The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia.
The Inquirer holds the distinction of being the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the United States.
Known for its extensive reach, it boasts the largest circulation in both Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.
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There’s a 22-Year Difference in Life Expectancy Between Residents of These Two Local Townships
A new study published by the Associated Press of data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that a person’s address can indicate how…
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Researchers Aim to Reduce Frightening Number of Area Drivers Using Mobile Devices at the Wheel
A new study by the Travelers Institute has found that three quarters of drivers on Philadelphia-area roads use mobile devices while at the wheel, writes…
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In an Era of Technologically-Enhanced Holiday Attractions, There’s Still Nothing Like a Train Display
The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford has been running a miniature train display since the 1970s, and despite all of the technologically-enhanced…
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State Supreme Court Case Could Provide Clarity on Airbnb, HomeAway Rentals
A case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could bring some clarity on using home-sharing platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway for both homeowners and local government,…
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Arts-Focused Charter School Sets Its Sights on Upper Darby
A group looking to open a charter school focused on the arts in the Upper Darby School District is hoping to succeed where others have…
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Neglected African-American Cemetery in Marple Township May Finally Get Historical Recognition
Some forgotten African-American cemeteries in the region are about to get historical recognition, thanks to a pair of new statewide programs, writes Kristin Holmes for…
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Wawa Partners with Aston’s 2SP Brewing to Create Coffee Beer
Wawa has partnered with its Delaware County neighbor, 2SP Brewing in Aston, to create Winter Reserve Coffee Stout, a limited-edition beer, writes Michael Klein for…
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Airport Plans to Purchase Tinicum Township Land for Expansion of Air-Freight Complex
Philadelphia International Airport plans to purchase 15 acres in Tinicum Township to expand the footprint of its massive air-freight complex, writes Jacob Adelman for the…
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Harrah’s in Chester Determines Location for Its Sportsbook
Several months after petitioning the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for approval to begin sports wagering, Harrah’s in Chester has now decided on a location for…
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Collingdale’s 12-Term Mayor Dies at 84
Frank Kelly, Collingdale’s 12-term mayor and favorite son, has died at the age of 84, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelly was in…
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Once Expelled from Bonner, Drexel Hill Native Has Become Philadelphia’s New Developer-Statesman
Philadelphia seems to have found its new developer-statesman in Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Gerard Sweeney, who is expanding the city through a number of projects,…
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Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service
In his new book, Trains, Buses, and People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit, Christof Spieler compliments the Philadelphia region for having the bones of…
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Here’s What Experts Are Saying the New Year Will Bring in the Housing Market
Experts believe that the slowdown of the hot housing market in Greater Philadelphia will continue into next year, providing home shoppers with some much-needed relief,…
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Cheyney University Gets One More Year to Implement Turnaround Plan
Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended, providing the institution with an additional year to execute its turnaround plan, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Villanova Native Creates Spectator Sports to Offer Swag to People on the Sidelines
Shannon Connolly, the founder and chief executive of Spectator Sports, started her company to offer swag to the people who stand on the sidelines and…
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After Years of Delays, Whole Foods to Finally Open in Newtown Square
After several years of delays that caused a slew of rumors around the empty building, the Whole Foods in The Shoppes at Ellis Preserve in…
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As Students Default on College Loans in Massive Numbers, Newtown Square’s PayForEd Aims to Help
Last month, Newtown Square-based PayForEd launched a software program that helps recent graduates navigate their student loans, write Erin Arvedlund and Bob Fernandez for the…
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Social Justice Educator with Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener Is on a Mission
Melissa Fabello, a social justice educator who earned a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, is on a mission to spread body acceptance,…
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