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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Flu Spreads Through Region as ‘Numbers Have Just Rocketed Up’
The number of people affected by flu is on the rise in both the Philadelphia area and Pennsylvania as a whole, especially in recent weeks,…
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Penn State to Trademark Its Moniker to ‘Make Sure It’s Not Used for Nefarious Purposes’
Penn State has filed a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to put the official stamp on its longstanding, yet unofficial moniker “Happy…
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Last Year’s Steady Stream of Precipitation Brought Record Rainfall to Region
Last year was one for the books, with many towns across the Philadelphia region experiencing record rainfall, writes Frank Kummer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Brookhaven Woman Finds Unexpected Source of Help in Paying for GED-Related Expenses
Emilia Ford of Brookhaven found unexpected help in paying for GED-related expenses from her Keystone First Medicaid plan, writes Phil Galewitz for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Developer Donates Land for Mass-Transit Station Near Marcus Hook
Commercial Development has donated land for the construction of a mass-transit station in the hopes of drawing in projects to the 420-acre former site of…
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Baseball Lifer Mike Scioscia Still Devoted to Delco, Philadelphia
Despite living in California for nearly four decades, Springfield native and baseball lifer Mike Scioscia is still devoted to Delaware County and Philadelphia, writes Frank…
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Temple’s New Football Coach Has Delaware County Roots
Temple’s football team will look to continue its recent streak of success under new head coach Manny Diaz, who has roots in Delaware County, writes…
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#7 Lansdowne Native, the Face of Philly’s Rock Renaissance Believes New Album Is His Best Yet
Rock star Kurt Vile, a Lansdowne native and Penn Wood High School graduate, believes his new album, Bottle It In, is his best one yet,…
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Aldan Woman Hopes to Build French Toast Empire
Aldan resident Charisse McGill aims to create a snack-food empire centered around French toast bites, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Until recently, McGill…
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Experts at Crozer-Keystone Sound Alarm on Class of Drugs Behind Increasing Number of Overdoses
Doctors and researchers across the country, including the experts at Delaware County’s Crozer-Keystone Health System, are sounding the alarm on a class of drugs prescribed…
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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…





































