Why the Inquirer slashed nearly 40 jobs — but is still optimistic about its future
The newspaper says it has five years to turn things around.
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Exclusive: Philly police release hundreds of disciplinary records for ‘Facebook cops’
It's likely the largest records disclosure in department history.
‘Lights for Liberty’ vigils, protests draw thousands rallying against ICE raids and border camps
Marchers in Philadelphia said they were trying to "catch the attention of those who can fix broken immigration laws.”
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Philly’s injection site just picked up a ton of national support — but local opposition is also growing
Dozens of prosecutors across the country are now backing Safehouse.
Mosquito devices ‘on pause’ in Philadelphia as Parks & Rec plans audit
The sound is like "a paper cut in your ear."
Philly immigrant earnings — and taxes paid — are up 13%, per new report
The region has one of the most stable foreign-born populations in the country.
Meet the Temple researchers who cured HIV in mice
An Iranian immigrant and a Jewish Philly native have joined forces to battle the virus.
Philly’s longest serving elections official and political firebrand dies at 86
Marge Tartaglione was a legendary force in city politics.
Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.
Mayors and police commissioners have been trying to reform the arbitration process for more than half a century.
‘They must really hate teens’: Backlash grows against Mosquito devices in Philly parks
Councilmember Helen Gym is on a mission to get the "sonic weapons" taken down.