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August 13, 2020

Former George W. Bush administration official warns America is 'in the middle of a 70s style urban crisis'

"America is now in the middle of a 70s style urban crisis whose root is a well-founded fear of violent crime and social collapse in the midst of a pandemic," former George W. Bush administration official Michael Doran pronounced on Twitter Thursday.

August 10, 2020

More parents turn to tutors, 'pod learning' to supplement online offerings

Some parents are splitting the cost of a tutor and forming small groups of kids dubbed ‘pods’ to supplement online learning  

August 10, 2020

Philadelphia public school teacher worries about 'conservative' parents listening in on virtual classes

A Philadelphia public school teacher is curious about how educators will cope with “conservative parents" listening in on virtual classes, according to a thread captured on Twitter. 

August 10, 2020

Philadelphia's weekend violence leaves man dead, 15 people hurt including 11-year-old children

One man has died and 15 other people are recovering from gunshot wounds Monday morning after another weekend of Philadelphia gun violence.

August 6, 2020

NAACP refuses to cut ties with Philadelphia leader who shared anti-Semitic post

The NAACP is not parting with Philadelphia chapter President Rodney Muhammad after he shared an anti-Semitic social media post, even after many including Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called for his resignation.

August 5, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias claims life of Pennsylvania girl, 5, who 'walked out' of home

Authorities in a Philadelphia suburb found the body of a five-year-old with autism on Tuesday after she went missing during Tropical Storm Isaias as the death toll from the storm climbs.

August 5, 2020

Isaias slams Philadelphia, triggers major flooding along Schuylkill River as barge wedged under bridge

Torrential rainfall spawned by Tropical Storm Isaias has sent the main river in Philadelphia swelling to levels not seen in more than a century.

August 3, 2020

Pennsylvania reports no new coronavirus deaths for first time since March

Pennsylvania health officials on Monday reported no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time in more than four months.

July 30, 2020

Philadelphia's coronavirus outbreak, quarantines lead trash to pile up: 'Filthadelphia'

Residents of Philadelphia can now see and smell piles of fly-infested, rotting household waste, bottles and cans as the city struggles to overcome a surge in garbage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 29, 2020

Philadelphia police arrest 6 accused of vandalizing state police cruisers during May riot

Police in Philadelphia have arrested six people who allegedly smashed and spray-painted state police cruisers during rioting on May 30.