Philadelphia NewsOnly two people have successfully completed the Kensington ‘wellness court’ so far. The Parker administration wants to expand it.Nearly two-thirds of the more than 40 people brought before the court since late January have dropped out of treatment within days, and then failed to appear at follow-up hearings.
Philadelphia NewsOnly two people have successfully completed the Kensington ‘wellness court’ so far. The Parker administration wants to expand it.Nearly two-thirds of the more than 40 people brought before the court since late January have dropped out of treatment within days, and then failed to appear at follow-up hearings.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration will start interviewing candidates to lead the Office of Immigrant Affairs
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration will start interviewing candidates to lead the Office of Immigrant Affairs
New Jersey NewsBurlco must halt renovation of its health building after losing $1.1 million from DOGE cuts
New Jersey NewsBurlco must halt renovation of its health building after losing $1.1 million from DOGE cuts
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker says the city will continue subsidized SEPTA fare programs following criticism of proposed funding reductions
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker says the city will continue subsidized SEPTA fare programs following criticism of proposed funding reductions
BusinessAfter 100 years selling fabric, this Northern Liberties business worries it won’t survive Trump’s tariffs on ChinaKatz Leatherette Co. buys most of its materials from China, whose goods now face a 125% minimum tax imposed by President Donald Trump. "It's just devastating," the owner said.
BusinessAfter 100 years selling fabric, this Northern Liberties business worries it won’t survive Trump’s tariffs on ChinaKatz Leatherette Co. buys most of its materials from China, whose goods now face a 125% minimum tax imposed by President Donald Trump. "It's just devastating," the owner said.
BusinessWho will administer Trump’s tariffs if the federal government gets gutted?"We are solidly in uncharted territory right now," says Elena Patel, formerly an economic adviser in the Obama and first Trump administrations.
BusinessWho will administer Trump’s tariffs if the federal government gets gutted?"We are solidly in uncharted territory right now," says Elena Patel, formerly an economic adviser in the Obama and first Trump administrations.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity is seriously eyeing a run for governor as the GOP race for 2026 heats upGarrity, who dethroned Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s previous record as the state’s top vote-getter, has been a leading prospect for Republican insiders hoping to more seriously challenge Shapiro.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity is seriously eyeing a run for governor as the GOP race for 2026 heats upGarrity, who dethroned Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s previous record as the state’s top vote-getter, has been a leading prospect for Republican insiders hoping to more seriously challenge Shapiro.
News‘Untangling the Tragedy’: Our new podcast examines Philly’s decision to bomb the MOVE rowhouse in 1985The Inquirer is cohosting a podcast that digs into the city’s 1985 decision to drop a bomb on the MOVE house, killing 11 people and destroying a neighborhood.
News‘Untangling the Tragedy’: Our new podcast examines Philly’s decision to bomb the MOVE rowhouse in 1985The Inquirer is cohosting a podcast that digs into the city’s 1985 decision to drop a bomb on the MOVE house, killing 11 people and destroying a neighborhood.
EducationPhilly schools shorted a federal grant program by $2.2 million, a city controller’s audit foundShorting a federal grant program of more than $2 million was a "significant deficiency," Controller Christy Brady found. The money was to help students prepare for college.
EducationPhilly schools shorted a federal grant program by $2.2 million, a city controller’s audit foundShorting a federal grant program of more than $2 million was a "significant deficiency," Controller Christy Brady found. The money was to help students prepare for college.
Philadelphia PoliticsThe Philadelphia Police Department is still short 1,200 cops. Leaders say it will take ‘years of momentum’ to fix.Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said that despite several years of recruitment and policy shifts, “the numbers are moving, but not moving well enough."
Philadelphia PoliticsThe Philadelphia Police Department is still short 1,200 cops. Leaders say it will take ‘years of momentum’ to fix.Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said that despite several years of recruitment and policy shifts, “the numbers are moving, but not moving well enough."
EducationGov. Shapiro says he’s still reviewing federal funding threat to schools over DEI, as other states vow to fight TrumpShapiro stopped short Tuesday of saying he'd fight President Donald Trump over demands to cut diversity programs from Pennsylvania schools.
EducationGov. Shapiro says he’s still reviewing federal funding threat to schools over DEI, as other states vow to fight TrumpShapiro stopped short Tuesday of saying he'd fight President Donald Trump over demands to cut diversity programs from Pennsylvania schools.
PoliticsFrom infrastructure to playgrounds, $264M for Pa. projects this year vanished in Congress’ budget battleWhen Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government last month, it didn’t include earmarks for hundreds of projects across Pennsylvania.
PoliticsFrom infrastructure to playgrounds, $264M for Pa. projects this year vanished in Congress’ budget battleWhen Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government last month, it didn’t include earmarks for hundreds of projects across Pennsylvania.
PoliticsDemocrats are already planning for 2026 and think they can flip these four Pa. congressional seatsPennsylvania has the largest number of competitive races of any state on the DCCC’s list, previewing another election cycle obsessively focused on the commonwealth.
PoliticsDemocrats are already planning for 2026 and think they can flip these four Pa. congressional seatsPennsylvania has the largest number of competitive races of any state on the DCCC’s list, previewing another election cycle obsessively focused on the commonwealth.
National PoliticsTrump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can takeTrump’s threat came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.
National PoliticsTrump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can takeTrump’s threat came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.
New Jersey NewsRep. Donald Norcross was hospitalized after a medical emergency likely related to his gallbladder, his staff saidThe medical event was likely related to his gallbladder, his staff said.
New Jersey NewsRep. Donald Norcross was hospitalized after a medical emergency likely related to his gallbladder, his staff saidThe medical event was likely related to his gallbladder, his staff said.
EducationThree Penn students have had their immigration statuses terminatedPenn said it's "also aware of reports of encounters with ICE agents at Penn and additional visa revocations" but provided no details.
EducationThree Penn students have had their immigration statuses terminatedPenn said it's "also aware of reports of encounters with ICE agents at Penn and additional visa revocations" but provided no details.
TransportationDespite backlash over speed cameras, Council advances effort to crack down on speeding near schoolsAfter tabling the bill three weeks ago, a Council committee approved the legislation.
TransportationDespite backlash over speed cameras, Council advances effort to crack down on speeding near schoolsAfter tabling the bill three weeks ago, a Council committee approved the legislation.
BusinessTrump says he won't pause plans for tariffs; stocks close mostly down; Philly companies face market turbulenceU.S. financial markets experienced declines for a third straight day following Trump's global tariffs.
BusinessTrump says he won't pause plans for tariffs; stocks close mostly down; Philly companies face market turbulenceU.S. financial markets experienced declines for a third straight day following Trump's global tariffs.
National PoliticsTrump says he’s not backing down on tariffs, calls them ‘medicine’ as markets reelPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S.
National PoliticsTrump says he’s not backing down on tariffs, calls them ‘medicine’ as markets reelPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S.
