South PhiladelphiaEna Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles This $8M federal college grant will train Hanwha shipyard workers Joseph N. DiStefano An owner of Santucci’s Original Square Pizza was ordered to serve one day in jail for tax evasionChris Palmer Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location in Bala CynwydDenali Sagner An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyJeff Gammage AdvertisementShopping secondhand for kids’ stuff is getting more popular in PhillyLocal store owners say they've seen more parents come in without hesitation to find pre-used clothing and supplies. Rachel Molenda, For The Inquirer After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseThe house didn't have any of the features she wanted, but Emily Miles had a vision. Abigail Covington Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer She’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde From a world premiere to a flying car, here are the 7 shows we loved on Philly stages in 2025In the face of steep funding cuts, stages around the city came alive with shows that made us laugh, cry, and think. Rosa Cartagena OpinionAt SEAMAAC, long-settled immigrants devote themselves to helping new arrivals | Philly GivesThe Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition began in 1984 by serving people from countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. It now assists anyone who is marginalized or low income.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer 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 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer St. John’s Baptist Church at 13th and Tasker will be converted into apartments The former Baptist church has been for sale for $1 million.Jake Blumgart Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna Orso The Painted Bride building demolition has started. How we got here.After a nearly six-year legal battle between artists, preservationists, and neighbors, the Old City building and its celebrated mosaic were demolished. Erica Palan and Michaelle Bond These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in South Philadelphia for $399,000The house has a large finished basement, new sewer line, and new upper roof.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer The Bellwether District announced its first tenant, DrinkPAK, bringing 174 jobsGov. Josh Shapiro said his administration "competed aggressively" to get the new factory, set to open in 2027, in Pennsylvania.Jake Blumgart ‘How does the building not fall down?’: Philly second graders’ quest to learn about a project rising outside their classroom yields adorable answersSecond graders at Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary guessed that "four thousand million" bricks were used in the massive renovation project on S. 12th Street. They were close - it's 17,500.Kristen A. Graham See more storiesAdvertisement
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
An owner of Santucci’s Original Square Pizza was ordered to serve one day in jail for tax evasionChris Palmer
An owner of Santucci’s Original Square Pizza was ordered to serve one day in jail for tax evasionChris Palmer
An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyJeff Gammage
An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyJeff Gammage
Shopping secondhand for kids’ stuff is getting more popular in PhillyLocal store owners say they've seen more parents come in without hesitation to find pre-used clothing and supplies. Rachel Molenda, For The Inquirer
Shopping secondhand for kids’ stuff is getting more popular in PhillyLocal store owners say they've seen more parents come in without hesitation to find pre-used clothing and supplies. Rachel Molenda, For The Inquirer
After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseThe house didn't have any of the features she wanted, but Emily Miles had a vision. Abigail Covington
After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseThe house didn't have any of the features she wanted, but Emily Miles had a vision. Abigail Covington
Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
Philadelphia records the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, plus other insights to 2025’s crimeThe drop in homicides to 222 mirrors a national reduction in violence and follows years of sustained declines after Philadelphia’s homicides peaked during the pandemic.Ellie Rushing and Jillian Kramer
She’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde
She’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde
From a world premiere to a flying car, here are the 7 shows we loved on Philly stages in 2025In the face of steep funding cuts, stages around the city came alive with shows that made us laugh, cry, and think. Rosa Cartagena
From a world premiere to a flying car, here are the 7 shows we loved on Philly stages in 2025In the face of steep funding cuts, stages around the city came alive with shows that made us laugh, cry, and think. Rosa Cartagena
OpinionAt SEAMAAC, long-settled immigrants devote themselves to helping new arrivals | Philly GivesThe Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition began in 1984 by serving people from countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. It now assists anyone who is marginalized or low income.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
OpinionAt SEAMAAC, long-settled immigrants devote themselves to helping new arrivals | Philly GivesThe Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition began in 1984 by serving people from countries like Vietnam and Cambodia. It now assists anyone who is marginalized or low income.Jane M. Von Bergen, For The Inquirer
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
A 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer
A 2-year-old girl was beaten to death in South Philadelphia, police say. Her mother’s boyfriend is under arrest.The child, Key’Monnie Bean, was not breathing when police arrived at her home, authorities said.Jillian Kramer
St. John’s Baptist Church at 13th and Tasker will be converted into apartments The former Baptist church has been for sale for $1 million.Jake Blumgart
St. John’s Baptist Church at 13th and Tasker will be converted into apartments The former Baptist church has been for sale for $1 million.Jake Blumgart
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna Orso
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna Orso
The Painted Bride building demolition has started. How we got here.After a nearly six-year legal battle between artists, preservationists, and neighbors, the Old City building and its celebrated mosaic were demolished. Erica Palan and Michaelle Bond
The Painted Bride building demolition has started. How we got here.After a nearly six-year legal battle between artists, preservationists, and neighbors, the Old City building and its celebrated mosaic were demolished. Erica Palan and Michaelle Bond
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in South Philadelphia for $399,000The house has a large finished basement, new sewer line, and new upper roof.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in South Philadelphia for $399,000The house has a large finished basement, new sewer line, and new upper roof.Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
The Bellwether District announced its first tenant, DrinkPAK, bringing 174 jobsGov. Josh Shapiro said his administration "competed aggressively" to get the new factory, set to open in 2027, in Pennsylvania.Jake Blumgart
The Bellwether District announced its first tenant, DrinkPAK, bringing 174 jobsGov. Josh Shapiro said his administration "competed aggressively" to get the new factory, set to open in 2027, in Pennsylvania.Jake Blumgart
‘How does the building not fall down?’: Philly second graders’ quest to learn about a project rising outside their classroom yields adorable answersSecond graders at Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary guessed that "four thousand million" bricks were used in the massive renovation project on S. 12th Street. They were close - it's 17,500.Kristen A. Graham
‘How does the building not fall down?’: Philly second graders’ quest to learn about a project rising outside their classroom yields adorable answersSecond graders at Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary guessed that "four thousand million" bricks were used in the massive renovation project on S. 12th Street. They were close - it's 17,500.Kristen A. Graham
