Kenyatta JohnsonWith a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso Youth summit turns teens into Philly lawmakers: ‘You are the change, ultimately’Andrea Padilla Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and 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 saySean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesKristen A. Graham and Anna Orso AdvertisementPhiladelphia’s top public defender warns of service cuts if city budget passes unchangedChief Defender Keisha Hudson said services in specialty courts and emergency bail hearings would be affected July 1 if more money is not allocated.Jillian Kramer Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick The downfall of Mayor Parker’s tax on Uber was her biggest legislative defeat to date. Here’s what went wrong.The budget fight revealed that Parker’s hard-nosed negotiating style will not always work with a City Council that is increasingly willing to throw around its weight.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh Philly school officials are cutting 340 classroom jobs despite getting more funding from City CouncilMore than 340 school-based budget cuts are apparently still on the table, despite $48 million in new funds for the Philadelphia School District.Kristen A. Graham, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh Philly City Council rejected Mayor Parker’s proposed taxes on Uber and Airbnb while advancing a $7.1 billion city budgetParker had hoped to use revenue from a new tax on rideshare services to generate $48 million for the School District of Philadelphia. Council will use existing money instead.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham Mayor Parker’s proposals to tax tech companies falter as city budget deadline loomsCity Council leaders on Wednesday put a bill to increase the city's hotel tax on hold indefinitely. Parker's proposed $1-per-ride tax on rideshare remains the biggest budget holdup.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh 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 Pa. state lawmakers won’t back Mayor Parker’s tax hikes, jeopardizing key pieces of her budget proposalThe development out of Harrisburg is an eleventh-hour setback for the mayor ahead of a planned City Council vote this week. The major sticking point — her $1 rideshare fee — remains up in the air.Gillian McGoldrick and Anna Orso Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants big tech companies to pay up. With the clock ticking, she’s meeting resistance.Philadelphia City Council must give preliminary approval to a budget plan by Thursday. Parker's proposed tax hikes are shaping up to be the biggest sticking points.Anna Orso Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart Philadelphia FIFA World Cup committee releases a ‘thin’ human rights plan two weeks before first gameAfter declining to release its plan, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host committee finally made it public. Human rights advocates say the plan lacks specifics and comes too late.Alfred Lubrano OpinionKenyatta Johnson: Supreme Court decisions threaten voting rightsThe court has made it harder for minority voters and civil rights groups to challenge electoral maps that dilute African American or Latino voting power.Kenyatta Johnson, For The Inquirer What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. 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With a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso
With a city funding plan in place, Mayor Parker is headed to Harrisburg for help to shore up school financesParker, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, and other city leaders will appeal to Harrisburg for help funding the district's plan to modernize 169 public schools.Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupSean Collins Walsh and 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 saySean 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 saySean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham
Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesKristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philly School District will not make 340 classroom job cuts after all, mayor announcesKristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philadelphia’s top public defender warns of service cuts if city budget passes unchangedChief Defender Keisha Hudson said services in specialty courts and emergency bail hearings would be affected July 1 if more money is not allocated.Jillian Kramer
Philadelphia’s top public defender warns of service cuts if city budget passes unchangedChief Defender Keisha Hudson said services in specialty courts and emergency bail hearings would be affected July 1 if more money is not allocated.Jillian Kramer
Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick
Longtime Philly State Sen. Anthony Williams is running for the last time — and won’t commit to fulfilling his full termThe veteran Philadelphia state senator did not commit to completing another four-year term, opening up the possibility he could choose his successor if he decides to retire early.Gillian McGoldrick
The downfall of Mayor Parker’s tax on Uber was her biggest legislative defeat to date. Here’s what went wrong.The budget fight revealed that Parker’s hard-nosed negotiating style will not always work with a City Council that is increasingly willing to throw around its weight.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
The downfall of Mayor Parker’s tax on Uber was her biggest legislative defeat to date. Here’s what went wrong.The budget fight revealed that Parker’s hard-nosed negotiating style will not always work with a City Council that is increasingly willing to throw around its weight.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly school officials are cutting 340 classroom jobs despite getting more funding from City CouncilMore than 340 school-based budget cuts are apparently still on the table, despite $48 million in new funds for the Philadelphia School District.Kristen A. Graham, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly school officials are cutting 340 classroom jobs despite getting more funding from City CouncilMore than 340 school-based budget cuts are apparently still on the table, despite $48 million in new funds for the Philadelphia School District.Kristen A. Graham, Anna Orso, and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly City Council rejected Mayor Parker’s proposed taxes on Uber and Airbnb while advancing a $7.1 billion city budgetParker had hoped to use revenue from a new tax on rideshare services to generate $48 million for the School District of Philadelphia. Council will use existing money instead.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
Philly City Council rejected Mayor Parker’s proposed taxes on Uber and Airbnb while advancing a $7.1 billion city budgetParker had hoped to use revenue from a new tax on rideshare services to generate $48 million for the School District of Philadelphia. Council will use existing money instead.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Kristen A. Graham
Mayor Parker’s proposals to tax tech companies falter as city budget deadline loomsCity Council leaders on Wednesday put a bill to increase the city's hotel tax on hold indefinitely. Parker's proposed $1-per-ride tax on rideshare remains the biggest budget holdup.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker’s proposals to tax tech companies falter as city budget deadline loomsCity Council leaders on Wednesday put a bill to increase the city's hotel tax on hold indefinitely. Parker's proposed $1-per-ride tax on rideshare remains the biggest budget holdup.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
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
Pa. state lawmakers won’t back Mayor Parker’s tax hikes, jeopardizing key pieces of her budget proposalThe development out of Harrisburg is an eleventh-hour setback for the mayor ahead of a planned City Council vote this week. The major sticking point — her $1 rideshare fee — remains up in the air.Gillian McGoldrick and Anna Orso
Pa. state lawmakers won’t back Mayor Parker’s tax hikes, jeopardizing key pieces of her budget proposalThe development out of Harrisburg is an eleventh-hour setback for the mayor ahead of a planned City Council vote this week. The major sticking point — her $1 rideshare fee — remains up in the air.Gillian McGoldrick and Anna Orso
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants big tech companies to pay up. With the clock ticking, she’s meeting resistance.Philadelphia City Council must give preliminary approval to a budget plan by Thursday. Parker's proposed tax hikes are shaping up to be the biggest sticking points.Anna Orso
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants big tech companies to pay up. With the clock ticking, she’s meeting resistance.Philadelphia City Council must give preliminary approval to a budget plan by Thursday. Parker's proposed tax hikes are shaping up to be the biggest sticking points.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart
Mayor Parker wanted a 20-year tax abatement to spark development. Why hasn’t it happened?Amid a contentious debate over school closures and a bruising budget battle over public education funding, the abatement legislation was never introduced. But that doesn’t mean it’s dead, Parker says.Jake Blumgart
Philadelphia FIFA World Cup committee releases a ‘thin’ human rights plan two weeks before first gameAfter declining to release its plan, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host committee finally made it public. Human rights advocates say the plan lacks specifics and comes too late.Alfred Lubrano
Philadelphia FIFA World Cup committee releases a ‘thin’ human rights plan two weeks before first gameAfter declining to release its plan, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host committee finally made it public. Human rights advocates say the plan lacks specifics and comes too late.Alfred Lubrano
OpinionKenyatta Johnson: Supreme Court decisions threaten voting rightsThe court has made it harder for minority voters and civil rights groups to challenge electoral maps that dilute African American or Latino voting power.Kenyatta Johnson, For The Inquirer
OpinionKenyatta Johnson: Supreme Court decisions threaten voting rightsThe court has made it harder for minority voters and civil rights groups to challenge electoral maps that dilute African American or Latino voting power.Kenyatta Johnson, For The Inquirer
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
What Philly politicos had to say about Mayor Parker, the race for Congress, and who should run for presidentWho will win a seat in Congress? Who will run against Mayor Parker next year? And who should Democrats nominate for president? Anna Orso and Sam Janesch
Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Philly City Council wants to consider having an elected school board following showdown over closing 17 schoolsCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas said the school board should be held accountable to the public, especially after a controversial vote last week on a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools.Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker signs sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement, cementing Philly’s sanctuary policies into lawParker did not sign one anti-ICE bill that landed on her desk: a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker signs sweeping restrictions on immigration enforcement, cementing Philly’s sanctuary policies into lawParker did not sign one anti-ICE bill that landed on her desk: a measure that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The bill will still become law.Anna Orso
