Nation & WorldThe Olympics opening ceremony was a bizarre fever dream that lost the plot, confused viewers, and then nailed the landing There was a pastel pink rat, a decapitated Marie Antoinette, Lady Gaga, paintings from the Louvre coming to life, and the Minions. Celine Dion stole the show with a powerful closing song. Latest HeadlinesParis dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine RiverThe Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was wet and weird. Can we just get to the Games now?Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in PhiladelphiaSwimming, basketball, and beach volleyball highight Saturday's Olympics TV schedule
Nation & WorldThe Olympics opening ceremony was a bizarre fever dream that lost the plot, confused viewers, and then nailed the landing There was a pastel pink rat, a decapitated Marie Antoinette, Lady Gaga, paintings from the Louvre coming to life, and the Minions. Celine Dion stole the show with a powerful closing song. Latest HeadlinesParis dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine RiverThe Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was wet and weird. Can we just get to the Games now?Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in PhiladelphiaSwimming, basketball, and beach volleyball highight Saturday's Olympics TV schedule
Latest HeadlinesParis dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine RiverThe Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was wet and weird. Can we just get to the Games now?Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in PhiladelphiaSwimming, basketball, and beach volleyball highight Saturday's Olympics TV schedule
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro avoided VP speculation after Democratic leaders endorsed him for the jobEarlier in the week, Shapiro said he had not submitted paperwork to be vetted. Asked directly whether he had done so on Friday, the governor wouldn’t answer the question.
National PoliticsGov. Josh Shapiro avoided VP speculation after Democratic leaders endorsed him for the jobEarlier in the week, Shapiro said he had not submitted paperwork to be vetted. Asked directly whether he had done so on Friday, the governor wouldn’t answer the question.
BusinessRichboro Wawa customers who got bad gas could see reimbursements soon Latest HeadlinesThey fueled up at a Bucks County Wawa, then their cars broke down. Who will pay for repairs?
BusinessRichboro Wawa customers who got bad gas could see reimbursements soon Latest HeadlinesThey fueled up at a Bucks County Wawa, then their cars broke down. Who will pay for repairs?
Latest HeadlinesThey fueled up at a Bucks County Wawa, then their cars broke down. Who will pay for repairs?
ElectionsFormer AG Bill Barr personally involved in drafting misleading statement on Pa. mail ballot investigation, DOJ watchdog finds
ElectionsFormer AG Bill Barr personally involved in drafting misleading statement on Pa. mail ballot investigation, DOJ watchdog finds
ElectionsFormer AG Bill Barr personally involved in drafting misleading statement on Pa. mail ballot investigation, DOJ watchdog finds
ElectionsFormer AG Bill Barr personally involved in drafting misleading statement on Pa. mail ballot investigation, DOJ watchdog finds
PhilliesPhillies trade for Austin Hays from the Orioles for Seranthony Domínguez and Cristian PacheDave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson see Hays as an everyday player. Does that mean a Brandon Marsh-Johan Rojas platoon in center field is coming?
PhilliesPhillies trade for Austin Hays from the Orioles for Seranthony Domínguez and Cristian PacheDave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson see Hays as an everyday player. Does that mean a Brandon Marsh-Johan Rojas platoon in center field is coming?
OpinionOpinionJalen Hurts hits all the right notes in his do-over comments on Eagles coach Nick Sirianni
OpinionOpinionJalen Hurts hits all the right notes in his do-over comments on Eagles coach Nick Sirianni
Penn QuakersPenn State-based wrestler Kyle Snyder’s chief rival was banned from the Olympics. The Games rarely are just about the games. Snyder and Abdulrashid Sadulaev were headed on a collision course before the Russian was punished for his "support of the Ukraine-Russia war."
Penn QuakersPenn State-based wrestler Kyle Snyder’s chief rival was banned from the Olympics. The Games rarely are just about the games. Snyder and Abdulrashid Sadulaev were headed on a collision course before the Russian was punished for his "support of the Ukraine-Russia war."
High SchoolGirard College grad Thelma Davies served as a flag-bearer for Liberia in opening ceremonies at Paris Olympics
High SchoolGirard College grad Thelma Davies served as a flag-bearer for Liberia in opening ceremonies at Paris Olympics
SportsGambling violations hit the NBA and MLB this year. How are the Olympics preparing for sports betting’s boom?
SportsGambling violations hit the NBA and MLB this year. How are the Olympics preparing for sports betting’s boom?
SportsThe Paris Olympics are here — and so are our coloring pages, featuring Joel Embiid, Simone Biles, and more
SportsThe Paris Olympics are here — and so are our coloring pages, featuring Joel Embiid, Simone Biles, and more
ElectionsBarack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala HarrisIn a video shared on social media Friday morning, Harris is seen taking a call from the Obamas backstage at a campaign event.
ElectionsBarack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala HarrisIn a video shared on social media Friday morning, Harris is seen taking a call from the Obamas backstage at a campaign event.
ElectionsSome public education advocates are pushing against Josh Shapiro as Harris’ VP pick because he supports school vouchers
ElectionsSome public education advocates are pushing against Josh Shapiro as Harris’ VP pick because he supports school vouchers
EconomyMark Zandi: What you should know about inflation and Trump’s economic plansWhile inflation has receded and is finally near the Fed’s target, the next president must be careful not to reignite it.
EconomyMark Zandi: What you should know about inflation and Trump’s economic plansWhile inflation has receded and is finally near the Fed’s target, the next president must be careful not to reignite it.
TheaterPig Iron School will pause its fall semester following UArts closureAround $300,000 in unpaid expenses from UArts has plunged the physical theater school into serious financial trouble.
TheaterPig Iron School will pause its fall semester following UArts closureAround $300,000 in unpaid expenses from UArts has plunged the physical theater school into serious financial trouble.
ObituariesJim Brennan, innovative public relations director and the original St. Joseph’s University Hawk, has died at 91“Of all the things I’ve ever done and all the awards I’ve ever won, my greatest satisfaction is the concept of the Hawk and knowing I started the tradition,” Mr. Brennan said.
ObituariesJim Brennan, innovative public relations director and the original St. Joseph’s University Hawk, has died at 91“Of all the things I’ve ever done and all the awards I’ve ever won, my greatest satisfaction is the concept of the Hawk and knowing I started the tradition,” Mr. Brennan said.
EducationCollege students testify they’re already worried about more antisemitism on campus this fall
EducationCollege students testify they’re already worried about more antisemitism on campus this fall
OpinionTrump shooter’s history underscores the need for more mental health resources in schools | Editorial
OpinionTrump shooter’s history underscores the need for more mental health resources in schools | Editorial
OpinionHarris gives voters a fresh chance to move forward — instead of reliving Trump’s years of chaos | Editorial
OpinionHarris gives voters a fresh chance to move forward — instead of reliving Trump’s years of chaos | Editorial
OpinionHarris gives voters a fresh chance to move forward — instead of reliving Trump’s years of chaos | Editorial
OpinionHarris gives voters a fresh chance to move forward — instead of reliving Trump’s years of chaos | Editorial
Arts & CulturePhilly drag performer Lasha Cristál’s advice for getting involved in the community: ‘Step out and support the shows.’
Arts & CulturePhilly drag performer Lasha Cristál’s advice for getting involved in the community: ‘Step out and support the shows.’
Arts & Culture‘Improv, culturally, it’s just a community.’ This local comedian has found affinity in Philly’s scene.
Arts & Culture‘Improv, culturally, it’s just a community.’ This local comedian has found affinity in Philly’s scene.
LifePhilly’s ‘bike life’ community knows their negative reputation. They say people thinking that way have it all wrong
LifePhilly’s ‘bike life’ community knows their negative reputation. They say people thinking that way have it all wrong
LifePhilly’s LGBTQ+ square dance group, Independence Squares, has a fresh take on an American pastime
LifePhilly’s LGBTQ+ square dance group, Independence Squares, has a fresh take on an American pastime
Arts & CulturePhilly drag performer Lasha Cristál’s advice for getting involved in the community: ‘Step out and support the shows.’
Arts & CulturePhilly drag performer Lasha Cristál’s advice for getting involved in the community: ‘Step out and support the shows.’
Arts & Culture‘Improv, culturally, it’s just a community.’ This local comedian has found affinity in Philly’s scene.
Arts & Culture‘Improv, culturally, it’s just a community.’ This local comedian has found affinity in Philly’s scene.
LifePhilly’s ‘bike life’ community knows their negative reputation. They say people thinking that way have it all wrong
LifePhilly’s ‘bike life’ community knows their negative reputation. They say people thinking that way have it all wrong
LifePhilly’s LGBTQ+ square dance group, Independence Squares, has a fresh take on an American pastime
LifePhilly’s LGBTQ+ square dance group, Independence Squares, has a fresh take on an American pastime