As free as a bird? | Editorial Cartoon
John Cole spent 18 years as editorial cartoonist for The (Scranton) Times-Tribune, and now draws for various statesnewsroom.com sites.
Man, 39, shot to death on street in Hell’s Kitchen
A 39-year-old man was shot to death on the street in Hell’s Kitchen early Sunday, cops said. The victim was shot in the back and groin near W. 46th St.…
Zohran Mamdani can, & must, fix our classrooms
Education barely registered in this year’s mayoral race, but the nation’s largest school system will now be the crucible for Zohran Mamdani’s progressive ideals. He inherits a vast bureaucracy, but…
A rent freeze just won’t work: Mamdani’s Rent Guidelines Board plan is not the answer to NYC’s housing affordability crisis
As the longest-serving member of the city Rent Guidelines Board, and the only member appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, I voted for a rent freeze in 2020, during the…
Penn Museum unveils a new gallery that examines the struggles and resilience of Indigenous nations
For more than a decade, the Penn Museum has offered visitors an encyclopedic history and perspective on Native American history, with artifacts spanning from Alaska tribes to communities in the…
Penn is testing beanies for NICU babies that block harmful noise and play parents’ messages
When Pamela Collins was pregnant, she would talk and sing to her son through her belly, telling him he was loved. He was the “miracle” she had been waiting for,…
How did The Inquirer review Michelin’s top Philadelphia picks in the past?
On Tuesday night, Philadelphia won big with three Michelin stars, 10 Bib Gourmands, and 21 Recommended winners. One of the world’s most prestigious restaurant awards, Michelin deploys anonymous inspectors to…
Your 2025 holiday guide to fun and fabulous events across D-FW’s outlying areas
Few things lead to more memory-making than a quick road trip to a place where jolly celebrations are sure to get us into the holiday spirit. We’ve organized a nice…
Your 2025 holiday guide to fun and fabulous events across Collin County
The most wonderful time of the year always seems to sneak up on us, but this time we’re well prepared. Regardless of budget, where you live or what brings a…
Your 2025 holiday guide to fun and fabulous events across Dallas County
Even before the turkey comes out of the oven, you’ll have so many options to get into the holiday spirit. Whether you live in Dallas proper or one of the…