Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s former LGBTQ+ affairs director sued the Parker administration for discriminationCelena 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.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke wanted to mandate funding for a new Transit Access Fund. He’s scaling back his plan.Sean Collins Walsh Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Mayor Parker’s administration told Congress it doesn’t endorse Krasner and Bilal’s anti-ICE statementsAnna Orso Lenfest Institute awards $1.4 million in grants for civic engagement ahead of Philadelphia’s 2027 municipal electionFallon Roth AdvertisementMikie Sherrill will headline DNC dinner in D.C. after Philly speech to business leaders 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.Aliya Schneider Philly City Council president criticizes finger-pointing after officer’s killing: ‘We haven’t even had a funeral’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.Anna Orso Philadelphia looks to dramatically restrict where stores can sell tobacco and vapes | Council roundupAlso this week: Council passed a long-delayed bill to establish a bike lane around City Hall, and members honored Officer Shane Seiber.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh The Philly City Hall bike lane is one step closer to becoming permanentCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. introduced legislation and then held his own bill. Thomas Fitzgerald Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalWhile Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office. Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender How the man accused of killing a Philly police officer got a city job despite his criminal historyPhiladelphia's "ban the box" law prohibits employers from considering some parts of a job applicant's criminal history. Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing Yvonne B. Haskins, groundbreaking law enforcement official and lifelong social welfare activist, has died at 88On 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. Gary Miles Marty Weinberg, retired attorney, former city solicitor, and longtime political power broker, has died at 89As 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.Gary Miles Former President Joe Biden was in town to rally with Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philly Dems — and Big DomThe 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.”Anna Orso Your guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know. 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. Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Parker renews call to expand involuntary commitment law following fatal Philly police officer shootingThe 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.Anna Orso Progressive ward leader eyes Philly City Council run — and a potential showdown with Mark SquillaWill 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.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh Should Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh Council President Kenyatta Johnson is holding up a bill aimed at providing tax relief for Philly’s small businesses Councilmember Mike Driscoll’s bill aims to help many of the small businesses most affected by the elimination of a popular tax break after its constitutionality was challenged.Sean Collins Walsh New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso See more storiesAdvertisement
Philly’s former LGBTQ+ affairs director sued the Parker administration for discriminationCelena 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.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso
Philly’s former LGBTQ+ affairs director sued the Parker administration for discriminationCelena 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.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke wanted to mandate funding for a new Transit Access Fund. He’s scaling back his plan.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke wanted to mandate funding for a new Transit Access Fund. He’s scaling back his plan.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s administration told Congress it doesn’t endorse Krasner and Bilal’s anti-ICE statementsAnna Orso
Mayor Parker’s administration told Congress it doesn’t endorse Krasner and Bilal’s anti-ICE statementsAnna Orso
Lenfest Institute awards $1.4 million in grants for civic engagement ahead of Philadelphia’s 2027 municipal electionFallon Roth
Lenfest Institute awards $1.4 million in grants for civic engagement ahead of Philadelphia’s 2027 municipal electionFallon Roth
Mikie Sherrill will headline DNC dinner in D.C. after Philly speech to business leaders 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.Aliya Schneider
Mikie Sherrill will headline DNC dinner in D.C. after Philly speech to business leaders 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.Aliya Schneider
Philly City Council president criticizes finger-pointing after officer’s killing: ‘We haven’t even had a funeral’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.Anna Orso
Philly City Council president criticizes finger-pointing after officer’s killing: ‘We haven’t even had a funeral’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.Anna Orso
Philadelphia looks to dramatically restrict where stores can sell tobacco and vapes | Council roundupAlso this week: Council passed a long-delayed bill to establish a bike lane around City Hall, and members honored Officer Shane Seiber.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia looks to dramatically restrict where stores can sell tobacco and vapes | Council roundupAlso this week: Council passed a long-delayed bill to establish a bike lane around City Hall, and members honored Officer Shane Seiber.Anna Orso, Jake Blumgart, and Sean Collins Walsh
The Philly City Hall bike lane is one step closer to becoming permanentCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. introduced legislation and then held his own bill. Thomas Fitzgerald
The Philly City Hall bike lane is one step closer to becoming permanentCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. introduced legislation and then held his own bill. Thomas Fitzgerald
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalWhile Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office. Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalWhile Council members expressed dismay over the recently located $20 million, none clearly stated they were in favor of eliminating the sheriff’s office. Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender
How the man accused of killing a Philly police officer got a city job despite his criminal historyPhiladelphia's "ban the box" law prohibits employers from considering some parts of a job applicant's criminal history. Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing
How the man accused of killing a Philly police officer got a city job despite his criminal historyPhiladelphia's "ban the box" law prohibits employers from considering some parts of a job applicant's criminal history. Anna Orso and Ellie Rushing
Yvonne B. Haskins, groundbreaking law enforcement official and lifelong social welfare activist, has died at 88On 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. Gary Miles
Yvonne B. Haskins, groundbreaking law enforcement official and lifelong social welfare activist, has died at 88On 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. Gary Miles
Marty Weinberg, retired attorney, former city solicitor, and longtime political power broker, has died at 89As 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.Gary Miles
Marty Weinberg, retired attorney, former city solicitor, and longtime political power broker, has died at 89As 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.Gary Miles
Former President Joe Biden was in town to rally with Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philly Dems — and Big DomThe 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.”Anna Orso
Former President Joe Biden was in town to rally with Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philly Dems — and Big DomThe 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.”Anna Orso
Your guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know. 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. Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh
Your guide to Pennsylvania’s midterm election. Here’s who is on your ballot and what to know. 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. Fallon Roth, Gillian McGoldrick, Sam Morris, Michelle Baruchman, Sam Janesch, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker renews call to expand involuntary commitment law following fatal Philly police officer shootingThe 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.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker renews call to expand involuntary commitment law following fatal Philly police officer shootingThe 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.Anna Orso
Progressive ward leader eyes Philly City Council run — and a potential showdown with Mark SquillaWill 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.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Progressive ward leader eyes Philly City Council run — and a potential showdown with Mark SquillaWill 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.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Should Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh
Should Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh
Council President Kenyatta Johnson is holding up a bill aimed at providing tax relief for Philly’s small businesses Councilmember Mike Driscoll’s bill aims to help many of the small businesses most affected by the elimination of a popular tax break after its constitutionality was challenged.Sean Collins Walsh
Council President Kenyatta Johnson is holding up a bill aimed at providing tax relief for Philly’s small businesses Councilmember Mike Driscoll’s bill aims to help many of the small businesses most affected by the elimination of a popular tax break after its constitutionality was challenged.Sean Collins Walsh
New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso
New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso
