Kensington CrossroadsMayor Parker defends Kensington plan at neighborhood meeting: ‘I’m building the plane while I’m flying it’The community meeting, part of a broader series of town halls across the city, took on added significance in Kensington where residents are cheering a change in the city's strategy. 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 corridorAhead of the Kensington crackdown, aggressive policing has intensified
Kensington CrossroadsMayor Parker defends Kensington plan at neighborhood meeting: ‘I’m building the plane while I’m flying it’The community meeting, part of a broader series of town halls across the city, took on added significance in Kensington where residents are cheering a change in the city's strategy. 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 corridorAhead of the Kensington crackdown, aggressive policing has intensified
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 corridorAhead of the Kensington crackdown, aggressive policing has intensified
EducationWhen teachers call out sick, she shows up. Meet ‘Grandmom,’ Philly’s super substitute.Annie Gadson was honored as an extraordinary substitute teacher, surprised with a giant cardboard check from ESS, the firm that partners with Philly schools to hire and train substitute teachers.
EducationWhen teachers call out sick, she shows up. Meet ‘Grandmom,’ Philly’s super substitute.Annie Gadson was honored as an extraordinary substitute teacher, surprised with a giant cardboard check from ESS, the firm that partners with Philly schools to hire and train substitute teachers.
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 Kevin Boyle’s withdrawn warrant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 Kevin Boyle’s withdrawn warrant
RestaurantsAyat, an outspoken Palestinian restaurant from New York, plans to open near Rittenhouse Square
RestaurantsAyat, an outspoken Palestinian restaurant from New York, plans to open near Rittenhouse Square
Crime & JusticePolice seek help identifying driver after 3 pedestrians were hurt in a Philly hit-and-run
Crime & JusticePolice seek help identifying driver after 3 pedestrians were hurt in a Philly hit-and-run
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
RestaurantsAyat, an outspoken Palestinian restaurant from New York, plans to open near Rittenhouse Square
RestaurantsAyat, an outspoken Palestinian restaurant from New York, plans to open near Rittenhouse Square
Crime & JusticePolice seek help identifying driver after 3 pedestrians were hurt in a Philly hit-and-run
Crime & JusticePolice seek help identifying driver after 3 pedestrians were hurt in a Philly hit-and-run
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
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
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
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
Nation & WorldIsrael seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn’t the full invasion many fear
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
PhilliesBryce Harper notches grand slam as Phillies cruise to 10-1 win over Toronto Blue JaysKody Clemens, who was recalled from Lehigh Valley on May 4, drove in four runs, including a two-run home run in the second inning.
PhilliesBryce Harper notches grand slam as Phillies cruise to 10-1 win over Toronto Blue JaysKody Clemens, who was recalled from Lehigh Valley on May 4, drove in four runs, including a two-run home run in the second inning.
PhilliesPhillies utility player Whit Merrifield is ready to ‘pick up some slack’ during Trea Turner’s absence
PhilliesPhillies utility player Whit Merrifield is ready to ‘pick up some slack’ during Trea Turner’s absence
FlyersTop prospect Matvei Michkov works out in Flyers shirt amid reports he could join team sooner than expected
FlyersTop prospect Matvei Michkov works out in Flyers shirt amid reports he could join team sooner than expected
OpinionOpinionDaryl Morey’s disappointing ride as Sixers president hasn’t been all bad. He earns a B-minus.
OpinionOpinionDaryl Morey’s disappointing ride as Sixers president hasn’t been all bad. He earns a B-minus.
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
EducationPenn leaders hold third meeting with encampment members: ‘It felt like we were making progress,’ one student said. The session was part of a continued effort in recent days by city officials to urge Penn and protesters to resume negotiations, as the encampment nears its two-week mark.
EducationPenn leaders hold third meeting with encampment members: ‘It felt like we were making progress,’ one student said. The session was part of a continued effort in recent days by city officials to urge Penn and protesters to resume negotiations, as the encampment nears its two-week mark.
EducationPa’s auditor general says Philly’s charter school office was fair to chartersPhiladelphia's Charter Schools Office has come under fire from some advocates who say it has treated their schools unfairly. An audit found the office followed Pennsylvania's charter school law.
EducationPa’s auditor general says Philly’s charter school office was fair to chartersPhiladelphia's Charter Schools Office has come under fire from some advocates who say it has treated their schools unfairly. An audit found the office followed Pennsylvania's charter school law.
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.
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