Temple University is exploring a potential merger to save University of the Arts, chairman says (www.inquirer.com)
It would have taken $40M to save University of the Arts, a trustee says, as students protest the unprecedented closure (www.inquirer.com)
After April setback, Philadelphia nonprofit Safehouse files new appeal in federal court to open overdose prevention centers (whyy.org)
Philly kicks off LGBTQ Pride Month by setting a Guinness world record for largest drag story time (www.inquirer.com)
Penn should do more to combat anti-Jewish bias on campus and reissue a statement opposing divestment from Israel, a university task force says (www.inquirer.com)
Philly progressives are pushing City Council for a ‘worker’s budget’ that reflects their needs (whyy.org)
Former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction upheld by federal appeals court (www.inquirer.com)
Biden, Harris to launch Black voter outreach effort in Philly amid signs of diminished support (whyy.org)
Philadelphia police officers have fatally shot 5 dogs since the start of 2024, just as many as they did all last year (www.inquirer.com)
After months of public feedback and controversy, Philly's Mütter Museum opens new exhibition (whyy.org)
This Philly school got White House attention for its innovative model. Now, its existence is threatened. (www.inquirer.com)
Joyce Abbott, inspiration for ABC’s hit TV show, honored with portrait at Hamilton Elementary, where she taught (whyy.org)
Philly lawmakers want to hear from city workers about Mayor Parker’s return-to-office policy (www.inquirer.com)
What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system (theconversation.com)
Quinta Brunson’s West Philly elementary school honors Abbott’s namesake with portraits and an office renaming (www.inquirer.com)