Philadelphia City CouncilPhilly 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 Philadelphia school board votes to close 17 schoolsKristen A. Graham and Dana Munro School board votes to close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham, Dana Munro, Sean Collins Walsh, and Anna Orso Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementFallon Roth Philadelphia City Council just adopted some of the nation’s most aggressive policies aimed at restricting ICESean Collins Walsh AdvertisementWhy City Council is threatening to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s ‘Uber tax’ if it doesn’t get its way on school closuresSchool officials say the district's budget deficit and infrastructure needs are separate issues. Council members aren't treating them that way. Sean Collins Walsh City Council members tell school board to ‘mess around and find out,’ threatening to withhold funding over school closuresCity Council members and state lawmakers gathered at Lankenau High School to protest a plan to close it and 16 other schools and said the school board is rushing a vote on the issue.Kristen A. Graham As Philadelphia pours millions into homelessness response, a flagship shelter faces an uncertain futureThe city’s lease of the building, which it has held for 50 years, expires in June, and it’s unclear if a new deal will be inked. Land-use issues are complicating matters.Anna Orso A City Council special committee will investigate the deadly South Philly garage collapseMembers of the panel have not yet been selected, but the committee will consist of Council members, construction experts, and community residents. Anna Orso Philly City Council advances $35M line of credit as the city tries to the lure the DNC backChief Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley told Philadlephia City Council Wednesday that the city has "full confidence" in the host committee's fundraising abilities.Anna Orso and Fallon Roth Philly Council advances bills restricting ICE in the city as Mayor Parker signals she won’t stand in the way If the legislation becomes law, Philadelphia would have some of the nation’s most stringent local restrictions on federal immigration-enforcement operations.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh Unauthorized immigrants who are crime victims can get special visas. A new Philly bill aims to hasten the process. | City Council roundupIn addition to the 90-day timeline, Ahmad’s bill would establish other guidelines for how local agencies process applications for the special immigration statuses known as U visas and T visas. Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham City Council members are trying to save Lankenau High School from closure with zoning legislationCity Councilmembers Curtis Jones Jr. and Nina Ahmad introduced restrictions that would prevent the city's environmental sciences magnet from being turned over to the city for affordable housing.Kristen A. Graham Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch ‘Do you have to do it right in my reelection?’: Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. asks to delay Falls Bridge and 59th Street Bridge projects A city official said the Falls Bridge was in urgent need of repair, while the city has more leeway in rehabilitating the 59th Street Bridge.Sean Collins Walsh A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer Philly renter protections advance toward final vote after a landlord lawsuit forced a redoCouncilmember Nicolas O’Rourke, of the Working Families Party, introduced the "Safe Healthy Homes" bills nearly a year ago. They have undergone amendments amid opposition from landlord groups.Anna Orso How would you spend $7 billion? Be the mayor and see how your decisions impact the cityCan you fund departments and greenlight projects while balancing the books and your approval rating? Play our city budgeting game.Charmaine Runes and Sam Morris Mayor Parker turns to Harrisburg — and GOP allies — to make her budget priorities workThe mayor’s proposal, which aims to juice revenue by hiking the city’s hotel tax and expanding its sales tax, relies in part on authorization from Harrisburg.Anna Orso and Gillian McGoldrick Republicans cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. Philadelphia-area clinics are scrambling to maintain services.New rules in the Republican-backed spending bill signed into law last year prevent the reproductive health and abortion care provider from billing Medicaid for services.Sarah Gantz See more storiesAdvertisement
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
School board votes to close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham, Dana Munro, Sean Collins Walsh, and Anna Orso
School board votes to close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham, Dana Munro, Sean Collins Walsh, and Anna Orso
Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementFallon Roth
Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21 thanks to City Council resolution, 230 years after escaping Washington’s enslavementFallon Roth
Philadelphia City Council just adopted some of the nation’s most aggressive policies aimed at restricting ICESean Collins Walsh
Philadelphia City Council just adopted some of the nation’s most aggressive policies aimed at restricting ICESean Collins Walsh
Why City Council is threatening to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s ‘Uber tax’ if it doesn’t get its way on school closuresSchool officials say the district's budget deficit and infrastructure needs are separate issues. Council members aren't treating them that way. Sean Collins Walsh
Why City Council is threatening to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s ‘Uber tax’ if it doesn’t get its way on school closuresSchool officials say the district's budget deficit and infrastructure needs are separate issues. Council members aren't treating them that way. Sean Collins Walsh
City Council members tell school board to ‘mess around and find out,’ threatening to withhold funding over school closuresCity Council members and state lawmakers gathered at Lankenau High School to protest a plan to close it and 16 other schools and said the school board is rushing a vote on the issue.Kristen A. Graham
City Council members tell school board to ‘mess around and find out,’ threatening to withhold funding over school closuresCity Council members and state lawmakers gathered at Lankenau High School to protest a plan to close it and 16 other schools and said the school board is rushing a vote on the issue.Kristen A. Graham
As Philadelphia pours millions into homelessness response, a flagship shelter faces an uncertain futureThe city’s lease of the building, which it has held for 50 years, expires in June, and it’s unclear if a new deal will be inked. Land-use issues are complicating matters.Anna Orso
As Philadelphia pours millions into homelessness response, a flagship shelter faces an uncertain futureThe city’s lease of the building, which it has held for 50 years, expires in June, and it’s unclear if a new deal will be inked. Land-use issues are complicating matters.Anna Orso
A City Council special committee will investigate the deadly South Philly garage collapseMembers of the panel have not yet been selected, but the committee will consist of Council members, construction experts, and community residents. Anna Orso
A City Council special committee will investigate the deadly South Philly garage collapseMembers of the panel have not yet been selected, but the committee will consist of Council members, construction experts, and community residents. Anna Orso
Philly City Council advances $35M line of credit as the city tries to the lure the DNC backChief Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley told Philadlephia City Council Wednesday that the city has "full confidence" in the host committee's fundraising abilities.Anna Orso and Fallon Roth
Philly City Council advances $35M line of credit as the city tries to the lure the DNC backChief Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley told Philadlephia City Council Wednesday that the city has "full confidence" in the host committee's fundraising abilities.Anna Orso and Fallon Roth
Philly Council advances bills restricting ICE in the city as Mayor Parker signals she won’t stand in the way If the legislation becomes law, Philadelphia would have some of the nation’s most stringent local restrictions on federal immigration-enforcement operations.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Philly Council advances bills restricting ICE in the city as Mayor Parker signals she won’t stand in the way If the legislation becomes law, Philadelphia would have some of the nation’s most stringent local restrictions on federal immigration-enforcement operations.Anna Orso and Sean Collins Walsh
Unauthorized immigrants who are crime victims can get special visas. A new Philly bill aims to hasten the process. | City Council roundupIn addition to the 90-day timeline, Ahmad’s bill would establish other guidelines for how local agencies process applications for the special immigration statuses known as U visas and T visas. Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham
Unauthorized immigrants who are crime victims can get special visas. A new Philly bill aims to hasten the process. | City Council roundupIn addition to the 90-day timeline, Ahmad’s bill would establish other guidelines for how local agencies process applications for the special immigration statuses known as U visas and T visas. Sean Collins Walsh and Kristen A. Graham
City Council members are trying to save Lankenau High School from closure with zoning legislationCity Councilmembers Curtis Jones Jr. and Nina Ahmad introduced restrictions that would prevent the city's environmental sciences magnet from being turned over to the city for affordable housing.Kristen A. Graham
City Council members are trying to save Lankenau High School from closure with zoning legislationCity Councilmembers Curtis Jones Jr. and Nina Ahmad introduced restrictions that would prevent the city's environmental sciences magnet from being turned over to the city for affordable housing.Kristen A. Graham
Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch
Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in CongressFour candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans. The 3rd Congressional District covers part of Philadelphia, from Chestnut Hill to South Philly.Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Sam Janesch
‘Do you have to do it right in my reelection?’: Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. asks to delay Falls Bridge and 59th Street Bridge projects A city official said the Falls Bridge was in urgent need of repair, while the city has more leeway in rehabilitating the 59th Street Bridge.Sean Collins Walsh
‘Do you have to do it right in my reelection?’: Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. asks to delay Falls Bridge and 59th Street Bridge projects A city official said the Falls Bridge was in urgent need of repair, while the city has more leeway in rehabilitating the 59th Street Bridge.Sean Collins Walsh
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
A federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Johnny Doc’s prison term should be cut shortConvicted former labor leader John J. Dougherty will be permitted to argue in an evidentiary hearing about his request to have his prison term cut short to care for his gravely ill wife.Chris Palmer
Philly renter protections advance toward final vote after a landlord lawsuit forced a redoCouncilmember Nicolas O’Rourke, of the Working Families Party, introduced the "Safe Healthy Homes" bills nearly a year ago. They have undergone amendments amid opposition from landlord groups.Anna Orso
Philly renter protections advance toward final vote after a landlord lawsuit forced a redoCouncilmember Nicolas O’Rourke, of the Working Families Party, introduced the "Safe Healthy Homes" bills nearly a year ago. They have undergone amendments amid opposition from landlord groups.Anna Orso
How would you spend $7 billion? Be the mayor and see how your decisions impact the cityCan you fund departments and greenlight projects while balancing the books and your approval rating? Play our city budgeting game.Charmaine Runes and Sam Morris
How would you spend $7 billion? Be the mayor and see how your decisions impact the cityCan you fund departments and greenlight projects while balancing the books and your approval rating? Play our city budgeting game.Charmaine Runes and Sam Morris
Mayor Parker turns to Harrisburg — and GOP allies — to make her budget priorities workThe mayor’s proposal, which aims to juice revenue by hiking the city’s hotel tax and expanding its sales tax, relies in part on authorization from Harrisburg.Anna Orso and Gillian McGoldrick
Mayor Parker turns to Harrisburg — and GOP allies — to make her budget priorities workThe mayor’s proposal, which aims to juice revenue by hiking the city’s hotel tax and expanding its sales tax, relies in part on authorization from Harrisburg.Anna Orso and Gillian McGoldrick
Republicans cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. Philadelphia-area clinics are scrambling to maintain services.New rules in the Republican-backed spending bill signed into law last year prevent the reproductive health and abortion care provider from billing Medicaid for services.Sarah Gantz
Republicans cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. Philadelphia-area clinics are scrambling to maintain services.New rules in the Republican-backed spending bill signed into law last year prevent the reproductive health and abortion care provider from billing Medicaid for services.Sarah Gantz
