Jim KenneyNow 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 jails dropped a monthly addiction shot to save money. Now 1 in 3 inmates is misusing the cheaper pill.Aubrey Whelan, Samantha Melamed, and Jillian Kramer Council approved $278M for the first phase of Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative. The city has only spent $38M so far.Sean Collins Walsh Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso OpinionBig port investment reminds Philadelphia it’s a maritime city | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist AdvertisementIn about-face, the Atwater Kent Collection won’t be going to Drexel University‘Philadelphia’s attic’ was slated for a handover to Drexel in 2022. Now, the City and Drexel are hammering out a new deal that will keep the collection in the hands of the City.Peter Dobrin New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso Mayor Parker marked her 1,000th day in office with a ground-breaking at Kensington’s McPherson Square library The $21.7 million library renovation project will take two years. Sean Collins Walsh A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.Sean Collins Walsh How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso Mayor Parker has seen higher turnover among her top appointees than her recent predecessorsCome September, more than half of Parker’s highest-level appointees will have departed in the two years and nine months since she took office.Sean Collins Walsh The Frank Rizzo statue is repaired, and the search for a new location is underwayWith repairs completed, what's next for the 10-foot bronze statue?Michelle Myers Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel resigns from Parker administrationCarlton Williams, Thiel's replacement, will assume a vast portfolio of city operations, including health agencies, homeless services, parks and libraries, prisons, and the fire department.Anna Orso Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and 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 Most Philadelphians back sanctuary city status as Trump threatens federal funding, poll showsThe support for Philadelphia’s sanctuary status was consistent across age and racial groups, showing relatively widespread support for the city’s immigrant-friendly policies.Anna Orso Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso Philly City Council reluctantly agrees to borrow $200 million to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned that if the city did not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price would have nearly doubled. Still, Council balked at the price.Anna Orso Philly City Council is holding up a proposal to borrow $200M to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned if the city does not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price is set to nearly double. Council members balked at the price tag.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart 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 jails dropped a monthly addiction shot to save money. Now 1 in 3 inmates is misusing the cheaper pill.Aubrey Whelan, Samantha Melamed, and Jillian Kramer
Philly jails dropped a monthly addiction shot to save money. Now 1 in 3 inmates is misusing the cheaper pill.Aubrey Whelan, Samantha Melamed, and Jillian Kramer
Council approved $278M for the first phase of Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative. The city has only spent $38M so far.Sean Collins Walsh
Council approved $278M for the first phase of Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative. The city has only spent $38M so far.Sean Collins Walsh
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
OpinionBig port investment reminds Philadelphia it’s a maritime city | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
OpinionBig port investment reminds Philadelphia it’s a maritime city | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
In about-face, the Atwater Kent Collection won’t be going to Drexel University‘Philadelphia’s attic’ was slated for a handover to Drexel in 2022. Now, the City and Drexel are hammering out a new deal that will keep the collection in the hands of the City.Peter Dobrin
In about-face, the Atwater Kent Collection won’t be going to Drexel University‘Philadelphia’s attic’ was slated for a handover to Drexel in 2022. Now, the City and Drexel are hammering out a new deal that will keep the collection in the hands of the City.Peter Dobrin
New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso
New Philly police crime lab could open next year as Council committee approves $40M to fund itCity Treasurer Jacqueline Dunn told a City Council committee on Wednesday that construction began at the new University City site in December 2025 and will extend through April.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker marked her 1,000th day in office with a ground-breaking at Kensington’s McPherson Square library The $21.7 million library renovation project will take two years. Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker marked her 1,000th day in office with a ground-breaking at Kensington’s McPherson Square library The $21.7 million library renovation project will take two years. Sean Collins Walsh
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.Sean Collins Walsh
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study. Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.Sean Collins Walsh
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker has seen higher turnover among her top appointees than her recent predecessorsCome September, more than half of Parker’s highest-level appointees will have departed in the two years and nine months since she took office.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker has seen higher turnover among her top appointees than her recent predecessorsCome September, more than half of Parker’s highest-level appointees will have departed in the two years and nine months since she took office.Sean Collins Walsh
The Frank Rizzo statue is repaired, and the search for a new location is underwayWith repairs completed, what's next for the 10-foot bronze statue?Michelle Myers
The Frank Rizzo statue is repaired, and the search for a new location is underwayWith repairs completed, what's next for the 10-foot bronze statue?Michelle Myers
Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel resigns from Parker administrationCarlton Williams, Thiel's replacement, will assume a vast portfolio of city operations, including health agencies, homeless services, parks and libraries, prisons, and the fire department.Anna Orso
Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel resigns from Parker administrationCarlton Williams, Thiel's replacement, will assume a vast portfolio of city operations, including health agencies, homeless services, parks and libraries, prisons, and the fire department.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and 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
Most Philadelphians back sanctuary city status as Trump threatens federal funding, poll showsThe support for Philadelphia’s sanctuary status was consistent across age and racial groups, showing relatively widespread support for the city’s immigrant-friendly policies.Anna Orso
Most Philadelphians back sanctuary city status as Trump threatens federal funding, poll showsThe support for Philadelphia’s sanctuary status was consistent across age and racial groups, showing relatively widespread support for the city’s immigrant-friendly policies.Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
DA Larry Krasner publicly criticized Mayor Cherelle Parker as he flirts with running for her officeKrasner took a letter to Parker's office saying that he needs an additional $5.6 million from the city to bolster shootings investigations, domestic violence prosecutions, and victim services.Anna Orso
Philly City Council reluctantly agrees to borrow $200 million to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned that if the city did not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price would have nearly doubled. Still, Council balked at the price.Anna Orso
Philly City Council reluctantly agrees to borrow $200 million to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned that if the city did not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price would have nearly doubled. Still, Council balked at the price.Anna Orso
Philly City Council is holding up a proposal to borrow $200M to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned if the city does not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price is set to nearly double. Council members balked at the price tag.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
Philly City Council is holding up a proposal to borrow $200M to buy the police headquarters buildingOfficials warned if the city does not exercise its option to buy the building this year, the annual rent price is set to nearly double. Council members balked at the price tag.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart
