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To kick-start the beginning of a four-day event created for people to reflect on issues facing Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro exhorted the group on Thursday night to work together for possible solutions that politicians have been unable to discover.

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After two days of nearly around-the-clock negotiations, Philadelphia City Council members on Thursday afternoon gave preliminary approval to a $6.8 billion city budget and almost all of the legislative proposals related to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s signature housing plan.

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#ElonMusk endorsed Donald #Trump after a would-be assassin’s bullet grazed Trump’s ear on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania in July 2024. But nearly a year later, that relationship appears over. 🔗 inquirer.com/politics/don...

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“This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to play in a world-class venue on a world-class stage,” Vick said in a statement.

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Youth advocates call the practice “an excessive invasion of privacy” and say monitoring is being used excessively for first-time offenders and teens charged with nonviolent offenses. (1/4)

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Tens of thousands of children city-wide get free books via the #Philly Book Bank, a nonprofit that has operated out of Martin Luther King High for more than two decades. 🔗 inquirer.com/education/ph...

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Philadelphia Parker and City Council President Kenyatta Johnson negotiated into the early morning hours Thursday without reaching a deal on the next city budget. Parker so far has given up very little ground in negotiations, according to multiple people familiar with the talks.

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"We just thought it was a good opportunity to remind people that they should be… aware that there are wild animals in the space and to respect. We like to respect the wildlife in their home.” — Sarah Marley, interim director of FOW 🔗 inquirer.com/news/philade...

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There's a theory going around that SEPTA chose five Regional Rail lines for possible closure to pressure Gov. Shapiro and state legislators for more state money. The real reason is more banal. SEPTA pays Amtrak $65 million a year to run the five trains.

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Firefighters are working to put out a blaze at the Roberts Yard SEPTA Railroad Facility that has engulfed multiple buses. SEPTA said a majority of active buses were already out of the depot when the fire broke out, but there could be impacts later in the day if the fire continues.

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ICE agents have arrested nearly 20 immigrants in Norristown during the last two weeks, according to advocates who described an aggressive and ongoing enforcement campaign in the seat of Montgomery County.

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City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday said he “fundamentally disagree[s]” with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s plan for the city to issue $800 million in bonds to support her signature housing plan, the first instance of a Philadelphia lawmaker publicly opposing the plan.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro said that the Trump administration doesn’t “know how to govern,” ragging on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s about-face in posting and then removing its list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions at risk of losing federal funding, leading to confusion across the country.

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The Chestnut Hill Starbucks became the 15th Philadelphia location to unionize following a vote on Friday.

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The latest NOAA forecast models foresee smoke persisting in the skies over Philly through Thursday.

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Michael Anthony, a well-liked South Jersey veterinarian, was found with stab wounds to his body, neck, and head on the front lawn of his Cherry Hill home on Dec. 10, authorities said, and was pronounced dead at the scene. (1/2)

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While most of the printing happens in U.S.A., the shirts and printing supplies are often imported. Ongoing foreign trade wars could raise the cost of future manufacturing processes. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/sports/trump...

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Some fans mobilized, sending emails to the team expressing their frustration with the appearance and the supposed endorsement of Trump.

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Dozens of former federal workers have been hired by Pennsylvania state agencies in recent months.

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Rite Aid’s shutdown is a tough pill to swallow for Philly-area customers who must now say goodbye to their neighborhood pharmacies. A recent show of appreciation brought an assistant manager at the Queen Village Rite Aid to tears.

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Both Gov. Josh Shapiro and House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, the top two Democratic negotiators in budget talks, have declined to say whether they would hold up the state budget over mass transit funding.

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Some residents of Pine and Spruce Streets have sued to stop the city from establishing neighborhood loading zones opposite the bike lanes along the corridor. The zones are intended to complement a new ban on vehicle drivers stopping in bike lanes.

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Investors involved with the Philadelphia Citizen, a media nonprofit, are currently in negotiations to purchase Philadelphia magazine. The connections between The Citizen and Philadelphia magazine already run deep.

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art has put The Philadelphia Show on pause. The highly regarded antique, art, and design exhibition, and fundraiser, won’t happen in 2026, the museum confirmed Tuesday. Its future is unclear.

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New York developer TF Cornerstone won complete control of the historic Wanamaker building at a foreclosure auction Tuesday. It will keep some office and retail space while adding apartments above the former Macy's space.

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The staff of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is shrinking again. Krysta Sinclair Juris, who has been Fetterman’s chief of staff since April 2024, is leaving his office.

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Another nationwide protest against President Donald Trump is coming up. This time, it’ll take place on his birthday. The “No Kings” rallies are planned for June 14 and focus on Trump, his policies, and his spending.

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the University of Pennsylvania of mishandling antisemitism complaints. 🔗 inquirer.com/education/up...

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“This is not about revenge,” Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said during a news conference. “Ultimately, it’s about them taking accountability for what they did.”

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Saquon Barkley, backward hurdle and all, was unveiled as the cover athlete for “Madden NFL 26,” which will be released this summer. However, there's been a curse associated with those who appeared on the cover of the popular video game. (1/2)

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Saquon Barkley was named this year's Madden 26 cover athlete. 🦅🏈🔥⁠ On Monday, he appeared at Geno’s Steaks, where he made cheesesteaks and interacted with fans.⁠ (1/3)

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The Philadelphia School District honored Robert Morris Elementary among its best and most-improved schools. To some, that was a surprise. Principal Tameron Dancy, though, knows a focus on the basics, consistency, and a supportive community has led to success. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/education/ro...

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"The billionaire's Department of Government Efficiency was supposed to weed out waste, fraud, and abuse, but instead turned into a wasteful, fraudulent, and abusive exercise," writes The Inquirer Editorial Board.

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The listing going up and then down shows how the administration is “cruel but incompetent.” — Peter Pedemonti, co-director of New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia.

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A poll conducted last week by a progressive PAC found 65% of likely Democratic primary voters in the state disapprove of how Sen. John Fetterman is doing his job.

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“We’re way off, maybe 40 to 50% down... This is Memorial Day weekend. You normally can’t move in here. The parking lot is usually jammed.” — Judy Norris, 81, who has owned a store by Pennsylvania’s largest lake for 49 years

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Four months after the deadly plane crash on Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philly, neighbors are still picking up the pieces of their lives. Here's how the crash changed one street forever.

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Long lines and delayed entry into the Roots Picnic frustrated many concertgoers. Some said they weren't able to enter the Mann Center until the evening. 🔗 inquirer.com/news/roots-p...

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Get 'em while they're hot 😆

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On Thursday, as has happened the past three Thursdays at 3 p.m. sharp, Palizzi Social Club once again dished out 25 annual memberships. They’re the last of a batch of 100 the Passyunk Square club has issued since reopening its scrolls this month. (1/3)

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“I constantly feel threatened. I’m always anxious,” said one international student enrolled at Penn’s law school.

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Philadelphia workers at Whole Foods voted for a union. But because the NLRB does not currently have enough members to issue rulings, their efforts could be at a standstill indefinitely.

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