Jamie GauthierCouncilmember Jamie Gauthier moves to restrict zoning for four West Philly schools slated to close Gauthier said she wants to ensure the Philadelphia school district’s decisions about closures are not motivated by potential financial rewards from reselling the properties.Sean Collins Walsh, Kristen A. Graham, and Jake Blumgart ‘Unattainable’: POWER Interfaith calls on City Hall to address affordability crisis. But Philly doesn’t have many good options.Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Mayor Parker backs legislation to boost housing development around SEPTA stationsJake Blumgart The Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happyKristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File AdvertisementPhiladelphia’s Managing Director Adam Thiel was once everywhere. Now, he’s largely faded from public view.Adam Thiel’s increasingly low profile in Philadelphia City Hall has generated frustration among some lawmakers and fueled questions about his performance.Anna Orso City Council seeks to stop demolitions as anti-blight measureThe bill was opposed by a trade group for residential developers. Jake Blumgart How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan is back on track after Council again reapproved $800 million in city bondsParker this week also unveiled plans to redevelop the Brith Sholom House senior housing facility and to build a modular housing manufacturing facility in North Philadelphia. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham Philly bill to ban waste incineration gets put on hold after failing to gain Council support Councilmember Jamie Gauthier made a last-minute decision to pull the measure which would prevent the city from shipping its trash to be burned at a plant in Chester. Frank Kummer and Sean Collins Walsh ICE, housing, and ‘resign to run’: What’s on Philadelphia City Council’s 2026 agendaFrom ICE and school closings to the Semiquincentennial and trash incineration, City Council will have its hands full in 2026.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh SEPTA trolley tunnel will remain closed through at least the end of DecemberThe Center City trolley tunnel has been closed for more than a month, after new slider parts damaged the overhead wiring system. Nate File Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna 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 Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier moves to restrict zoning for four West Philly schools slated to close Gauthier said she wants to ensure the Philadelphia school district’s decisions about closures are not motivated by potential financial rewards from reselling the properties.Sean Collins Walsh, Kristen A. Graham, and Jake Blumgart
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier moves to restrict zoning for four West Philly schools slated to close Gauthier said she wants to ensure the Philadelphia school district’s decisions about closures are not motivated by potential financial rewards from reselling the properties.Sean Collins Walsh, Kristen A. Graham, and Jake Blumgart
‘Unattainable’: POWER Interfaith calls on City Hall to address affordability crisis. But Philly doesn’t have many good options.Sean Collins Walsh
‘Unattainable’: POWER Interfaith calls on City Hall to address affordability crisis. But Philly doesn’t have many good options.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
The Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happyKristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File
The Philly school board finally began considering the superintendent’s school-closing plan — and the community is not happyKristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Nate File
Philadelphia’s Managing Director Adam Thiel was once everywhere. Now, he’s largely faded from public view.Adam Thiel’s increasingly low profile in Philadelphia City Hall has generated frustration among some lawmakers and fueled questions about his performance.Anna Orso
Philadelphia’s Managing Director Adam Thiel was once everywhere. Now, he’s largely faded from public view.Adam Thiel’s increasingly low profile in Philadelphia City Hall has generated frustration among some lawmakers and fueled questions about his performance.Anna Orso
City Council seeks to stop demolitions as anti-blight measureThe bill was opposed by a trade group for residential developers. Jake Blumgart
City Council seeks to stop demolitions as anti-blight measureThe bill was opposed by a trade group for residential developers. Jake Blumgart
How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso
How Jamie Gauthier charted a new path to power in Philadelphia City HallCity Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has generally voted with progressives, but she has at times compromised on ideological battles to prioritize her district.Anna Orso
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan is back on track after Council again reapproved $800 million in city bondsParker this week also unveiled plans to redevelop the Brith Sholom House senior housing facility and to build a modular housing manufacturing facility in North Philadelphia. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan is back on track after Council again reapproved $800 million in city bondsParker this week also unveiled plans to redevelop the Brith Sholom House senior housing facility and to build a modular housing manufacturing facility in North Philadelphia. Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
The Philadelphia school district’s facilities plan did not go over well in City CouncilThe pushback from lawmakers Thursday was notably strong, with one member proposing to allow City Council to remove school board members.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
Philly bill to ban waste incineration gets put on hold after failing to gain Council support Councilmember Jamie Gauthier made a last-minute decision to pull the measure which would prevent the city from shipping its trash to be burned at a plant in Chester. Frank Kummer and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly bill to ban waste incineration gets put on hold after failing to gain Council support Councilmember Jamie Gauthier made a last-minute decision to pull the measure which would prevent the city from shipping its trash to be burned at a plant in Chester. Frank Kummer and Sean Collins Walsh
ICE, housing, and ‘resign to run’: What’s on Philadelphia City Council’s 2026 agendaFrom ICE and school closings to the Semiquincentennial and trash incineration, City Council will have its hands full in 2026.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
ICE, housing, and ‘resign to run’: What’s on Philadelphia City Council’s 2026 agendaFrom ICE and school closings to the Semiquincentennial and trash incineration, City Council will have its hands full in 2026.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker touted her accomplishments and outlined a plan for homelessness during her State of the City speechThe homelessness plan was a reminder that — despite progress on public safety and a coming year that promises tourism and growth — some of the city’s longest-term ills remain unresolved.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
SEPTA trolley tunnel will remain closed through at least the end of DecemberThe Center City trolley tunnel has been closed for more than a month, after new slider parts damaged the overhead wiring system. Nate File
SEPTA trolley tunnel will remain closed through at least the end of DecemberThe Center City trolley tunnel has been closed for more than a month, after new slider parts damaged the overhead wiring system. Nate File
Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso
Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz | City Council roundupThe PhillySaves program would allow for people to invest through payroll deductions at no cost to their employers.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna Orso
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismBoth measures were cheered by restaurant industry advocates, who lobbied lawmakers to ease burdens on tourism and hospitality ahead of 2026, when Philadelphia is expected to host a flurry of visitors.Anna 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
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
Philadelphia built a tool to track vacant properties, but L&I no longer uses it. Neighbors say they live in fear.Department of Licenses & Inspections officials say the department no longer uses a tool meant to track the empty properties and relies on residents' complaints. Michaelle Bond and Joe Yerardi
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
