When the DNC theater comes to town — again
Philadelphia is once again being discussed as a potential host city for the Democratic National Convention. The argument is familiar. Economic impact. National attention. A reminder that this city is…
The West Goshen home at the center of a preservation fight will be demolished, a judge ruled this week
The deteriorating West Goshen house in “imminent threat of danger” that has been at the center of a preservation fight will be demolished, a Chester County judge has decided. In…
Closing arguments set in trial of Utah children’s book author charged with killing her husband
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors aimed to drive home their argument that a Utah woman who published a children’s book about grief after the death of…
Authorities recover $3.7 million in monies diverted by disgraced ex-OC supervisor Andrew Do
Federal and local authorities have recovered $3.7 million of more than $10 million in pandemic relief funds in a fraud scheme involving former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. The U.S.…
Just about everyone — except Trump — wants to do something about housing | Shackamaxon
Housing policy debates are everywhere these days — from President Donald Trump reportedly (and profanely) telling House Speaker Mike Johnson that no one cares about them, to Mayor Cherelle L.…
Fitler Academics Plus shaped generations of kids in Germantown. Now, the school district wants to close it.
Students’ explanations of why their school matters are plastered on the walls and windows of Fitler Academics Plus School in Germantown. “I don’t want to leave my caring and helpful…
Lily Tomlin’s former ‘Lily Pad’ hits Palm Springs market for $3.9M
The former Palm Springs home of actress-comedian Lily Tomlin spans 4,671 square feet on a half-acre lot in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood. (Photo by Mark Karlstrom with Real Estate…
World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy protection. The University City music venue has been embattled since last spring, shortly after a new management team headed by Joseph Callahan took…
Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
By MARIA DI MENTO and BEN GOSE of The Chronicle of Philanthropy For the third consecutive year, Michael Bloomberg landed the No. 1 spot on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive…
Alexander brothers guilty on all counts in sweeping federal sex trafficking case
The Alexander brothers were found guilty on all counts Monday in one of the largest sex trafficking cases ever tried by the Department of Justice. The Manhattan federal court jury…