1:53VideoGene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions.
1:53VideoGene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions.
OpinionOpinionLGP Qua rapped against the gun violence that claimed his life, and now we mourn — again
OpinionOpinionLGP Qua rapped against the gun violence that claimed his life, and now we mourn — again
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on the Sixers, Taylor Swift, and a record-breaking Pride flag
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on the Sixers, Taylor Swift, and a record-breaking Pride flag
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Zoo’s oldest residents welcome even more new kidsThree new Galapagos tortoise babies join their four sisters, who hatched earlier this year and were named after the "Golden Girls."
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Zoo’s oldest residents welcome even more new kidsThree new Galapagos tortoise babies join their four sisters, who hatched earlier this year and were named after the "Golden Girls."
WeatherRains persist in Philly, so do the drought conditions. Strong storms are possible Friday.The likeliest time for severe storms would be between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the weather service says.
WeatherRains persist in Philly, so do the drought conditions. Strong storms are possible Friday.The likeliest time for severe storms would be between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the weather service says.
EducationKeziah Ridgeway, a celebrated and embattled Philadelphia teacher, is suing the district alleging anti-Islamic biasThe school district recently investigated Ridgeway for alleged antisemitism and violations of its social media policy. She was given a five-day unpaid suspension and reassigned from Northeast High.
EducationKeziah Ridgeway, a celebrated and embattled Philadelphia teacher, is suing the district alleging anti-Islamic biasThe school district recently investigated Ridgeway for alleged antisemitism and violations of its social media policy. She was given a five-day unpaid suspension and reassigned from Northeast High.
PhiladelphiaState says Philly DHS spied on its investigation into abuse at child detention center, downgrades agency’s licenseState regulators accused the city agency of accessing a confidential child-abuse database to spy on its investigation into allegations of child abuse at the juvenile jail.
PhiladelphiaState says Philly DHS spied on its investigation into abuse at child detention center, downgrades agency’s licenseState regulators accused the city agency of accessing a confidential child-abuse database to spy on its investigation into allegations of child abuse at the juvenile jail.
PhiladelphiaPhilly remains the nation’s 6th-largest city, but its lead over No. 7 is narrowingPhiladelphia added more than 10,000 residents between July 2023 and July 2024. But compared to other large peer cities, Philadelphia's growth rate was among the lowest.
PhiladelphiaPhilly remains the nation’s 6th-largest city, but its lead over No. 7 is narrowingPhiladelphia added more than 10,000 residents between July 2023 and July 2024. But compared to other large peer cities, Philadelphia's growth rate was among the lowest.
PhiladelphiaNew $48M pedestrian bridge connects Schuylkill Banks in Center City to Grays FerryStarting Saturday, trail users will be able to cross a new soaring cable-stayed bridge.
PhiladelphiaNew $48M pedestrian bridge connects Schuylkill Banks in Center City to Grays FerryStarting Saturday, trail users will be able to cross a new soaring cable-stayed bridge.
EducationThis Philly student lost a brother to gun violence. Now, he’s got a full ride to college — and beyond.He got into Harvard, Penn, Morehouse and more. But George Lane is taking his Gates scholarship to Temple University.
EducationThis Philly student lost a brother to gun violence. Now, he’s got a full ride to college — and beyond.He got into Harvard, Penn, Morehouse and more. But George Lane is taking his Gates scholarship to Temple University.
EducationThis Philly school has 3 Gates scholars, and got its first acceptances to Harvard, Yale, and CornellPalumbo also decided to end using class rank this year after students said it was affecting their mental health.
EducationThis Philly school has 3 Gates scholars, and got its first acceptances to Harvard, Yale, and CornellPalumbo also decided to end using class rank this year after students said it was affecting their mental health.
Crime & JusticePa. Supreme Court hears arguments over whether a special prosecutor for SEPTA crimes is unconstitutional The Supreme Court justices peppered with questions the attorney for Larry Krasner for nearly an hour about whether the state constitution prevents laws that limit the powers of a district attorney.
Crime & JusticePa. Supreme Court hears arguments over whether a special prosecutor for SEPTA crimes is unconstitutional The Supreme Court justices peppered with questions the attorney for Larry Krasner for nearly an hour about whether the state constitution prevents laws that limit the powers of a district attorney.
Real EstateA former Amazon warehouse in Northeast Philly has sold for the third time in six years The property on Townsend Road was purchased by a Los Angeles-based investment manager.
Real EstateA former Amazon warehouse in Northeast Philly has sold for the third time in six years The property on Townsend Road was purchased by a Los Angeles-based investment manager.
ObituariesLarry L. Turner, celebrated Philadelphia attorney and education advocate, has died at 65 He was the first in his family to attend college and work as an attorney, and he spent 38 years handling cases in state and federal court for two prestigious Philadelphia law firms.
ObituariesLarry L. Turner, celebrated Philadelphia attorney and education advocate, has died at 65 He was the first in his family to attend college and work as an attorney, and he spent 38 years handling cases in state and federal court for two prestigious Philadelphia law firms.
Crime & JusticePolice arrest Philly man they say shot four people on SEPTA bus in Fairmount ParkPolice say the man argued with teens on the bus on Saturday before opening fire.
Crime & JusticePolice arrest Philly man they say shot four people on SEPTA bus in Fairmount ParkPolice say the man argued with teens on the bus on Saturday before opening fire.
HistoryLooking back at the Amtrak crash that killed 8 people at Frankford Junction, 10 years laterOf the 253 people on board Amtrak Train 188, eight passengers were killed, and more than 150 others were injured after the May 12, 2015, derailment.
HistoryLooking back at the Amtrak crash that killed 8 people at Frankford Junction, 10 years laterOf the 253 people on board Amtrak Train 188, eight passengers were killed, and more than 150 others were injured after the May 12, 2015, derailment.
TransportationReal talk from SEPTA insiders: Fears of service cuts, job loss, and how to fix the broken transit systemFired-up members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 headed to Harrisburg to rally in the Capitol Rotunda for more money for SEPTA and other public transit systems.
TransportationReal talk from SEPTA insiders: Fears of service cuts, job loss, and how to fix the broken transit systemFired-up members of Transport Workers Union Local 234 headed to Harrisburg to rally in the Capitol Rotunda for more money for SEPTA and other public transit systems.
