Eric Corson News Today

Although most Philadelphians probably have never heard of him, Octavius Catto could be described as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of the 19th century. 

Dr. David Becker (“Revered Hill cardiologist dies at 66,” Sept. 14) was my cardiologist for many years.

In an ode to the late Jimmy Buffett, it was five o'clock somewhere Saturday morning, as locals packed inside the quintessential beach bar Ka-Tiki, on Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island, ready to relax and bid farewell to the rough week caused by Hurricane Idalia. 

"It was more of giving a thanks for them serving and doing what they did even if they never got that thanks when they got back," said Siri Corson about her essay on why veterans are important.

A history of Philadelphia-based nonprofit Prisoner Visitation & Support.