
Community
To get unconnected neighbors online, Philly needs to ramp up offline efforts
The White House’s broadband affordability plan is a big opportunity for Philly — but getting families signed up demands offline efforts, writes Julia Rivera.
3 years ago
Philly Art Commission continues to challenge Cobbs Creek Golf Course renovation
Commissioners heard plans for a driving range and education center for a third time. One called the development team’s preparation “troubling.”
3 years ago
One union rejects deal days ahead of rail strike deadline
A strike would intensify snarls in the nation’s supply chain that have contributed to rising prices.
3 years ago
Key Pizza destroyed in East Kensington building collapse
The building collapsed Wednesday morning at Memphis and York streets in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Philly Jeopardy! champ honored by city ahead of Tournament of Champions
Ryan Long went from a rideshare driver to a big winner on the nationally syndicated game show. Now, he’s ready to take on other Jeopardy! champions.
3 years ago
North Philly’s Fotterall Square gets $3.5 million dollar upgrade
The park is a safe haven for the neighborhood and a rallying point that hasn’t had a major redo in over a half century.
3 years ago
Can you get fired for smoking weed in New Jersey?
Companies in New Jersey are allowed to screen employees for marijuana, but they aren’t allowed to fire people just because they fail a simple drug test.
3 years ago
New licenses on the way for Pennsylvania drivers
PennDOT says the cards look different and have additional enhanced security features.
3 years ago
Kenney, Krasner, and Outlaw join call for public to help combat gun violence
Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.
3 years ago
‘I cannot mourn’: Former colonies conflicted over the queen
Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world Upon taking the throne in 1952. Many of them were unwilling.
3 years ago
Communities across the Delaware Valley gather to remember 9/11 21 years later
City leaders at Philadelphia's ceremony said it's important to remember everyone impacted by 9/11.
3 years ago
Biden honors 9/11 victims, vows commitment to thwart terror
President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, taking part in a somber wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin has slowly processed through the Scottish countryside on a journey from Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
3 years ago
U.S. marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
The 9/11 anniversary commemoration at ground zero has begun with a tolling bell and a moment of silence, 21 years after the start of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
3 years ago
Major work starts to re-deck the northbound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge
Expect delays on both spans of the Delaware Memorial Bridge for months to come, as work begins on re-decking the more than 70-year-old structure.
3 years ago