Man charged with dropping toddler from second-story balcony
Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio gets 2.5 years in prison for $6.5 million fraud
Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants
Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children
Mexico's attorney general cites irregularities in investigation of alleged cartel killing site
Who else has been stuck in space? A short history of long spaceflights
US isn’t first country to dismantle its foreign aid office − here’s what happened after the UK killed its version of USAID
Why teachers are turning these children into little engineers
Brush fire, smoky conditions shut down road leading in and out of Florida Keys
A former studio engineer is charged with stealing unreleased Eminem music and selling it online
Americas|Education|Science|US
Spanish speakers in Philadelphia break traditional rules of formal and informal speech in signs around town
It’s all about what they want you to do.
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Political|US
Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice
A packed public meeting at a senior center in January 2025 continues a Philly tradition that dates back to a meeting at Mother Bethel AME Church in January 1817.
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Uncategorized
Are rents rising in your Philly neighborhood? Don't blame the baristas
When it comes to gentrification, Philadelphia baristas say they’re ‘part of the problem.’ But as low-wage workers, where else should they live and work?
Education|Lifestyle|Sports
How Black male college athletes deal with anti-Black stereotypes on campus
Black male athletes at Division I schools say they alter their speech, dress and other behaviors to gain acceptance in mostly white academic and athletic settings.
Business|Lifestyle|News
I analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
Spanish signs are becoming more popular in the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, but decreasing along the Golden Block in North Philadelphia.
Crime|Opinion
What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor who teaches and studies them
Closing arguments tell the jury why the evidence is believable or not, how the facts are linked or not and, most importantly, why their decision to either acquit or convict is moral and just.
Business|Crime|Health
Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over legal protections for the Sackler family that owned the company
The company helped spur a public health crisis through its deceptive marketing and aggressive sales of prescription opioids.
Arts|Opinion
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
Local writers, painters, musicians and philosophers have long been inspired by the Black cultural movement that pulls from the past to envision the future.
Election|Health|Opinion|Political|US
Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office
Ahead of the election, a reproductive health law scholar lays out the broad strokes of what both Harris and Trump have done regarding abortion policy while in office.
Economy|Political|US
Yes, Philadelphia is a sanctuary city − but that offers undocumented immigrants little protection from mass deportations
Activists are calling on city officials to bolster Philly’s sanctuary city policies, as they fear retaliation from the incoming Trump administration.
Celebrity|Lifestyle|Sports
How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
2 marketing experts explain how the former All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles has built a powerful personal brand centered on being a gritty underdog with family values.
Election|Opinion|US
Blitz of political attack ads in Pennsylvania and other swing states may be doing candidates and voters more harm than good
Americans are being targeted with an unprecedented number of political attack ads this election season, and research shows that these ads can leave voters feeling exhausted, angry and stressed.
