Hegseth also decried unlawful military orders in unearthed 2016 speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested military service members shouldn’t follow “unlawful orders” in a recently unearthed 2016 speech that closely mirrors the recent remarks by a group of Democratic lawmakers…
Mamdani eyeing MTA exec Jamie Torres-Springer for key role; wife helps lead mayoral transition team
Jamie Torres-Springer, a senior MTA official and the husband of one of Zohran Mamdani’s transition team heads, is under consideration to become the incoming mayor’s top operations deputy at City…
Former East principal denies discrimination claims | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋 A former East principal has denied discrimination allegations made against him by a former assistant principal earlier this year. Also this week, the district’s elementary schools…
Chesco residents may dodge a tax hike in 2026 | Inquirer Chester County
Hi, Chester County! 👋 Welcome to the first edition of The Inquirer’s new weekly newsletter, bringing you community news, important school district and municipal updates, restaurant openings, as well as…
Manufactured ‘fraud’ narrative threatens veterans’ disability benefits
In the five-county Philadelphia region, nearly 34,000 veterans depend on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits. These benefits are not just a lifeline; they are a powerful economic engine…
The truth about restaurant gift cards | Let’s Eat
How is a restaurant gift card like a bunch of arugula? I can explain. Also in this edition: Advertisement Marra’s closes: But the family may not be done. EMei rising:…
Readers sound off on anti-ICE protesters, sacrificing Ukraine and consumer boycotts
For protesters, the consequences have a purpose Manhattan: Re “Anti-ICE pols speak up” (Dec. 1): I’m a lifelong Democrat and a veteran of anti-Vietnam War protests, sit-ins/demonstrations and occasionally a…
Spotify Wrapped season’s here once again. Here’s where to find your 2025 results.
It’s OK if you don’t want to admit how many times you listened to “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters — Spotify will tell us, anyway. Spotify Wrapped — the music…
Ex-Suffolk County sentenced to 2 years for operating brothel
A former Long Island police officer was sentenced Monday to two years in prison for promoting prostitution after pleading guilty to operating a brothel in Suffolk County, prosecutors said. George…
Pottstown man who shot officer during domestic violence call sentenced to state prison
A Pottstown man who shot an officer in the leg with his own firearm during a scuffle last year was sentenced Tuesday to 22½ to 45 years in state prison.…