West PhiladelphiaTime for the Eagles to answer to their true bosses: angry PhiladelphiansA crushing end to the Eagles' season leaves fans in anguish. Here's what they said.Henry Savage and Ariel Simpson The trolley tunnel is still closed as SEPTA tests repairs. When will it reopen?Thomas Fitzgerald After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseAbigail Covington SEPTA’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad yearThomas Fitzgerald Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72Rosa Cartagena AdvertisementRemembering 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 2025 was the year of the Philly crime show, but also so much moreWe had a Philly-bred Superman, a Netflix House, some Quinta Brunson-Kyle Schwarber magic, and moreStephen Silver, For The Inquirer Teddy Einstein, a West Philly mathematician, was about to hit his stride. Then he was killed while riding his bike.Teddy Einstein finished major research and would start a new job before he was killed earlier this month by a driver in Upper Darby. His family and friends remember the "brilliant" mathematician.Henry Savage Roberta Fallon, artist, writer, and Artblog cofounder, has died at 76She and fellow artist Libby Rosof handed out miniatures of their artwork to passersby in Center City for years, and she said in 2005: "We think art needs to be for everyone, not just in galleries.” Gary Miles Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and 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 Mental health workers in Philadelphia unionize following changes in their workplace and patient careThe nineteen employees at Rogers Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, including therapists, are the first group in Pennsylvania to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Ariana Perez-Castells As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham The Philadelphia scientists who studied garlic-flavored breast milk won a 2025 Ig Nobel PrizeMennella was one of two scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center to win a 2025 Ig Nobel Prize, the satirical counterpart to the Nobel Prize. Kayla Yup 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 People who are self-employed could become exempt from paying a Philly business tax | City Council roundupAlso this week, Council considered measures to make water bills cheaper and to ban the city from incinerating its trash.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh See more storiesAdvertisement
Time for the Eagles to answer to their true bosses: angry PhiladelphiansA crushing end to the Eagles' season leaves fans in anguish. Here's what they said.Henry Savage and Ariel Simpson
Time for the Eagles to answer to their true bosses: angry PhiladelphiansA crushing end to the Eagles' season leaves fans in anguish. Here's what they said.Henry Savage and Ariel Simpson
After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseAbigail Covington
After walking away during an inspection, she rebounded with a two-bedroom in Newbold | How I Bought This HouseAbigail Covington
Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72Rosa Cartagena
Once a precocious theater kid from West Philly, Hollywood production designer Wynn Thomas has won an overdue Oscar at 72Rosa 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
2025 was the year of the Philly crime show, but also so much moreWe had a Philly-bred Superman, a Netflix House, some Quinta Brunson-Kyle Schwarber magic, and moreStephen Silver, For The Inquirer
2025 was the year of the Philly crime show, but also so much moreWe had a Philly-bred Superman, a Netflix House, some Quinta Brunson-Kyle Schwarber magic, and moreStephen Silver, For The Inquirer
Teddy Einstein, a West Philly mathematician, was about to hit his stride. Then he was killed while riding his bike.Teddy Einstein finished major research and would start a new job before he was killed earlier this month by a driver in Upper Darby. His family and friends remember the "brilliant" mathematician.Henry Savage
Teddy Einstein, a West Philly mathematician, was about to hit his stride. Then he was killed while riding his bike.Teddy Einstein finished major research and would start a new job before he was killed earlier this month by a driver in Upper Darby. His family and friends remember the "brilliant" mathematician.Henry Savage
Roberta Fallon, artist, writer, and Artblog cofounder, has died at 76She and fellow artist Libby Rosof handed out miniatures of their artwork to passersby in Center City for years, and she said in 2005: "We think art needs to be for everyone, not just in galleries.” Gary Miles
Roberta Fallon, artist, writer, and Artblog cofounder, has died at 76She and fellow artist Libby Rosof handed out miniatures of their artwork to passersby in Center City for years, and she said in 2005: "We think art needs to be for everyone, not just in galleries.” Gary Miles
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and 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
Mental health workers in Philadelphia unionize following changes in their workplace and patient careThe nineteen employees at Rogers Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, including therapists, are the first group in Pennsylvania to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Ariana Perez-Castells
Mental health workers in Philadelphia unionize following changes in their workplace and patient careThe nineteen employees at Rogers Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, including therapists, are the first group in Pennsylvania to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers. Ariana Perez-Castells
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham
Quinta Brunson wants thousands of Philly kids to have free school field tripsPhiladelphia School District teachers and administrators will be able to apply for funding for field trips for their students. Awards will be made twice a year.Kristen A. Graham
The Philadelphia scientists who studied garlic-flavored breast milk won a 2025 Ig Nobel PrizeMennella was one of two scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center to win a 2025 Ig Nobel Prize, the satirical counterpart to the Nobel Prize. Kayla Yup
The Philadelphia scientists who studied garlic-flavored breast milk won a 2025 Ig Nobel PrizeMennella was one of two scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center to win a 2025 Ig Nobel Prize, the satirical counterpart to the Nobel Prize. Kayla Yup
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
People who are self-employed could become exempt from paying a Philly business tax | City Council roundupAlso this week, Council considered measures to make water bills cheaper and to ban the city from incinerating its trash.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
People who are self-employed could become exempt from paying a Philly business tax | City Council roundupAlso this week, Council considered measures to make water bills cheaper and to ban the city from incinerating its trash.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
