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ParkerLincoln University is facing pressure from its Chester County neighbors after homecoming shootingThe proposed township ordinance would require those seeking to hold special events to apply for a permit and outline how they will control the number of guests, traffic, alcohol, and security.Susan Snyder Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart Philly’s Greyhound station gets city’s OK to be resurrectedThomas Fitzgerald Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banAnna Orso and Aubrey Whelan Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso AdvertisementPhilly Council votes against Mayor Parker’s vision for her signature housing plan, signaling a win for progressivesCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson on Tuesday afternoon refused to allow a vote on the amendment and instead advanced Council’s version of the proposal over the mayor’s objections.Sean Collins Walsh A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham A top-ranking fire department official was demoted amid a sexual harassment probe. The city refuses to discuss the case.Former Deputy Commissioner for Operations Anthony Hudgins — who had been the second-highest ranking official in the fire department — was recently demoted and reassigned.Max Marin and Anna Orso These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekThe resolution would cover about 20 buildings that are already vacant — not any that might be closed in the future. Mayor Cherelle Parker has said she wants to use vacant schools to develop housing.Kristen A. Graham An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedThe lawsuit accuses the city of firing Monica Marchetti-Brock after she says she experienced sex-based discrimination in Philadelphia's Department of Labor and raised concerns.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso Philly is poised to launch a retirement savings program for workers without 401(k)sCouncil is poised to pass legislation that would enable the plan, called PhillySaves, which is modeled on similar state-facilitated “auto IRA” programs.Anna Orso Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer Waymo starts self-driving tests in Philadelphia for its robo-taxi serviceA company spokesperson said Waymo is "laying the groundwork" for offering its autonomous ride-hailing service in the city, but no date was set.Robert Moran A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond Northeast Philly’s Franklin Mills mall is for saleThe sale comes amid a wave of mall redevelopment in the region, with demolition and residential construction a common fate for struggling shopping centers. Jake Blumgart City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansThe amendment followed a weekslong standoff between the city's executive and legislative branches. And Parker is not giving up the fight.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting A law firm hired by the city recommended Parker adopt a contracting policy favoring “disadvantaged” businesses. Parker instead prioritized “small and local” firms.Sean Collins Walsh See more storiesAdvertisement
Lincoln University is facing pressure from its Chester County neighbors after homecoming shootingThe proposed township ordinance would require those seeking to hold special events to apply for a permit and outline how they will control the number of guests, traffic, alcohol, and security.Susan Snyder
Lincoln University is facing pressure from its Chester County neighbors after homecoming shootingThe proposed township ordinance would require those seeking to hold special events to apply for a permit and outline how they will control the number of guests, traffic, alcohol, and security.Susan Snyder
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banAnna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banAnna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso
Philly Council votes against Mayor Parker’s vision for her signature housing plan, signaling a win for progressivesCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson on Tuesday afternoon refused to allow a vote on the amendment and instead advanced Council’s version of the proposal over the mayor’s objections.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council votes against Mayor Parker’s vision for her signature housing plan, signaling a win for progressivesCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson on Tuesday afternoon refused to allow a vote on the amendment and instead advanced Council’s version of the proposal over the mayor’s objections.Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham
A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school boardPeople for People Charter and KIPP North Philadelphia sued the Philadelphia school board over its votes to non-renew the schools.Kristen A. Graham
A top-ranking fire department official was demoted amid a sexual harassment probe. The city refuses to discuss the case.Former Deputy Commissioner for Operations Anthony Hudgins — who had been the second-highest ranking official in the fire department — was recently demoted and reassigned.Max Marin and Anna Orso
A top-ranking fire department official was demoted amid a sexual harassment probe. The city refuses to discuss the case.Former Deputy Commissioner for Operations Anthony Hudgins — who had been the second-highest ranking official in the fire department — was recently demoted and reassigned.Max Marin and Anna Orso
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Designed by local artists for Philly's celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the painted bells depict the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of Philly neighborhoods.Mike Newall
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from KensingtonIt’s been almost one year since Philadelphia’s city-owned drug recovery home opened its doors. In that time, the city and its third-party healthcare providers have transformed the facility.Anna Orso
Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekThe resolution would cover about 20 buildings that are already vacant — not any that might be closed in the future. Mayor Cherelle Parker has said she wants to use vacant schools to develop housing.Kristen A. Graham
Philly’s school board will consider transferring vacant buildings to the city at a special meeting this weekThe resolution would cover about 20 buildings that are already vacant — not any that might be closed in the future. Mayor Cherelle Parker has said she wants to use vacant schools to develop housing.Kristen A. Graham
An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedThe lawsuit accuses the city of firing Monica Marchetti-Brock after she says she experienced sex-based discrimination in Philadelphia's Department of Labor and raised concerns.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso
An ex-Philly labor official claims she complained about sex discrimination and then was firedThe lawsuit accuses the city of firing Monica Marchetti-Brock after she says she experienced sex-based discrimination in Philadelphia's Department of Labor and raised concerns.Abraham Gutman and Anna Orso
Philly is poised to launch a retirement savings program for workers without 401(k)sCouncil is poised to pass legislation that would enable the plan, called PhillySaves, which is modeled on similar state-facilitated “auto IRA” programs.Anna Orso
Philly is poised to launch a retirement savings program for workers without 401(k)sCouncil is poised to pass legislation that would enable the plan, called PhillySaves, which is modeled on similar state-facilitated “auto IRA” programs.Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer
Waymo starts self-driving tests in Philadelphia for its robo-taxi serviceA company spokesperson said Waymo is "laying the groundwork" for offering its autonomous ride-hailing service in the city, but no date was set.Robert Moran
Waymo starts self-driving tests in Philadelphia for its robo-taxi serviceA company spokesperson said Waymo is "laying the groundwork" for offering its autonomous ride-hailing service in the city, but no date was set.Robert Moran
A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond
A Philly tax loophole allows refunds for people who steal homes. A Council bill would direct that money to victims.Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.Michaelle Bond
Northeast Philly’s Franklin Mills mall is for saleThe sale comes amid a wave of mall redevelopment in the region, with demolition and residential construction a common fate for struggling shopping centers. Jake Blumgart
Northeast Philly’s Franklin Mills mall is for saleThe sale comes amid a wave of mall redevelopment in the region, with demolition and residential construction a common fate for struggling shopping centers. Jake Blumgart
City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansThe amendment followed a weekslong standoff between the city's executive and legislative branches. And Parker is not giving up the fight.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansThe amendment followed a weekslong standoff between the city's executive and legislative branches. And Parker is not giving up the fight.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting A law firm hired by the city recommended Parker adopt a contracting policy favoring “disadvantaged” businesses. Parker instead prioritized “small and local” firms.Sean Collins Walsh
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting A law firm hired by the city recommended Parker adopt a contracting policy favoring “disadvantaged” businesses. Parker instead prioritized “small and local” firms.Sean Collins Walsh
