Kathy Matheson is a reporter, editor and videographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia. She covers education, religion, spot news and everything in between.
She has a passion for all things Philly except cheesesteaks and overblown stories about Eagles fans throwing snowballs at Santa.
Occasionally she takes photos and blogs them here and on Instagram (katmath13).
On Sundays, she blogs The New York Times crossword here and at www.crosswordkathy.net.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Symbolic chalk outlines of gunshot victims line JFK Blvd. in Philly.
Jurors, lawyers speak after Philly abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell is sentenced to life in prison.
Infant in Stroller Falls Onto Philly Train Tracks
A stroller carrying a 14-month-old girl rolled off a slanted train station platform and fell onto the tracks Wednesday, but the girl’s mother leaped onto the tracks to rescue her with the help other passengers, transit officials said. “What it looks like to us is that the mother became…
Biden: Don't listen to cynics' claim US in decline
Today’s college graduates are well-positioned to lead America in the 21st century and shouldn’t listen to cynics who say the nation is in decline, Vice President Joe Biden told thousands of new degree holders at the University of Pennsylvania on Monday.
Painters brush new life into Philly 'ghost signs'
PHILADELPHIA — As a fifth-generation locksmith in this tough town, John Henssler figured he had heard it all. Then a stranger walked into his family’s century-old shop and offered to repaint its faded, two-story business sign — for free.
Crossword Kathy : Simply Put
Not much to write about today’s New York Times crossword puzzle. Simply put: There’s no payoff.
Swedish royals visit Philly, mark historic anniversary
Members of Sweden’s royal family visited Philadelphia on Friday as part of a four-day trip marking the 375th anniversary of the founding of a Scandinavian colony in the U.S.
After the Swedish king and queen left Philadelphia City Hall.
Philly schools seek $304M to avoid harmful cuts
Mayor Michael Nutter called for a shared sacrifice among city, state and union leaders on Thursday to help the Philadelphia schools avoid devastating budget cuts.
Ceiling of City Council caucus room. #philly #philadelphia
