Julie Zeglen

Philadelphia

Writer at My Favorite Breakup

Newsletter Editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Wilmington protesters are pushing Avelo Airlines to drop its ICE contract

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Welcome to Friday, Philly. Avelo Airlines provides the only scheduled passenger flights out of Delaware. Now, protesters are targeting the commercial airline because of its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport immigrants. And it’s set to be a packed weekend of parades, races, and festivals with major traffic disruptions. Read on for a rundown of what to expect, and where. — Julie Zeglen ([email protected])P.S. Friday means trivia.
Pennsylvania's ban on texting and scrolling while driving goes into effect June 5

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Hi, Philly. Itâs been a rainy May, and yes, thereâs more to come. Until now, Pennsylvania was the only state in the region that did not have a ban on use of handheld devices while driving. Our top story today explains everything you need to know about the new hands-free law before it goes into effect June 5. And Abbott Elementary showrunner Quinta Brunson received the key to the city yesterday.
SEPTA cuts will likely mean longer commutes by car, DVRPC data show

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

And weâre back, Philly. SEPTAâs planned cuts could add 70,000 hours to the regionâs morning rush. See how much longer it will take to get to major employment centers with this interactive explainer. And the new Inquirer Food is a better way to experience our journalism, from restaurant recommendations to industry accountability. Our food editor shows off whatâs different. â Julie Zeglen ([email protected])If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.
Eagles fans had some great social media reactions to the failed Tush Push ban

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Welcome to Saturday, Philly. Expect a mostly sunny day with high temps near 65. Today, Iâm highlighting Eagles fansâ delirious reactions to the failure of the Tush Push ban. But first, our top stories include a local collegeâs cautious response to federal funding uncertainty, a pizza patriarchâs tax evasion charges, and the mystery of 19th-century beach bones. â Julie Zeglen ([email protected])If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.
Why some Philly baseball fans love the A's, formerly known as the Philadelphia Athletics

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

It’s Friday, Philly. The so-called official start of summer will be chilly, but dry. The A’s left Philadelphia in 1954, but they still have fans here who root for the team that has moved four times in 125 years. For many diehards, it runs in the family. And the head of Peter Pan Bus Lines this week offered to buy the abandoned Roundhouse police headquarters on Race Street and turn it into a new intercity bus terminal. — Julie Zeglen ([email protected])P.S. Friday means trivia.
Steep SEPTA cuts could be disastrous for Center City business owners

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Good morning, Philly. The next few days will bring a mix of clouds, sun, and rain, so pack all the layers if you’re traveling to the beach for Memorial Day weekend. You can further prepare with these 10 predictions for a summer at the Jersey Shore. But first: Center City employers, workers, and small-business owners are “horrified” by the possibility of steep SEPTA cuts. Read on to learn how severe they expect the impact to be, if state funding doesn’t come through.
A look back at the proposed Crosstown Expressway, 60 years later

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Morning, Philly. Poll workers across the region reported turnout for yesterday’s primary to be “very slow,” “really, really slow,” and “the slowest it’s been in the seven elections I’ve been here.” Even so, somebody had to win. Read on for the results. Our top story recounts the saga of the proposed Crosstown Expressway, which would have bulldozed historic neighborhoods and created a moat between Center City and South Philadelphia.
Why Philly's Independence National Historical Park is short staffed

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Happy primary day, Philly. Live election results will be updated here once polls close at 8 p.m. You can also check Inquirer.com for the latest throughout the day. Independence National Historical Park is short staffed, and workers have been leaving the National Park Service regional office amid a chaotic first few months under President Donald Trumpâs administration. What will it mean for the countryâs 250th anniversary celebrations next year?
đłď¸ Where potholes rule the streets | Morning Newsletter

2 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

Welcome to a new week, Philly. The weekendâs bright weather set off whatâs expected to be a run of sunny and dry days, with highs in the 70s through Tuesday. In Philadelphia, some streets crack, some crumble â and some stay that way for months. Our top story examines where the cityâs pothole problem is the worst. And Pennsylvania hospitals with a lot of Medicaid patients keep closing, like Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Budget cuts would speed up the trend. Hereâs what to know today.
New Jersey leads Supreme Court birthright citizenship defense

3 weeks ago | inquirer.com | Julie Zeglen

We made it to Friday, Philly. Yes, it will probably rain this weekend. New Jersey led the legal argument against President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship on Thursday, its solicitor general urging the Supreme Court to bring clarity to the matter through a nationwide ruling. And on social media, Philadelphians are demonstrating how to spend as little as possible on a weekly grocery haul in an effort to combat economic uncertainty — and get engagement.