Patrick Kerkstra

Journalist. Managing editor strategy/digital at the @phillyinquirer. Former @Phillymag editor in chief.

[Patrick Kerkstra @pkerkstra]

@kyoshino @BaltimoreBanner So happy for you Kimi, congratulations!

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

🏆 Presenting the front page of tomorrow's Inquirer, memorializing the Eagles' second Super Bowl win.

[Brian Leighton @phillyleighton]

Here's a Super Bowl front page for Eagles fans to savor. Take an early look at Monday's @PhillyInquirer final edition.

[EJ Smith @EJSmith94]

Just in from Twitterless Yong Kim:

[Anna Orso @anna_orso]

The election results and Democratic reckoning has reignited a conversation about Bob Brady and the future of the Philly Democratic party.

Critics say it’s time for new leadership and ideas to energize voters. He says the party did the best it could.

https://t.co/ybZ25meDTU

[Jeremy Roebuck @jeremyrroebuck]

BREAKING: Philly DA Larry Krasner sues to halt Elon Musk’s $1 million voter giveaway in Pennsylvania

w/ @cs_palmer

https://t.co/mVch2SKDZt

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

The Inquirer Editorial Board has made its endorsement in the 2024 presidential race: Vice President Kamala Harris.

Read the full endorsement here: https://t.co/IfZis3vbr8

[Julia Terruso @JuliaTerruso]

CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigned around the country this week without ever leaving the Windy City. He spoke to delegations from New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina, among others...
https://t.co/TYfxniuTRd

[Ashley Hoffman @_AshleyHoffman]

The @PhillyInquirer election newsletter PA 2024 launches today! @JuliaTerruso @sbcmw @KatieJ_Bernard @anna_orso @oonagoodinsmith cut through the election noise to zero in on exactly what matters most so you can navigate it all.
https://t.co/OOPgCnt7vZ

[Aseem Shukla @ashukla89]

If Harris picks Shapiro, how much of a boost can she expect in Pa.? History says... not much. That is, unless Pa. turn out to be particularly parochial. https://t.co/LDdRQgSk3b

[Stephanie Farr @FarFarrAway]

Yes, we at the @PhillyInquirer have seen the rumors about Gov. Josh Shapiro's involvement in the review of Ellen Greenberg's death.

As the first journalist to cover the story, and one who's followed it for 6 years, here's an explainer:

https://t.co/G0KaGQgyBd

[Anna Orso @anna_orso]

Josh Shapiro wrote in his college newspaper that peace “will never come” to the Middle East and expressed skepticism about a two-state solution, describing Palestinians as “too battle-minded” to coexist.

A spokesman says his views have changed.

https://t.co/OeLmpEC73b

[Patrick Kerkstra @pkerkstra]

A must-read @PhillyInquirer profile of the incredibly ambitious Josh Shapiro. We take you back to his first days in politics, and his ascent to this moment. https://t.co/GTdoyqVZ0Z

[Jake Blumgart @jblumgart]

Breaking: The University City District plans a $60 million bi-level park on the Schuylkill River, with amenities like an Olympic-size pool, a beach, and slide between the two floors https://t.co/81BBe5DdYT

[Jeremy Roebuck @jeremyrroebuck]

Good morning from (the second?) most interesting jury selection starting today. Philly labor leader John Dougherty is back in court for his third felony trial – this time on extortion charges.

Follow along w/ me + @oonagoodinsmith all day

https://t.co/ibYRgQ57x9

[Patrick Kerkstra @pkerkstra]

The @PhillyInquirer is launching a very cool weekly newsletter focused on Philly's booming Eds & Meds scene. Anchored by @aubreyjwhelan & @abgutman, this is going to quickly be a must-read for everyone in the Eds & Meds space. Sign-up! https://t.co/RqttFfNjlh

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

Jeffrey Yass’ firm was the largest institutional shareholder as of December in the company that has merged with Truth Social, former President Donald Trump’s social media company. Trump stands to net more than $3 billion from the sale. https://t.co/SNouulB1fK

[emily bell @emilybell]

Journalism job losses are on balance mostly the result of product choices and subsequent market effects of tech companies . It’s much more convenient for some to believe this is not the case….but the evidence is undeniable

[Patrick Kerkstra @pkerkstra]

I traveled 4.3 miles in @PhillyInquirer's Horse-95 game. How far can you make it? https://t.co/bvwnZ6sz0u