Curtis Jones Jr.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 City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansSean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesAnna Orso Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart AdvertisementState Rep. Morgan Cephas is running for Dwight Evans’ seat in CongressCephas is the third state lawmaker to make a bid for the 2026 Democratic primary to represent Philadelphia in Congress.Julia Terruso Mayor Cherelle Parker has tapped ex-NBC10 anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah to lead Philadelphia’s civil rights agency Chenault-Fattah, an attorney and former news anchor, is married to former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, who resigned after being convicted in 2016 on federal corruption charges. Ryan W. Briggs and Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson are trying to bring back the ’90s in City HallJohnson's comments last week revealed how the new leaders of Philadelphia’s executive and legislative branches view their dynamic, and they marked a new chapter in City Hall after two decades.Sean Collins Walsh Councilmember Rue Landau’s housing affordability bill was amended after rare public opposition from her colleaguesIn a rare display of public opposition, other Democratic members of City Council began questioning the housing affordability bill when it came up for a vote. Fallon Roth and Jake Blumgart Philly renters could benefit from inspections, protections from landlords under new proposal | City Council roundupCouncil also approved nominees for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission and called on the NFL to forego banning the Tush Push.Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth As Philly council mulls gas leaf blower ban, lawn equipment companies strut their battery-powered stuffGas-powered leaf blowers can produce 75 to 80 decibels of sound, while battery-powered ones produce about 60. Frank Kummer Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils housing plan amid Trump’s federal funding cuts and Council skepticismParker said the plan, which would include 13,500 newly constructed homes and 16,500 preserved units, needs to be approved by City Council.Sean Collins Walsh, Jake Blumgart, and Fallon Roth Deadline could be extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundupThe program freezes the amount low-income homeowners pay on their property taxes even if their assessments or tax rates increase.Sean Collins Walsh Philly lawmakers want to make it harder for employers to retaliate against their workers | City Council roundupThe legislation comes amid concerns from activists and organized labor leaders who say the Department of Labor doesn’t have the resources to effectively enforce Philly's worker protection laws.Anna Orso Philly Council slams Trump after federal funding freeze memo causes ‘mass hysteria’ for local leaders | City Council roundupAnd lawmakers approved a resolution by Councilmember Rue Landau “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of [an] underqualified cabinet.”Fallon Roth and Sean Collins Walsh Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has gotten into the condo business. Here’s why.The local affiliate of the international nonprofit plans to continue offering condos in the future in its mission to provide affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.Michaelle Bond Citizens Police Oversight Commission pushes for more investigative power as Philly prepares to negotiate FOP contractThe civilian-led agency created in 2020 sees opportunity to negotiate an expanded role as the city enters contract negotiations with the city's police union.Rodrigo Torrejón and Ellie Rushing Taney Street will be renamed after civil rights activist Caroline LeCount, ‘Philadelphia’s Rosa Parks’The renaming will mark the first time a Philadelphia street is named after a Black woman, according to city officials.Ximena Conde Philly Council members and activists want to restore funding to enforce labor laws | City Council roundupCity council also addressed the property tax appeal deadline and a new initiative to ensure vote-by-mail access.Anna Orso The Sixers arena took center stage as City Council returned to session. 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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
City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansSean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest PhiladelphiansSean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesAnna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesAnna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart
Philly lawmakers continue to slam Trump as Mayor Parker avoids confrontation | City Council roundupAnna Orso and Jake Blumgart
State Rep. Morgan Cephas is running for Dwight Evans’ seat in CongressCephas is the third state lawmaker to make a bid for the 2026 Democratic primary to represent Philadelphia in Congress.Julia Terruso
State Rep. Morgan Cephas is running for Dwight Evans’ seat in CongressCephas is the third state lawmaker to make a bid for the 2026 Democratic primary to represent Philadelphia in Congress.Julia Terruso
Mayor Cherelle Parker has tapped ex-NBC10 anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah to lead Philadelphia’s civil rights agency Chenault-Fattah, an attorney and former news anchor, is married to former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, who resigned after being convicted in 2016 on federal corruption charges. Ryan W. Briggs and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker has tapped ex-NBC10 anchor Renee Chenault-Fattah to lead Philadelphia’s civil rights agency Chenault-Fattah, an attorney and former news anchor, is married to former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, who resigned after being convicted in 2016 on federal corruption charges. Ryan W. Briggs and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson are trying to bring back the ’90s in City HallJohnson's comments last week revealed how the new leaders of Philadelphia’s executive and legislative branches view their dynamic, and they marked a new chapter in City Hall after two decades.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson are trying to bring back the ’90s in City HallJohnson's comments last week revealed how the new leaders of Philadelphia’s executive and legislative branches view their dynamic, and they marked a new chapter in City Hall after two decades.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Rue Landau’s housing affordability bill was amended after rare public opposition from her colleaguesIn a rare display of public opposition, other Democratic members of City Council began questioning the housing affordability bill when it came up for a vote. Fallon Roth and Jake Blumgart
Councilmember Rue Landau’s housing affordability bill was amended after rare public opposition from her colleaguesIn a rare display of public opposition, other Democratic members of City Council began questioning the housing affordability bill when it came up for a vote. Fallon Roth and Jake Blumgart
Philly renters could benefit from inspections, protections from landlords under new proposal | City Council roundupCouncil also approved nominees for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission and called on the NFL to forego banning the Tush Push.Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth
Philly renters could benefit from inspections, protections from landlords under new proposal | City Council roundupCouncil also approved nominees for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission and called on the NFL to forego banning the Tush Push.Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth
As Philly council mulls gas leaf blower ban, lawn equipment companies strut their battery-powered stuffGas-powered leaf blowers can produce 75 to 80 decibels of sound, while battery-powered ones produce about 60. Frank Kummer
As Philly council mulls gas leaf blower ban, lawn equipment companies strut their battery-powered stuffGas-powered leaf blowers can produce 75 to 80 decibels of sound, while battery-powered ones produce about 60. Frank Kummer
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils housing plan amid Trump’s federal funding cuts and Council skepticismParker said the plan, which would include 13,500 newly constructed homes and 16,500 preserved units, needs to be approved by City Council.Sean Collins Walsh, Jake Blumgart, and Fallon Roth
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils housing plan amid Trump’s federal funding cuts and Council skepticismParker said the plan, which would include 13,500 newly constructed homes and 16,500 preserved units, needs to be approved by City Council.Sean Collins Walsh, Jake Blumgart, and Fallon Roth
Deadline could be extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundupThe program freezes the amount low-income homeowners pay on their property taxes even if their assessments or tax rates increase.Sean Collins Walsh
Deadline could be extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundupThe program freezes the amount low-income homeowners pay on their property taxes even if their assessments or tax rates increase.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly lawmakers want to make it harder for employers to retaliate against their workers | City Council roundupThe legislation comes amid concerns from activists and organized labor leaders who say the Department of Labor doesn’t have the resources to effectively enforce Philly's worker protection laws.Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers want to make it harder for employers to retaliate against their workers | City Council roundupThe legislation comes amid concerns from activists and organized labor leaders who say the Department of Labor doesn’t have the resources to effectively enforce Philly's worker protection laws.Anna Orso
Philly Council slams Trump after federal funding freeze memo causes ‘mass hysteria’ for local leaders | City Council roundupAnd lawmakers approved a resolution by Councilmember Rue Landau “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of [an] underqualified cabinet.”Fallon Roth and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council slams Trump after federal funding freeze memo causes ‘mass hysteria’ for local leaders | City Council roundupAnd lawmakers approved a resolution by Councilmember Rue Landau “condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of [an] underqualified cabinet.”Fallon Roth and Sean Collins Walsh
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has gotten into the condo business. Here’s why.The local affiliate of the international nonprofit plans to continue offering condos in the future in its mission to provide affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.Michaelle Bond
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia has gotten into the condo business. Here’s why.The local affiliate of the international nonprofit plans to continue offering condos in the future in its mission to provide affordable housing for first-time homebuyers.Michaelle Bond
Citizens Police Oversight Commission pushes for more investigative power as Philly prepares to negotiate FOP contractThe civilian-led agency created in 2020 sees opportunity to negotiate an expanded role as the city enters contract negotiations with the city's police union.Rodrigo Torrejón and Ellie Rushing
Citizens Police Oversight Commission pushes for more investigative power as Philly prepares to negotiate FOP contractThe civilian-led agency created in 2020 sees opportunity to negotiate an expanded role as the city enters contract negotiations with the city's police union.Rodrigo Torrejón and Ellie Rushing
Taney Street will be renamed after civil rights activist Caroline LeCount, ‘Philadelphia’s Rosa Parks’The renaming will mark the first time a Philadelphia street is named after a Black woman, according to city officials.Ximena Conde
Taney Street will be renamed after civil rights activist Caroline LeCount, ‘Philadelphia’s Rosa Parks’The renaming will mark the first time a Philadelphia street is named after a Black woman, according to city officials.Ximena Conde
Philly Council members and activists want to restore funding to enforce labor laws | City Council roundupCity council also addressed the property tax appeal deadline and a new initiative to ensure vote-by-mail access.Anna Orso
Philly Council members and activists want to restore funding to enforce labor laws | City Council roundupCity council also addressed the property tax appeal deadline and a new initiative to ensure vote-by-mail access.Anna Orso
The Sixers arena took center stage as City Council returned to session. A vote could come this fall.Many Council members had long said they wouldn't take a stance on the arena until the city's impact studies arrived. A week after their release, lawmakers were still reluctant to state their position.Jeff Gammage, Sean Collins Walsh, and Anna Orso
The Sixers arena took center stage as City Council returned to session. A vote could come this fall.Many Council members had long said they wouldn't take a stance on the arena until the city's impact studies arrived. A week after their release, lawmakers were still reluctant to state their position.Jeff Gammage, Sean Collins Walsh, and Anna Orso
