School board culture wars caused the most upheaval in purple districts, a new study finds
The Central Bucks School District has become a poster child for culture-war fights in recent years as it debated mask mandates, sexual content in library books, and more.
🐕 A day out of the shelter | Morning Newsletter
Pass the tissues. We're taking a pupventure with shelter dogs. Plus, why this summer could be the tickiest yet; SEPTA police threaten to strike during World Cup; water bottles banned…
🌺 Build a tropical garden | Outdoorsy Newsletter
Here's how to arrange and maintain tropical plants in your Philadelphia garden. Plus: meet the people using Pa rivers to create art, and soak up the sound of birds singing…
The LGBTQ Spirit of 1776 could show the way for this year’s celebrations of freedom
What do LGBTQ Americans have to celebrate during the 250th? Look to the 1976 Bicentennial for inspiration.
A new iconic library helped the city become more beautiful on this week in Philly history
More than 2,000 people passed through on the Free Library's first day, June 2, 1927.
A Jewish merchant from Market Street mailed a copy of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. It’s back in Philly.
The copy of the Declaration of Independence Jonas Phillips mailed to his relative Gumpel in July 1776 represents one of the 26 surviving original broadsides of the founding document.
⚽ Kickin’ up dust | Sports Daily Newsletter
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Gaudreau family unveils new playground at a school they’ve long called home: ‘I love how it’s in honor of the boys’
Archbishop Damiano School held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gaudreau Brothers' Wings of Hopes and Chrysalis Corner, an playground to serve students with special needs.
Photos Phillies vs Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4 to win the series, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
West Chester’s late miscue proves costly in 7-4 extra-inning loss to Tampa in Division II championship
A routine popup to shortstop got lost in the lights in the top of the 10th inning, opening the door for Tampa to score three runs to take a 1-0…