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- 1Editorial Series Examines How Trump Has Profited From Office▼The Art of the Steal: How Donald Trump has been lining his pockets | Editorial series
The Philadelphia Inquirer has launched an editorial series, 'The Art of the Steal', examining how Donald Trump has been lining his pockets. The series argues that Trump has used his political position for personal financial gain. It adds to ongoing debate about the blending of the Trump presidency with his family business interests.
- 2Pennsylvania voters split on a Shapiro 2028 presidential run▼Pennsylvania voters are split on whether they want Gov. Josh Shapiro to run for president in 2028
Pennsylvania voters are divided over whether Governor Josh Shapiro should launch a campaign for the White House in 2028, according to reporting by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The split reflects uncertainty among residents of his home state about the popular Democratic governor's national prospects and whether he should seek higher office.
- 3'Rocky' Season coming to Philadelphia for film's 50th anniversary▼‘Rocky’ Season is coming to Philly to celebrate the Italian Stallion’s 50th anniversary
Philadelphia will host a 'Rocky' Season celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 film that made the city's boxing underdog an icon. The Inquirer reports the celebration will honor Sylvester Stallone's Italian Stallion with events across the city, home of the famous museum steps and Rocky statue.
- 4Orifice the Awebot: Philadelphia's playful answer to Uber Eats robots▼Orifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots
Philadelphia has its own answer to the food delivery robots now roaming other cities: Orifice the Awebot, a contraption locals describe as 'magical'. The project is being covered by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a whimsical, homegrown counterpoint to the corporate sidewalk robots operated through Uber Eats, drawing attention for its odd name and inventive spirit.
- 5Supreme Court emergency ruling lets Trump resume contested policy▼In a disgraceful emergency ruling, SCOTUS lets Trump resume violating human rights
The Philadelphia Inquirer published a sharply critical editorial accusing the US Supreme Court of enabling human rights violations through an emergency ruling that allows the Trump administration to resume a contested practice. The piece frames the decision as a disgrace and part of the court's increasing use of the emergency, or 'shadow', docket to hand the administration wins without full briefing or explanation.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer's South Jersey section is running a story about a church in Caldwell and questions surrounding it, under the headline 'Caldwell's church has questions'. No further details are available from the headline alone, so what the congregation or its leadership is asking about remains unspecified.
- 7Philly unveils Orifice the Awebot to rival Uber Eats robots●Orifice the Awebot is Philly’s response to Uber Eats robots from the Ministry of Awe
Philadelphia has introduced Orifice the Awebot, a delivery robot presented as the city's answer to Uber Eats' sidewalk delivery machines. The project comes from a group calling itself the Ministry of Awe, and the Inquirer reports on the unusual name and its local, playful take on the delivery-robot trend spreading through US cities.
- 8New climate change study to focus on Burlington County Pinelands▼Burlington County’s Pinelands will be the focus of a new climate change study
A new climate change study will examine the Pinelands in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to a report by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The research will focus on how climate change is affecting the ecologically sensitive pine barrens region, which spans large parts of southern New Jersey. Details on the study's scope, timeline and funding were not provided in the initial report.
- 9Chester County man released by ICE a week after wedding detention●A Chesco man was detained by ICE a week after his wedding celebration. He was unexpectedly just released.
A Chester County, Pennsylvania man was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement just a week after his wedding celebration, and has now been unexpectedly released. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the case, which has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE arrest practices and their impact on newly married immigrant families in the region.
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Sports Daily, a newsletter from The Philadelphia Inquirer, published an edition under the title 'One day more'. The edition offers a daily roundup of sports news and commentary, framed around anticipation of upcoming events in the sporting calendar. No specific results or storylines are detailed in the headline itself.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer's Sports Daily Newsletter, branded 'Code Red,' is circulating among readers of the outlet. The item carries no additional reported facts beyond the newsletter's branding and its sports focus. Readers appear to be sharing or engaging with the latest edition of the daily roundup covering regional and national sports news.
- 12Will Bunch attacks elite pundits over anti-Trump criticism●Will Bunch: "This nonsense rekindled a fire that’s been smoldering since the summer among a certain crowd — six-figure-s
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch is drawing attention for a sharply worded critique of affluent liberal commentators, accusing them of dismissiveness toward grassroots discontent that has been building since the summer. He argues that well-paid pundits who call Trump 'uncouth' and pride themselves on mainstream liberalism are out of touch with the anger now reigniting within their own circles.
- 13Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch academy for West Philadelphia businesses▼Penn and Community College of Philadelphia launch an academy for West Philadelphia businesses
The University of Pennsylvania and the Community College of Philadelphia have launched an academy aimed at supporting businesses in West Philadelphia. The program, announced via the Philadelphia Inquirer, is designed to help local entrepreneurs develop skills and grow their operations. Details about enrollment, funding, and specific services have not yet been widely reported.
- 14New Jersey struggles to hire youth sports referees●Hiring youth sports officials in N.J. has become challenging, and new rules could exacerbate the problem
New Jersey is facing a shortage of youth sports officials, and newly introduced rules could make recruiting referees even harder, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The report highlights how difficult it has become to staff youth games across the state, with potential regulatory changes adding to existing pressures on the pipeline of officials.