Bronx man who knifed neighbor over parking pleads guilty, sentenced to 16 years
A 46-year-old Bronx man accused of knifing a neighbor to death for double parking next to his car, leaving the teen victim to die in his father’s arms, will be…
ICE, Houston PD trying to poach NYPD cops in wake of Mamdani mayoral victory
Law enforcement agencies appear to be trying to capitalize on the controversy surrounding the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor by using the moment to poach New York City’s Finest.…
Wyndham hotel workers went on strike Saturday morning, part of union efforts to secure contracts in Philadelphia
Union hotel workers at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District went on strike Saturday morning as they seek a new contract with their employer. The workforce includes 57 room attendants, cooks,…
Shein sex doll scandal shines light on marketplaces’ dark corners
Advertisement LONDON — France’s crackdown on Shein over childlike sex dolls and banned weapons is exposing a perennial problem of online marketplaces: failing to properly police third-party sellers and block…
From Kensington to Dictionary.com, what 6-7 reveals about America
White America struggles with cultural appropriation. What’s the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation? What does cultural appropriation look like? It looks like this: kids across the country chanting…
The new speaker must be fair with Council union
Right now, as New York City Council members, nonprofit leaders, and labor allies gather in Puerto Rico for the SOMOS conference, they are debating who will serve as the next…
What it was like to photograph election day in NJ
Tuesday was Election Day, and New Jersey was one of only two states with off-year gubernatorial races nationwide this year, so in the morning I went there to photograph voters.…
How to have the perfect Philly day, according to fiber artist Caitlin McCormack
There are many cups of coffee, a garden visit, and stops for vegan snacks. Caitlin McCormack is a fiber artist who explores queerness, isolation, and loss through textile and hand-crocheted…
Outbid in Mount Airy, they sprung for a historic twin in West Philly|How I Bought This House
The buyers: Kate Sheppard, 41, editor; Deen Freelon, 44, communications professor. The house: A 2,800-square-foot twin in West Philly with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths built in 1898. Advertisement The…
Inside New Jersey’s secret world of cannabis dinner parties
Strangers and friends gathered around the dimly lit dining room, trading names, blowing smoke, and speculating on the highs to come. They entered this Jersey Shore rancher as local artisans,…