Philadelphia PoliticsWith a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso Man charged with threatening staff and disrupting office of Bucks County state legislatorRobert Moran One of Mayor Parker’s top licenses & inspections officials ‘is no longer with the City.’ Her office won’t say why.Sean Collins Walsh and Ryan W. Briggs Councilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. Sean Collins Walsh Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showSean Collins Walsh AdvertisementMore people in Philly and region struggle with insufficient food after Trump cuts: ‘Hunger has never been higher’Work requirements to receive SNAP benefits were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Maintaining eligibility is increasingly difficult for people who need assistance, experts say.Alfred Lubrano Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso FIFA Fan Festival will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment, at the expense of neighbors, local groups sayLemon Hill and Faimount neighbors are grappling with traffic and parking chaos, as the FIFA Fan Festival takes place in their backyards during the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia.Henry Savage More Philadelphians would get assistance to pay rising water bills under a plan passed by City Council Others would see higher water bills to pay for the expanded assistance under unanimously approved legislation.Brett Sholtis Mayor Parker and City Council now have one year to figure out a way to bring in $216 million after reversing Philly school cuts, officials sayAs limited details about the agreement to save 340 school jobs began to emerge Thursday, it became clear that the deal was less of a funding program than a plan to figure one out over the next year.Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesThe move is an about-face from last week, when the superintendent told Council and the mayor that the system couldn't restore the positions “without a commitment to recurring and predictable funding."Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionAn order from the party to rerun the ward leader election would be a notable rebuke for Bass, a vice chair of the Democratic City Committee. Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch Philly’s state lawmakers will still push to close a tax loophole requested by Mayor Parker, as Pa. budget talks move alongPennsylvania's budget negotiations are "much further along" than last year, top legislative leaders said, as other potential sticking points emerge ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.Gillian McGoldrick Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh Councilmember Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a Philly Democratic ward election — and may have violated party rulesIn a brief meeting Monday, Bass said she won against her progressive challenger in the 22nd Ward and rejected demands for a roll call to clarify the vote.Sean Collins Walsh DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso See more storiesAdvertisement
With a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso
With a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso
Man charged with threatening staff and disrupting office of Bucks County state legislatorRobert Moran
Man charged with threatening staff and disrupting office of Bucks County state legislatorRobert Moran
One of Mayor Parker’s top licenses & inspections officials ‘is no longer with the City.’ Her office won’t say why.Sean Collins Walsh and Ryan W. Briggs
One of Mayor Parker’s top licenses & inspections officials ‘is no longer with the City.’ Her office won’t say why.Sean Collins Walsh and Ryan W. Briggs
Councilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. Sean Collins Walsh
Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showSean Collins Walsh
Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showSean Collins Walsh
More people in Philly and region struggle with insufficient food after Trump cuts: ‘Hunger has never been higher’Work requirements to receive SNAP benefits were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Maintaining eligibility is increasingly difficult for people who need assistance, experts say.Alfred Lubrano
More people in Philly and region struggle with insufficient food after Trump cuts: ‘Hunger has never been higher’Work requirements to receive SNAP benefits were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Maintaining eligibility is increasingly difficult for people who need assistance, experts say.Alfred Lubrano
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
FIFA Fan Festival will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment, at the expense of neighbors, local groups sayLemon Hill and Faimount neighbors are grappling with traffic and parking chaos, as the FIFA Fan Festival takes place in their backyards during the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia.Henry Savage
FIFA Fan Festival will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment, at the expense of neighbors, local groups sayLemon Hill and Faimount neighbors are grappling with traffic and parking chaos, as the FIFA Fan Festival takes place in their backyards during the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia.Henry Savage
More Philadelphians would get assistance to pay rising water bills under a plan passed by City Council Others would see higher water bills to pay for the expanded assistance under unanimously approved legislation.Brett Sholtis
More Philadelphians would get assistance to pay rising water bills under a plan passed by City Council Others would see higher water bills to pay for the expanded assistance under unanimously approved legislation.Brett Sholtis
Mayor Parker and City Council now have one year to figure out a way to bring in $216 million after reversing Philly school cuts, officials sayAs limited details about the agreement to save 340 school jobs began to emerge Thursday, it became clear that the deal was less of a funding program than a plan to figure one out over the next year.Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham
Mayor Parker and City Council now have one year to figure out a way to bring in $216 million after reversing Philly school cuts, officials sayAs limited details about the agreement to save 340 school jobs began to emerge Thursday, it became clear that the deal was less of a funding program than a plan to figure one out over the next year.Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham
Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso
Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesThe move is an about-face from last week, when the superintendent told Council and the mayor that the system couldn't restore the positions “without a commitment to recurring and predictable funding."Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesThe move is an about-face from last week, when the superintendent told Council and the mayor that the system couldn't restore the positions “without a commitment to recurring and predictable funding."Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionAn order from the party to rerun the ward leader election would be a notable rebuke for Bass, a vice chair of the Democratic City Committee. Sean Collins Walsh
Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionAn order from the party to rerun the ward leader election would be a notable rebuke for Bass, a vice chair of the Democratic City Committee. Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Philly’s state lawmakers will still push to close a tax loophole requested by Mayor Parker, as Pa. budget talks move alongPennsylvania's budget negotiations are "much further along" than last year, top legislative leaders said, as other potential sticking points emerge ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.Gillian McGoldrick
Philly’s state lawmakers will still push to close a tax loophole requested by Mayor Parker, as Pa. budget talks move alongPennsylvania's budget negotiations are "much further along" than last year, top legislative leaders said, as other potential sticking points emerge ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.Gillian McGoldrick
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a Philly Democratic ward election — and may have violated party rulesIn a brief meeting Monday, Bass said she won against her progressive challenger in the 22nd Ward and rejected demands for a roll call to clarify the vote.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Cindy Bass declared herself the winner of a Philly Democratic ward election — and may have violated party rulesIn a brief meeting Monday, Bass said she won against her progressive challenger in the 22nd Ward and rejected demands for a roll call to clarify the vote.Sean Collins Walsh
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
