
Philadelphia
At Philly forum, Buttigieg hears calls to diversify federal contracting
With $1 trillion at stake, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Biden administration is looking to diversify infrastructure spending.
3 years ago
Philadelphia chefs embrace a no-bell future, as Inquirer critic officially drops rating system
“How do you have one standard for all these different cultures that are completely different?” one restaurateur observed.
3 years ago
Philadelphia drops new regulations on streeteries: Here’s what you should know
While the regulations go into effect immediately, restaurant owners will have a period of time to review options available to them, and prepare.
3 years ago
Top-seeded Philadelphia Union battles FC Cincinnati in conference semis
For the third time this year, the Philadelphia Union will face FC Cincinnati, with both clubs aiming to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference final.
3 years ago
Avogeddon in Philadelphia: Thousands flock to FDR Park for free avocados from Sharing Excess
“The word really got out there,” said the nonprofit’s founder. “We’ve never had a distribution event like this."
3 years ago
‘A Philadelphia story’: Art museum traces Matisse’s transformative decade
Once used as fighting words during the recent PMA strike, “Matisse in the 1930s” opens, tracing a transformative decade in the life of Henri Matisse.
3 years ago
Philly school district could spend $5 million to lock up student cell phones
Philly’s school board is considering a five-year contract to provide locking cell phone pouches to every district school that wants them.
3 years ago
Listen 1:07What to know about Philly’s ADA settlement over curb cuts
The ADA settlement covers ramps that connect sidewalks to streets, but not sidewalks themselves. “It takes time,” one disability rights advocate said.
3 years ago
Listen 4:49Phillies lose to Padres 8-5, NLCS tied 1-1
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra cancels China tour
Uncertainty over COVID protocols in China has forced the Orchestra to halt an Asian tour in May 2023.
3 years ago
Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined the FOP challenging a city controller’s report that said police responded faster to white neighborhoods.
3 years ago
Majority of Philly students may need to use ‘alternative pathways’ to graduate, study finds
Starting with the class of 2023, Pennsylvania students must graduate through one of five new graduation pathways, two of which are based on state test scores.
3 years ago
As Wawa closes two Market Street stores, what will take their place?
The chain has reversed its recent Philadelphia growth spurt.
3 years ago
Brotherly love: Aaron and Austin Nola on opposing teams for NLCS Game 2
“We’re going to enjoy this moment and soak it in because we don’t know when it’ll ever happen again," Aaron Nola said.
3 years ago
Prevention Point Philadelphia celebrates 30 years of providing harm reduction services
The Philadelphia nonprofit that focuses on community harm reduction says it served 36,000 people over the last 12 months, three times the amount served in 2019.
3 years ago