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Flood warnings are up for parts of the Philly area, with the potential for 5 inches of rain

As much as 3.5 inches of rain has been reported in the Philadelphia region.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 hrs ago

How a pornographer’s violent fantasies blurred fact and fiction as cops searched Olney house for missing women

As investigators search for clues at an Olney twin, Raymond Horsch's criminal past and dark art blur fact and fiction.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 day ago

Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

President Donald Trump's administration is planning a major overhaul of the program that advocates say could gut its standards and services.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 10 min ago

The Frank Rizzo statue is repaired, and the search for a new location is underway

With repairs completed, what's next for the 10-foot bronze statue?

Philadelphia Inquirer · 51 min ago

In letter to cousin RFK Jr., health advocate warns of threats to disability care

Tim Shriver, who leads the Special Olympics, wrote that a recent DOJ memo and coming cuts to Medicaid could harm people with disabilities.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 56 min ago

Covering 20 locales over 20 weekends, ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ tour series highlights Philly’s diverse communities

The "Neighborhood Jawnts" series aims to engage all pockets of Philadelphia in celebrating the country's 250th birthday with free community bus tours.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 hrs ago

Police issue a warrant for a suspect in the Delco Walmart shooting

The employee was hospitalized and listed in stable condition.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 17 hrs ago

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 hrs ago

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

A spokeswoman for Texas Sen. John Cornyn, one of the senators holding up Blanche’s nomination, confirmed the deal.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 hrs ago

Costs for a Tredyffrin park have ballooned to $1.7M, angering residents. Officials say it’s an investment.

A dilapidated property will get new life as a public park, but it has become pricier than first thought.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 day ago

‘People are sacrificing necessities.’ Ahead of Pa. governor’s race, the economy weighs heavily for Latino voters

Latino voters shifted toward President Donald Trump nationally in 2024, but several Philly Latino voters say they're all in on Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as November approaches.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 7 hrs ago

🎃 An early welcome to spooky season | Inquirer South Jersey

And the N.J Democratic delegation asks Trump to reverse FEMA aid rejection.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 6 hrs ago

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