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Philadelphia City Council members focused a hearing on what it would take for Drexel to reopen the Academy of Natural Sciences museum to the public.

Michelin-recommended Forsythia closed this weekend, days after a creditor sought nearly $925,000 from its chef, who says the shutdown is temporary.

The Justice Department plans to deploy 1,000 election monitors nationwide, including to polling stations in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Luzerne, and Lehigh Counties.

Four Echelon Plaza, across from the former Echelon Mall, was occupied for decades by United Engineers & Constructors.

They came from as far as Wisconsin to skate in a West Chester parking lot on a crisp October morning. And the community went beyond the skaters, too.

Niki Mailata and Brooke Dickerson surprised shoppers in South Philadelphia to promote Target's new line of Eagles merch: “It really just adds a sense of self creativity and reflection.”

Republicans are on pace to lose the two U.S. House seats they flipped just two years ago, according to a new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll.

What is lost when a natural history museum closes? Drexel’s announcement treated the museum as separable from the Academy’s scientific mission. It is not, writes Daniel Lewis.

The right-leaning group has pulled its endorsements at a time when Republicans in swing districts may need all the help they can get.

"The Sixers need Embiid healthy for the long haul. Desperately so. That much was obvious in their first game without him, a 106-93 loss to the Pistons on Sunday night," writes Inquirer columnist David Murphy.

“You could really feel the energy, and I’m not really an ‘energy’ person,” Pa. deputy secretary of tourism Anne Ryan said.

Lasting art can both question and honor the nation.

The DA's sharp comments come amid an escalating dispute over the handling of an earlier murder case against Eric Lewis, now accused of killing Officer Shane Seiber.

The church's current congregation is looking to downgrade. Margaret Westfield, a South Jersey architect and historic preservationist, said the church could become a home.

The new book "Build or Die" explores the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) movement and argues that American cities need to build more homes.

With Embiid managing his health on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers were down to three viable center options including LeBron James.

Celena Morrison, who led the Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs from 2020 to November 2024, is the latest official who worked on diversity and inclusion matters to sue Mayor Parker's administration.

State health officials wanted to educate the Amish community about the measles vaccine and deliver shots to their doorstep. To do it, they ditched traditional public health models.

Fearless Restaurants disagrees with the verdict that the company was negligent in handling repeated instances of sexual harassment at Rosalie, its popular Italian restaurant in Wayne.

University of Pennsylvania professor Zeke Hernandez studied one particular aspect of the “ICE tax” — the price paid by local businesses and communities in the aftermath of ICE activity and arrests, events that are often sudden, public, and violent.

Already, cargo ships carrying automobiles, paper, petroleum products, steel, and cocoa beans dock in Philly. But new capital promises to radically increase the volume of trade that can flow through the city.

It’s McKee’s show under center for the foreseeable future. His teammates and those who have coached him describe an upbeat competitor who inspires confidence with his command.

LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey say that facet of the game will improve as they learn individual tendencies and preferences of their new teammates.

The Sixers continued an early-season trend of falling behind big early only to storm back. This time, they couldn’t climb all the way back.

The Ryerss family’s love for animals transcended death. They donated swaths of money to animal welfare causes, set aside funds for their care, and buried the dead in a pet cemetery.

According to NFL sources, the league has no issues with Hurts’ timeline and treatment. “The problem lies with transparency and messaging,” writes Hayes.

Can the Eagles snap their longest losing streak of the Nick Sirianni era before a primetime viewing audience? The Inquirer's writers weigh in.

Tanner McKee and the Eagles will host the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s what you need to know.

Holy Sepulchre is run not by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, but by a for-profit corporation based in Florida. Montgomery County argues the cemetery should pay property taxes.

New England is talented, knows what it’s doing, and played the entire game at full strength. The Union hadn’t faced that trifecta much since Ryan Richter took the helm.

Jaylen Brown’s busy 30th birthday included a Sixers win, 27 points, and some words for Jayson Tatum.

Saquon Barkley’s possible return could spark the struggling Eagles offense.

Both teams are 2-4 and mired in losing streaks. Whose will end on Monday?

The Revolution walked out of Subaru Park with a 2-1 win, earned by goals from Dor Turgeman in the first half and Carles Gil in the second. Neil Pierre scored a consolation tally in the final minutes.

It’s the witching season, and witches are busy.

Unlike other parts of the museum’s collection, the dioramas are near-immovable historic artifacts. Preserving them would require significant time, labor, and money, perhaps millions of dollars.

A new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll of 1st District voters finds that Democrat Bob Harvie is leading U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 48% to 46%.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey refuted a report from ESPN's Stephen A. Smith that suggested he went to Doc Rivers' house to complain about James Harden's performance in the 2023 playoffs.

Thomas Jefferson University students will face off against each other this Saturday to see whose siege machine can launch pumpkins the furthest.

Improvement will have more to do with adjustments to the approach than the personnel carrying it out. Just like what Don Mattingly saw in August and what the Rays and Brewers have done all postseason.

For months, No ICE Philly has demanded that the court administration and the Sheriff’s Office take strong action to stop ICE from using the courthouse as “a hunting ground.”

The chefs are taking the former Barclay Pharmacy at 18th and Spruce Streets for a restaurant. They are keeping their empire within a 15-minute walk of their house.

The sale comes amid turmoil in commercial real estate, as heightened interest rates stress the market.

Gov. Josh Shapiro knows you’re going to ask. He won’t flinch when you do. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...

The donation from the Comcast co-founder and his wife will realize a project deemed essential to the museum’s future.

A coalition of civil rights groups, students, and parents has asked an appeals court to hold the state responsible and order a fix for its racially imbalanced school districts.

Jalen Hurts could possibly miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in his lungs. The good news is that the Eagles and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, said they expect Hurts to make a full recovery. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/eagles/jalen...

Brian O’Neill has applied to build a data center on a vacant former quarry, as he continues to push ahead with other plans in nearby Upper Merion and Plymouth Townships.

“Without the pressure to constantly check messages or keep up with social media, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can be more focused in classes,” said one junior.

The monthly rates in New Jersey range from $1,600 to $2,200 a month for infant care and $1,400 to $1,900 monthly for toddler care. Stakeholders are calling for more state support.