The family of dancers that has danced the Philadelphia Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ for at least a dozen years
The Nutcracker is about family. It centers around a girl named Marie, her parents and little brother, and the magical things that happen after they throw a Christmas party. At…
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundup
Call it a H.O.M.E. repair. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson on Thursday introduced legislation that will amend a bill lawmakers approved in June that authorized the city to take out…
Brooklyn mom of missing 11-year-old autistic boy invokes Fifth Amendment in Family Court
The mother of a missing autistic 11-year-old boy has again refused to say where her son is, speaking not a word when she appeared in Brooklyn Family Court Thursday. Jacqueline…
Husband of West Village man, 82, shoved to death over bump grieves end of 52-year romance
The husband of an 82-year-old West Village man who died weeks after a neighbor pushed him to the pavement for bumping into him says the clash put an end to…
Protesters decry ICE arrests at Philly courthouse as sheriff’s backers say she’s been unfairly blamed
Immigration activists carried a worn wooden lectern to the Criminal Justice Center on Thursday, demanding that Sheriff Rochelle Bilal step up and explain why she allows ICE agents in the…
NYC City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes of four bills
The City Council on Thursday voted to override Mayor Adams’ vetoes of four pieces of legislation, and members slammed the mayor’s attempts to shut the legislation down as attacks on…
Lumberton mayor indicted for endangering her child while allegedly driving under the influence
The mayor of Lumberton Township, who was charged earlier this year with driving under the influence, has been indicted on charges of failing to protect her then-2-year-old son who was…
Holiday season kicked off at City Hall with tree lighting
The holiday season at City Hall was kicked off Thursday night with a lighting ceremony for what is officially called the “Philly Holiday Tree,” followed by live musical performances by…
NJ mayor charged with child endangerment after caught driving while drunk
A New Jersey mayor caught in March drunk while driving with her young son in the car has been charged with child endangerment and child abuse. Gina LaPlaca, 46, was…
Far Rockaway man arrested for beating Queens homeowner during wild car meetup
A Far Rockaway man was arrested for beating a man on the front yard of his home, and taking part in a riot that resulted in a car being set…