Inquirer Morning Newsletter

Good morning, Philly. Expect more breezy, fall-like weather with a side of coastal flooding. Today, we have an exclusive update in the case of seven missing women linked to a house in Olney: The Inquirer has uncovered a 2009 sex crimes conviction against its owner, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch. And, we explore whether the turmoil roiling Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office could derail his political ambitions.

Happy fall, y’all. The fall equinox starts tonight, ushering in the Halloween season and an October chill.Dayside, though, looks damp and breezy. Meanwhile, a nor’easter is threatening to hit the region later this week. Today, we start with a deep dive into mental illness in the trades, and what Philadelphia’s unions and industry leaders are doing about it. And, we look at SEPTA’s pivot to an upbeat approach in its effort to secure more funds from Harrisburg.

Happy Monday, Philly. We’re in for some sunshine, with highs near the low 70s. Today, we start with a question: Where, exactly, does Fishtown begin and end? Then, our reporters have uncovered an uncanny connection to a crematorium in the sprawling missing persons investigation centered on the Olney home of Raymond “R.C.” Horsch. Plus, Pennsylvania officials struggle to balance transparency and privacy concerns in measles cases, and more news of the day.

Good morning, Philly. While the Eagles face the Titans and triple-digit heat in Nashville today, we’ve got showers with highs in the upper 70s. Our main Sunday read highlights a surge in bookshops across the Philadelphia region. Further on, learn about an expanding network of curbside composting. — Paola PĂ©rez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com) If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here. New bookstores are popping off from Fishtown to Manayunk and West Chester.

Rise and shine, Philly. Saturday should be sunny, followed by clouds rolling in overnight. A reader asked us for advice on dealing with an overly involved parent at school drop-off. Plus, we’re talking about “Cybercabs” spotted in Philly, the closure of a Center City steak shop, and our report card for this week in local news. Scroll along for these stories and more. — Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com) If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.

It’s Friday, Philly. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s. What does it take for a restaurant to last in Philadelphia? An Inquirer analysis found that new food licenses are outpacing closures in the city. We also dig into why Washington Square has a new surveillance camera. Plus, Philly City Hall was evacuated due to a suspicious package, and more news to know before your weekend begins.

Good morning, Philly. Temperatures may creep into the mid-80s this afternoon, with a slight chance of storms overnight. Today, we start with an unsettling development in a sweeping Olney missing persons investigation that continually raises more questions than answers. Police found photo evidence of two more lifeless women in their ongoing investigation into violent pornographer Raymond Horsch and his son, Eugene.

Good morning, Philly. Today, we’re taking a closer look at some of Philadelphia’s most powerful people. First, we’ll unpack why a judge has asked federal prosecutors to investigate District Attorney Larry Krasner over allegations of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Then, we head to City Hall for a sneak peek at which agenda items will be driving Philadelphia City Council this fall. Plus, we cover Pennsylvania’s fourth confirmed measles death, and more news of the day.

Good morning, Philly. It looks like another lovely day, with highs near the mid-to-upper 70s. Let’s get into today’s stories. A lot of people want to live in or near Center City — and developers are listening. And, we’ll cover why anti-data center advocates are targeting Philly for a moratorium. Plus, chaos at a North Philly charter school, and more news of the day. — Laura Benshoff (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com) If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.

Good morning, Philly. We’re in for sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. Today, we have two important stories about our evolving relationship with technology. The first covers a movement to restrict automated license plate readers in New Jersey. The second chronicles new limits on screen use in classrooms around our region. Plus, a former Philadelphia cop turned contractor faces multiple fraud charges, and more news of the day.