Isaiah ThomasNow that the city’s office of arts and culture is permanent, arts leaders have one question: where is the money?While it's "amazing" to have this office, "the bottom line is funding," said a city arts leader.Peter Dobrin Philly Council subpoenas Parker administration official and Drexel president over Academy of Natural Sciences closureAnna Orso Philly’s school board just approved $200M in school renovation projectsKristen A. Graham Six concerns raised over the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences in City Council’s hearingSusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin City Council grills Drexel representatives for closing Academy of Natural Sciences museumPeter Dobrin and Susan Snyder AdvertisementEagles radio voice Merrill Reese honored by Philly City Council for his 50th seasonCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas presented Reese, who is in his 50th season as the team’s play-by-play announcer, with a framed copy of a resolution honoring his career. Mike Livingston 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 PLL champion Waterdogs honored at City Hall The Waterdogs' Dox Aitken and Michael Sowers were recognized for their accomplishments as well as the team's this season.Becca O'Reilly Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Parker says the tax abatement would spur the conversion of "deteriorated" buildings, such as Center City office towers and empty school buildings, into apartments. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart OpinionWill a pedestrian death move Philadelphia police to step up traffic enforcement? | ShackamaxonPlus: An effort to rid the city’s commercial corridors of “smoke shops” and City Council’s return from summer break.Daniel Pearson | Columnist Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso OpinionHead Start offers a model for ending preschool pushout. Don’t weaken it.RFK Jr.’s rule changes to Head Start are not final yet, so the public has until Oct. 6 to voice any opposition to the proposed deregulation.Hillary Linardopoulos, For The Inquirer Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso A sweeping audit of the Philadelphia School District’s management and operations is coming, at City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s requestCity Controller Christy Brady will conduct the audit, examining not just the district's finances, but also management and operations. She'll look into administrative and consultant costs.Kristen A. Graham Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso Mayor Parker changed things up for this year’s July 4th concert — and it’s costing Philly’s taxpayers millions moreThe city is due to pay ESM Productions about $15.5 million for the show, which will be headlined by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, and features Meek Mill. Sean Collins Walsh City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Now that the city’s office of arts and culture is permanent, arts leaders have one question: where is the money?While it's "amazing" to have this office, "the bottom line is funding," said a city arts leader.Peter Dobrin
Now that the city’s office of arts and culture is permanent, arts leaders have one question: where is the money?While it's "amazing" to have this office, "the bottom line is funding," said a city arts leader.Peter Dobrin
Philly Council subpoenas Parker administration official and Drexel president over Academy of Natural Sciences closureAnna Orso
Philly Council subpoenas Parker administration official and Drexel president over Academy of Natural Sciences closureAnna Orso
Six concerns raised over the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences in City Council’s hearingSusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
Six concerns raised over the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences in City Council’s hearingSusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
City Council grills Drexel representatives for closing Academy of Natural Sciences museumPeter Dobrin and Susan Snyder
City Council grills Drexel representatives for closing Academy of Natural Sciences museumPeter Dobrin and Susan Snyder
Eagles radio voice Merrill Reese honored by Philly City Council for his 50th seasonCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas presented Reese, who is in his 50th season as the team’s play-by-play announcer, with a framed copy of a resolution honoring his career. Mike Livingston
Eagles radio voice Merrill Reese honored by Philly City Council for his 50th seasonCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas presented Reese, who is in his 50th season as the team’s play-by-play announcer, with a framed copy of a resolution honoring his career. Mike Livingston
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
PLL champion Waterdogs honored at City Hall The Waterdogs' Dox Aitken and Michael Sowers were recognized for their accomplishments as well as the team's this season.Becca O'Reilly
PLL champion Waterdogs honored at City Hall The Waterdogs' Dox Aitken and Michael Sowers were recognized for their accomplishments as well as the team's this season.Becca O'Reilly
Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Parker says the tax abatement would spur the conversion of "deteriorated" buildings, such as Center City office towers and empty school buildings, into apartments. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker wants Council to back a tax break for redeveloping derelict buildings. Council says it’s waiting on her.Parker says the tax abatement would spur the conversion of "deteriorated" buildings, such as Center City office towers and empty school buildings, into apartments. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
OpinionWill a pedestrian death move Philadelphia police to step up traffic enforcement? | ShackamaxonPlus: An effort to rid the city’s commercial corridors of “smoke shops” and City Council’s return from summer break.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
OpinionWill a pedestrian death move Philadelphia police to step up traffic enforcement? | ShackamaxonPlus: An effort to rid the city’s commercial corridors of “smoke shops” and City Council’s return from summer break.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Philly City Council returns with dueling plans for the city’s trash | Council roundupAlso this week in Council: One member floated a new structure for the law department and another wants to ban new storage facilities from his district.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
OpinionHead Start offers a model for ending preschool pushout. Don’t weaken it.RFK Jr.’s rule changes to Head Start are not final yet, so the public has until Oct. 6 to voice any opposition to the proposed deregulation.Hillary Linardopoulos, For The Inquirer
OpinionHead Start offers a model for ending preschool pushout. Don’t weaken it.RFK Jr.’s rule changes to Head Start are not final yet, so the public has until Oct. 6 to voice any opposition to the proposed deregulation.Hillary Linardopoulos, For The Inquirer
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso
A sweeping audit of the Philadelphia School District’s management and operations is coming, at City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s requestCity Controller Christy Brady will conduct the audit, examining not just the district's finances, but also management and operations. She'll look into administrative and consultant costs.Kristen A. Graham
A sweeping audit of the Philadelphia School District’s management and operations is coming, at City Council President Kenyatta Johnson’s requestCity Controller Christy Brady will conduct the audit, examining not just the district's finances, but also management and operations. She'll look into administrative and consultant costs.Kristen A. Graham
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker changed things up for this year’s July 4th concert — and it’s costing Philly’s taxpayers millions moreThe city is due to pay ESM Productions about $15.5 million for the show, which will be headlined by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, and features Meek Mill. Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker changed things up for this year’s July 4th concert — and it’s costing Philly’s taxpayers millions moreThe city is due to pay ESM Productions about $15.5 million for the show, which will be headlined by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, The Roots, and features Meek Mill. Sean Collins Walsh
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
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
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
