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When investigators asked longtime Catholic school teacher Richard Adamsky how many explicit images of young children he had downloaded, he allegedly replied, "Too many." via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Feds Charge Catholic School Teacher With Child Pornography
Plus, a Rittenhouse Square house containing more than 100,000 books.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When investigators asked longtime Catholic school teacher Richard Adamsky how many explicit images of young children he had downloaded, he allegedly replied, "Too many." via @phillymag.com
About that Stephen Starr profile in the New York Times... Plus, another Wharton alum heads to prison... and the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life right now.
Philly Today: Stephen Starr Gets 'New York Times' Profile
Plus, the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life today.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
About that Stephen Starr profile in the New York Times... Plus, another Wharton alum heads to prison... and the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life right now.
Brooke Spence claims all sorts of horrible things were said to her by her male counterparts on the police force. Plus: $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at the Philadelphia Orchestra season opener. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Cop Claims Local Police Department Was a Sexist Hellhole
Plus, $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at orchestra season opener.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Brooke Spence claims all sorts of horrible things were said to her by her male counterparts on the police force. Plus: $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at the Philadelphia Orchestra season opener. via @phillymag.com
Not a Drag Queen: Montco official and day care center owner Nick Fountain has been charged in a child pornography case. He ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for two state offices and remains vice-chair of the Skippack Township Board of Supervisors. via @phillymag.com
Montco Offical and Day Care Center Owner Charged In Child Pornography Case
Pennsylvania State Police arrested Nick Fountain on Wednesday.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Not a Drag Queen: Montco official and day care center owner Nick Fountain has been charged in a child pornography case. He ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for two state offices and remains vice-chair of the Skippack Township Board of Supervisors. via @phillymag.com
The upcoming Netflix true crime docuseries stars none other than Joey Merlino. Plus, Delco smells like, well, crap. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Joey Merlino Is Coming to Netflix
Plus, a major murder milestone over the bridge in Camden.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The upcoming Netflix true crime docuseries stars none other than Joey Merlino. Plus, Delco smells like, well, crap. via @phillymag.com
Kamala Harris finally explains why she ditched Josh Shapiro for her VP choice. And it sounds like Shapiro doesn't much care. Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Harris Explains Why She Ditched Shapiro for VP
Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kamala Harris finally explains why she ditched Josh Shapiro for her VP choice. And it sounds like Shapiro doesn't much care. Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival. via @phillymag.com
Philly drag queen now delivering anti-Trump telegrams and Wawa hoagies -- dressed as a handmaiden, no less. Plus, a big fine for Big Dom, the reviews are in for Calder Gardens, and Shapiro on 'Meet the Press'. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Drag Queen Now Delivering Anti-Trump Telegrams – and Wawa
Dressed as a handmaiden, no less. Plus, Shapiro on Meet the Press.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Philly drag queen now delivering anti-Trump telegrams and Wawa hoagies -- dressed as a handmaiden, no less. Plus, a big fine for Big Dom, the reviews are in for Calder Gardens, and Shapiro on 'Meet the Press'. via @phillymag.com
Two years after the FBI raided the home of Philly attorney and judicial candidate Qawi Abdul-Rahman, a jury just convicted his teen son in a terrorism case. Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Lawyer's Teen Son Convicted In Terrorism Case
Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Two years after the FBI raided the home of Philly attorney and judicial candidate Qawi Abdul-Rahman, a jury just convicted his teen son in a terrorism case. Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad. via @phillymag.com
South Philadelphia Italian restaurant Popi's cancels Brittany Lynn drag show due to politics.
Philly Today: South Philly Restaurant Cancels Drag Show Due to Politics
Plus, local Democratic official in trouble over Charlie Kirk comments.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
South Philadelphia Italian restaurant Popi's cancels Brittany Lynn drag show due to politics.
Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, who serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco, didn't exactly mince words when he shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk in the days following the assassination.
Philly Today: Anthony Hardy Williams Condemns Charlie Kirk
He serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco in the Pa. Senate.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, who serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco, didn't exactly mince words when he shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk in the days following the assassination.
Sad to share the news that Hannibal Collins -- son of veteran Philly journalist, WRTI DJ, and Pen & Pencil leader Bobbi Booker -- passed away suddenly the other day. Please give if you are able.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sad to share the news that Hannibal Collins -- son of veteran Philly journalist, WRTI DJ, and Pen & Pencil leader Bobbi Booker -- passed away suddenly the other day. Please give if you are able.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says his order to fly all U.S. and Commonwealth flags at half-staff is "a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk." via @phillymag.com #CharlieKirk
Philly Today: Shapiro Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk
He said the order was "a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk."
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September 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says his order to fly all U.S. and Commonwealth flags at half-staff is "a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk." via @phillymag.com #CharlieKirk
Here are all of the locations of the dozens of speed cameras that go live on Broad Street in Philadelphia on Monday. Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Dozens of Broad Street Speed Cameras Go Live On Monday
Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Here are all of the locations of the dozens of speed cameras that go live on Broad Street in Philadelphia on Monday. Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter. via @phillymag.com
Conspiracy theorists seem to believe that Philly Police are hiding hundreds of murdered bodies somewhere. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on "Phillies Karen" situation. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Are Police Hiding Hundreds of Murdered Bodies?
Some conspiracy theorists seem to believe that. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on "Phillies Karen" situation.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Conspiracy theorists seem to believe that Philly Police are hiding hundreds of murdered bodies somewhere. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on "Phillies Karen" situation. via @phillymag.com
Feds charge Philly chef with voting twice during the last presidential election. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Feds Charge Philly Chef With Voting Twice During Last Election
Plus, SEPTA returning to "normal."
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September 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Feds charge Philly chef with voting twice during the last presidential election. via @phillymag.com
Fodor's just snubbed Wildwood and Ocean City (NJ) in favor of Atlantic City! via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: A.C. Boardwalk Beats Out All Other Jersey Shore Boardwalks In New Fodor's Guide
Plus, prominent CHOP expert ousted from FDA's vaccine panel.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Fodor's just snubbed Wildwood and Ocean City (NJ) in favor of Atlantic City! via @phillymag.com
Governor Josh Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump's troops even as Philadelphia's homicide count is on track to be its lowest since 1966. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: We're On Track for Fewest Homicides Since 1966
And yet, Governor Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump's troops.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Governor Josh Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump's troops even as Philadelphia's homicide count is on track to be its lowest since 1966. via @phillymag.com
Congrats to longtime Fox 29 personality Mike Jerrick, who just landed a late-night talk show of his own. Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?! via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Lands Late-Night Talk Show
Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Congrats to longtime Fox 29 personality Mike Jerrick, who just landed a late-night talk show of his own. Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?! via @phillymag.com
On the first day back to school for Philadelphia students, superintendent Tony Watlington talks school safety, staffing shortages, and cell phone bans -- and how CrossFit helps him keep it together. via @phillymag.com
The Head of Philly Schools Talks Safety, Staffing Shortages and Cell Phone Bans
Tony Watlington faces immense challenges — but with optimism.
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August 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On the first day back to school for Philadelphia students, superintendent Tony Watlington talks school safety, staffing shortages, and cell phone bans -- and how CrossFit helps him keep it together. via @phillymag.com
Prominent potential buyers line up for the iconic (and very smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's. via @phillymag.com
Prominent Potential Buyers Line Up for McGlinchey's
"We wouldn't dream of changing a thing," says one.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Prominent potential buyers line up for the iconic (and very smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's. via @phillymag.com
Philly pawn shop owner pleads guilty in massive ($20 million+) stolen goods scheme. Plus, do we really need all-you-can-eat French fries? via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: South Street Pawnshop Owner Pleads Guilty in Massive Stolen Goods Scheme
We’re talking more than $20 million massive.
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August 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Philly pawn shop owner pleads guilty in massive ($20 million+) stolen goods scheme. Plus, do we really need all-you-can-eat French fries? via @phillymag.com
Transgender runner Evie Parts just filed a federal lawsuit against Swarthmore College. Plus, a Delco woman was just scammed out of $800,000! via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: Transgender Runner Sues Swarthmore College
Plus, Haverford woman scammed out of $800,000.
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August 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Transgender runner Evie Parts just filed a federal lawsuit against Swarthmore College. Plus, a Delco woman was just scammed out of $800,000! via @phillymag.com
Philadelphia honors JD Vance with his own mural. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: City Honors JD Vance With His Own Mural
Plus, a rapper seems to think shooting a cop with a pellet gun is a good idea.
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August 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Philadelphia honors JD Vance with his own mural. via @phillymag.com
Legendary (and legendarily smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's is closing forever on Friday. I'll miss you, McGlinchey's, in spite of yourself. via @phillymag.com
McGlinchey's Is Closing Forever
The legendarily smoky Philadelphia dive bar's last day is Friday.
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August 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Legendary (and legendarily smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's is closing forever on Friday. I'll miss you, McGlinchey's, in spite of yourself. via @phillymag.com
A Frank Rizzo museum in Philadelphia is the perfect solution for this stupid statue, which is coming out of lockup after five years. via @phillymag.com
Philly Today: The Return of the Rizzo Statue
Maybe they'll finally open a Frank Rizzo museum.
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August 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Frank Rizzo museum in Philadelphia is the perfect solution for this stupid statue, which is coming out of lockup after five years. via @phillymag.com