The Latest Breaking News from The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Mailata was trembling recently, wondering whether or not his parents — Maria and Tupa’i — were going to make it in time for the holidays.

NEW ORLEANS — Jose Alvarado snagged the offensive rebound with less than six minutes remaining, and the ball eventually swung to CJ McCollum for the open 3-pointer from the right wing.

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Saints and, according to a league source, is unlikely to play because of his shoulder injury.

One of the most popular tweets of all time preceded a high-profile house raid and arrest of a right-wing provocateur and internet dude-bro. And the internet is having a field day with it all.

The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has withdrawn its subpoena to Pennsylvania State Sen. Doug Mastriano, citing the "imminent end" of its inquiry.

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

PHILADELPHIA — When Taneesha Brodie's eldest son turned 8, she moved her family out of North Philadelphia to Upper Darby, seeking a safer community away from the city's gun violence.

PHILADELPHIA — He lives in Philadelphia and his office overlooks a parking lot in suburban Montgomery County, but Glenn Sterner's roots and his work are rural.

PHILADELPHIA — Another bus carrying immigrants from Texas arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday, making a total of 15 busloads and more than 630 people sent to the city since Nov. 16, officials said.

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Park Rangers are investigating a fire that broke out within the Independence National Historical Park in Old City last week.

PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner urged Commonwealth Court judges Thursday to declare the ongoing impeachment drive against him legally baseless, saying the Republican-led effort in Harrisburg was a dangerous attempt to remove a locally elected Democrat over ideological disagreements — and not impeachable conduct.