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…
Swarthmore avoided an income tax, but gets an emergency service tax instead
Swarthmore Borough implemented an emergency service tax this week amid budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The borough council passed the emergency service tax (EST), a specific type of property…
Have we decided health is a perk?
We had to buy a new car recently. Living in Center City — where our cars are constantly outside, parked on far-flung streets, easily dinged — I neither need nor…
Why the Library Company’s future belongs with Temple University
Since 1988, I’ve had the privilege of being a research fellow and shareholder of one of Philadelphia’s quiet marvels: the Library Company of Philadelphia. It began as a bold experiment…
Why I resigned as a trustee of the Library Company of Philadelphia
The Library Company of Philadelphia is a national treasure. Founded in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin and some of his contemporaries, the Library Company has been an important institution throughout its…
SEPTA regional rail service delayed, trains canceled due to ‘signal issues’
SEPTA commuters are facing delays on a number of regional rail lines this morning, which the transit authority said was due to signal issues. “Expect delays of up to 30…