Jim KenneyOpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Jake Blumgart Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.Jeff Gammage Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagSean Collins Walsh AdvertisementWhat Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing Mayor Parker doubles down on commitment to using project labor agreements for city-funded workThe executive order is an iteration of similar ones signed by Parker's predecessors, and is supported by the building trades unions that have been among the mayor's most important political backers.Anna Orso A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh See more storiesAdvertisement
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer
OpinionNew study on historic districts counters claim preservation limits development, housingPopulation density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past decade, nearly triple the citywide rate.Paul Steinke, For The Inquirer
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh
Internal documents shed light on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s decision to end Philadelphia’s racial diversity goals in contracting Sean Collins Walsh
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Jake Blumgart
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Jake Blumgart
Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.Jeff Gammage
Immigration advocates say Philly courthouse has become a ‘hunting ground’ for ICE. They want agents barred from the building.Jeff Gammage
What Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
What Philadelphians close to the criminal justice system want DA Larry Krasner to do in his third termDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner asked for the public's help in setting the agenda of his third term. Lawyers and advocates have some suggestions.Ellie Rushing and Anna Orso
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia City Controller Christy Brady has defeated Republican challenger Ari PatrinosBrady first became acting controller in 2022, when Mayor Jim Kenney appointed her to fill a vacancy created by Rebecca Rhynhart resigning to run for mayor. Sean Collins Walsh
A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
A new 10-cent fee on paper bags has cleared Philly City Council, but Mayor Parker’s support is uncertainMayor Cherelle L. Parker has not yet said if she intends to sign the bill, which requires stores charge at least 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
OpinionA ‘Be the Phirst to Phlush’ lottery was held to open Clark Park’s new public bathroomThe Friends of Clark Park held a potty party Monday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of their park's Philly Phlush unit. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
Philly has had a ‘soda tax’ since 2017. One lawmaker wants the city to consider repealing it.Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and several Council members defended the tax, which was championed by former Mayor Jim Kenney. Sean Collins Walsh
City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh
City Controller Christy Brady is facing a challenge from Republican Ari Patrinos The controller’s office is charged with auditing the city’s finances and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse. But despite that critical role, there isn’t much drama in this year’s race.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City HallA City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers in the city charge 10 cents per nonreusable bag.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s restraint with Trump is both calculation and gamble as the president escalates against blue citiesMayor Cherelle L. Parker has avoided overtly criticizing Trump, even as the president has sought to deploy troops to other American cities against the will of their Democratic mayors.Anna Orso
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
Your guide to the 2025 general election in Philadelphia, from district attorney to Pa. Supreme CourtFrom important dates to who’s on your ballot.Henry Savage, Anna Orso, Gillian McGoldrick, Fallon Roth, Sean Collins Walsh, and Patricia Madej
It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman
It’s ‘Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day‘ weekend in Philly after a court rulingAn appeals court ruled in August that former-Mayor Jim Kenney’s 2021 order replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day is invalid. Abraham Gutman
Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing
Philly police have a new public safety plan in the works — this time with community inputCommissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. Ellie Rushing
Mayor Parker doubles down on commitment to using project labor agreements for city-funded workThe executive order is an iteration of similar ones signed by Parker's predecessors, and is supported by the building trades unions that have been among the mayor's most important political backers.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker doubles down on commitment to using project labor agreements for city-funded workThe executive order is an iteration of similar ones signed by Parker's predecessors, and is supported by the building trades unions that have been among the mayor's most important political backers.Anna Orso
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
