NYC needs a smarter transportation web
New York is a city built on movement. Every day, millions of us rush for buses, descend into subways, bike over bridges, or board ferries with the belief that the…
Three Philly cops who defenders say ‘straight up lied’ cause 134 drugs cases to be dismissed, hundreds more expected
More than 130 drug cases were dismissed Friday — and hundreds more are expected to collapse in the coming months — after prosecutors said three Philadelphia narcotics officers repeatedly gave…
New study on historic districts counters claim that preservation limits development, housing
For years, preservationists have countered claims that historic designation limits development and housing supply. Some neighborhood groups have gone as far as filing petitions to oppose new historic districts in…
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…
Don’t laugh: A humanities degree is a smart investment
As parents enter this fall’s college application season, they’ve likely been warning their children incessantly that a degree in art history or philosophy won’t pay the bills. “Study something practical,”…
Treat our holiday workers with respect
For most people, the holiday season is about family, celebration, and joy. But for the people who make that joy possible, the cashiers, stockers, warehouse pickers, drivers, and food workers…
No veteran should go hungry in America
According to recent U.S. government data and financial surveys, approximately 60% of Americans live either below the federal poverty line or paycheck to paycheck, leaving little margin for unexpected expenses.…
Digging into Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest property tax proposal
Gov. Greg Abbott’s new property tax proposals are a masterstroke of political strategy — not necessarily because he can push them through the 2027 Texas Legislature. He may not. But…
The FBI wants to question the lawmakers who called on troops not to follow unlawful orders, including Chester County’s Chrissy Houlahan
The FBI is seeking interviews with the six Democratic members of Congress, including two from Pennsylvania, who released a video calling on members of the military and intelligence community to…
Jefferson Health has been sued for violating federal rules during recent layoff of hundreds
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Philadelphia accused Jefferson Health of violating federal labor rules when it laid off 1% of its 65,000 employees in October and this month without providing…