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Philadelphia InquirerTuesday, 2 June 2026
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N.J. garage closed weeks after Philly collapse
The Toms River facility, deemed “unsafe” in April, used concrete slabs from a vendor on the CHOP garage project.
The story connects a local structural failure in Philadelphia to a precautionary closure in New Jersey, focusing on shared supply chains and public safety inspections.
Following a parking garage collapse in Philadelphia, authorities in New Jersey closed a similar facility after discovering it utilized structural components from the same vendor and exhibited similar signs of stress.
“deemed "unsafe" in April”
“Focused on municipal accountability and infrastructure”
In some Philly neighborhoods, rising incomes come at a cost
Parts of South Philadelphia are seeing dramatic increases — along with higher taxes and housing prices.
Analysis of how economic growth and gentrification in specific areas are linked to increased taxes and housing costs for long-term residents.
Parker’s pitch for tech taxes drawing pushback
The mayor’s budget proposal includes levies on services from Airbnb to Uber. It faces a Council test this week.
Coverage of the Mayor's budget proposal and the subsequent opposition from tech industry leaders regarding new service levies.
U.S., Iran trade strikes as ceasefire grows shaky
Tehran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz as Washington said its attacks were defensive.
Reporting on military escalations in the Middle East and their impact on diplomatic efforts for a regional ceasefire.
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