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Why Amy Klobuchar wants to run a state beleaguered by Trump
She is pitching herself as uniquely qualified to clean up the messes at home and reset the state’s poisonous relationship with the White House.
The ex-salesman bringing the far right to the cusp of power in Germany
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, is the lead candidate for the Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany where the party was projected to finish first in an election Sunday.
Report: Fetterman apologized for dismissal of CHOP leaders, calling a leaked text message a ‘dumb joke’
In his statement to CNN, John Fetterman called a recent report from The Wall Street Journal a “hit piece from disgruntled staffers."
Ursinus College starts its first graduate program
The Collegeville institution's move to start graduate programs follows cuts of faculty and staff in the last year to help close a budget deficit. Its new program is in exercise and sport science.
A 1920s Glenside bowling alley gets a new lease on life as a bustling micro-mall
The new micro-mall has coffee, vinyl records, yoga — and an antique bowling lane floor.
Camp Cranium zips ahead, despite funding uncertainty
Brain injury research and services funding faces lapsed legislation and fewer workers. Still, in rural Pennsylvania, children with acquired brain injuries gathered again this summer.
Affordability takes center stage as Shapiro and Garrity craft their economic pitch for Pennsylvania voters
Exhausted by high gas prices and stagnant wages, voters most want the candidates to address cost-of-living concerns, according to a recent poll.
10 affordable options for Philly families beyond the Academy of Natural Sciences
With the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences, here's other kid-friendly institutions in Philadelphia that offer indoor fun at a similar price.
Mayor Parker’s election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he’s awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges.
Parker let Dunbar go from her campaign in August 2024. Neither side has publicly explained what led to the separation.
OPS selected for science cohort
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) science consultants have selected Owensboro Public Schools for the second cohort of the RISE Leadership Academy.
Josh Shapiro’s measles response — and its backlash
The criticism of Gov. Josh Shapiro's handling of measles and his administration's proposed health regulations has a familiar ring six years after COVID-19.
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Closing a 200-year-old institution will wound both the city and science
The oldest museum of its kind in the nation, it has inspired generations of science enthusiasts. Drexel must find a way to preserve it, writes a Philadelphia-area science journalist.
⚾ Standings watch
Phils’ bats go quiet in series finale. A weekend series vs. the Atlanta Braves is up next.
MyChart Medicare phishing scam raises concern among Philadelphia health systems
Pa. Attorney General David Sunday is urging residents to beware of unsolicited free offers and rewards.
Heavy Metal Sausage was forced to stop serving dinner. It may shutter the acclaimed South Philly restaurant
The South Philly butcher shop's acclaimed trattoria dinners are on pause after a health inspector found Heavy Metal Sausage Co.'s layout inadequate for indoor seating.
The Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its museum after nearly two centuries
The closure does not affect the rest of the institution, which builds and maintains the collections and conducts research through departments such as the Patrick Center for Environmental Research.
Links exposed physician cell numbers and work schedules at health systems in Philly and nationwide
QGenda web links revealed the information for thousands of providers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine, ChristianaCare, and at least 50 other health systems across the country.
The U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on political parties coordinating with candidates. What does that mean for Philly’s elections?
Local elections lawyers said the Supreme Court's decision could potentially boost the spending power of Philly's political parties.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starting Wednesday. The festival runs until Sept. 12, with Danny Boyle’s “Ink” opening the event.
What voters in the U.S. can learn from Australia’s political system
The overall tone of a parliamentary session I attended during a recent visit was kind, even jovial. It reminded me that we have to learn how to argue without the anger that’s infected our politics.
Why was this previously healthy 14-year-old so sick?
What started as a suspected middle ear infection was quickly found to be a much more serious issue related to COVID-19. Quick response is key.
Delaware psychiatrist who testified in Lindsay Clancy case resigns from Nemours, health system says
Avram Mack testified on Friday, Aug. 21, and Monday, Aug. 24, as a prosecution rebuttal witness in the nationally watched case against Clancy.
Apex Entertainment Welcomes Garrett Holman as First Soccer Player in its NIL Program with Syracuse University
Orange Defender Joins Roster of Athletic Standouts as Apex Expands Its Multi-Year Commitment to Syracuse Athletics
Victory Brewing’s Parkway taproom closed after failed health inspection
The report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health counted 26 violations, including live roaches and mice.
John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.
Director confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ with Nic Cage is ‘finally real’ at Philly’s ‘National Treasure’ Weekend
Director Jon Turteltaub said one of the reasons it's taken nearly two decades to make another film in the franchise is because of the political climate of the country.
Makai Lemon’s Strange Injury Situation Continues To Cost Eagles Rookie
Going into a joint practice with the New England Patriots on August 19, the Philadelphia Eagles changed the status of the rookie wide receiver, Makai Lemon. According to Bleeding Green Nation’s Brandon Lee Gowton, Lemon was upgraded to limited participation on the Eagles’ practice injury report. However, The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane threw a wrinkle in […] The post Makai Lemon’s Strange Injury Situation Continues To Cost Eagles Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.
Jefferson Health reported a $181.5 million operating loss in fiscal 2026
The health system had a relatively strong finish to the fiscal year, logging its first quarterly operating profit excluding investment income in at least four years.
Data centers are good business but bad politics. Josh Shapiro tries to thread the needle.
Plus: Challengers line up to take on Councilmember Jeffery “Jay” Young Jr., and SEPTA police officers get ready for their close-up.
N.J. towns, school districts owe millions to public worker health plans
Some districts that disenrolled years ago haven’t settled debts.
WIP not replacing Devan Kaney for Eagles broadcasts
WIP’s Philadelphia Eagles broadcasts will go into the 2026 NFL season without anyone specifically assigned to work the sidelines. Merrill Reese and Mike Quick, entering their 29th season calling games together, will lean on other WIP personalities for in-game updates instead of a dedicated reporter, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Rob Tornoe. Per Tornoe, Eliot…
A robotic heart surgery specialist was fired by Main Line Health for blowing the whistle on complications, lawsuit
Gianluca Torregrossa joined Main Line Health in 2021 under a lucrative five-year contract. Now he is suing the health system, saying he was retaliated for exposing a pattern of bad patient outcomes.
How children, good lyrics, and love brought me around to country (ish) music
I never understood the appeal of country music. Growing older showed it to me.
Visit Jersey Shore Farmers Markets for Local Produce, Entertainment
A network of Jersey Shore farmers markets continues to unfold throughout the summer. Multiple towns host weekly events showcasing fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment. The Philadelphia Inquirer offers…
🏈 ‘We protested and pleaded’
And who’s going to tell Cruz Azul?
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media.
NBC Sports Philadelphia weighing adding courtside voice for Sixers after LeBron James arrival
NBC Sports Philadelphia is budgeting to add a courtside voice to its Sixers broadcasts ahead of LeBron James’s arrival this season, network vice president of content Alexandra Matcham told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think you need a voice on the court where Alaa [Abdelnaby] and Kate [Scott] can’t be to give us insight, do pre-…
Tower Health is laying off 160 workers at Pottstown Hospital while expanding emergency department, behavioral health
The job cuts amount to 22% of the Pottstown workforce and come seven months after Tower eliminated 131 jobs at the Montgomery County facility in an earlier round of layoffs.
The Small Business Administration is offering new grants and up to $10 million in financing
The SBA is providing more financial resources, particularly grants, guarantees, and loans for a variety of business uses.
Tower Health and Jefferson Health have formed a clinical affiliation
Tower leadership, governance, and day-to-day operations will remain unchanged as the affiliation takes shape, Tower said.
Josh Shapiro may be the biggest fundraising juggernaut Pennsylvania politics has ever produced
As the governor seeks reelection with an eye on a presidential run, he’s raising more money than any Pennsylvania chief executive since at least 2010.
Philadelphia offers forgivable $50,000 loans to help small businesses expand
Philadelphia's Boost Your Business program provides funding and other resources for selected companies each year.
Why AI and TikTok could make the youth mental health crisis even worse
With expert mental health help too often out of reach, teens are turning to TikTok in search of answers.
How presidential travel is the ultimate expression of political power
President Donald Trump's luxury plane donated by Qatar is just the latest in a line of aircraft and vehicles that advertise the power of the office.
Madonna and the Muppets take the World Cup stage
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded
👓 No Smalls thing
And meet the Flyers' newest multimillion-dollar man
Collingswood’s vibrant downtown needs a weekday evening boost, business owners say
Haddon Avenue is hopping during the day. But restaurant owners say the dinner scene is losing out, perhaps because Collingswood, unlike some neighboring areas, is dry.
What to Stream: 'Heartstopper Forever,' 'Lucky' and Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy's new album and the conclusion of the “Heartstopper” series are among the streaming highlights in entertainment this week. The film “Heartstopper Forever” streams on Netflix on July 17.
This Philly business started by making dinners for doctors. Now it’s selling thousands of meals a week.
Meal kit companies have struggled to retain customers. Home Appétit is competing in a different league of food delivery.
Philly Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at airport
The Health Department noted that the measles exposure would have taken place on the morning of Saturday, July 4.
This Philly-based political firm is at the center of the Graham Platner fallout
FIGHT, which has faced criticism for its role in Platner's campaign, is also working with Democratic candidates in two key Pennsylvania congressional races.
MLB Fans Want Sports Gambling Banned After Bryce Harper Situation
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is making headlines this week for the wrong reasons. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that a sports bettor by the name of Terry Thompson gambled $18.5 million with FanDuel and lost roughly $2 million of his money. He filed a lawsuit against the sportsbook, ...
How ‘skill games’ exploded across Pennsylvania — and sparked a multimillion-dollar political fight
Parx Casino and Pace-O-Matic spent millions battling over Pa. gambling policy. Lawmakers now must decide who wins.
Richard H. Glanton, longtime lawyer, business entrepreneur, and innovative former president of the Barnes Foundation, has died at 79
“He was exceptionally bright, courageous, and never afraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of what he believed was right," former Gov. Ed Rendell said.
Proposed rule could gut American science, Penn researcher warns
The Trump administration is seeking not only to cut research funding, but to give political appointees veto power over how and what kinds of scientific study are permissible.
Philadelphia’s politics were reshaped by the effort to win the 1936 Democratic Convention
Before 1936, Philadelphia was a rock-ribbed Republican city, but the effort led by businessman Albert Greenfield to lure the convention turned it into a Democratic bastion.
A dozen businesses have opened in Ardmore this year. Here’s a list of what’s new, and what’s on the horizon.
Newcomers to the Main Line community include mom-and-pop shops, national chains, and expansions of popular local names such as decorated Szechuan restaurant EMei and Jersey-based eatery Gouldsburgers.
How much did Philly-area nonprofit health system CEOs make in 2024?
All CEOs except those at the smallest systems received at least $1 million in compensation.
Business owners near the FIFA Fan Festival prepared for crowds. Not all saw them.
Business is down at some restaurants in Brewerytown, where some owners say temporary parking restrictions are scaring regulars away.
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs, and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
An extreme heat wave canceled some celebrations, but across the United States people gathered to mark the historic anniversary.
Peter Grove, award-winning science educator and lifelong environmentalist, has died at 82
He arrived in Philadelphia in 1972 and spent the next 44 years teaching science, horticulture, and civic responsibility to students young and old.
The World Cup is a stress test for our public health system. We failed it even before kickoff.
Soccer matches across North America are attracting people from around the world who are crowding stadiums and public transit, places where infectious diseases can be easily and widely spread.
Scratching bug bites feels good – but science says don’t do it
You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
🥜 Still nutty after 50 years
Center City snack shop Nuts To You marks 50 years in business and looks to TikTok for sustained growth. Plus: Olney update here TK, and we compare Revolutionary history in Philly vs Boston.
⚽ Keep it rolling
Tonight, the U.S. play its final group stage match.
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the U.K. leader to resign
Rival Andy Burnham's decisive win in a special election to the House of Commons puts him in position to challenge the prime minister.
🥊 Don’t mess with Rocky
And the USMNT will have an all-time World Cup home field advantage.
Looking for answers
Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter is heading back to triple A.
Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital will get a new, 108-bed patient tower in a major expansion
The Paoli project is part of an expansion wave at the four-hospital nonprofit health system.
Roundup of third-quarter financial results for Philly-area nonprofit health systems
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was the most profitable nonprofit health system in Southeastern Pennsylvania during the nine months that ended March 31.
Penn launches $18 million facility to advance RNA technology’s role in health, agriculture
The RNA manufacturing hub opened this spring in University City. The National Science Foundation has invested in five such facilities nationally, each focused on a specific biological material.
'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union. Despite its
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues
Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters. “Disclosure Day” opened largely as expected, collecting $92.9 million worldwide over
👑 A soccer legend
And the Eagles had a standout at OTAs and minicamp.
Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists said Thursday, warning