Moore College will consider opening undergraduate programs to men
Moore College of Art and Design will consider opening its undergraduate programs to men for the first time in its 177-year history. The Philadelphia school, which touts its role as…
Readers sound off on MAGA culture, the world’s elites and a new archbishop
Attacking rights and art with arms & influence Valley Stream, L.I.: All sane Americans know that President Trump’s administration is trying to destroy this country in myriad ways. Two of…
Minnesotans follow the North Star home
Minnesotans understand something essential about ourselves. We are shaped by this place. By its long winters and frozen lakes and by the quiet discipline of looking out for one another…
Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CLAIRE SAVAGE NEW YORK (AP) — The federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating…
City Council seeks to stop demolitions as anti-blight measure
Late last year, some members of Philadelphia City Council began pursuing legislation to further regulate demolition. Philadelphia has many thousands of vacant properties, and historically, some local politicians have sought…
Tony Watlington and Cherelle Parker: Philadelphia’s future is built in our schools
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and at the heart of every neighborhood is a school. Schools are where our children learn, where families gather, and where communities take shape.…
When it comes to school closures, the process matters
The school closures and consolidations proposal for Philadelphia schools that was announced in January was not surprising. The district, like many districts across the country, has signaled that it is…
300 ‘ambassadors’ to chip away at ice on Philly’s crosswalks
Those stubbornly frozen crosswalks with mounds of snow and ice across Philadelphia are getting chipped away with the assist of a 300-person workforce, starting Tuesday. The 300 ambassadors, as they…
Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously…
Philly-area medical schools are enrolling more women and attracting more students, according to the latest trends
Competition at Philadelphia-area medical schools intensified in 2025, with programs seeing about 50 applicants for every open spot. That’s the highest demand since 2022, with the number of applications bouncing…