Weekend SubscribersOpinionThe ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist Pennsylvania’s unsent mail backlog now totals 3.4 million letters, including SNAP eligibility and health benefit info, officials sayGillian McGoldrick OpinionSince Jalen Hurts started forcing the ball to A.J. Brown, the Eagles have stopped winningMarcus Hayes | Columnist Ousted Art Museum chief Sasha Suda argues for a trial — not arbitration — in new court filingPeter Dobrin The Phillies are sticking with a veteran core in 2026. But this time the kids have to play too.Scott Lauber AdvertisementMayor Parker announces Philly’s first ever New Year’s Eve outdoor concertThe free concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway will be headlined by LL Cool J. Others on the bill include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Adam Blackstone, and fireworks.Dan DeLuca Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on America’s 250th anniversary, the Rocky statue, and a new coffee bar. Emily Bloch Commuting to work in Philadelphia takes longer than in most large cities in the U.S.Philly commutes got longer last year, and this year has seen additional commuting challenges.Ariana Perez-Castells Philly porch pirates are particularly active in December. How to keep your packages safe. Reports of package theft from January through November are up 6% compared to the same period last year, according to Philadelphia police data. But it's not just a city problem. Erin McCarthy and John Duchneskie A supervisor in Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has been disbarred in federal courtA panel of judges said Paul George “lied repeatedly” while seeking to overturn the death sentence of Robert Wharton, who killed a Mount Airy couple and left their 7-month-old baby behind to die.Chris Palmer CHOP was Southeastern Pa.’s most profitable nonprofit health system in first quarter of fiscal 2026. Four systems lost money.The Inquirer compiled financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 for nine area health systems.Harold Brubaker The West Philly rapper whose work has landed on ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Twice. Amir Richardson, who goes by the Bul Bey, was told his music wasn't Philly enough. Now, his music plays in one of the most Philly TV shows ever.Earl Hopkins Opinion2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist FIFA World Cup could bring 17,000 Airbnb guests to the Philly region Airbnb hosts, meanwhile, are expected to rake in about $1,900 on average, according to a new report.Erin McCarthy 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 Philly Fringe Fest is the biggest it’s ever been. Now FringeArts will offer year-round programming in 2026.FringeArts head Nell Bang-Jensen says the festival has seen record-breaking attendance in recent years.Rosa Cartagena A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer OpinionTrump says Somalis are ‘garbage’ and wants them to leave America. No one should be surprised by his ignorance.Most of Minnesota’s foreign-born Somalis are naturalized U.S. citizens. They have every right to live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. They vote. They pay taxes. Trump is their president, too.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist Philly will host a five-week-long arts festival as part of America 250The festival, called What Now: 2026, will bring together artists of all kinds and ensure that the arts remain central to the city’s celebration.Rosa Cartagena 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
OpinionThe ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist
OpinionThe ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist
Pennsylvania’s unsent mail backlog now totals 3.4 million letters, including SNAP eligibility and health benefit info, officials sayGillian McGoldrick
Pennsylvania’s unsent mail backlog now totals 3.4 million letters, including SNAP eligibility and health benefit info, officials sayGillian McGoldrick
OpinionSince Jalen Hurts started forcing the ball to A.J. Brown, the Eagles have stopped winningMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionSince Jalen Hurts started forcing the ball to A.J. Brown, the Eagles have stopped winningMarcus Hayes | Columnist
Ousted Art Museum chief Sasha Suda argues for a trial — not arbitration — in new court filingPeter Dobrin
Ousted Art Museum chief Sasha Suda argues for a trial — not arbitration — in new court filingPeter Dobrin
The Phillies are sticking with a veteran core in 2026. But this time the kids have to play too.Scott Lauber
The Phillies are sticking with a veteran core in 2026. But this time the kids have to play too.Scott Lauber
Mayor Parker announces Philly’s first ever New Year’s Eve outdoor concertThe free concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway will be headlined by LL Cool J. Others on the bill include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Adam Blackstone, and fireworks.Dan DeLuca
Mayor Parker announces Philly’s first ever New Year’s Eve outdoor concertThe free concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway will be headlined by LL Cool J. Others on the bill include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Adam Blackstone, and fireworks.Dan DeLuca
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on America’s 250th anniversary, the Rocky statue, and a new coffee bar. Emily Bloch
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on America’s 250th anniversary, the Rocky statue, and a new coffee bar. Emily Bloch
Commuting to work in Philadelphia takes longer than in most large cities in the U.S.Philly commutes got longer last year, and this year has seen additional commuting challenges.Ariana Perez-Castells
Commuting to work in Philadelphia takes longer than in most large cities in the U.S.Philly commutes got longer last year, and this year has seen additional commuting challenges.Ariana Perez-Castells
Philly porch pirates are particularly active in December. How to keep your packages safe. Reports of package theft from January through November are up 6% compared to the same period last year, according to Philadelphia police data. But it's not just a city problem. Erin McCarthy and John Duchneskie
Philly porch pirates are particularly active in December. How to keep your packages safe. Reports of package theft from January through November are up 6% compared to the same period last year, according to Philadelphia police data. But it's not just a city problem. Erin McCarthy and John Duchneskie
A supervisor in Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has been disbarred in federal courtA panel of judges said Paul George “lied repeatedly” while seeking to overturn the death sentence of Robert Wharton, who killed a Mount Airy couple and left their 7-month-old baby behind to die.Chris Palmer
A supervisor in Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has been disbarred in federal courtA panel of judges said Paul George “lied repeatedly” while seeking to overturn the death sentence of Robert Wharton, who killed a Mount Airy couple and left their 7-month-old baby behind to die.Chris Palmer
CHOP was Southeastern Pa.’s most profitable nonprofit health system in first quarter of fiscal 2026. Four systems lost money.The Inquirer compiled financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 for nine area health systems.Harold Brubaker
CHOP was Southeastern Pa.’s most profitable nonprofit health system in first quarter of fiscal 2026. Four systems lost money.The Inquirer compiled financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 for nine area health systems.Harold Brubaker
The West Philly rapper whose work has landed on ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Twice. Amir Richardson, who goes by the Bul Bey, was told his music wasn't Philly enough. Now, his music plays in one of the most Philly TV shows ever.Earl Hopkins
The West Philly rapper whose work has landed on ‘Abbott Elementary.’ Twice. Amir Richardson, who goes by the Bul Bey, was told his music wasn't Philly enough. Now, his music plays in one of the most Philly TV shows ever.Earl Hopkins
Opinion2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
Opinion2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
FIFA World Cup could bring 17,000 Airbnb guests to the Philly region Airbnb hosts, meanwhile, are expected to rake in about $1,900 on average, according to a new report.Erin McCarthy
FIFA World Cup could bring 17,000 Airbnb guests to the Philly region Airbnb hosts, meanwhile, are expected to rake in about $1,900 on average, according to a new report.Erin McCarthy
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
Philly Fringe Fest is the biggest it’s ever been. Now FringeArts will offer year-round programming in 2026.FringeArts head Nell Bang-Jensen says the festival has seen record-breaking attendance in recent years.Rosa Cartagena
Philly Fringe Fest is the biggest it’s ever been. Now FringeArts will offer year-round programming in 2026.FringeArts head Nell Bang-Jensen says the festival has seen record-breaking attendance in recent years.Rosa Cartagena
A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer
A North Philadelphia rowhouse filled to the brim with booksWhen Abel Tootle Jr. bought his home 13 years ago, it gave him full freedom to design a space reflecting his interests — most importantly his many, many books.Erica Lamberg, For The Inquirer
OpinionTrump says Somalis are ‘garbage’ and wants them to leave America. No one should be surprised by his ignorance.Most of Minnesota’s foreign-born Somalis are naturalized U.S. citizens. They have every right to live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. They vote. They pay taxes. Trump is their president, too.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
OpinionTrump says Somalis are ‘garbage’ and wants them to leave America. No one should be surprised by his ignorance.Most of Minnesota’s foreign-born Somalis are naturalized U.S. citizens. They have every right to live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. They vote. They pay taxes. Trump is their president, too.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
Philly will host a five-week-long arts festival as part of America 250The festival, called What Now: 2026, will bring together artists of all kinds and ensure that the arts remain central to the city’s celebration.Rosa Cartagena
Philly will host a five-week-long arts festival as part of America 250The festival, called What Now: 2026, will bring together artists of all kinds and ensure that the arts remain central to the city’s celebration.Rosa Cartagena
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
