Central High School Named Nation’s Most Diverse
No one group dominates at the historically high-achieving Philadelphia public school, according to a new national ranking.
SEPTA Tunnel in University City to Close for Emergency Repairs
Closure will force SEPTA to detour or substitute buses for trains on three Regional Rail lines this weekend.
Chesco DA Office Arrests Employee Who Allegedly Fenced Public Safety Supplies
They fired him for viewing porn. Then they discovered what else he was doing on company time.
Philly Orchard Project Gets Anonymous $100K Grant
A latter-day Johnny Appleseed delivers a huge chunk of, ahem, seed money.
Police Seeking Man, Woman Posing as Cops in South Philly
One person robbed, another fled when stopped by police imposters overnight.
Ramsey Opposes Bill to Cloak Police IDs
“I think it’s a huge mistake,” outgoing commish says.
Route 23 Split Goes Into Effect Sunday
The city’s busiest bus route is being chopped in two.
Internal Review: Lower Merion Police Did Nothing Wrong
In controversial stop after a TD Bank robbery, police say everything went according to the rules.
What Many Americans Don’t Get About Islam
Smith: By tossing all the variants into one single box, we perpetuate a grave injustice against some innocent refugees.
ACLU App Lets Civilians Record Police
“Mobile Justice” app turns anyone into a police monitor.
Front Street Cafe Now Open All Day
No matter what time it is, this Fishtown coffee house/juice bar/restaurant/bar has something for everyone.
Philadelphians Seem Bullish on Philly, Until You Look Closer
A Pew survey finds attytoods vary dramatically among four broad groups of Philadelphians.
Traveling To or From Philly For Thanksgiving?
This is when Google Maps says you should — and shouldn’t — do it.
City Unveils Fancy New Bus Stop Design
Smith: They may be the most useful and attractive street furniture ever to grace Philadelphia’s streets. And they want your input on where to put them.
Philly Cop Arrested for Assault
Officer Joseph Marion faces dismissal after hitting two people in a West Oak Lane parking lot.