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As Trump attacks LGBTQ+ communities, Philadelphia readies the stage for the world premiere of James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Rosa Cartagena

After 18 years, two rejections, and countless hours of rewrites, the first-ever authorized adaptation of James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel Giovanni’s Room is set to premiere. Not in the legendary author’s hometown of New York or chosen home of Paris — but right here in Philadelphia. Almost seven decades ago, Baldwin’s initial attempt to submit the landmark LGBTQ+ book to his publisher Alfred A. Knopf ended in rejection, too.
'Franklin's Key' turns the Ben Franklin's legacy into a 'National Treasure'-like mystery

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Rosa Cartagena

Historians have spent centuries examining Benjamin Franklin’s groundbreaking inventions, but what if the Founding Father’s biggest discovery remained a secret? A new play imagines an alternate history where Franklin’s most revolutionary technology has remained hidden under Philadelphia institutions — until a precocious teen inventor and her musically talented brother begin connecting the dots.
Ten months of inspections at Paoli Hospital: June 2024 to March 2025

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Sarah Gantz

Paoli Hospital was not cited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for any safety problems between June 2024 and March 2025. The hospital, located in Chester County, is owned by Main Line Health. Here’s a look at the publicly available details:Sept. 3: Inspectors came to investigate a complaint but found the hospital was in compliance. Complaint details are not made public when inspectors determine it was unfounded. Sept.
Philly toddler apparently drowned in bath as foster mother ‘at her max’ tended the microwave

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Steve Volk

The Philadelphia police special victims unit is investigating the death of a child who apparently drowned in a bathtub when his foster mother left him unattended to go to the microwave. Records obtained by The Inquirer and Resolve Philly show that a Harrowgate foster parent left 19-month-old Sy’vir Hill and a second child unsupervised and returned to find Sy’vir submerged in the water.
VA workers in Philadelphia rally for union contract, benefits

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Michelle Myers |Ariana Perez-Castells

Dozens of Philadelphiaworkers from the Department of Veterans Affairs gathered Thursday under an unyielding sun chanting: “Save our jobs, save our vets.”Come lunchtime, allies and members from The American Federation of Government Employees, arrived at Baltimore and University Avenues, outside the Corporal Michael J.
Temple assistant Chris Clark is heading back to his alma mater to coach St. Joe’s Prep

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Isabella DiAmore |Isabella Diamore

Chris Clark is heading back to his alma mater to coach St. Joseph’s Prep’s boys’ basketball team while serving as assistant athletic director, the school announced Thursday. Clark spent nearly a decade as an assistant coach at Temple, where he also played under legendary coaches John Chaney and Fran Dunphy from 2004-08. Now, after 17 years on the college coaching scene, he’s making a change. “It’s really difficult to put into words,” said Clark, who graduated from the Prep in 2004.
🍹 Our favorite Philly rooftop bars| Things to Do

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Rosa Cartagena

Skip to contentAdvertisementThings To DoGift this article!Link copied to clipboardLink copied to clipboardPlus, outdoor movies, big concerts, and the Odunde Festival. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia offers unparalleled views of Center City.Read moreMICHAEL KLEIN / StaffThe sun is out, the temperature is rising, and these days all I’m looking for is a reliable spot to grab drinks or a bite on a rooftop with a nice view. Where’s your favorite place for drinking outdoors?
Philly City Council wants more oversight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan. It’s tying up city budget negotiations.

1 day ago | inquirer.com | Sean Walsh |Jake Blumgart

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and City Council President Kenyatta Johnson negotiated into the early morning hours Thursday without reaching a deal on the next city budget and the administration’s high-profile housing plan. The impasse has forced Council to employ procedural tricks to stay on track to pass the budget by June 12, lawmakers’ last session before their summer recess and the start of the next fiscal year on July 1.
The literal pope rocked a Villanova hat this week, repping his alma mater

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Emily Bloch

In what we can pretty confidently call a first, the pope was seen wearing a Villanova baseball cap at the Vatican. It was part of a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday. The Italian heritage group gifted Pope Leo the hat, and he quickly swapped it out from his traditional zuchetto (the official name for those holy skullcaps).
These carrot lettuce wraps are bursting with texture, color, and crunch

2 days ago | inquirer.com | Ellie Krieger

One of my signs that spring is officially here is the day my go-to farmer returns to the farmers market. It always feels good to welcome him back after a long winter and pick up fresh, locally grown produce. The joy of it is more about the promise of what’s to come: In the summer, his farmstand overflows so much that I have to restrain myself from overbuying. Mid-spring, however, things are a bit sparse at the farm, with mostly herbs and lettuces available.