Joe Yerardi
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Data reporter/news developer at @inquirer.com. Proud @phillynewsguild.bsky.social member ✊. @ire.org fan & Mizzou 🐯. Got tips? [email protected] | 445.289.1864
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We're tracking air travel at PHL amid the holiday travel surge.
No major disruptions to start the day!
These charts will update hourly throughout the Thanksgiving weekend and reset every day at 4 a.m.
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No major disruptions to start the day!
These charts will update hourly throughout the Thanksgiving weekend and reset every day at 4 a.m.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We're tracking air travel at PHL amid the holiday travel surge.
No major disruptions to start the day!
These charts will update hourly throughout the Thanksgiving weekend and reset every day at 4 a.m.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
No major disruptions to start the day!
These charts will update hourly throughout the Thanksgiving weekend and reset every day at 4 a.m.
www.inquirer.com/news/philade...
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JUST IN: Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ's subpoena to CHOP (Children's Hosp of Philadelphia) for patient records of trans-related health care for minors. Judge Mark Kearney (Obama/PAED) says demand is overbroad and appears illegitimate. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Memorandum and/or Opinion – #43 in IN RE: SUBPOENA NO. 25-1431-014 (E.D. Pa., 2:25-mc-00039) – CourtListener.com
Memorandum and/or Opinion
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
JUST IN: Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ's subpoena to CHOP (Children's Hosp of Philadelphia) for patient records of trans-related health care for minors. Judge Mark Kearney (Obama/PAED) says demand is overbroad and appears illegitimate. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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ICE arrests at the Philly courthouse ...
Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.
The courthouse has become a focus of enforcement and resistance as President Trump presses his tough deportation agenda.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ICE arrests at the Philly courthouse ...
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Today I gave a preview of Scribe, a new tool I'm developing at the Inquirer to track, transcribe and summarize public meetings to aid local reporters.
Here's a slide from my part of a discussion today hosted by INMA, with the Inky's Kevin Hoffman, Matt Boggie and several other great presenters.
Here's a slide from my part of a discussion today hosted by INMA, with the Inky's Kevin Hoffman, Matt Boggie and several other great presenters.
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today I gave a preview of Scribe, a new tool I'm developing at the Inquirer to track, transcribe and summarize public meetings to aid local reporters.
Here's a slide from my part of a discussion today hosted by INMA, with the Inky's Kevin Hoffman, Matt Boggie and several other great presenters.
Here's a slide from my part of a discussion today hosted by INMA, with the Inky's Kevin Hoffman, Matt Boggie and several other great presenters.
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Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
It can take two years for a restaurant to get approved for outdoor dining. One Philly councilmember is trying to make it easier
Councilmember Rue Landau introduced legislation to expand areas where sidewalk cafes can exist without a special zoning ordinance.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
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In Philly - and elsewhere. Via @inquirer.com
He showed up for what he thought was a routine appointment in Philly. ICE was waiting for him.
Immigrants who have ongoing legal or visa cases have been unexpectedly taken, part of what advocates say is a Trump administration strategy to boost arrests and deportations
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November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In Philly - and elsewhere. Via @inquirer.com
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New: this app lets ICE track vehicles and owners across the country. ICE uses phone to scan license plates, add to a database of billions of records. Thomson Reuters then enriches that with marriage, voter, other info. Can predict where a car will be in the future
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This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
Material viewed by 404 Media shows data giant Thomson Reuters enriches license plate data with marriage, voter, and ownership records. The tool can predict where a car may be in the future.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New: this app lets ICE track vehicles and owners across the country. ICE uses phone to scan license plates, add to a database of billions of records. Thomson Reuters then enriches that with marriage, voter, other info. Can predict where a car will be in the future
www.404media.co/this-app-let...
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Dave McCormick said John Fetterman will "probably" leave the hospital tomorrow AM, saying he's a "force of good ... common sense vote."
GOP leaders have flooded Fetterman with well wishes as he recovers, but his Democratic colleagues haven't necessarily been as enthusiastic (at least publicly).
GOP leaders have flooded Fetterman with well wishes as he recovers, but his Democratic colleagues haven't necessarily been as enthusiastic (at least publicly).
Dave McCormick says John Fetterman will ‘probably’ leave hospital Saturday as GOP floods the Democrat with well wishes
Dave McCormick, Karoline Leavitt and Mehmet Oz were among those sending good vibes to the Democratic senator after he was hospitalized this week after a heart issue caused him to fall.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Dave McCormick said John Fetterman will "probably" leave the hospital tomorrow AM, saying he's a "force of good ... common sense vote."
GOP leaders have flooded Fetterman with well wishes as he recovers, but his Democratic colleagues haven't necessarily been as enthusiastic (at least publicly).
GOP leaders have flooded Fetterman with well wishes as he recovers, but his Democratic colleagues haven't necessarily been as enthusiastic (at least publicly).
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Today we marched to engineering management's offices to deliver our unanswered questions about a tool the company is evaluating that would stack rank employees, violating status quo & disrespecting our union.
We won’t back down when they violate our rights and then ignore our concerns.
We won’t back down when they violate our rights and then ignore our concerns.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today we marched to engineering management's offices to deliver our unanswered questions about a tool the company is evaluating that would stack rank employees, violating status quo & disrespecting our union.
We won’t back down when they violate our rights and then ignore our concerns.
We won’t back down when they violate our rights and then ignore our concerns.
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Very interesting to me that despite Duffy saying 6% cancellations will continue, delays and cancels at PHL appear to have fallen off significantly after a tentative shutdown deal was reached.
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Very interesting to me that despite Duffy saying 6% cancellations will continue, delays and cancels at PHL appear to have fallen off significantly after a tentative shutdown deal was reached.
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The Michelin Guide and it's sought after Stars are finally coming to Philadelphia. Here's what to know about the different rankings, what cuisines do well, and how many Philly should hope for. By @aileenclarke.bsky.social
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Michelin Stars are finally coming to Philly next week. How will the city’s restaurants fare?
Philly’s restaurant scene will finally receive the famous star ratings. How many stars should we expect and will restaurants like Kalaya or Provenance win one?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Michelin Guide and it's sought after Stars are finally coming to Philadelphia. Here's what to know about the different rankings, what cuisines do well, and how many Philly should hope for. By @aileenclarke.bsky.social
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WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WSJ: Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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How U.S. Senators voted on last night's gov. shutdown bill. share.inquirer.com/Cbts6X
Both Pa. senators voted for the bill to reopen the government, which passed with 60 votes
John Fetterman and seven other Democratic Senators sided with Republicans to get the bill over the line.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
How U.S. Senators voted on last night's gov. shutdown bill. share.inquirer.com/Cbts6X
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This is a chart about PHL. You could make it for most major airports in the US today. It is also a chart about politics.
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is a chart about PHL. You could make it for most major airports in the US today. It is also a chart about politics.
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Hi Philly & New Jersey Bluesky!
If you're interested in the NJ governor's race results, come hear me chat about it with the amazing Tracey Tully (NYT), Madison Fernandez (POLITICO), and Sophie Nieto-Muñoz (NJ Monitor).
*THIS WEDNESDAY IN PHILLY*
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If you're interested in the NJ governor's race results, come hear me chat about it with the amazing Tracey Tully (NYT), Madison Fernandez (POLITICO), and Sophie Nieto-Muñoz (NJ Monitor).
*THIS WEDNESDAY IN PHILLY*
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November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hi Philly & New Jersey Bluesky!
If you're interested in the NJ governor's race results, come hear me chat about it with the amazing Tracey Tully (NYT), Madison Fernandez (POLITICO), and Sophie Nieto-Muñoz (NJ Monitor).
*THIS WEDNESDAY IN PHILLY*
@snietomunoz.bsky.social @traceytully.bsky.social
If you're interested in the NJ governor's race results, come hear me chat about it with the amazing Tracey Tully (NYT), Madison Fernandez (POLITICO), and Sophie Nieto-Muñoz (NJ Monitor).
*THIS WEDNESDAY IN PHILLY*
@snietomunoz.bsky.social @traceytully.bsky.social
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In a key Philly collar county ...
Bucks sheriff-elect Danny Ceisler says he’ll act quickly to end controversial ICE alliance
The incumbent sheriff had defended his decision to assist ICE, insisting it would make residents safer and even potentially bring new funding and police equipment to the county.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In a key Philly collar county ...
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It's Election Day in the US and we have live (and free) results on @inquirer.com
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2025 Pennsylvania general results: Philly DA, Pittsburgh Mayor, and more
Live updates from the Philadelphia District Attorney, City Controller, and Pa. judicial races.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It's Election Day in the US and we have live (and free) results on @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
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Teen Vogue is getting folded into Vogue and losing most of its staff. It’s the end of one of the only publications that allowed young people to share their own stories and took them seriously as political actors.
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What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Teen Vogue is getting folded into Vogue and losing most of its staff. It’s the end of one of the only publications that allowed young people to share their own stories and took them seriously as political actors.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/what-we...
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In a matter of months, the veterinary tranquilizer medetomidine has flooded Philly's illicit opioid markets. Patients addicted to a drug they never sought out are filling ERs -- and experiencing terrifying side effects. With @maxmmarin.bsky.social: www.inquirer.com/health/a/med...
A new, potent street drug is causing severe withdrawal, and Philly doctors are scrambling to respond
By last winter, medetomidine was showing up in 70% of illicit opioid samples tested in Philly, along with other unregulated substances and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In a matter of months, the veterinary tranquilizer medetomidine has flooded Philly's illicit opioid markets. Patients addicted to a drug they never sought out are filling ERs -- and experiencing terrifying side effects. With @maxmmarin.bsky.social: www.inquirer.com/health/a/med...
“He told me he wants to ‘put it on a crystal cube and stick it on the moon,’ so that ‘if the Earth blows up,’ aliens might be able to reconstruct our history. ‘The Economist and The Atlantic will not be on that cube,’ he told me. ‘Your article will not be on that cube. This article.’”
NEW: Common Crawl, the massive archiver of the web, has gotten cozy with AI companies and is providing paywalled articles for training data. They’re also lying to publishers who have asked for material to be removed. “The robots are people too,” CC’s exec director told us when we asked about this.
The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies
Common Crawl claims to provide a public benefit, but it lies to publishers about its activities.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“He told me he wants to ‘put it on a crystal cube and stick it on the moon,’ so that ‘if the Earth blows up,’ aliens might be able to reconstruct our history. ‘The Economist and The Atlantic will not be on that cube,’ he told me. ‘Your article will not be on that cube. This article.’”
In tomorrow's election for New Jersey's governor, the state's unaffiliated voters are young, undecided and — according to both campaigns — crucial to its outcome: share.inquirer.com/w971PD w/ @aliyareports.bsky.social
Unaffiliated voters could swing the N.J. governor’s race. Here’s what some of them think of the candidates.
About 36% of the state’s electorate is unaffiliated, and another 1% are registered with third parties.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In tomorrow's election for New Jersey's governor, the state's unaffiliated voters are young, undecided and — according to both campaigns — crucial to its outcome: share.inquirer.com/w971PD w/ @aliyareports.bsky.social
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WE HAVE A DEAL: We are happy to share that all of our hard work - and with the support of the people of New York - we have a tentative agreement on our first contract with Alden Global Capital
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
WE HAVE A DEAL: We are happy to share that all of our hard work - and with the support of the people of New York - we have a tentative agreement on our first contract with Alden Global Capital
Earlier this year, Democrats fretted that an influx of GOP spending could tip control of Pennsylvania's supreme court. With the caveat that not all Republican spending is known thanks to deft exploitation of campaign finance loopholes, that doesn't appear to have happened. share.inquirer.com/ek73AJ
Democrats feared Republican efforts to oust Pa. Supreme Court justices. They spent significantly more on the race.
The full extent of GOP spending to oust the left-leaning justices is unknown
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November 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Earlier this year, Democrats fretted that an influx of GOP spending could tip control of Pennsylvania's supreme court. With the caveat that not all Republican spending is known thanks to deft exploitation of campaign finance loopholes, that doesn't appear to have happened. share.inquirer.com/ek73AJ
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