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City Council spent much of late last year working to approve the 76ers' proposal to build a new arena in Center City, a plan that the team abandoned weeks later. This year, lawmakers have only passed one bill.

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Empty chamber? Philly lawmakers continue notably slow pace of legislation | City Council roundup

The current Council, is unusually inexperienced, with 12 of 17 members serving less than two terms, and is legislating at the slowest pace in years.

Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker celebrates as the procession moves along Broad Street during the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory parade.

Beware the public officials who hate on the haters

Helen Ubiñas | Columnist

Left: Former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan announces he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia District Attorney. Right: District Attorney Larry Krasner, the incumbent, walks in City Hall outside a court hearing.

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Trump, Elon Musk, and Philly unions are the wild cards in this year’s DA race

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs an executive order relating to her goal of building or preserving 30,000 affordable housing units. Angela D. Brooks, standing next to Council President Kenyatta Johnson, will lead that mission.

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Mayor Parker appoints nonprofit leader Angela D. Brooks to oversee H.O.M.E., Philly’s long-awaited housing initiative

Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announces the launch of his campaign for a third term Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

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Philly DA Larry Krasner tries to harness Democratic rage toward Trump as he launches his third bid for office

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