Clergy abuse survivors await justice | Morning Newsletter
It’s Friday the 13th, Philly, but perhaps today’s sun means better luck is on the way. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s clergy abuse investigation boosted his reputation in Pennsylvania and beyond. Years…
‘Closed’ democracy in N.Y. shuts me out
I grew up in a Democratic household, steeped in conversations about democracy and civic duty. But at 19, when I left home and began to form my own political identity,…
Former NYPD School Safety commander indicted in bribery scheme
The former head of the NYPD School Safety division attempted to steer lucrative city contracts to a Florida businessman in exchange for bribes that included cash payments, luxury hotel stays…
A bald eagle laid two eggs in Lancaster County. You can watch them hatch live online.
Lincoln, the 26-year-old bald eagle that performs at Eagles home games and recently starred in a heartwarming Super Bowl commercial for Budweiser, isn’t the only local bird getting prominent airtime…
A West grad’s ode to Eagles tailgates | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋 A West grad’s latest project explores the religious-like experience of Eagles fandom. We take a peek. Also this week, we’re following the latest on the Kibitz…
Why a film about the fight for immigrant rights in Philly during Trump 1.0 feels so relevant now
It’s 2018 in Philadelphia. Donald Trump is president. Cristina Martinez, immigration advocate and chef of South Philly Barbacoa, is featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and is one year away from…
Dallas students walk out of school to protest ICE crackdown amid threats from Abbott, TEA
Hundreds of Dallas ISD students walked out of school Tuesday to protest the federal immigration crackdown as state leaders threaten to punish districts where walkouts occur. At Yvonne A. Ewell…
NYC should expand support for teaching artists
Teaching artists, practicing professionals who deliver arts education to schools and communities across the city, power New York City’s rich arts ecosystem. These folks are educators, business owners, community advocates,…
A $12 billion alarm for Mayor Mamdani
The recent news that New York City is facing a $12 billion budget gap is a dose of reality to the fledgling Mamdani administration, which seems to think money grows…
You can celebrate Pennsylvania’s 250th birthday at this hidden Philly landmark
Days before America’s Founding Fathers declared their independence from Britain, Pennsylvania did it first. In June 1776, before the Declaration of Independence was signed, a group of leaders from Philadelphia…