Stephen Stirling
@sstirling.bsky.social
Data journalist, current data editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Past: NJ.com, APP.com, Columbia Journalism Investigations. Jersey guy. Lifelong creator. #NJDevils season ticket holder. Weather geek.
The things I do: https://sstirling.github.io
The things I do: https://sstirling.github.io
Sometimes I build data websites because I came up with a dumb name that makes me happy.
So anyways, here's Rooklyn:
sstirling.github.io/rooklyn/
So anyways, here's Rooklyn:
sstirling.github.io/rooklyn/
ROOKLYN — Brooklyn Nets Rookie Tracker
Tracking the Brooklyn Nets rookies through the 2025-26 NBA season. Stats, Rookie Performance Index, and league-wide leaderboard.
sstirling.github.io
February 18, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Sometimes I build data websites because I came up with a dumb name that makes me happy.
So anyways, here's Rooklyn:
sstirling.github.io/rooklyn/
So anyways, here's Rooklyn:
sstirling.github.io/rooklyn/
Paul Robeson and I went to the same HS in NJ, so I grew up learning about him.
I feel like he's not as well-remembered today as he should be.
If I'm ever feeling beat, I often think of the incredible upstream battles this man fought. Just an astonishing life: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ro...
I feel like he's not as well-remembered today as he should be.
If I'm ever feeling beat, I often think of the incredible upstream battles this man fought. Just an astonishing life: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ro...
Paul Robeson - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Paul Robeson and I went to the same HS in NJ, so I grew up learning about him.
I feel like he's not as well-remembered today as he should be.
If I'm ever feeling beat, I often think of the incredible upstream battles this man fought. Just an astonishing life: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ro...
I feel like he's not as well-remembered today as he should be.
If I'm ever feeling beat, I often think of the incredible upstream battles this man fought. Just an astonishing life: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ro...
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That’s Dan❤️🩹🦅
Top right corner. Can't help but wonder if The Simpsons paid subtle tribute to Dan McQuade in tonight's set-in-Philadelphia 800th episode.
February 16, 2026 at 1:55 AM
That’s Dan❤️🩹🦅
Waking up to NJ Transit Portal Bridge problems?
@jamditis.bsky.social has you covered. Here's how to navigate a month of potentially hellacious delays.
Civic coding at its best: reroutenj.org
@jamditis.bsky.social has you covered. Here's how to navigate a month of potentially hellacious delays.
Civic coding at its best: reroutenj.org
Reroute NJ — Navigate the Portal Bridge cutover
Free tools for NJ Transit riders affected by the Portal North Bridge cutover (Feb 15 – Mar 15, 2026).
reroutenj.org
February 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Waking up to NJ Transit Portal Bridge problems?
@jamditis.bsky.social has you covered. Here's how to navigate a month of potentially hellacious delays.
Civic coding at its best: reroutenj.org
@jamditis.bsky.social has you covered. Here's how to navigate a month of potentially hellacious delays.
Civic coding at its best: reroutenj.org
Daughter thoughts — "You're always wandering around. Is that because you're a news person and you're looking for stuff?"
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Daughter thoughts — "You're always wandering around. Is that because you're a news person and you're looking for stuff?"
Predicted wind chills for tomorrow morning. No thanks. Stay inside if you can today, folks. Temps and wind chills expected to fall throughout the day.
February 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Predicted wind chills for tomorrow morning. No thanks. Stay inside if you can today, folks. Temps and wind chills expected to fall throughout the day.
Sigh. Woke up seeking results in the too-close-to-call NJ congressional race to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Really bummed that, for the first time in my memory, the state's largest news organization, NJ.com*, isn't publishing them live.
(*In a weekly theme, also owned by billionaires!)
Really bummed that, for the first time in my memory, the state's largest news organization, NJ.com*, isn't publishing them live.
(*In a weekly theme, also owned by billionaires!)
February 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Sigh. Woke up seeking results in the too-close-to-call NJ congressional race to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Really bummed that, for the first time in my memory, the state's largest news organization, NJ.com*, isn't publishing them live.
(*In a weekly theme, also owned by billionaires!)
Really bummed that, for the first time in my memory, the state's largest news organization, NJ.com*, isn't publishing them live.
(*In a weekly theme, also owned by billionaires!)
For my money, few things humble an American politician in the northeast more than a snowstorm they didn't effectively clean up. Some learn, some don't.
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
Philadelphians are frustrated with the city’s snow storm cleanup. What does that mean for Mayor Cherelle Parker?
Snowstorms are infamous for their ability to undermine constituents’ faith in their mayors. The risk of fallout could be heightened for Parker, who campaigned on a promise to provide city services.
www.inquirer.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
For my money, few things humble an American politician in the northeast more than a snowstorm they didn't effectively clean up. Some learn, some don't.
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
Projected goals scored this year would be down 27% since 2022-23, have been down every year since, and the #NJDevils are tied for 2nd worst scoring rate in the league.
But sure, there's probably nothing systemic going on here.
But sure, there's probably nothing systemic going on here.
February 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Projected goals scored this year would be down 27% since 2022-23, have been down every year since, and the #NJDevils are tied for 2nd worst scoring rate in the league.
But sure, there's probably nothing systemic going on here.
But sure, there's probably nothing systemic going on here.
Philadelphia should join the trend of cities naming their snow plows:
Jalen Brrrts
Flake Elliot
Nick Snowles
Bryce Harplow
Jason Kel-sleet
Snowie Wonder
QuestPlow
Jalen Brrrts
Flake Elliot
Nick Snowles
Bryce Harplow
Jason Kel-sleet
Snowie Wonder
QuestPlow
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Philadelphia should join the trend of cities naming their snow plows:
Jalen Brrrts
Flake Elliot
Nick Snowles
Bryce Harplow
Jason Kel-sleet
Snowie Wonder
QuestPlow
Jalen Brrrts
Flake Elliot
Nick Snowles
Bryce Harplow
Jason Kel-sleet
Snowie Wonder
QuestPlow
Few actors I unequivocally loved more than Catherine O’Hara. What a loss.
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Few actors I unequivocally loved more than Catherine O’Hara. What a loss.
horror show shit
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
January 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
horror show shit
#NJDevils D-man Dougie Hamilton was a healthy scratch Jan. 10 as trade speculation swirled.
Since, he's got 2G-9A-11P in 9 games and is on a 10-game point scoring streak, the longest currently in the NHL.
More: sstirling.github.io/were-going-s...
Since, he's got 2G-9A-11P in 9 games and is on a 10-game point scoring streak, the longest currently in the NHL.
More: sstirling.github.io/were-going-s...
January 30, 2026 at 11:31 AM
#NJDevils D-man Dougie Hamilton was a healthy scratch Jan. 10 as trade speculation swirled.
Since, he's got 2G-9A-11P in 9 games and is on a 10-game point scoring streak, the longest currently in the NHL.
More: sstirling.github.io/were-going-s...
Since, he's got 2G-9A-11P in 9 games and is on a 10-game point scoring streak, the longest currently in the NHL.
More: sstirling.github.io/were-going-s...
Here's a first pass on an #NJDevils game and seasonal player tracker.
I think pretty fair for first cut. Only six players had a decent game last night (though I think Dougie was worse than this).
No player has had an 'elite' season.
Open to feedback!
sstirling.github.io/devils-game-...
I think pretty fair for first cut. Only six players had a decent game last night (though I think Dougie was worse than this).
No player has had an 'elite' season.
Open to feedback!
sstirling.github.io/devils-game-...
Devil in the Detail - NJ Devils Performance Index
Track New Jersey Devils player performance with the Devils Performance Index (DPI), an advanced metric for evaluating game-by-game contributions.
sstirling.github.io
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Here's a first pass on an #NJDevils game and seasonal player tracker.
I think pretty fair for first cut. Only six players had a decent game last night (though I think Dougie was worse than this).
No player has had an 'elite' season.
Open to feedback!
sstirling.github.io/devils-game-...
I think pretty fair for first cut. Only six players had a decent game last night (though I think Dougie was worse than this).
No player has had an 'elite' season.
Open to feedback!
sstirling.github.io/devils-game-...
Plows in Philadelphia appear to have made good progress overnight.
Per PlowPHL, most main roads have been treated in last six hours (dark blue) and most side streets have been treated in last 12 hours (light blue).
streetsmartphl.phila.gov
Per PlowPHL, most main roads have been treated in last six hours (dark blue) and most side streets have been treated in last 12 hours (light blue).
streetsmartphl.phila.gov
January 26, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Plows in Philadelphia appear to have made good progress overnight.
Per PlowPHL, most main roads have been treated in last six hours (dark blue) and most side streets have been treated in last 12 hours (light blue).
streetsmartphl.phila.gov
Per PlowPHL, most main roads have been treated in last six hours (dark blue) and most side streets have been treated in last 12 hours (light blue).
streetsmartphl.phila.gov
Heavy sleet in Morris, NJ now, where the temperature is just 12 degrees. Can't recall seeing sleet with temps this cold!
January 25, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Heavy sleet in Morris, NJ now, where the temperature is just 12 degrees. Can't recall seeing sleet with temps this cold!
Early snow and ice totals for the Mid-Atlantic.
Bridgewater, NJ currently the big winner with 11".
PHL records 7.4" before a changeover.
More than 500 NWS reports: www.inquirer.com/weather/live...
Bridgewater, NJ currently the big winner with 11".
PHL records 7.4" before a changeover.
More than 500 NWS reports: www.inquirer.com/weather/live...
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Early snow and ice totals for the Mid-Atlantic.
Bridgewater, NJ currently the big winner with 11".
PHL records 7.4" before a changeover.
More than 500 NWS reports: www.inquirer.com/weather/live...
Bridgewater, NJ currently the big winner with 11".
PHL records 7.4" before a changeover.
More than 500 NWS reports: www.inquirer.com/weather/live...
7.5” in Morris, NJ. Heavy snow, with 1”-2”/hr rates.
January 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
7.5” in Morris, NJ. Heavy snow, with 1”-2”/hr rates.
Just shy of 4” in Morris NJ as of 10:30 am. Heavy snow falling
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Just shy of 4” in Morris NJ as of 10:30 am. Heavy snow falling
A final look at the national snow forecast as heavy snow falls across much of the eastern U.S.
Local views Philly, N.J., Pa.: www.inquirer.com/weather/wint...
Local views Philly, N.J., Pa.: www.inquirer.com/weather/wint...
January 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
A final look at the national snow forecast as heavy snow falls across much of the eastern U.S.
Local views Philly, N.J., Pa.: www.inquirer.com/weather/wint...
Local views Philly, N.J., Pa.: www.inquirer.com/weather/wint...
