Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration fired its top DEI and LGBTQ+ affairs officials due to a ‘semi-nude’ photo neither sentTyrell Brown, the director of LGBTQ+ affairs, and Brandee Anderson, the city's chief of diversity, equity and inclusion, were terminated this week, they said. Anderson said she was fired "unjustly."
Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration fired its top DEI and LGBTQ+ affairs officials due to a ‘semi-nude’ photo neither sentTyrell Brown, the director of LGBTQ+ affairs, and Brandee Anderson, the city's chief of diversity, equity and inclusion, were terminated this week, they said. Anderson said she was fired "unjustly."
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s summer of municipal labor unrest is likely over as white-collar city union approves contract
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s summer of municipal labor unrest is likely over as white-collar city union approves contract
Philadelphia PoliticsThe long-overdue taxes on a Center City building partially owned by DA Larry Krasner have been paid off
Philadelphia PoliticsThe long-overdue taxes on a Center City building partially owned by DA Larry Krasner have been paid off
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker has tapped ex-NBC10 anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah to lead Philadelphia’s civil rights agency
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker has tapped ex-NBC10 anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah to lead Philadelphia’s civil rights agency
Philadelphia PoliticsFrom high energy on the picket lines to ‘demoralized’ at work: How DC 33 members are navigating a post-strike workplaceIn the days following the first major city worker strike in almost 40 years, seven municipal employees spoke to The Inquirer about the strike and their return to work.
Philadelphia PoliticsFrom high energy on the picket lines to ‘demoralized’ at work: How DC 33 members are navigating a post-strike workplaceIn the days following the first major city worker strike in almost 40 years, seven municipal employees spoke to The Inquirer about the strike and their return to work.
TransportationCanvassers have a message for Bucks County SEPTA riders: It’s not too late to save your train SEPTA is a few weeks from cutting 20% of its service and raising fares 21% as Harrisburg leaders negotiate state budget.
TransportationCanvassers have a message for Bucks County SEPTA riders: It’s not too late to save your train SEPTA is a few weeks from cutting 20% of its service and raising fares 21% as Harrisburg leaders negotiate state budget.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly archbishop shares letter urging solidarity with immigrants as ICE arrests soar across the regionArchbishop Nelson Pérez told immigrants "you are not alone" in a letter released Tuesday.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly archbishop shares letter urging solidarity with immigrants as ICE arrests soar across the regionArchbishop Nelson Pérez told immigrants "you are not alone" in a letter released Tuesday.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia Managing Director Adam K. Thiel is on leave from city government to serve in the Army ReserveThiel became managing director in January 2024, when Parker took office, and he joined the Army Reserve in August 2024, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia Managing Director Adam K. Thiel is on leave from city government to serve in the Army ReserveThiel became managing director in January 2024, when Parker took office, and he joined the Army Reserve in August 2024, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Philadelphia PoliticsRecycling collection falls ‘a few days behind’ as Philadelphia prioritizes trash removalPhiladelphia's Department of Sanitation is prioritizing collecting trash, which accumulated throughout the DC 33 strike earlier this month due to "health and safety concerns." Recycling is piling up.
Philadelphia PoliticsRecycling collection falls ‘a few days behind’ as Philadelphia prioritizes trash removalPhiladelphia's Department of Sanitation is prioritizing collecting trash, which accumulated throughout the DC 33 strike earlier this month due to "health and safety concerns." Recycling is piling up.
ObituariesF. John White II, chairman emeritus of Public Financial Management Co. and celebrated political strategist, has died at 78He was, then-Mayor Ed Rendell said in 1993, “one of the key five or 10 people in government, and he’s not even in government.”
ObituariesF. John White II, chairman emeritus of Public Financial Management Co. and celebrated political strategist, has died at 78He was, then-Mayor Ed Rendell said in 1993, “one of the key five or 10 people in government, and he’s not even in government.”
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 33 members approve contract agreement with city following eight-day strikeAbout 1,500 DC 33 members, or 64% of those who cast ballots, voted to approve the contract agreement with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration, following a garbage strike.
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 33 members approve contract agreement with city following eight-day strikeAbout 1,500 DC 33 members, or 64% of those who cast ballots, voted to approve the contract agreement with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration, following a garbage strike.
NewsImmigration activists protest ICE arrests at Philly courthouseThe Friday morning rally organized by Juntos follows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest outside the courthouse earlier this week.
NewsImmigration activists protest ICE arrests at Philly courthouseThe Friday morning rally organized by Juntos follows an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest outside the courthouse earlier this week.
National PoliticsPhilly mental health experts say Trump administration’s cut to LGBTQ+ suicide hotline adds to ‘crumbling set of options’ The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline previously offered the option to "Press 3" to be connected with a crisis counselor trained in LGBTQ+ issues.
National PoliticsPhilly mental health experts say Trump administration’s cut to LGBTQ+ suicide hotline adds to ‘crumbling set of options’ The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline previously offered the option to "Press 3" to be connected with a crisis counselor trained in LGBTQ+ issues.
Philadelphia PoliticsStudents play with police drones and body cameras at Philly tech summitAbout 250 students ages 4 to 18 gathered to learn about drones and other police technology as part of the 5th annual X5 Teen Tech Summit in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia PoliticsStudents play with police drones and body cameras at Philly tech summitAbout 250 students ages 4 to 18 gathered to learn about drones and other police technology as part of the 5th annual X5 Teen Tech Summit in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia PoliticsIs Philly’s DA race over? Republicans are polling whether Democrat Pat Dugan could beat Larry Krasner as the GOP nominee.Dugan has not commented on whether he may run in the November general election since he won the Republican nomination.
Philadelphia PoliticsIs Philly’s DA race over? Republicans are polling whether Democrat Pat Dugan could beat Larry Krasner as the GOP nominee.Dugan has not commented on whether he may run in the November general election since he won the Republican nomination.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Mayor Parker’s administration approached contract talks — and eventually a tentative agreement — with AFSCME DC 47The deal, which must be ratified by members, will cost approximately $92 million over the course of five years.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow Mayor Parker’s administration approached contract talks — and eventually a tentative agreement — with AFSCME DC 47The deal, which must be ratified by members, will cost approximately $92 million over the course of five years.
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 47, Philly’s white-collar city workers union, has reached a tentative deal with Mayor Parker’s administrationThe tentative agreement comes as AFSCME DC 47 was taking steps to authorize a strike for some workers, and averts the potential of a second city worker walkout this month.
Philadelphia PoliticsAFSCME DC 47, Philly’s white-collar city workers union, has reached a tentative deal with Mayor Parker’s administrationThe tentative agreement comes as AFSCME DC 47 was taking steps to authorize a strike for some workers, and averts the potential of a second city worker walkout this month.
TransportationSEPTA funding fight has gotten nasty, with personal jabs and misplaced blameRegional resentments and competing transportation needs complicate the debate.
TransportationSEPTA funding fight has gotten nasty, with personal jabs and misplaced blameRegional resentments and competing transportation needs complicate the debate.
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 members will vote on the union’s tentative deal with the city this week. Here’s what to know.Starting Monday, members of AFSCME District Council 33 can vote on the tentative agreement until July 20. The entirety of the deal hinges on ratification by a majority of voting members.
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 members will vote on the union’s tentative deal with the city this week. Here’s what to know.Starting Monday, members of AFSCME District Council 33 can vote on the tentative agreement until July 20. The entirety of the deal hinges on ratification by a majority of voting members.
