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Philly Today: Feds Charge Catholic School Teacher With Child Pornography Plus, a Rittenhouse Square house containing more than 100,000 books.

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: Stephen Starr Gets 'New York Times' Profile Plus, the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life today.

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: Cop Claims Local Police Department Was a Sexist Hellhole Plus, $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at orchestra season opener.

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

Montco Offical and Day Care Center Owner Charged In Child Pornography Case Pennsylvania State Police arrested Nick Fountain on Wednesday.

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

Philly Today: Joey Merlino Is Coming to Netflix Plus, a major murder milestone over the bridge in Camden.

The upcoming Netflix true crime docuseries stars none other than Joey Merlino. Plus, Delco smells like, well, crap. via @phillymag.com

Philly Today: Harris Explains Why She Ditched Shapiro for VP Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival.

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: Drag Queen Now Delivering Anti-Trump Telegrams – and Wawa Dressed as a handmaiden, no less. Plus, Shapiro on Meet the Press.

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: Lawyer's Teen Son Convicted In Terrorism Case Plus, the new Mike Jerrick late-night show is joyfully bad.

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: South Philly Restaurant Cancels Drag Show Due to Politics Plus, local Democratic official in trouble over Charlie Kirk comments.

South Philadelphia Italian restaurant Popi's cancels Brittany Lynn drag show due to politics.

Philly Today: Anthony Hardy Williams Condemns Charlie Kirk He serves portions of Philadelphia and Delco in the Pa. Senate.

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.

Donate to Support the Legacy of Hannibal Collins, organized by Victor Fiorillo My name is Victor Fiorillo, and I am raising these funds on behalf of my longti… Victor Fiorillo needs your support for Support the Legacy of Hannibal Collins

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.

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."

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: Dozens of Broad Street Speed Cameras Go Live On Monday Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter.

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: Are Police Hiding Hundreds of Murdered Bodies? Some conspiracy theorists seem to believe that. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on "Phillies Karen" situation.

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: Feds Charge Philly Chef With Voting Twice During Last Election Plus, SEPTA returning to "normal."

Feds charge Philly chef with voting twice during the last presidential election. 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.

Fodor's just snubbed Wildwood and Ocean City (NJ) in favor of Atlantic City! 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.

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: Mike Jerrick Lands Late-Night Talk Show Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?!

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

The Head of Philly Schools Talks Safety, Staffing Shortages and Cell Phone Bans Tony Watlington faces immense challenges — but with optimism.

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 McGlinchey's "We wouldn't dream of changing a thing," says one.

Prominent potential buyers line up for the iconic (and very smoky) Philadelphia dive bar McGlinchey's. via @phillymag.com

Philly Today: South Street Pawnshop Owner Pleads Guilty in Massive Stolen Goods Scheme We’re talking more than $20 million massive.

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: Transgender Runner Sues Swarthmore College Plus, Haverford woman scammed out of $800,000.

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: 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.

Philadelphia honors JD Vance with his own mural. via @phillymag.com

McGlinchey's Is Closing Forever The legendarily smoky Philadelphia dive bar's last day is Friday.

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

Philly Today: The Return of the Rizzo Statue Maybe they'll finally open a Frank Rizzo museum.

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: A Biden Divorce In Philadelphia Joe Biden's daughter versus a prominent Society Hill plastic surgeon.

A Biden divorce brews in Philadelphia. Plus, the race for D.A. just got actually interesting. via @phillymag.com

Philly Today: Pleasuring Yourself at Wawa Is a Bad Idea But for one Delco resident, it turned out to be a worse idea than normal.

Delco man learns that pleasuring yourself at Wawa is a bad idea. And in this case, a much worse idea than normal.

Philly Today: SEPTA Releases Its Service Cuts. It's Not Pretty. Drastic cuts and changes finally revealed.

SEPTA just unveiled drastic new service cuts that will hugely impact the Philadelphia region. www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08... via @phillymag.com

Outrage Erupts Over Nazi Imagery at Popular Wildwood Pizzeria If you're looking for a boardwalk pizza, might we suggest another spot?

Outrage erupts at popular pizza spot in Wildwood at the Jersey Shore over Nazi imagery on the wall. via @phillymag.com

Philly Today: Police Say This Guy Sexually Assaulted Five Women And maybe more. All of the attacks happened in or near Center City.

"It seems like he's escalating," a police official says of the man suspected of sexually assaulting at least five women in or near the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia. via @phillymag.com