Mark SquillaPhilly 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 arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersAnna Orso Welcome America Inc.’s new interim CEO is local PR executive Nicole CashmanHenry Savage A newly formed nonprofit is trying to shut down a Gayborhood bar, claiming it’s a ‘public nuisance’Abraham Gutman and Zoe Greenberg AdvertisementThree Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh Philly stores routinely violate the plastic and paper bag law, environmental group saysPennEnvironment sent members to purchase items in 80 stores across the city and in neighborhoods with varying demographics and found many violations of the plastic bag ordinance.Frank Kummer A community of South Philly families rejoice after hearing the new I-76 ramp will not destroy its beloved ball fieldsGov. Josh Shapiro said that a new entrance ramp to I-76 will run west from Seventh Street, bypassing two complexes where neighborhood children have played sports for generations.Mike Newall 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 Head House Square’s restoration has begun with a $1.5 million makeoverCity officials and a conservancy group are working to give one of the oldest continuously operated farmers markets in the nation with a makeover.Mike Newall and Jake Blumgart Toilets in a trailer aren’t a long-term fix for the problems at this South Philly elementary school, lawmakers say“The bathrooms are disgusting, they’re so dirty and smell terrible,” a fifth grader said of the South Philadelphia school.Kristen A. Graham OpinionHistoric preservation isn’t the villain in the debate over housing affordabilityBy practicing ‘gentle density,’ these architects create more housing for less money, using fewer natural resources.Inga Saffron | Columnist, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer A hidden alley could become a key walking path in Old City for 2026The city is starting construction on what officials call the Commerce Connector, a pedestrian path designed to guide visitors from the Independence Visitors’ Center to Carpenters Hall.Frank Kummer Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart Comcast promises to ‘turbocharge’ East Market revitalization efforts championed by Mayor Parker The mayor unveiled a list of 60 people who will sit on her Market East advisory committee. 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
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 arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaSean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersAnna Orso
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersAnna Orso
A newly formed nonprofit is trying to shut down a Gayborhood bar, claiming it’s a ‘public nuisance’Abraham Gutman and Zoe Greenberg
A newly formed nonprofit is trying to shut down a Gayborhood bar, claiming it’s a ‘public nuisance’Abraham Gutman and Zoe Greenberg
Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Three Philly City Council districts emerge as key battlegrounds in the 2027 electionAll 17 sitting City Council members appear poised to seek reelection next year, but a wave of challengers is gearing up to take on the old guard.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly stores routinely violate the plastic and paper bag law, environmental group saysPennEnvironment sent members to purchase items in 80 stores across the city and in neighborhoods with varying demographics and found many violations of the plastic bag ordinance.Frank Kummer
Philly stores routinely violate the plastic and paper bag law, environmental group saysPennEnvironment sent members to purchase items in 80 stores across the city and in neighborhoods with varying demographics and found many violations of the plastic bag ordinance.Frank Kummer
A community of South Philly families rejoice after hearing the new I-76 ramp will not destroy its beloved ball fieldsGov. Josh Shapiro said that a new entrance ramp to I-76 will run west from Seventh Street, bypassing two complexes where neighborhood children have played sports for generations.Mike Newall
A community of South Philly families rejoice after hearing the new I-76 ramp will not destroy its beloved ball fieldsGov. Josh Shapiro said that a new entrance ramp to I-76 will run west from Seventh Street, bypassing two complexes where neighborhood children have played sports for generations.Mike Newall
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
Head House Square’s restoration has begun with a $1.5 million makeoverCity officials and a conservancy group are working to give one of the oldest continuously operated farmers markets in the nation with a makeover.Mike Newall and Jake Blumgart
Head House Square’s restoration has begun with a $1.5 million makeoverCity officials and a conservancy group are working to give one of the oldest continuously operated farmers markets in the nation with a makeover.Mike Newall and Jake Blumgart
Toilets in a trailer aren’t a long-term fix for the problems at this South Philly elementary school, lawmakers say“The bathrooms are disgusting, they’re so dirty and smell terrible,” a fifth grader said of the South Philadelphia school.Kristen A. Graham
Toilets in a trailer aren’t a long-term fix for the problems at this South Philly elementary school, lawmakers say“The bathrooms are disgusting, they’re so dirty and smell terrible,” a fifth grader said of the South Philadelphia school.Kristen A. Graham
OpinionHistoric preservation isn’t the villain in the debate over housing affordabilityBy practicing ‘gentle density,’ these architects create more housing for less money, using fewer natural resources.Inga Saffron | Columnist, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
OpinionHistoric preservation isn’t the villain in the debate over housing affordabilityBy practicing ‘gentle density,’ these architects create more housing for less money, using fewer natural resources.Inga Saffron | Columnist, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
A hidden alley could become a key walking path in Old City for 2026The city is starting construction on what officials call the Commerce Connector, a pedestrian path designed to guide visitors from the Independence Visitors’ Center to Carpenters Hall.Frank Kummer
A hidden alley could become a key walking path in Old City for 2026The city is starting construction on what officials call the Commerce Connector, a pedestrian path designed to guide visitors from the Independence Visitors’ Center to Carpenters Hall.Frank Kummer
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
Restrictions on Kensington outreach services take effect as City Council approves a broader banThe actions by City Council members who represent Kensington and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration are part of a major shift in how people who use drugs obtain medical care and basic needs.Anna Orso and Aubrey Whelan
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart
Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philly. Supporters say the bill gives more notice and power to property owners. Opponents say it will damage the city's heritage.Jake Blumgart
A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
A Philly lawmaker has proposed a ‘temporary moratorium’ on puppy breeding | City Council roundup“Right now, healthy and adoptable dogs are being euthanized in our shelter simply because there’s no space,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said.Sean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, and Jake Blumgart
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia shoppers will soon have to pay 10 cents for a paper bagThough her administration had been critical of the measure, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker declined to veto the bill, allowing it to become law without her signature.Sean Collins Walsh
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
City Council delays key vote on Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative, setting up tight deadline before city bond sales The delay means the administration faces a tight legislative deadline next week to achieve its goal of selling $400 million in city bonds this year.Sean Collins Walsh and Jake Blumgart
Comcast promises to ‘turbocharge’ East Market revitalization efforts championed by Mayor Parker The mayor unveiled a list of 60 people who will sit on her Market East advisory committee. Jake Blumgart
Comcast promises to ‘turbocharge’ East Market revitalization efforts championed by Mayor Parker The mayor unveiled a list of 60 people who will sit on her Market East advisory committee. 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
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
