KEEP THE PHILLY PI 100% READER-POWERED
Support Independent Journalism in Philadelphia
HELP THE PHILLY PI DELIVER UNBIASED, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED NEWS
The Philly PI relies on reader support to deliver crucial investigative reporting, breaking news, community safety updates, and transparent tech coverage. Independent journalism requires time, deep research, and absolute editorial freedom—free from paywalls, political influence, or corporate control. We cannot keep our newsroom running without you.
100% READER-FUNDED NEWSROOM
NO PAYWALLS OR CORPORATE CONTROL
KEEP INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM FREE FOR ALL
LATEST IN SCIENCE & TECH
Ancient Burial Jars in Laos Have Been Running a 2,000-Year Natural Experiment
Most of the jars are carved from sandstone; others are made of…
The Colorado River Is Drying Up and the West Is Running Out of Easy Choices
Flow in the Colorado River has shrunk by about 20% since 2000,…
Ancient Colombians Built a Landscape Bigger Than London Without Needing a Ruler
Satellite imagery of northern Colombia’s wetlands revealed an extraordinary human experiment: thousands…
Scientists Found an Amazing Reason Some Lava Worlds Can Keep Their Atmospheres Against All Odds
Worlds like 55 Cancri e seem almost designed to destroy an atmosphere.…
One Male Bird Is Almost Single-Handedly Keeping His Species Alive in Britain
Take six chicks, two different nests, and two females, and add one…
One of the World’s Most Neglected Killers Is Far Deadlier Than Official Numbers Suggest. Snakebites Could Be Killing 513,000 People a Year
Credit: Unsplash. Snakebite may be killing far more people than anyone realized.…
Gaming History For Kids
Dr. Joyce Slams Critics and Unveils Major Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Tribute
WASHINGTON — In a special congressional tribute highlighting civic dedication at the grassroots level, U.S. Representative Dr. John Joyce formally…
![Wanted: Suspect for Burglary/Sexual Assault in the 5th District [VIDEO]](https://thephillypi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PHILADELPHIA-BREAKING-Police-Release-Video-of-Suspect-Wanted-in-5th-330x220.jpg)
What is a ‘Metroidvania’? The Secret Recipe for Your Favorite Games
If you spend any time reading about games like Hollow Knight, Ori, or the new Prince of Persia: The Lost…
