Mamdani must create a reimagined Cross Bronx
Last month, Zohran Mamdani swept the election with an ambitious, people-centered vision: safe streets, world-class public transit, and governance that centers everyday New Yorkers. For Bronx families who have spent…
Bobby Kennedy sought to unite the nation. RFK Jr. is part of an administration that sows division.
I find it impossible, like many my age, to think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. without thinking about his father. It isn’t easy. Considering the late Attorney General Robert Kennedy…
Clouds, warmth on tap for D-FW on Monday. What does the forecast hold for Christmas?
Christmas is right around the corner, though the latest temperatures are more suitable for spring instead of winter. Saturday’s high temperature of 82 degrees broke the previous record of 79…
Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — A car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be behind…
These college journalists from Philly-area schools are working to support each other and seek funding for their work
Haverford College senior Jackson Juzang earlier this year had been talking to a school administrator about the need for more resources to support student journalism. The administrator, Chris Mills, Haverford’s…
How Philly-area grocery workers handle the holiday stress — and find joy along the way
Crowds of last-minute shoppers, customers looking for seasonal ingredients, sappy hands from tying Christmas trees to cars, and of course, hours and hours of cheery holiday music playing on a…
Good luck affording an apartment in Philly if you earn minimum wage
Out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas, the Philadelphia region is where minimum-wage earners must work the most hours to afford rent. Two workers who make Pennsylvania’s $7.25 minimum hourly…
The new Delco DA talks victories, ambitions, and the importance of mentorship
Tanner Rouse will be Delaware County’s new top law enforcement officer, but he’s not new to the work. Rouse will be sworn in on Jan. 5 as district attorney after…
A Philly charter just laid off 17 employees. Students, staff, and parents say it’s a sign of troubling changes at the school
Esperanza Academy Charter School laid off 17 employees this month — a move that officials say was necessary amid a challenging financial climate. But some Esperanza Academy veterans say the…
Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage
Power was restored Sunday morning to the bulk of the 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco impacted by a massive outage a day earlier that caused major disruptions in…