Philadelphia NewsMummers string band competition will duke it out at the LincHow to watch the Mummers string band competition at Lincoln Financial Field live in person, on television, or online.Henry Savage an hour agoPhilly public defender launches new immigration unit amid growing federal arrests and deportationsJeff Gammage Kids get free dental care at this Philly school. Officials say it’s a model that could be replicated in schools with empty space.Kristen A. Graham ‘ICE out’ protesters take to the streets in Philly and around the countryMichelle Myers and Jeff Gammage As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly Brett Sholtis Advertisement‘You don’t want this smoke’: Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal goes viral, draws criticism for message to ICE agentsClips of Bilal have circulated on social media, and the sheriff’s name has been invoked in headlines. One Florida politician said Bilal should be arrested. Maggie Prosser When I switched from film to digitalScene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.Tom Gralish The New York Times agrees Philly is the place to be (locals still skeptical) | Weekly Report CardPhilly lands atop the NYT's list of top places to visit in 2026. Plus, a viral “avoid Philly” sign, Eagles playoff tension, and a Melrose Diner relic for sale round out this week’s report card.Sam Ruland Trolley tunnel will be open Monday at 5 a.m., SEPTA saysAbout 60,000 people daily used the tunnel taking trolleys between Center City and West Philadelphia before the shutdown.Thomas Fitzgerald Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. MarshalsQuamir Jones, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Siani Smith in the city's Eastwick neighborhood. Jesse Bunch Philly has begun an $11.5 million beautification and anti-graffiti project before its big summerThe Gateways to Philadelphia partnership with Mural Arts and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will bring new murals and landscaping to several major transportation gateways.Nate File Kenneth W. Ford, hydrogen bomb physicist, educator, and author, has died at 99 “His career in research, education, and global scientific collaboration puts him among the giants,” a colleague said.Gary Miles An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyThe Trump administration has sought to enforce old deportation orders, and what were once routine meetings with federal authorities have become risky for immigrants, advocates say.Jeff Gammage Sights and sounds of Philadelphia protest against Minneapolis ICE shootingMichelle Myers and Astrid Rodrigues The first assistant to DA Larry Krasner is retiring. He has some advice for his boss.Robert Listenbee's departure is the first shift in Krasner’s leadership team as the top prosecutor begins his third term.Ellie Rushing Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on a new world record, the Trump store’s closure, and a local “Traitors” star.Emily Bloch Regional Rail service is creeping back to normalPacked trains and skipped stops persist on some lines, frustrating commuters.Thomas Fitzgerald In dozens of cases, Philly’s federal judges have found Trump’s mandatory detention policy unlawfulThe pushback has added to a chorus of similar decisions in federal courts nationwide. Chris Palmer and Jeff Gammage Hundreds protest in Philadelphia against Minneapolis ICE shootingA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, on Wednesday.Michelle Myers and Robert Moran Frances Ola Walker, cofounder of Parents Against Drugs and lifelong community activist, has died at 86“I just stayed involved,” she said in a video interview. “If there was a protest, I was leading it. ... I’m glad I made a contribution people can respect."Gary Miles See more storiesAdvertisement
Mummers string band competition will duke it out at the LincHow to watch the Mummers string band competition at Lincoln Financial Field live in person, on television, or online.Henry Savage an hour ago
Mummers string band competition will duke it out at the LincHow to watch the Mummers string band competition at Lincoln Financial Field live in person, on television, or online.Henry Savage an hour ago
Philly public defender launches new immigration unit amid growing federal arrests and deportationsJeff Gammage
Philly public defender launches new immigration unit amid growing federal arrests and deportationsJeff Gammage
Kids get free dental care at this Philly school. Officials say it’s a model that could be replicated in schools with empty space.Kristen A. Graham
Kids get free dental care at this Philly school. Officials say it’s a model that could be replicated in schools with empty space.Kristen A. Graham
‘ICE out’ protesters take to the streets in Philly and around the countryMichelle Myers and Jeff Gammage
‘ICE out’ protesters take to the streets in Philly and around the countryMichelle Myers and Jeff Gammage
As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly Brett Sholtis
As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly Brett Sholtis
‘You don’t want this smoke’: Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal goes viral, draws criticism for message to ICE agentsClips of Bilal have circulated on social media, and the sheriff’s name has been invoked in headlines. One Florida politician said Bilal should be arrested. Maggie Prosser
‘You don’t want this smoke’: Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal goes viral, draws criticism for message to ICE agentsClips of Bilal have circulated on social media, and the sheriff’s name has been invoked in headlines. One Florida politician said Bilal should be arrested. Maggie Prosser
The New York Times agrees Philly is the place to be (locals still skeptical) | Weekly Report CardPhilly lands atop the NYT's list of top places to visit in 2026. Plus, a viral “avoid Philly” sign, Eagles playoff tension, and a Melrose Diner relic for sale round out this week’s report card.Sam Ruland
The New York Times agrees Philly is the place to be (locals still skeptical) | Weekly Report CardPhilly lands atop the NYT's list of top places to visit in 2026. Plus, a viral “avoid Philly” sign, Eagles playoff tension, and a Melrose Diner relic for sale round out this week’s report card.Sam Ruland
Trolley tunnel will be open Monday at 5 a.m., SEPTA saysAbout 60,000 people daily used the tunnel taking trolleys between Center City and West Philadelphia before the shutdown.Thomas Fitzgerald
Trolley tunnel will be open Monday at 5 a.m., SEPTA saysAbout 60,000 people daily used the tunnel taking trolleys between Center City and West Philadelphia before the shutdown.Thomas Fitzgerald
Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. MarshalsQuamir Jones, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Siani Smith in the city's Eastwick neighborhood. Jesse Bunch
Philadelphia man who goes by “YP SlumBoy” accused of killing the mother of his child in October after arrest by U.S. MarshalsQuamir Jones, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Siani Smith in the city's Eastwick neighborhood. Jesse Bunch
Philly has begun an $11.5 million beautification and anti-graffiti project before its big summerThe Gateways to Philadelphia partnership with Mural Arts and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will bring new murals and landscaping to several major transportation gateways.Nate File
Philly has begun an $11.5 million beautification and anti-graffiti project before its big summerThe Gateways to Philadelphia partnership with Mural Arts and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will bring new murals and landscaping to several major transportation gateways.Nate File
Kenneth W. Ford, hydrogen bomb physicist, educator, and author, has died at 99 “His career in research, education, and global scientific collaboration puts him among the giants,” a colleague said.Gary Miles
Kenneth W. Ford, hydrogen bomb physicist, educator, and author, has died at 99 “His career in research, education, and global scientific collaboration puts him among the giants,” a colleague said.Gary Miles
An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyThe Trump administration has sought to enforce old deportation orders, and what were once routine meetings with federal authorities have become risky for immigrants, advocates say.Jeff Gammage
An Indonesian man was deported on Christmas after being arrested at a routine immigration appointment in PhillyThe Trump administration has sought to enforce old deportation orders, and what were once routine meetings with federal authorities have become risky for immigrants, advocates say.Jeff Gammage
Sights and sounds of Philadelphia protest against Minneapolis ICE shootingMichelle Myers and Astrid Rodrigues
Sights and sounds of Philadelphia protest against Minneapolis ICE shootingMichelle Myers and Astrid Rodrigues
The first assistant to DA Larry Krasner is retiring. He has some advice for his boss.Robert Listenbee's departure is the first shift in Krasner’s leadership team as the top prosecutor begins his third term.Ellie Rushing
The first assistant to DA Larry Krasner is retiring. He has some advice for his boss.Robert Listenbee's departure is the first shift in Krasner’s leadership team as the top prosecutor begins his third term.Ellie Rushing
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on a new world record, the Trump store’s closure, and a local “Traitors” star.Emily Bloch
Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz. Take our news quiz on a new world record, the Trump store’s closure, and a local “Traitors” star.Emily Bloch
Regional Rail service is creeping back to normalPacked trains and skipped stops persist on some lines, frustrating commuters.Thomas Fitzgerald
Regional Rail service is creeping back to normalPacked trains and skipped stops persist on some lines, frustrating commuters.Thomas Fitzgerald
In dozens of cases, Philly’s federal judges have found Trump’s mandatory detention policy unlawfulThe pushback has added to a chorus of similar decisions in federal courts nationwide. Chris Palmer and Jeff Gammage
In dozens of cases, Philly’s federal judges have found Trump’s mandatory detention policy unlawfulThe pushback has added to a chorus of similar decisions in federal courts nationwide. Chris Palmer and Jeff Gammage
Hundreds protest in Philadelphia against Minneapolis ICE shootingA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, on Wednesday.Michelle Myers and Robert Moran
Hundreds protest in Philadelphia against Minneapolis ICE shootingA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, on Wednesday.Michelle Myers and Robert Moran
Frances Ola Walker, cofounder of Parents Against Drugs and lifelong community activist, has died at 86“I just stayed involved,” she said in a video interview. “If there was a protest, I was leading it. ... I’m glad I made a contribution people can respect."Gary Miles
Frances Ola Walker, cofounder of Parents Against Drugs and lifelong community activist, has died at 86“I just stayed involved,” she said in a video interview. “If there was a protest, I was leading it. ... I’m glad I made a contribution people can respect."Gary Miles
