Live blog of mayor's budget speech

The city is budgeted to spend the remaining $240 million by the end of the current fiscal year on June 30, 2027.

Celena Morrison, who led the Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs from 2020 to November 2024, is the latest official who worked on diversity and inclusion matters to sue Mayor Parker's administration.

O'Rourke watered down his proposal to build support among Council colleagues amid budgetary concerns.

If Squilla takes the job, it would shake up the race for his 1st District seat, and could give progressives an easier path to grow their ranks on Council.

In its report, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee portrayed Philadelphia as obstructive to ICE, saying that officials ignored 162 detainer requests between January 2024 and June 2026.

The Philadelphia nonprofit is investing in 30 media organizations and 16 community groups with a goal of encouraging young voters to "make their priorities heard."

Mikie Sherrill invited businesses to the state and praised Josh Shapiro while speaking in Philadelphia before headlining the DNC Women’s Leadership Forum in D.C. with Abigail Spanberger.

District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier this week faulted the police department for botching an earlier murder case against the man now accused of ambushing and killing Officer Shane Seiber.

Also this week: Council passed a long-delayed bill to establish a bike lane around City Hall, and members honored Officer Shane Seiber.

City Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. introduced legislation and then held his own bill.

While Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office.

Philadelphia's "ban the box" law prohibits employers from considering some parts of a job applicant's criminal history.

On impulse, she tested to be a Philadelphia police officer. To her surprise, she said later, she passed the exam and joined the Police Department in 1965.

As Mayor Frank Rizzo’s city solicitor in 1972 and ‘73, he negotiated labor contracts, litigated tax disputes, reduced the number of city consultants, and juggled other thorny political issues.

The lineup featured the incumbent governor, the former president, and Dom "Big Dom" DiSandro, who said of the Eagles: "We’re gonna get this fixed, I promise you.”

Pennsylvania voters will vote on whether Gov. Josh Shapiro gets another term and decided key races for Congress and state Senate. Here's what to know.

The change in law has been a long-held goal for Parker in driving a turnaround in Kensington. A spokesperson said her comments stemmed from concerns about access to mental health treatment.

Will Gross, the leader of the South Philadelphia-based 2nd Ward and the owner of OX Coffee in Queen Village, was a prominent opponent of the Center City arena proposal that Squilla supported.

Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act.

Jamie Drysdale's game-tying goal with 11 seconds left erased a three-goal deficit, but the Blue Jackets prevailed in overtime. The Flyers have now lost 11 of their first 14 games.

Foles, who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title, said on his podcast that he "knew something bad was going to happen," starting when the Eagles and Jeff Stoutland parted ways after last season.

RareCo owner Jeremy Olsen says the home he renovated is both "laboratory and livable."

Wheeler had a resounding return to dominance from thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that has derailed the careers of several pitchers.

Democrats need to pick up four seats to retake the Senate, and the party has a clear lead in just one Republican-held state.

Across the country this election season, taxing the richest Americans is the solution many Democrats are offering for a host of middle-class problems.