A 72-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in South Philadelphia
Listen to article • 0:00 minA driver sped through a red light in South Philadelphia on Monday night, striking a 72-year-old woman and killing her. The driver then fled the…
Letters to the Editor | June 2, 2026
Listen to article • 0:00 minDefend SNAPIn their recent op-ed, Walter Tsou and Jose DeMarco urged us to contact our elected officials to address the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s…
New parental rights watchdog warns California attorney general to follow the Constitution
On June 2, 2026, Liberty Justice Center’s new Parental Action and Rights Enforcement to ensure Notice, Transparency and Safety initiative (PARENTS) sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta…
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants big tech companies to pay up. With the clock ticking, she’s meeting resistance.
Listen to article • 0:00 minWith the deadline looming to fund Philadelphia’s city government, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and some of her top aides huddled last week with leaders of…
Fairview mayor: The Church of Latter Day Saints is using the law to bully our town
Many readers are familiar with the fact that our town of Fairview, where I serve as mayor, will be the site of a new temple for the Church of Latter…
They put down roots in Berwyn in the ’80s and built a thriving garden
Listen to article • 0:00 minThe panorama of purple blossoms is breathtaking. Every spring, a plethora of rhododendron bloom on the steep slope above a curbside creek in Berwyn. The…
In City Hall, it’s Parker vs. big tech| Morning Newsletter
Good morning, Philly ☀️ And happy primary Election Day to our Jersey readers 🗳️. Here are the races we’re watching. Be sure to check Inquirer.com throughout the day to get…
The number of uninsured young children has risen across the U.S., report finds, but Texas has the most
The nationwide uninsured rate for young children stands at 5.3% — the highest it’s been in almost a decade, a new report says. Kin Man Hui/Staff photographer A new report…
Today in History: June 2, Lou Gehrig dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Today is Tuesday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2026. There are 212 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 2, 1941, baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig,…
Hochul’s school phone ban a great success to copy
The results of a survey on Gov. Hochul’s “bell-to-bell” statewide ban on smartphones in school during its first academic year were exactly as we predicted: An A+. Other states should…