Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes

New Jersey leads the arguments on birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court

The case concerns a Constitutional provision that babies born on American soil are American citizens. NJ Solicitor General Jeremy Feigenbaum argued the case on behalf of the 22 states that sued.

Jeff Gammage

As Delco struggles with Crozer’s closing, Shapiro pushes for limits on private equity in healthcare

Shapiro is backing a bill that would give the attorney general authority to block deals deemed harmful to the public interest.

Katie Bernard

DA Larry Krasner is endorsing judicial candidates, raising new questions about the independence of Philly courts

Krasner is supporting judicial candidates Sherrie Cohen, Deborah Watson-Stokes, and Taniesha Henry. A spokesperson said his campaign vetted the candidates to endorse those who “are highly qualified."

Sean Collins Walsh

CHOP and Penn treated an infant with a rare disease by editing his genes

A Delaware County infant with a rare metabolic disease, CPS1 deficiency, was treated at CHOP with a custom CRISPR therapy.

Sarah Gantz

Keziah Ridgeway, a celebrated and embattled Philadelphia teacher, is suing the district alleging anti-Islamic bias

Kristen A. Graham

The Latest

More

Source: Flyers associate coach Brad Shaw will not return under Rick Tocchet

Shaw, 61, was a finalist for the Flyers' head coaching job after serving as interim coach after John Tortorella was fired on March 27.

Jackie Spiegel

Eagles pick ‘em: Predict each game this season and compare with other fans and our writers

Charmaine Runes, Matt Mullin, and Garland Fordice

The Flyers’ reputation for hiring ex-players is overblown when it comes to coaches. Rick Tocchet’s a different case altogether.

Jackie Spiegel

Grand Slam Track cuts its Philadelphia event schedule to two days

Jonathan Tannenwald

What to know about the Preakness: D. Wayne Lukas’ longevity at Pimlico, a father-daughter team, and more

Ed Barkowitz

Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship discuss prank calls and how they ‘butchered’ an iconic Philly song at the Eagles parade

Gabriela Carroll

Phillies reliever Jordan Romano seemed lost a month ago. Now he’s striking out the side.

Lochlahn March

Opinion

Chronically nepotistic Flyers hire Rick Tocchet to join alumni Danny Brière and Keith Jones. Rebuild over.

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Philly moves, Caitlin Clark 2.0, and a rookie with big expectations launch a new WNBA season

Jonathan Tannenwald

From the district attorney race to ballot questions, here’s what you need to know about the primary election in Philly

The Pa. primary election is on May 20. In Philadelphia, Democratic voters will choose between incumbent Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan for district attorney.

Henry Savage, Fallon Roth, Jesse Bunch, and Patricia Madej

Philly health providers fear ‘a perfect storm’ as Medicaid cuts are proposed in the federal budget

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that Medicaid cuts would result in 7.6 million Americans losing coverage within 10 years.

Aubrey Whelan

Philly City Council introduced some of Mayor Parker’s housing initiative legislation, but apprehension remains

Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart

Opinion

Bob Casey: Republicans want to kick at least 8.6 million Americans off their health insurance

Bob Casey, For The Inquirer

Opinion

A pass for Pete Rose highlights ‘The Purge’ for awful white men in Trump’s America

Will Bunch | Columnist

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it has opened a criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson.

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents welcome even more new kids

Three new Galapagos tortoise babies join their four sisters, who hatched earlier this year and were named after the "Golden Girls."

Rob Tornoe

Teller, of Penn and Teller, has come a long way from busking in Headhouse Square. But he will always be a Philadelphian first

The Central High grad is back in his hometown with Penn to celebrate 50 years of their magical partnership

Rosa Cartagena

HBO debuts teaser for locally filmed ‘Task,’ the ‘Mare of Easttown’ follow-up starring Mark Ruffalo

The series was spotted filming all over the Philly region last year.

Nick Vadala

Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous’ in European tour opener

The Boss opened his "Land Of Hope and Dreams Tour" in Manchester, England. He did not hold back when speaking about President Trump.

Dan DeLuca

EDUCATION

More

Penn State board plans to vote next Thursday on Commonwealth campus closure plan

The seven campuses proposed for closure are Dubois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York.

Susan Snyder

This Philly student lost a brother to gun violence. Now, he’s got a full ride to college — and beyond.

He got into Harvard, Penn, Morehouse and more. But George Lane is taking his Gates scholarship to Temple University.

Kristen A. Graham

Lower Merion’s school board race is heated amid complaints about antisemitism, Trump caricatures, and unfair endorsements

Nine candidates are on the Democratic primary ballot next week, competing to appear on the November general election ballot for just four open school board seats.

Maddie Hanna

This Philly school has 3 Gates scholars, and got its first acceptances to Harvard, Yale, and Cornell

Palumbo also decided to end using class rank this year after students said it was affecting their mental health.

Kristen A. Graham

Washington Township school board refuses to reinstate its suspended superintendent

The Washington Township school board rejected a motion to bring back suspended schools chief Eric Hibbs. It also rejected a motion to hire an interim superintendent.

Melanie Burney

New Jersey leads the arguments on birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court

As Delco struggles with Crozer’s closing, Shapiro pushes for limits on private equity in healthcare

DA Larry Krasner is endorsing judicial candidates, raising new questions about the independence of Philly courts

CHOP and Penn treated an infant with a rare disease by editing his genes

Keziah Ridgeway, a celebrated and embattled Philadelphia teacher, is suing the district alleging anti-Islamic bias

Source: Flyers associate coach Brad Shaw will not return under Rick Tocchet

Eagles pick ‘em: Predict each game this season and compare with other fans and our writers

The Flyers’ reputation for hiring ex-players is overblown when it comes to coaches. Rick Tocchet’s a different case altogether.

Grand Slam Track cuts its Philadelphia event schedule to two days

What to know about the Preakness: D. Wayne Lukas’ longevity at Pimlico, a father-daughter team, and more

Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship discuss prank calls and how they ‘butchered’ an iconic Philly song at the Eagles parade

Phillies reliever Jordan Romano seemed lost a month ago. Now he’s striking out the side.

Chronically nepotistic Flyers hire Rick Tocchet to join alumni Danny Brière and Keith Jones. Rebuild over.

Philly moves, Caitlin Clark 2.0, and a rookie with big expectations launch a new WNBA season

From the district attorney race to ballot questions, here’s what you need to know about the primary election in Philly

Philly health providers fear ‘a perfect storm’ as Medicaid cuts are proposed in the federal budget

Philly City Council introduced some of Mayor Parker’s housing initiative legislation, but apprehension remains

Bob Casey: Republicans want to kick at least 8.6 million Americans off their health insurance

A pass for Pete Rose highlights ‘The Purge’ for awful white men in Trump’s America

Montco commissioners face pressure to do more after issuing an anti-ICE promise

From beloved church to empty lot | Morning Newsletter

🦅 Taking flight | Sports Daily Newsletter

From beloved church to empty lot | Morning Newsletter

🦅 Taking flight | Sports Daily Newsletter

🏖️ Your ultimate Jersey Shore guide | Things to Do

When the rowhouse next door collapses | Real Estate Newsletter

🏖️ Your ultimate Jersey Shore guide | Things to Do

When the rowhouse next door collapses | Real Estate Newsletter

Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson

Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents welcome even more new kids

Teller, of Penn and Teller, has come a long way from busking in Headhouse Square. But he will always be a Philadelphian first

HBO debuts teaser for locally filmed ‘Task,’ the ‘Mare of Easttown’ follow-up starring Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous’ in European tour opener

NJ Transit rail engineers could strike starting Friday. Here is what you need to know.

NJ Transit rail engineers could strike starting Friday. Here is what you need to know.

New $48M pedestrian bridge connects Schuylkill Banks in Center City to Grays Ferry

Embattled Montco animal shelter hires new CEO after months-long national search

St. Laurentius site is getting townhouses. Here’s how it went from beloved church to empty lot.

Eight townhouses are planned on vacant St. Laurentius site in Fishtown

Penn State board plans to vote next Thursday on Commonwealth campus closure plan

This Philly student lost a brother to gun violence. Now, he’s got a full ride to college — and beyond.

Lower Merion’s school board race is heated amid complaints about antisemitism, Trump caricatures, and unfair endorsements

This Philly school has 3 Gates scholars, and got its first acceptances to Harvard, Yale, and Cornell

Washington Township school board refuses to reinstate its suspended superintendent

Bob Casey: Republicans want to kick at least 8.6 million Americans off their health insurance

CHOP and Penn treated an infant with a rare disease by editing his genes

Philly health providers fear ‘a perfect storm’ as Medicaid cuts are proposed in the federal budget

Being Mom’s caregiver is hard. Caring for her together with siblings is harder.

Bob Casey: Republicans want to kick at least 8.6 million Americans off their health insurance

CHOP and Penn treated an infant with a rare disease by editing his genes

Philly health providers fear ‘a perfect storm’ as Medicaid cuts are proposed in the federal budget

Being Mom’s caregiver is hard. Caring for her together with siblings is harder.

These were the most popular baby names in Pennsylvania and New Jersey last year

Supreme Court could block Trump’s birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a ‘pretty good’ week

Philly remains the nation’s 6th-largest city, but its lead over No. 7 is narrowing

These were the most popular baby names in Pennsylvania and New Jersey last year

Supreme Court could block Trump’s birthright citizenship order but limit nationwide injunctions

Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a ‘pretty good’ week

Philly remains the nation’s 6th-largest city, but its lead over No. 7 is narrowing

Two dead in separate double shootings across Philadelphia

Upper Darby woman convicted of animal cruelty for torturing animals in ‘brutal and graphic’ videos

State says Philly DHS spied on its investigation into abuse at child detention center, downgrades agency’s license

After 8 years, a missing Malvern woman’s husband has been charged with her murder

Two dead in separate double shootings across Philadelphia

Upper Darby woman convicted of animal cruelty for torturing animals in ‘brutal and graphic’ videos

State says Philly DHS spied on its investigation into abuse at child detention center, downgrades agency’s license

After 8 years, a missing Malvern woman’s husband has been charged with her murder