Cindy BassCouncilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. The drama began when Bass a week ago declared herself the victor of the ward leader race after a divided voice vote, prompting the party to order a redo. 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 Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.Sean Collins Walsh Opinion‘The dinosaur’ stumbles as Philly’s Dem machine loses ground in ward elections | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionSean Collins Walsh AdvertisementPhilly 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 Sheriff Rochelle Bilal reverses course, announces office shake-up amid mounting criticism of auctionsBilal told City Council in April that sheriff sales were running smoothly. They weren’t. Now, the sheriff said she has a plan to “modernize and streamline” the process.William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart Formerly industrial corner of North Philly is seeing a boom in senior affordable housing The latest project is expected to cost $30 million with construction expected to begin in 2028. Jake Blumgart Northwest Philly developer buys four buildings from La Salle UniversityNorthwest Philly developer Ken Weinstein plans to open at least three new office buildings in the rehabbed structures on the site. Jake Blumgart Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal asks City Council for 54% budget increase, more than any other city agencyMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes essentially no new funding for the sheriff’s office. Ryan W. Briggs and William Bender Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementPhiladelphia City Council adopted a resolution that recognizes Judge's pursuit of freedom.Fallon Roth Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch YouthBuild charter school expansion is planned in the long vacant Germantown Town HallA new proposal for the city-owned building, vacant for almost 30 years, could see redevelopment finally move forward — although neighbors are skeptical. Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh OpinionCandidates line up to replace Rep. Dwight Evans | ShackamaxonPlus: Cameras come to trolleys, few challengers so far for next year's city races, and Gov. Josh Shapiro looks for security at home.Daniel Pearson | Columnist A three-year ban on puppy breeding in Philly is likely to become law | City Council roundupThe ban applies to all breeders except those that have a state kennel license or are breeding service dogs.Anna Orso City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham Changes to Philly’s special-admission process exacerbated low enrollment at some magnets. Now, the district is trying to close them.The low enrollment that district officials are now using to help justify closure of Lankenau and a few other magnet schools "is a district-designed and district-created problem," one teacher said.Kristen A. Graham See more storiesAdvertisement
Councilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. The drama began when Bass a week ago declared herself the victor of the ward leader race after a divided voice vote, prompting the party to order a redo. Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Cindy Bass will remain the Democratic ward leader in Mount Airy. But she agreed to share power with progressives. The drama began when Bass a week ago declared herself the victor of the ward leader race after a divided voice vote, prompting the party to order a redo. 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
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.Sean Collins Walsh
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.Sean Collins Walsh
Opinion‘The dinosaur’ stumbles as Philly’s Dem machine loses ground in ward elections | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
Opinion‘The dinosaur’ stumbles as Philly’s Dem machine loses ground in ward elections | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionSean Collins Walsh
Philly’s Democratic Party is likely to order a rerun of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ contested ward electionSean 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
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
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal reverses course, announces office shake-up amid mounting criticism of auctionsBilal told City Council in April that sheriff sales were running smoothly. They weren’t. Now, the sheriff said she has a plan to “modernize and streamline” the process.William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal reverses course, announces office shake-up amid mounting criticism of auctionsBilal told City Council in April that sheriff sales were running smoothly. They weren’t. Now, the sheriff said she has a plan to “modernize and streamline” the process.William Bender and Ryan W. Briggs
Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart
Formerly industrial corner of North Philly is seeing a boom in senior affordable housing The latest project is expected to cost $30 million with construction expected to begin in 2028. Jake Blumgart
Formerly industrial corner of North Philly is seeing a boom in senior affordable housing The latest project is expected to cost $30 million with construction expected to begin in 2028. Jake Blumgart
Northwest Philly developer buys four buildings from La Salle UniversityNorthwest Philly developer Ken Weinstein plans to open at least three new office buildings in the rehabbed structures on the site. Jake Blumgart
Northwest Philly developer buys four buildings from La Salle UniversityNorthwest Philly developer Ken Weinstein plans to open at least three new office buildings in the rehabbed structures on the site. Jake Blumgart
Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal asks City Council for 54% budget increase, more than any other city agencyMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes essentially no new funding for the sheriff’s office. Ryan W. Briggs and William Bender
Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal asks City Council for 54% budget increase, more than any other city agencyMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes essentially no new funding for the sheriff’s office. Ryan W. Briggs and William Bender
Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementPhiladelphia City Council adopted a resolution that recognizes Judge's pursuit of freedom.Fallon Roth
Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementPhiladelphia City Council adopted a resolution that recognizes Judge's pursuit of freedom.Fallon Roth
Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch
Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch
YouthBuild charter school expansion is planned in the long vacant Germantown Town HallA new proposal for the city-owned building, vacant for almost 30 years, could see redevelopment finally move forward — although neighbors are skeptical. Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh
YouthBuild charter school expansion is planned in the long vacant Germantown Town HallA new proposal for the city-owned building, vacant for almost 30 years, could see redevelopment finally move forward — although neighbors are skeptical. Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh
OpinionCandidates line up to replace Rep. Dwight Evans | ShackamaxonPlus: Cameras come to trolleys, few challengers so far for next year's city races, and Gov. Josh Shapiro looks for security at home.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
OpinionCandidates line up to replace Rep. Dwight Evans | ShackamaxonPlus: Cameras come to trolleys, few challengers so far for next year's city races, and Gov. Josh Shapiro looks for security at home.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
A three-year ban on puppy breeding in Philly is likely to become law | City Council roundupThe ban applies to all breeders except those that have a state kennel license or are breeding service dogs.Anna Orso
A three-year ban on puppy breeding in Philly is likely to become law | City Council roundupThe ban applies to all breeders except those that have a state kennel license or are breeding service dogs.Anna Orso
City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham
Changes to Philly’s special-admission process exacerbated low enrollment at some magnets. Now, the district is trying to close them.The low enrollment that district officials are now using to help justify closure of Lankenau and a few other magnet schools "is a district-designed and district-created problem," one teacher said.Kristen A. Graham
Changes to Philly’s special-admission process exacerbated low enrollment at some magnets. Now, the district is trying to close them.The low enrollment that district officials are now using to help justify closure of Lankenau and a few other magnet schools "is a district-designed and district-created problem," one teacher said.Kristen A. Graham
