NewsInside Villanova in the 1970s, when the future Pope Leo XIV arrived on campusWhen Bob Prevost arrived from South Side Chicago, Villanova found itself at a crossroads.
NewsInside Villanova in the 1970s, when the future Pope Leo XIV arrived on campusWhen Bob Prevost arrived from South Side Chicago, Villanova found itself at a crossroads.
Crime & JusticePa. Board of Pardons recommends commuting the life sentence of Marie Scott, 71, who has served 52 years for murder
Crime & JusticePa. Board of Pardons recommends commuting the life sentence of Marie Scott, 71, who has served 52 years for murder
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Mass attendees pray a pope with local ties can aid ‘the well-being of the world’
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Mass attendees pray a pope with local ties can aid ‘the well-being of the world’
Crime & JusticeWoman with gunshot wound thrown from moving car in West Philly, police sayThe woman was thrown out of a light-colored SUV driving eastbound on Parkside Avenue, police said.
Crime & JusticeWoman with gunshot wound thrown from moving car in West Philly, police sayThe woman was thrown out of a light-colored SUV driving eastbound on Parkside Avenue, police said.
HistoryH.H. Holmes, of Chicago ‘House of Horrors’ infamy, was executed at Moyamensing Prison on this week in Philly historyPolice discovered the extent of his crimes after a murder in Philadelphia.
HistoryH.H. Holmes, of Chicago ‘House of Horrors’ infamy, was executed at Moyamensing Prison on this week in Philly historyPolice discovered the extent of his crimes after a murder in Philadelphia.
NewsA SEPTA bus hit her husband, killing him. Kayla Spooner is now suing the agency and bus manufacturer. The negligence, wrongful death, and products liability suit lays blame on the mirror mounted on the left side of the bus, which Spooner’s attorney claims creates blind spots for operators.
NewsA SEPTA bus hit her husband, killing him. Kayla Spooner is now suing the agency and bus manufacturer. The negligence, wrongful death, and products liability suit lays blame on the mirror mounted on the left side of the bus, which Spooner’s attorney claims creates blind spots for operators.
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on M. Night Shyamalan, LL Cool J, and the Met Gala
PhiladelphiaKnow your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.Take our news quiz on M. Night Shyamalan, LL Cool J, and the Met Gala
EducationThis Philly 10th grader has had no English teacher all year. Now, the district wants her to take a high-stakes test.Almost 300 teaching positions are vacant across the School District of Philadelphia. One student went to the school board to share how a vacancy is hurting her and her classmates.
EducationThis Philly 10th grader has had no English teacher all year. Now, the district wants her to take a high-stakes test.Almost 300 teaching positions are vacant across the School District of Philadelphia. One student went to the school board to share how a vacancy is hurting her and her classmates.
PhiladelphiaNewly flowing Manayunk Canal will soon be home to thousands of mussels — but not for eatingMussels will clean the water and be tagged with radio transmitters to track their growth and movement.
PhiladelphiaNewly flowing Manayunk Canal will soon be home to thousands of mussels — but not for eatingMussels will clean the water and be tagged with radio transmitters to track their growth and movement.
NewsRobert Prevost’s election as pope sets a first for the United States — and VillanovaWith his official installation sometime next week, Cardinal Robert Prevost will become Pope Leo XIV.
NewsRobert Prevost’s election as pope sets a first for the United States — and VillanovaWith his official installation sometime next week, Cardinal Robert Prevost will become Pope Leo XIV.
1:24VideoPhilly City Council approved a bill limiting mobile addiction services in KensingtonCouncil's moves are the latest examples of the dramatic shift in City Hall’s approach to the open-air drug market in Kensington.
1:24VideoPhilly City Council approved a bill limiting mobile addiction services in KensingtonCouncil's moves are the latest examples of the dramatic shift in City Hall’s approach to the open-air drug market in Kensington.
NewsA ‘commonsense person’: Philadelphia reverend and friend of Pope Leo XIV suggests church’s new leader may be sympathetic on immigrationRobert Prevost, 69, is a Villanova graduate who spent years in South America.
NewsA ‘commonsense person’: Philadelphia reverend and friend of Pope Leo XIV suggests church’s new leader may be sympathetic on immigrationRobert Prevost, 69, is a Villanova graduate who spent years in South America.
Crime & JusticeA 30-year-old West Philly man charged with shooting a police officer in Overbrook. Officer is stable and ‘up and talking.’Dachan Seay, 30, will be charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer for the shooting that critically wounded a police officer in Overbrook on Wednesday, sources said.
Crime & JusticeA 30-year-old West Philly man charged with shooting a police officer in Overbrook. Officer is stable and ‘up and talking.’Dachan Seay, 30, will be charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer for the shooting that critically wounded a police officer in Overbrook on Wednesday, sources said.
Nation & WorldPope Leo XIV: Villanova community rejoices as an alum is to become the first pope from the United StatesCardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native and a Villanova graduate, will be the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics worldwide.
Nation & WorldPope Leo XIV: Villanova community rejoices as an alum is to become the first pope from the United StatesCardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native and a Villanova graduate, will be the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics worldwide.
Philadelphia‘We are devastated’: ‘Preston & Steve’ cohost Kathy Romano out at WMMR after 22 years“This was in no way my choice or Preston & Steve’s choice,” said Kathy Romano. “We are devastated.”
Philadelphia‘We are devastated’: ‘Preston & Steve’ cohost Kathy Romano out at WMMR after 22 years“This was in no way my choice or Preston & Steve’s choice,” said Kathy Romano. “We are devastated.”
Crime & JusticePhiladelphia police officer in critical condition after shooting erupts during a fight outside Overbrook High SchoolThe 26-year-old officer was shot after police say a bullet fired during a fight ricocheted off the ground and hit him in the stomach.
Crime & JusticePhiladelphia police officer in critical condition after shooting erupts during a fight outside Overbrook High SchoolThe 26-year-old officer was shot after police say a bullet fired during a fight ricocheted off the ground and hit him in the stomach.
PennsylvaniaSecond Temple student suspended over antisemitic Barstool Philly incidentAnother suspended Temple student, Mohammed Khan, called out Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy and professed his innocence on a show hosted by an anti-Semite.
PennsylvaniaSecond Temple student suspended over antisemitic Barstool Philly incidentAnother suspended Temple student, Mohammed Khan, called out Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy and professed his innocence on a show hosted by an anti-Semite.
NewsPhilly Sheriff seeks new headquarters, academy, and $20 million budget boostPhiladelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal pitched City Council on a major increase to her staff and $34 million budget, and sought leases for a new office headquarters and a local academy.
NewsPhilly Sheriff seeks new headquarters, academy, and $20 million budget boostPhiladelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal pitched City Council on a major increase to her staff and $34 million budget, and sought leases for a new office headquarters and a local academy.
