Philadelphia PoliticsBusiness tax cuts and housing bonds: Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philly Council reach $6.8 billion deal for the next city budgetIn the end, lawmakers green-lit cuts to the wage and business taxes, as well as the mayor’s request for $800 million in borrowing authority to support her signature housing plan.
Philadelphia PoliticsBusiness tax cuts and housing bonds: Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philly Council reach $6.8 billion deal for the next city budgetIn the end, lawmakers green-lit cuts to the wage and business taxes, as well as the mayor’s request for $800 million in borrowing authority to support her signature housing plan.
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncilmember Rue Landau’s housing affordability bill was amended after rare public opposition from her colleagues
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncilmember Rue Landau’s housing affordability bill was amended after rare public opposition from her colleagues
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly City Council wants more oversight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan. It’s tying up city budget negotiations.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly City Council wants more oversight of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan. It’s tying up city budget negotiations.
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas says he ‘fundamentally’ disagrees with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas says he ‘fundamentally’ disagrees with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan
Philadelphia PoliticsAn awkward reply-all email exchange among Philly Council members shows tensions remain high over a new law on Kensington addiction servicesAn awkward email exchange between Council members discussing the city's policy on Kensington is making its way around City Hall.
Philadelphia PoliticsAn awkward reply-all email exchange among Philly Council members shows tensions remain high over a new law on Kensington addiction servicesAn awkward email exchange between Council members discussing the city's policy on Kensington is making its way around City Hall.
National PoliticsAnother national Trump protest is happening — this one takes aim at his birthday military paradeNo Kings Day Rallies will be held in Philly and across the country on Donald Trump's birthday, June 14, to protest the president and his policies.
National PoliticsAnother national Trump protest is happening — this one takes aim at his birthday military paradeNo Kings Day Rallies will be held in Philly and across the country on Donald Trump's birthday, June 14, to protest the president and his policies.
Philadelphia PoliticsHousing, taxes, and Trump: What you need to know about city budget negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker and CouncilThe administration and Council are negotiating behind closed doors as legislative deadlines approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsHousing, taxes, and Trump: What you need to know about city budget negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker and CouncilThe administration and Council are negotiating behind closed doors as legislative deadlines approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsPresident Donald Trump’s administration has already cut almost $7M in funding for Philly’s city governmentA vast majority of Philadelphia’s federal money funds health and social services programs for the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Philadelphia PoliticsPresident Donald Trump’s administration has already cut almost $7M in funding for Philly’s city governmentA vast majority of Philadelphia’s federal money funds health and social services programs for the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia says it’s a ‘welcoming’ — not ‘sanctuary’ — city as the Trump administration threatens funding cuts Philly has seen a slow but dramatic shift in labeling, calling itself a "welcoming city" as the Trump administration bears down.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia says it’s a ‘welcoming’ — not ‘sanctuary’ — city as the Trump administration threatens funding cuts Philly has seen a slow but dramatic shift in labeling, calling itself a "welcoming city" as the Trump administration bears down.
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92He was executive director of Awbury Arboretum for a decade and helped establish the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in 2005.
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92He was executive director of Awbury Arboretum for a decade and helped establish the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in 2005.
Philadelphia PoliticsFood truck operators win dispute with Drexel University with help from City Hall | City Council roundup“When Drexel University decided to unjustly go after food trucks on their campus, I promised to take action,” Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said.
Philadelphia PoliticsFood truck operators win dispute with Drexel University with help from City Hall | City Council roundup“When Drexel University decided to unjustly go after food trucks on their campus, I promised to take action,” Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said.
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncil takes up Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $800M housing bond request — with a catch Philadelphia City Council wants to ensure more oversight over Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's signature housing policy proposal.
Philadelphia PoliticsCouncil takes up Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $800M housing bond request — with a catch Philadelphia City Council wants to ensure more oversight over Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's signature housing policy proposal.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro praises Chinatown business owner for advocacy on Sixers arena debate during first visit to neighborhood as governorJosh Shapiro visited Chinatown businesses and hinted at potential legal action if Trump's administration seeks to withhold funding to Philly as a sanctuary city.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro praises Chinatown business owner for advocacy on Sixers arena debate during first visit to neighborhood as governorJosh Shapiro visited Chinatown businesses and hinted at potential legal action if Trump's administration seeks to withhold funding to Philly as a sanctuary city.
CollegesRep. Brendan Boyle wants the SEC and Big Ten investigated for collusion: They’re ‘rigging the College Football Playoff’The Philadelphia Democrat called for a congressional hearing into what he called “collusion” between the two most powerful conferences in college football.
CollegesRep. Brendan Boyle wants the SEC and Big Ten investigated for collusion: They’re ‘rigging the College Football Playoff’The Philadelphia Democrat called for a congressional hearing into what he called “collusion” between the two most powerful conferences in college football.
EducationThese 25 Philly-area schools are getting state-paid solar panels, and taxpayers could benefitThe awards are the first fruits of the Solar for Schools legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler of Philadelphia.
EducationThese 25 Philly-area schools are getting state-paid solar panels, and taxpayers could benefitThe awards are the first fruits of the Solar for Schools legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler of Philadelphia.
Crime & JusticePhilly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting a child is sentenced to about a month in jail Stephen Jones will spend around a month in jail and two decades on house arrest. “I hope the devil comes to you,” the victim's mother said in court Thursday.
Crime & JusticePhilly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting a child is sentenced to about a month in jail Stephen Jones will spend around a month in jail and two decades on house arrest. “I hope the devil comes to you,” the victim's mother said in court Thursday.
EducationPhilly schools lose $700K to cyber fraudThe Philadelphia School District made four separate electronic payments to scammers in 2024, City Controller Christy Brady announced. The matter has been referred to the state attorney general.
EducationPhilly schools lose $700K to cyber fraudThe Philadelphia School District made four separate electronic payments to scammers in 2024, City Controller Christy Brady announced. The matter has been referred to the state attorney general.
ElectionsA precinct-level breakdown of Larry Krasner’s victory — and how it stacks up to his 2021 winIncumbent Larry Krasner defeated challenger Pat Dugan by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.
ElectionsA precinct-level breakdown of Larry Krasner’s victory — and how it stacks up to his 2021 winIncumbent Larry Krasner defeated challenger Pat Dugan by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
PoliticsWho’s the boss? We asked 10 Democratic leaders in Philly who they consider the head of their party.From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Josh Shapiro to no one, we asked primary voters and Democratic leaders in Philly who they think is the face of the Democratic Party.
