News

Two Killed in High-Speed Crash on I-95 North in Port Richmond

A deadly overnight crash brought Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section to a standstill for hours early Friday morning, killing two people and triggering a complex emergency...

Philly Teachers Demand Virtual Classes as Schools Reopen to 50° Rooms

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers called for virtual learning on Friday after students returned to school buildings that the union said remained unsafe following last weekend’s snowstorm and several...

Blitz is a Philly special

Blitz is a sweet terrier/boxer mix who will literally burrow his way into your heart. When he isn't napping comfortably with his head on...

Why every Philadelphian needs a will

By Jonathan J. Koehler and Michaela Graf Murder is sudden. It does not wait for you to plan out how to care for your family,...

Let the NHL playoffs begin

It’s the third straight year of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup playoffs without the hometown Philadelphia Flyers. We continue the tradition of suggesting...

An abundance of local history

The I95 Archaeology Center and nonprofit Penn Treaty Museum, both located at 900 E. Columbia Ave., across from Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown, offer...

Around Town

Saval supporting Gym State Sen. Nikil Saval has endorsed Helen Gym in the May 16 Democratic mayoral primary. "What Philadelphia needs is an experienced and competent...

Layla, Maia eager for new homes

Layla is more urgent than most, about 11 years old and a sweet girl. Her owners sent her to live with their son during...
Current Edition Star