Mamdani rips Mayor Adams for making Elizabeth St. Garden housing project ‘nearly impossible’
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, in a departure from his typically optimistic outlook, said Thursday it will be “nearly impossible” for his incoming administration to complete a long-stalled affordable housing project in…
Pa. scientific researchers urge Congress to increase funding to the NIH as the shutdown ends
The record-breaking federal government shutdown marked yet another impediment to scientific research efforts at the Wistar Institute this year. After a year in which federal research funding was thrown into…
A former Kennett Square dairy farm is getting a $6 million makeover to become a wedding venue
This time next year, Philly-area couples will have yet another wedding venue option. A former dairy barn in Kennett Square is undergoing a $6 million renovation, with plans to transform…
Lexus-driving suspect arrested for using knife and hammer to vandalize 11 NYPD vehicles in Queens
A Lexus-driving suspect has been arrested for using a knife and hammer to vandalize 11 NYPD vehicles outside a Queens precinct stationhouse, police said Thursday. Christian Genwright, 22, was nabbed…
Coal miner found dead in West Virginia mine after 5-day search
A West Virginia coal miner was found dead inside a flooded mine on Thursday morning after a desperate five-day search, officials said. Steven Lipscomb, a 42-year-old Elkview native, died in…
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized for neurodegenerative condition
The civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized for a long-term neurodegenerative condition, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced. Jackson was admitted Wednesday evening to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and…
Steer clear: Zohran Mamdani would be smart to stay out of Council speaker race
Zohran Mamdani should stay out of and stay away from the contest to elect the new City Council speaker. Four years ago, after he was elected mayor, Eric Adams tried…
17 Philadelphia-area hospitals earn top grades in fall Leapfrog report card
For the first time in years, none of the Philadelphia region’s hospitals received a D grade for safety in the latest report card released Thursday from Leapfrog, a national hospital…
8 PLCB-stocked wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, from turkey to pie
As a local wine author and former sommelier who has designed wine lists for some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants, from past glories like Striped Bass to current classics like Parc,…
7 things to do in NYC this weekend: Nov. 14-16
Highlights this week include Lisa B. Lewis’ all-inclusive Omnium Circus, Zora Howard’s emotionally stirring “Hang Time” and Jerrod Carmichael workshopping new comedy material. Free events include Community Day at The…