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Here’s how much the plan to build a Center City arena actually cost the city

The new arena was promised "at no cost to city taxpayers." Here's what it cost.

Max Marin, Ryan W. Briggs, Jasen Lo, and Charmaine Runes51 minutes ago

Latest Headlines

Market East doesn’t need the Sixers arena to make a comeback | Inga Saffron
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to see the full Sixers sports hub project before deciding if Pa. should invest
A Sixers move to Camden lurked until the new South Philly arena deal was struck, as more details emerge

Sixers’ Joel Embiid to remain out for now as he continues to rehab a left knee injury

The news arrives after Embiid missed the previous six games for a sprained left foot. He's expected to be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.

Keith Pompey12 minutes ago

Latest Headlines

We’ve seen the best of the Sixers with Joel Embiid. What a mess. What a shame. | Mike Sielski
Summary judgments: Do the Sixers even have the option of tanking? | David Murphy

What small daily acts can help save money? Here are some Philadelphians’ financial life hacks.

A Philadelphia woman asked a popular Facebook group for day-to-day money-saving tips to start 2025. She got dozens of new ideas.

Latest Headlines

Personal finance will soon be a high school graduation requirement in Pa. Can you pass a quiz on the subject?

Independence Hall was vandalized with spray paint

The vandalism paint showed up on Friday morning.

Nate File48 minutes ago

Philly content creators uncertain about the future after Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Forman26 minutes ago

Latest Headlines

Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

🦅 Eagles vs. Rams, Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Birds will host the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. 🏈

Live Updates

Live Updates

Eagles news: Latest snow forecast; Rams Pro Bowler blasts Birds fans; L.A. changes up their routine

John Paul Iacoangelo refers to his regulars at Pretzels & Pints in San Diego as the 700 Level.

This Philly bar in San Diego is an Eagles nest. It even makes its own pretzels.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ran for a franchise-record 255 yards against the Rams in November.

Eagles vs. Rams predictions: Our writers make their picks for Sunday’s divisional-round game

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

Rams rookie edge rusher Jared Verse is no fan of the Eagles or their fans.

Rams rookie Jared Verse says he hates Eagles fans: ‘They’re so annoying'

Rob Tornoean hour ago

Ben Rowe posed for a portrait at his shop, Jawn Supply on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in West Chester, Pa. On Saturday Jawn Supply will have a big drop of vintage Eagles gear, available at 10am in store.

At this West Chester shop, vintage Eagles gear is flying off the shelves

Elizabeth Wellington2 hours ago

From left: New Phillies reliever Jordan Romano, team president Dave Dombrowski, and reliever Orion Kerkering.

The Phillies’ reliever numbers don’t add up now, but that’s part of Dave Dombrowski’s bullpen-building calculation

At 15-24, the Sixers have not been the team that coach Nick Nurse expected.

Summary judgments: Do the Sixers even have the option of tanking? Plus Stafford in the snow and Hurts in the cold

David Murphy | Columnist

Villanova's Eric Dixon, college basketball's leading scorer, pauses in front of an altarpiece with scenes of the Passion of Christ (artist/maker unknown) on Jan. 2. After basketball is finished, Dixon could become a museum curator.

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon, Villanova’s homegrown star, is college basketball’s leading scorer and could one day be a museum curator

The Flyers' Joel Farabee, left, celebrates with Cam York, right, after York scored a goal against the Islanders during the third period on Thursday.

Flyers takeaways: Joel Farabee was ‘seeing red’ as emotions ran high in win over Islanders

Jackie Spiegel2 hours ago

From left: New Phillies reliever Jordan Romano, team president Dave Dombrowski, and reliever Orion Kerkering.

The Phillies’ reliever numbers don’t add up now, but that’s part of Dave Dombrowski’s bullpen-building calculation

At 15-24, the Sixers have not been the team that coach Nick Nurse expected.

Summary judgments: Do the Sixers even have the option of tanking? Plus Stafford in the snow and Hurts in the cold

David Murphy | Columnist

Villanova's Eric Dixon, college basketball's leading scorer, pauses in front of an altarpiece with scenes of the Passion of Christ (artist/maker unknown) on Jan. 2. After basketball is finished, Dixon could become a museum curator.

Villanova Wildcats

Eric Dixon, Villanova’s homegrown star, is college basketball’s leading scorer and could one day be a museum curator

The Flyers' Joel Farabee, left, celebrates with Cam York, right, after York scored a goal against the Islanders during the third period on Thursday.

Flyers takeaways: Joel Farabee was ‘seeing red’ as emotions ran high in win over Islanders

Jackie Spiegel2 hours ago

Amy Wax sues Penn, claiming a ‘racially discriminatory’ speech policy led to her suspension

Wax was suspended from Penn Law for a year following high-profile comments questioning the academic ability of Black students and hosting a white nationalist speaker in her class.

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Budgeting, as shown in this spreadsheet made by a financially savvy Philadelphian, is just one step that consumers can take to save money.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

💸 2025 savings hacks | Morning Newsletter

Take that! Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert stiff-arms Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine on his way to a touchdown in the wild-card playoff game.

🦅 Can they batter the Rams? | Sports Daily Newsletter

Staff Reports

Budgeting, as shown in this spreadsheet made by a financially savvy Philadelphian, is just one step that consumers can take to save money.

Inquirer Morning Headlines

💸 2025 savings hacks | Morning Newsletter

Take that! Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert stiff-arms Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine on his way to a touchdown in the wild-card playoff game.

🦅 Can they batter the Rams? | Sports Daily Newsletter

Staff Reports

Volunteers take in donations at the Food Bank of South Jersey's "Stuff the Bus" MLK Day of Service event in Pennsauken Jan. 18, 2021, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Besides the food donations, every $1 donated provides 3 meals to hungry South Jersey neighbors in need.

Volunteer on MLK Day | Things to Do

She preserves more than buildings | Real Estate Newsletter

Volunteers take in donations at the Food Bank of South Jersey's "Stuff the Bus" MLK Day of Service event in Pennsauken Jan. 18, 2021, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Besides the food donations, every $1 donated provides 3 meals to hungry South Jersey neighbors in need.

Volunteer on MLK Day | Things to Do

She preserves more than buildings | Real Estate Newsletter

Arts & Entertainment

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

The 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now.

Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Esra Erol, Hira Qureshi, Jasen Lo, Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Michael Klein, and Sam Morris

Latest Headlines

How we picked Philly’s most vital restaurants

Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.

Take our weekly news quiz on the Sixers arena, Macy’s, and Bryce Harper’s TikTok content.

News Quiz

News Quiz

Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.

Take our weekly news quiz on the Sixers arena, Macy’s, and Bryce Harper’s TikTok content.

New York firm says it plans to keep Wanamaker Organ in place

People gather inside Macy’s to listen to the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

‘Tommy and Me’ at People’s Light is the perfect playoff season treat

A play about ex-Eagle Tommy McDonald‘s road to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his connection with legendary sports writer Ray Didinger, is running at People’s Light Theatre through Feb. 1, 2025.

PAFA responds to David Lynch’s death: ‘A loss to our community’

Filmmaker David Lynch appears during the Rome Film Festival in Rome on Nov. 4, 2017.

Philly’s Best Movies | Sponsored by Xfinity

David Lynch wouldn’t be making films if it hadn’t been for Philly’s ‘filth’

John Semley, For The Inquirer

Filmmaker David Lynch says "the biggest influence in my whole life" was his time in Philadelphia. Lynch, whose films included "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," began making films while a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

First lady Melania Trump stands with President Donald Trump as former President Barack Obama kisses the hand of his wife Michelle Obama, during a departure ceremony on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michelle Obama is protecting her peace by not attending Trump’s inauguration. We should follow her lead by not tuning in for it.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to improve government services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 13, 2021, in Washington.

History will vindicate Joe Biden

Nathan R. Shrader, For The Inquirer

Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted Tour" stop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Bad Bunny’s new album is a love letter to the people of Puerto Rico

Rafael Álvarez Febo, For The Inquirer

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

First lady Melania Trump stands with President Donald Trump as former President Barack Obama kisses the hand of his wife Michelle Obama, during a departure ceremony on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Michelle Obama is protecting her peace by not attending Trump’s inauguration. We should follow her lead by not tuning in for it.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to improve government services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 13, 2021, in Washington.

History will vindicate Joe Biden

Nathan R. Shrader, For The Inquirer

Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted Tour" stop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Bad Bunny’s new album is a love letter to the people of Puerto Rico

Rafael Álvarez Febo, For The Inquirer

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardments are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal now goes to full Cabinet

Sam Mednick and Sam Magdy, Associated Press2 hours ago

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

President Joe Biden speaks during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va.

National Politics

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified

Chris Megerian, Associated Pressan hour ago

Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared December 3 “Rocky Day.” Sylvester Stallone spoke to the large crowd for a few minutes.

Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson are tapped to save Hollywood as new Trump ambassadors

Buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardments are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal now goes to full Cabinet

Sam Mednick and Sam Magdy, Associated Press2 hours ago

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

President Joe Biden speaks during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va.

National Politics

Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered ratified

Chris Megerian, Associated Pressan hour ago

Sylvester Stallone waves to fans at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. On Sunday, the city of Philadelphia declared December 3 “Rocky Day.” Sylvester Stallone spoke to the large crowd for a few minutes.

Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight, and Mel Gibson are tapped to save Hollywood as new Trump ambassadors

File photo.

Crime & Justice

Delco man charged with murder in Norristown shooting

File photo of New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin during a press conference at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, N.J.

Crime & Justice

Scammers made $3.4 million from reselling diesel fuel obtained using stolen credit card info, N.J. attorney general says

The outside of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Pa.

Crime & Justice

A man known as ‘Dragon Master’ during a Liberian civil war admitted lying about his past on immigration documents

Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions

Samantha Melamed

File photo.

Crime & Justice

Delco man charged with murder in Norristown shooting

File photo of New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin during a press conference at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, N.J.

Crime & Justice

Scammers made $3.4 million from reselling diesel fuel obtained using stolen credit card info, N.J. attorney general says

The outside of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, Pa.

Crime & Justice

A man known as ‘Dragon Master’ during a Liberian civil war admitted lying about his past on immigration documents

Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions

Samantha Melamed

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