Marin
A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and Philly doctors are scrambling to respondBy last winter, medetomidine was showing up in 70% of illicit opioid samples tested in Philly, along with other unregulated substances and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.Aubrey Whelan and Max Marin
Two teen boys hospitalized in separate shootings Sunday nightThe two teenagers are in stable condition after shootings occurred in Holmesburg and South Philadelphia.Henry Savage
Two teen boys hospitalized in separate shootings Sunday nightThe two teenagers are in stable condition after shootings occurred in Holmesburg and South Philadelphia.Henry Savage
OpinionThe quiet terror in American classroomsIn the months since the Trump administration lifted the so-called sensitive locations policy, the spaces where children learn and grow have lost their sense of safety.Jack Hill, For The Inquirer
OpinionThe quiet terror in American classroomsIn the months since the Trump administration lifted the so-called sensitive locations policy, the spaces where children learn and grow have lost their sense of safety.Jack Hill, For The Inquirer
Shapiro signs a disaster declaration to aid to those facing food insecurity amid SNAP uncertaintyIn Pennsylvania, SNAP provides more than $366 million in benefits to about 2 million families, including 713,000 children. Ximena Conde
Shapiro signs a disaster declaration to aid to those facing food insecurity amid SNAP uncertaintyIn Pennsylvania, SNAP provides more than $366 million in benefits to about 2 million families, including 713,000 children. Ximena Conde
Wildwood’s iconic Ferris wheel is getting renovated in South Philly’s Navy YardThe 40-year-old Morey's Piers Ferris wheel is getting a major upgrade during its stay in Philadelphia's Navy Yard.Henry Savage
Wildwood’s iconic Ferris wheel is getting renovated in South Philly’s Navy YardThe 40-year-old Morey's Piers Ferris wheel is getting a major upgrade during its stay in Philadelphia's Navy Yard.Henry Savage
James Ijames may be teaching at Columbia, but he never wants to stop making art in Philly Three plays by the Pulitzer-winning scribe will play on local stages next year. Philly theaters have announced a three-ticket pass for these.Rosa Cartagena
James Ijames may be teaching at Columbia, but he never wants to stop making art in Philly Three plays by the Pulitzer-winning scribe will play on local stages next year. Philly theaters have announced a three-ticket pass for these.Rosa Cartagena
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
Johnny Doc played a pivotal role electing his brother to the Pa. Supreme Court. Ten years later, things are different.Kevin Dougherty benefited from Local 98's help during his 2015 campaign. This year, labor is still spending big on the justice's retention.Gillian McGoldrick and Katie Bernard
