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A fire that enveloped 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses, disrupting Thursday morning’s commute, is believed to have started with a bus battery in a Proterra electric bus, according to SEPTA.

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Zach Rehl, the former leader of the Philadelphia Proud Boys, has sued the government, saying he and four other Proud Boys leaders were illegally prosecuted and had their Constitutional rights violated in the process.

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In less than two years, Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson have combined to bring Reebok back into the basketball shoe game that culminated in the release of the Engine A shoe during NBA All-Star weekend in February.

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“Many festivals have come and gone, but we’re still here,” current Odunde CEO Bumi Fernandez-West said. “It feels unbelievable that we have lasted so long. I’m so thankful.”

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Hundreds of SEPTA employees at the transit agency’s largest bus depot in the city were met with a thick plume of black smoke early Thursday morning as a fire broke out in a rear lot reserved for decommissioned buses just ahead of peak rush hour. (1/2) 🔗 www.inquirer.com/transportati...

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Councilmember Jeffery “Jay” Young plans to appeal a decision by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, saying that it unlawfully granted a variance that would allow a Philadelphia Housing Authority project in Strawberry Mansion.

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🤔 A Philly-born celebrity is casting extras in New Jersey for an upcoming Netflix film. Do you know who it is? Check your answer 👇

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"Many festivals have come and gone, but we’re still here. It feels unbelievable that we have lasted so long. I’m so thankful.” — Odunde CEO Bumi Fernandez-West

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Nearly 20 people have been arrested by ICE in Norristown. Immigration advocates are urging Montgomery County officials to take stronger action.

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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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