2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (603+ words) As the Academy of Natural Sciences prepares to close its museum amid a financial crisis, former U.S. Ambassador David Cohen is leading efforts to preserve its research, education and public engagement mission while exploring new ways to keep its collections accessible…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (325+ words) Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We at the School District have worked hard this summer to prepare to welcome your children back to school. This school year will be defined by new and better…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (670+ words) Sen. John Fetterman is lashing out at former aides who accused him of showing indifference toward his work and of routinely skipping constituent meetings, dismissing them as “disgruntled staffers” pushing “smears” to tarnish his reputation. The first-term Pennsylvania Democrat broke…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (780+ words) Stephanie Klipp, a wound care nurse, treats people's xylazine ulcers on the street in Kensington. — Courtenay Harris Bond via KFF Health Before James Highsmith began recovery, his life had shrunk to just getting through each day. His family relationships had…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (633+ words) My name is Kevin Harden Jr., and I am a Philadelphia Lawyer. The term “Philadelphia Lawyer” has a specific meaning — it is a reference to the work of the lawyer Andrew Hamilton. In 1734, a New York journalist named John Peter…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (630+ words) Efforts to dismantle African American Studies programs threaten the nation’s ability to understand its history, confront systemic inequities, and build a more just and democratic future. — The New York Times/José A. Alvarado Jr. When I graduated high school in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (504+ words) Steven Ragsdale reflects on the historic importance of literacy in Black communities and warns that declining reading habits, fueled by screens and instant access to information, could weaken curiosity and critical thinking. — Nappy.co Our ancestors fought for the right…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (598+ words) “If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going; if there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.” ― Harriet Tubman…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (606+ words) Christopher B. Neal, left, and his son Leo J. Neal, right, have collaborated to produce “The Amazing Adventures of Captain Cold” comic book. — IMAGE/FACEBOOK Leo Neal said he enjoys writing the comic book. “It’s not that hard with my assistant (his…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1726+ words) A new homeowner signs document after document at closing, takes the keys and walks through the front door of a house that is finally theirs. The plans often come quickly: family cookouts, a backyard swing set, a fresh coat of…...