School closure deja vu | Morning Newsletter
Welcome to Monday, Philly. If the weekend’s warmer temps had you craving summer, just pretend you’re in Clearwater, Fla., where spring training continues for the Phillies under palm trees and…
Mamdani must prove himself to Black New Yorkers
Today is the 46th day of Mayor Mamdani’s administration and troubling patterns demanding scrutiny from Black New Yorkers are already emerging. We’ve learned that early signals matter. The Democratic Socialists…
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using…
James Van Der Beek’s family struggling financially after his death
Despite his starring in “Dawson’s Creek,” one of the most popular teen shows of the late ‘90s, James Van Der Beek’s loved ones have found themselves struggling financially following his…
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…