Weekend ReadsNew pocket park at Elfreth’s Alley opens for Semiquincentennial visitors, with nearby mural plannedA vacant lot at Elfreth’s Alley has been reborn as Dolly Ottey Park, honoring the woman who first championed preservation of the narrow cobblestone passage. It is opening in time for July 4.Frank Kummer How are college grads navigating the tough job market? Here’s what some in Philly are doing.Ariana Perez-Castells Philly area natives Tina Fey and Colman Domingo are headed to the Jersey Shore for ‘The Four Seasons’Rosa Cartagena An 84-year-old Haddonfield High home economics teacher is retiring. No one will take her place.Melanie Burney Overdose deaths in Philadelphia are decreasing — especially in the Black community. But deaths involving stimulants are rising.Aubrey Whelan AdvertisementAutistic students who make it through college face a bigger challenge: Getting jobsColleges now offer career readiness classes and one-on-one coaching for students with autism. Kelly Field, The Hechinger Report 54 years ago, they couldn’t go to Pennsbury High’s prom together. Now, a rock and roll lifer is making a redo happen for his wife. For Barbara Rickert, it’s about “how you circle back to each other. He has always been my one and only.” She’s going to Pennsbury High’s storied prom with her husband, 54 years after their graduation.Kristen A. Graham The wall at Philly’s 100 Steps has been restored, after an accidental paint job angered the communityNeighbors at Wissahickon were relieved to see the stone tones returned, but the sting of the mistake remained. Michelle Myers Here’s how to fix U.S. immigration enforcement, in four not-so-easy steps, says the American Immigration CouncilRight now, the American Immigration Council says, enforcement is a blunt tool, and people either survive in the shadows or can suffer life-shattering consequences.Jeff Gammage The ‘promised land’ of Chester County is growing. Kennett Square leads the way, surging 16% over 5 years.What once was mostly rural mushroom farms has become more and more residential. Brooke Schultz Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Zach Rehl, former leader of the Philadelphia Proud Boys, said he "absolutely" intends to seek money from the Justice Department's new fund. Others from the region are not as certain.Chris Palmer Former CHOP patient suing over transgender care draws attention of Trump DOJThe DOJ recently reached out to a lawyer representing a client suing CHOP to ask if he would be a witness in its investigation into gender-affirming care. Wendy Ruderman A man who helped investigate his daughter’s killing is closer to staying in the U.S. But ICE is still keeping him in custody. Erasmo Zavala Almanza assisted authorities after his 20-year-old daughter was shot to death and her 2-month-old baby critically wounded.Jeff Gammage A Wawa fan visited the South’s beloved Buc-ee’s and discovered convenience can be excessiveThe Inquirer’s Stephanie Farr spent four hours in the maze of merch, bathrooms, and barbecue.Stephanie Farr Gum tycoon and Philly native William Wrigley Jr. bought a Pa. team on this week in Philly historyThe Germantown native bought into the AA Reading Baseball Club on May 17, 1927, hoping his Pennsylvania roots could help him develop a winning recipe for the Cubs.Tommy Rowan It’s bee swarm season. Are there more than usual in Philadelphia?Swarms are a typical springtime ritual for bees as growing hives split in two in search of more space. But this spring, reports of buzzing clouds seem more frequent.Frank Kummer A year of some trail, parking closures starts Tuesday at John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeThe work will address sections from the dike road gate to the Tinicum Marsh Boardwalk as the result of Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020. The storm flooded Dike Road and other areas.Frank Kummer As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy OpinionChris Rabb’s primary win is good news for progressives, bad news for Philadelphia’s Democratic establishment | ShackamaxonPlus: Republicans targeted by the skill games and sports betting industry win their primaries, and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s inconsistent position on affordable housing.Daniel Pearson | Columnist Rhys Hoskins’ injury was a sliding door moment in Phillies history. And it still ‘kind of eats at’ Bryce Harper.If Hoskins doesn’t get injured, perhaps he's still a Phillie and the ongoing need for a righty power bat in the cleanup spot never arises. Hoskins, in town with the Guardians, has wondered himself. Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
New pocket park at Elfreth’s Alley opens for Semiquincentennial visitors, with nearby mural plannedA vacant lot at Elfreth’s Alley has been reborn as Dolly Ottey Park, honoring the woman who first championed preservation of the narrow cobblestone passage. It is opening in time for July 4.Frank Kummer
New pocket park at Elfreth’s Alley opens for Semiquincentennial visitors, with nearby mural plannedA vacant lot at Elfreth’s Alley has been reborn as Dolly Ottey Park, honoring the woman who first championed preservation of the narrow cobblestone passage. It is opening in time for July 4.Frank Kummer
How are college grads navigating the tough job market? Here’s what some in Philly are doing.Ariana Perez-Castells
How are college grads navigating the tough job market? Here’s what some in Philly are doing.Ariana Perez-Castells
Philly area natives Tina Fey and Colman Domingo are headed to the Jersey Shore for ‘The Four Seasons’Rosa Cartagena
Philly area natives Tina Fey and Colman Domingo are headed to the Jersey Shore for ‘The Four Seasons’Rosa Cartagena
An 84-year-old Haddonfield High home economics teacher is retiring. No one will take her place.Melanie Burney
An 84-year-old Haddonfield High home economics teacher is retiring. No one will take her place.Melanie Burney
Overdose deaths in Philadelphia are decreasing — especially in the Black community. But deaths involving stimulants are rising.Aubrey Whelan
Overdose deaths in Philadelphia are decreasing — especially in the Black community. But deaths involving stimulants are rising.Aubrey Whelan
Autistic students who make it through college face a bigger challenge: Getting jobsColleges now offer career readiness classes and one-on-one coaching for students with autism. Kelly Field, The Hechinger Report
Autistic students who make it through college face a bigger challenge: Getting jobsColleges now offer career readiness classes and one-on-one coaching for students with autism. Kelly Field, The Hechinger Report
54 years ago, they couldn’t go to Pennsbury High’s prom together. Now, a rock and roll lifer is making a redo happen for his wife. For Barbara Rickert, it’s about “how you circle back to each other. He has always been my one and only.” She’s going to Pennsbury High’s storied prom with her husband, 54 years after their graduation.Kristen A. Graham
54 years ago, they couldn’t go to Pennsbury High’s prom together. Now, a rock and roll lifer is making a redo happen for his wife. For Barbara Rickert, it’s about “how you circle back to each other. He has always been my one and only.” She’s going to Pennsbury High’s storied prom with her husband, 54 years after their graduation.Kristen A. Graham
The wall at Philly’s 100 Steps has been restored, after an accidental paint job angered the communityNeighbors at Wissahickon were relieved to see the stone tones returned, but the sting of the mistake remained. Michelle Myers
The wall at Philly’s 100 Steps has been restored, after an accidental paint job angered the communityNeighbors at Wissahickon were relieved to see the stone tones returned, but the sting of the mistake remained. Michelle Myers
Here’s how to fix U.S. immigration enforcement, in four not-so-easy steps, says the American Immigration CouncilRight now, the American Immigration Council says, enforcement is a blunt tool, and people either survive in the shadows or can suffer life-shattering consequences.Jeff Gammage
Here’s how to fix U.S. immigration enforcement, in four not-so-easy steps, says the American Immigration CouncilRight now, the American Immigration Council says, enforcement is a blunt tool, and people either survive in the shadows or can suffer life-shattering consequences.Jeff Gammage
The ‘promised land’ of Chester County is growing. Kennett Square leads the way, surging 16% over 5 years.What once was mostly rural mushroom farms has become more and more residential. Brooke Schultz
The ‘promised land’ of Chester County is growing. Kennett Square leads the way, surging 16% over 5 years.What once was mostly rural mushroom farms has become more and more residential. Brooke Schultz
Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Zach Rehl, former leader of the Philadelphia Proud Boys, said he "absolutely" intends to seek money from the Justice Department's new fund. Others from the region are not as certain.Chris Palmer
Philly area Jan. 6 defendants are divided on whether to apply for money from Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund Zach Rehl, former leader of the Philadelphia Proud Boys, said he "absolutely" intends to seek money from the Justice Department's new fund. Others from the region are not as certain.Chris Palmer
Former CHOP patient suing over transgender care draws attention of Trump DOJThe DOJ recently reached out to a lawyer representing a client suing CHOP to ask if he would be a witness in its investigation into gender-affirming care. Wendy Ruderman
Former CHOP patient suing over transgender care draws attention of Trump DOJThe DOJ recently reached out to a lawyer representing a client suing CHOP to ask if he would be a witness in its investigation into gender-affirming care. Wendy Ruderman
A man who helped investigate his daughter’s killing is closer to staying in the U.S. But ICE is still keeping him in custody. Erasmo Zavala Almanza assisted authorities after his 20-year-old daughter was shot to death and her 2-month-old baby critically wounded.Jeff Gammage
A man who helped investigate his daughter’s killing is closer to staying in the U.S. But ICE is still keeping him in custody. Erasmo Zavala Almanza assisted authorities after his 20-year-old daughter was shot to death and her 2-month-old baby critically wounded.Jeff Gammage
A Wawa fan visited the South’s beloved Buc-ee’s and discovered convenience can be excessiveThe Inquirer’s Stephanie Farr spent four hours in the maze of merch, bathrooms, and barbecue.Stephanie Farr
A Wawa fan visited the South’s beloved Buc-ee’s and discovered convenience can be excessiveThe Inquirer’s Stephanie Farr spent four hours in the maze of merch, bathrooms, and barbecue.Stephanie Farr
Gum tycoon and Philly native William Wrigley Jr. bought a Pa. team on this week in Philly historyThe Germantown native bought into the AA Reading Baseball Club on May 17, 1927, hoping his Pennsylvania roots could help him develop a winning recipe for the Cubs.Tommy Rowan
Gum tycoon and Philly native William Wrigley Jr. bought a Pa. team on this week in Philly historyThe Germantown native bought into the AA Reading Baseball Club on May 17, 1927, hoping his Pennsylvania roots could help him develop a winning recipe for the Cubs.Tommy Rowan
It’s bee swarm season. Are there more than usual in Philadelphia?Swarms are a typical springtime ritual for bees as growing hives split in two in search of more space. But this spring, reports of buzzing clouds seem more frequent.Frank Kummer
It’s bee swarm season. Are there more than usual in Philadelphia?Swarms are a typical springtime ritual for bees as growing hives split in two in search of more space. But this spring, reports of buzzing clouds seem more frequent.Frank Kummer
A year of some trail, parking closures starts Tuesday at John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeThe work will address sections from the dike road gate to the Tinicum Marsh Boardwalk as the result of Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020. The storm flooded Dike Road and other areas.Frank Kummer
A year of some trail, parking closures starts Tuesday at John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeThe work will address sections from the dike road gate to the Tinicum Marsh Boardwalk as the result of Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020. The storm flooded Dike Road and other areas.Frank Kummer
As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy
As Penn works to reduce move-out trash, Philly treasure hunters still find gems in students’ garbageUniversity officials say a new off-campus donation service has cut down on neighborhood complaints. But on trash day this week, some large refuse piles remained, as did lots of free finds.Erin McCarthy
OpinionChris Rabb’s primary win is good news for progressives, bad news for Philadelphia’s Democratic establishment | ShackamaxonPlus: Republicans targeted by the skill games and sports betting industry win their primaries, and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s inconsistent position on affordable housing.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
OpinionChris Rabb’s primary win is good news for progressives, bad news for Philadelphia’s Democratic establishment | ShackamaxonPlus: Republicans targeted by the skill games and sports betting industry win their primaries, and Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s inconsistent position on affordable housing.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Rhys Hoskins’ injury was a sliding door moment in Phillies history. And it still ‘kind of eats at’ Bryce Harper.If Hoskins doesn’t get injured, perhaps he's still a Phillie and the ongoing need for a righty power bat in the cleanup spot never arises. Hoskins, in town with the Guardians, has wondered himself. Scott Lauber
Rhys Hoskins’ injury was a sliding door moment in Phillies history. And it still ‘kind of eats at’ Bryce Harper.If Hoskins doesn’t get injured, perhaps he's still a Phillie and the ongoing need for a righty power bat in the cleanup spot never arises. Hoskins, in town with the Guardians, has wondered himself. Scott Lauber
