Crime & JusticeWoman suffers burns after three children throw suspected acid on her in West Philly, police sayThe woman was attacked while on her way to Pride celebrations, friends said.
Crime & JusticeWoman suffers burns after three children throw suspected acid on her in West Philly, police sayThe woman was attacked while on her way to Pride celebrations, friends said.
WeatherWildfire smoke from Canada will likely last the workweek in Philly, but air quality should improve
WeatherWildfire smoke from Canada will likely last the workweek in Philly, but air quality should improve
LifeAfter one of its most beloved players suddenly died, the ‘Dadball’ pickup basketball group is fighting to save the gym where they playA group known as Dadball has played for over a decade at GLEC, which is facing imminent closure. The dads are trying to honor one of their late members by helping the center raise much needed funds.
LifeAfter one of its most beloved players suddenly died, the ‘Dadball’ pickup basketball group is fighting to save the gym where they playA group known as Dadball has played for over a decade at GLEC, which is facing imminent closure. The dads are trying to honor one of their late members by helping the center raise much needed funds.
PhiladelphiaCoyote sightings at Wissahickon Valley Park prompt reminder that it’s ‘a wild place’Friends of the Wissahickon, which helps manage the park with Philadelphia Parks and Rec, is reminding park users that the gorge and its surroundings are a wild place.
PhiladelphiaCoyote sightings at Wissahickon Valley Park prompt reminder that it’s ‘a wild place’Friends of the Wissahickon, which helps manage the park with Philadelphia Parks and Rec, is reminding park users that the gorge and its surroundings are a wild place.
EducationThe future of the Philly Book Bank is imperiled as it may lose its space at Martin Luther King High Kids still knock on the book bank door at Martin Luther King High School, but volunteers go out into the hallway to explain they can’t come in. The nonprofit is negotiating with the school district.
EducationThe future of the Philly Book Bank is imperiled as it may lose its space at Martin Luther King High Kids still knock on the book bank door at Martin Luther King High School, but volunteers go out into the hallway to explain they can’t come in. The nonprofit is negotiating with the school district.
Youth JusticePhilly is tracking more kids by GPS than ever. Police can request that data, no warrant required.Philadelphia’s juvenile probation system has become more reliant on the devices than ever before — and at a level unmatched in almost any other city.
Youth JusticePhilly is tracking more kids by GPS than ever. Police can request that data, no warrant required.Philadelphia’s juvenile probation system has become more reliant on the devices than ever before — and at a level unmatched in almost any other city.
NewsICE arrests nearly 20 in Norristown as immigrant community calls on Montco commissioners to actAs ICE moves aggressively in Norristown, Philly workers are warned of impending raids at the Italian Market. Immigrant advocates plan a Saturday protest.
NewsICE arrests nearly 20 in Norristown as immigrant community calls on Montco commissioners to actAs ICE moves aggressively in Norristown, Philly workers are warned of impending raids at the Italian Market. Immigrant advocates plan a Saturday protest.
PhiladelphiaAfter rehab work, restrooms reopened across the street from Independence HallThe reopening is part of an overall effort to upgrade and prepare the Independence National Historical Park for the nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, better known as America’s 250th birthday.
PhiladelphiaAfter rehab work, restrooms reopened across the street from Independence HallThe reopening is part of an overall effort to upgrade and prepare the Independence National Historical Park for the nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, better known as America’s 250th birthday.
ObituariesJim Martin, urban development expert and cofounder of Children’s Village, has died at 84“He leaves a deep legacy of commitment to uplifting civic causes in Philadelphia,” his family said in a tribute. His son Eugene said: “He had a way of bringing people together."
ObituariesJim Martin, urban development expert and cofounder of Children’s Village, has died at 84“He leaves a deep legacy of commitment to uplifting civic causes in Philadelphia,” his family said in a tribute. His son Eugene said: “He had a way of bringing people together."
WeatherCanadian smoke persists over Philly, with a ‘code orange’ air-quality alertTemperatures are due to climb toward 90 degrees Wednesday, and it's going to get steamier.
WeatherCanadian smoke persists over Philly, with a ‘code orange’ air-quality alertTemperatures are due to climb toward 90 degrees Wednesday, and it's going to get steamier.
TransportationPine and Spruce Street residents sue over Philly’s efforts to upgrade bike lanesThe lawsuit accuses the city of overreach in its efforts to establish neighborhood loading zones opposite bike lanes.
TransportationPine and Spruce Street residents sue over Philly’s efforts to upgrade bike lanesThe lawsuit accuses the city of overreach in its efforts to establish neighborhood loading zones opposite bike lanes.
EducationFarewell, water fountains: Philly schools have installed 2,404 water bottle filling stations. Here’s why.The water bottle filling stations will replace old school water fountains, which, when tested, contaminated water with lead.
EducationFarewell, water fountains: Philly schools have installed 2,404 water bottle filling stations. Here’s why.The water bottle filling stations will replace old school water fountains, which, when tested, contaminated water with lead.
NewsThe Philadelphia Citizen is in negotiations to buy Philadelphia MagazineConversations about the future of the storied print magazine have been going on for more than a year.
NewsThe Philadelphia Citizen is in negotiations to buy Philadelphia MagazineConversations about the future of the storied print magazine have been going on for more than a year.
PhiladelphiaMan accused in fatal shooting of Maiky Rodríguez in North Philadelphia surrenders to policeMichael Anthony Vasquez, 24, is accused of killing Maiky Rodríguez, 26. The lawyer for Vasquez said his client "was a victim, not a perpetrator."
PhiladelphiaMan accused in fatal shooting of Maiky Rodríguez in North Philadelphia surrenders to policeMichael Anthony Vasquez, 24, is accused of killing Maiky Rodríguez, 26. The lawyer for Vasquez said his client "was a victim, not a perpetrator."
Real EstateNew York developer plans 600 loft apartments in Wanamaker Building above former Macy’s spaceTF Cornerstone will keep some office and retail space while adding apartments above the former Macy's space.
Real EstateNew York developer plans 600 loft apartments in Wanamaker Building above former Macy’s spaceTF Cornerstone will keep some office and retail space while adding apartments above the former Macy's space.