PhiladelphiaAhead of the Kensington crackdown, aggressive policing has intensifiedMore than 20 drug users who spoke with The Inquirer said that police harassment has been ramping up in Kensington for months, even as actual drug-related arrests remain near a 15-year low. Latest HeadlinesPhilly City Council criticizes Parker administration for lack of details about Kensington planAll eyes are on Kensington as Parker administration plans to clear homeless from a main corridor
PhiladelphiaAhead of the Kensington crackdown, aggressive policing has intensifiedMore than 20 drug users who spoke with The Inquirer said that police harassment has been ramping up in Kensington for months, even as actual drug-related arrests remain near a 15-year low. Latest HeadlinesPhilly City Council criticizes Parker administration for lack of details about Kensington planAll eyes are on Kensington as Parker administration plans to clear homeless from a main corridor
Latest HeadlinesPhilly City Council criticizes Parker administration for lack of details about Kensington planAll eyes are on Kensington as Parker administration plans to clear homeless from a main corridor
CommercialPhilly branch of the NAACP endorses Sixers’ plan for a downtown arenaThe local NAACP support “further validates the real change this can create for communities that have long been denied a seat at the table," a Sixers official said.
CommercialPhilly branch of the NAACP endorses Sixers’ plan for a downtown arenaThe local NAACP support “further validates the real change this can create for communities that have long been denied a seat at the table," a Sixers official said.
Pennsylvania PoliticsHouse Republicans want to investigate Larry Krasner over handling of Rep. Kevin Boyle’s withdrawn warrant
Pennsylvania PoliticsHouse Republicans want to investigate Larry Krasner over handling of Rep. Kevin Boyle’s withdrawn warrant
Crime & JusticeChester County couple tortured and killed a 12-year-old girl after shackling her to furniture and denying her food, police say
Crime & JusticeChester County couple tortured and killed a 12-year-old girl after shackling her to furniture and denying her food, police say
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
HealthOperating rooms are major sources of greenhouse gasses. Penn is eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use.
HealthOperating rooms are major sources of greenhouse gasses. Penn is eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
Crime & JusticeChester County couple tortured and killed a 12-year-old girl after shackling her to furniture and denying her food, police say
Crime & JusticeChester County couple tortured and killed a 12-year-old girl after shackling her to furniture and denying her food, police say
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
HealthOperating rooms are major sources of greenhouse gasses. Penn is eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use.
HealthOperating rooms are major sources of greenhouse gasses. Penn is eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxide
Nation & WorldBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Nation & WorldBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
National PoliticsStormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
National PoliticsStormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
EducationSome colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
EducationSome colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the U.S. says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the U.S. says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
Nation & WorldBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Nation & WorldBoy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
National PoliticsStormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
National PoliticsStormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
EducationSome colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
EducationSome colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the U.S. says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the U.S. says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
FlyersTop prospect Matvei Michkov works out in Flyers shirt amid reports he could join team sooner than expectedThe highly-touted Russian forward was the seventh overall pick in last year's draft.
FlyersTop prospect Matvei Michkov works out in Flyers shirt amid reports he could join team sooner than expectedThe highly-touted Russian forward was the seventh overall pick in last year's draft.
SixersDaryl Morey knows Sixers’ crucial summer is about maximizing Joel Embiid’s prime: ‘We put our focus on now’
SixersDaryl Morey knows Sixers’ crucial summer is about maximizing Joel Embiid’s prime: ‘We put our focus on now’
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxideThe CO2 Coalition calls carbon dioxide the "miracle molecule." But critics in the climate science community say the coalition has it all dangerously wrong.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThe CO2 Coalition, a source of climate change misinformation in Pa., wants us to love carbon dioxideThe CO2 Coalition calls carbon dioxide the "miracle molecule." But critics in the climate science community say the coalition has it all dangerously wrong.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Parker will replace Homeless Services leadership following financial mismanagement
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Parker will replace Homeless Services leadership following financial mismanagement
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly City Council criticizes Parker administration for lack of details about Kensington plan
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly City Council criticizes Parker administration for lack of details about Kensington plan
ElectionsSome Philly Democrats worry the city party isn’t prepared for November — and that could cost Joe Biden
ElectionsSome Philly Democrats worry the city party isn’t prepared for November — and that could cost Joe Biden
Pennsylvania PoliticsMontco says it cleared a $100 million tax backlog. No one will say how long the county was behind.
Pennsylvania PoliticsMontco says it cleared a $100 million tax backlog. No one will say how long the county was behind.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia’s Tyshawn Sorey wins Pulitzer Prize in musicSorey is a Penn professor and former Opera Philadelphia composer in residence.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia’s Tyshawn Sorey wins Pulitzer Prize in musicSorey is a Penn professor and former Opera Philadelphia composer in residence.
MusicPolice investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard woundedPolice are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion that left a security guard seriously wounded.
MusicPolice investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion that left security guard woundedPolice are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion that left a security guard seriously wounded.
Arts & CultureColman Domingo arrives at the Met Gala in a dramatic white cape carrying a bouquet of lilies
Arts & CultureColman Domingo arrives at the Met Gala in a dramatic white cape carrying a bouquet of lilies
EducationNearly 4,000 student teachers applied for stipends, but Pa. only has money to pay 700Advocates say Pennsylvania should expand funding for the program to meet the demand — and to combat a shrinking supply of new teachers.
EducationNearly 4,000 student teachers applied for stipends, but Pa. only has money to pay 700Advocates say Pennsylvania should expand funding for the program to meet the demand — and to combat a shrinking supply of new teachers.
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in PhillyEnglish remains the dominant language on public signs even in Philly's biggest Hispanic communities, though many signs are written in Spanish or are bilingual.
EducationI analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in PhillyEnglish remains the dominant language on public signs even in Philly's biggest Hispanic communities, though many signs are written in Spanish or are bilingual.
EducationPenn weighs risk of removing encampment, saying it ‘is causing fear for many’"Any response to the encampment must balance possible escalation of the current situation with the need to protect the safety and rights of everyone," said interim Penn president J. Larry Jameson.
EducationPenn weighs risk of removing encampment, saying it ‘is causing fear for many’"Any response to the encampment must balance possible escalation of the current situation with the need to protect the safety and rights of everyone," said interim Penn president J. Larry Jameson.
EducationMichael Smerconish responds to Dickinson College removing him as commencement speakerWhy was Michael Smerconish pulled as commencement speaker? The college cited “overwhelming opposition from the Dickinson community” dating back to a 2004 book.
EducationMichael Smerconish responds to Dickinson College removing him as commencement speakerWhy was Michael Smerconish pulled as commencement speaker? The college cited “overwhelming opposition from the Dickinson community” dating back to a 2004 book.
Nation & WorldColumbia cancels large graduation ceremonies. What does that mean for Penn’s commencement? Penn's commencement is scheduled for May 20, but could be impacted by ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
Nation & WorldColumbia cancels large graduation ceremonies. What does that mean for Penn’s commencement? Penn's commencement is scheduled for May 20, but could be impacted by ongoing protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
ResidentialStudent loans kept her from buying a home. A pilot program in Philadelphia made it happen.
ResidentialStudent loans kept her from buying a home. A pilot program in Philadelphia made it happen.
ResidentialStudent loans kept her from buying a home. A pilot program in Philadelphia made it happen.
ResidentialStudent loans kept her from buying a home. A pilot program in Philadelphia made it happen.
OpinionHere’s what’s missing from today’s student protests that you could hear loud and clear in the ‘60s
OpinionHere’s what’s missing from today’s student protests that you could hear loud and clear in the ‘60s
OpinionHere’s what’s missing from today’s student protests that you could hear loud and clear in the ‘60s
OpinionHere’s what’s missing from today’s student protests that you could hear loud and clear in the ‘60s