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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 Runes

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

Joel Embiid to remain out for now as Sixers star rehabs a left knee injury: ‘We’re all disappointed’

Embiid has not played since Jan. 4. He has played in just 13 games this season.

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

Never-before-heard David Bowie recordings unearthed at Montco estate sale

Max Ochester discovered tapes recorded at Sigma Sound Studios for 'Young Americans,' including an unheard version of a Bruce Springsteen song. He's trying to get the music to the Bowie estate.

Congress Hall was vandalized with spray paint

The vandalism paint showed up on Friday morning.

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

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Formanan hour ago

Latest Headlines

Philly content creators are migrating to RedNote as a TikTok ban looms. What exactly is it?
Supreme Court backs 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. 🏈

As It Happened · Eagles

As It Happened · Eagles

Eagles news: Latest snow forecast; Dallas Goedert back at practice; 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'

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 Wellington

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

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

Stephon Ashley grabs a rebound in front of Bonner’s Cam Jackson on Jan. 15.

Stephon Ashley follows in his brother’s footsteps as Neumann Goretti’s scoring guard

Aaron Carter2 hours ago

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks with midfielder Sam Coffey during a friendly last July.

The next women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, but the USWNT has much to do — including a bid to host in 2031

Jonathan Tannenwald

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

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

Stephon Ashley grabs a rebound in front of Bonner’s Cam Jackson on Jan. 15.

Stephon Ashley follows in his brother’s footsteps as Neumann Goretti’s scoring guard

Aaron Carter2 hours ago

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks with midfielder Sam Coffey during a friendly last July.

The next women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, but the USWNT has much to do — including a bid to host in 2031

Jonathan Tannenwald

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

Market East doesn’t need the Sixers arena to make a comeback

With the right kind of planning, the east side of Center City could turn itself into a modern, mixed-use neighborhood.

Inga Saffron | Columnist, For The Inquirer

Philadelphia-area consumers share the small, everyday steps they've taken to save money, in hopes others can benefit and accomplish their 2025 money goals.

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

Scott Mason and his wife, Lynne Nowadly Mason. Mason has been charged with defrauding 13 clients out of at least $17 million. No charges are planned against his wife, who prosecutors say was unaware of the fraud.

Main Line investment manager is charged with stealing millions from his clients

Joseph N. DiStefano

A view of the 130-acre Camp Innabah in Chester County. The nearly 100-year-old, church-run camp in Chester County along French Creek has been preserved in a $1.6 million deal.

130-acre Chesco church camp preserved with some trails opening to public

The entrance to the 8th and Market PATCO station on April 5, 2024.

PATCO is moving to contactless payment this summer and phasing out Freedom Cards

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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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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 full Cabinet meets on Gaza ceasefire deal after security Cabinet recommends approval

Sam Mednick and Sam Magdy, Associated Press

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, Darlene Superville, and Claire Savage, Associated Press

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

Katie Mai, 25, a Vietnamese American illustrator living in Fishtown, is the artist behind Target's Lunar New Year collection this year.

Target launches Lunar New Year collection designed by a Philadelphia artist

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

Israel’s full Cabinet meets on Gaza ceasefire deal after security Cabinet recommends approval

Sam Mednick and Sam Magdy, Associated Press

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, Darlene Superville, and Claire Savage, Associated Press

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

Katie Mai, 25, a Vietnamese American illustrator living in Fishtown, is the artist behind Target's Lunar New Year collection this year.

Target launches Lunar New Year collection designed by a Philadelphia artist

David Zandstra, seen here after his arrest in 2023, was on trial this week for the 1975 murder and kidnapping of Gretchen Harrington.

Crime & Justice

A Delco jury acquitted a pastor in the 1975 murder and kidnapping of Gretchen Harrington

Scott Mason and his wife, Lynne Nowadly Mason. Mason has been charged with defrauding 13 clients out of at least $17 million. No charges are planned against his wife, who prosecutors say was unaware of the fraud.

Main Line investment manager is charged with stealing millions from his clients

Joseph N. DiStefano

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

David Zandstra, seen here after his arrest in 2023, was on trial this week for the 1975 murder and kidnapping of Gretchen Harrington.

Crime & Justice

A Delco jury acquitted a pastor in the 1975 murder and kidnapping of Gretchen Harrington

Scott Mason and his wife, Lynne Nowadly Mason. Mason has been charged with defrauding 13 clients out of at least $17 million. No charges are planned against his wife, who prosecutors say was unaware of the fraud.

Main Line investment manager is charged with stealing millions from his clients

Joseph N. DiStefano

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

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