Quetcy LozadaMayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalParker on Thursday proposed investments in workforce development, financial counseling, and internship opportunities for young people. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pa. detention centers loomAnna Orso Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planKristen A. Graham Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Kristen A. Graham City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso AdvertisementThese Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham Under new leadership, Women’s Community Revitalization Project is developing apartments on public land in KensingtonThe plan is for 34 apartments in a new building, flanked by two triplexes, on land owned by the city.Jake Blumgart This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham Philly Council president says he’ll hold up school funding over the closure and consolidation plan ‘if need be’Johnson’s public insistence that Council members effectively have veto power over parts of the district’s long-awaited facilities master plan raises the stakes ahead of a Feb. 17 hearing.Anna Orso and Kristen A. Graham Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso 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 Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso 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 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 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 effort to catch illegal dumpers is underway in PhiladelphiaThe enforcement unit includes 40 officers who investigate dumping cases and a dozen employees who monitor surveillance cameras at sites where people frequently dump waste.Anna Orso New bill would ban new convenience stores and pharmacies from opening in Kensington The new zoning restrictions on new pharmacies and convenience stores come in the wake of a curfew bill that sought to crack down on "nuisance businesses." Jake Blumgart and Zoe Greenberg Prevention Point celebrates National Recovery Month, despite threats to its fundingThe Kensington nonprofit has come under scrutiny for its harm reduction practices.Nate File and Aubrey Whelan Mayor Cherelle Parker allows expanded business curfew to become law without her signature | City Council roundupIn its first fall session, Council also introduced a bill on parking regulations and bike lanes, and called for tighter enforcement on businesses that sell unregulated hemp and kratom.Sean Collins Walsh, Fallon Roth, Jake Blumgart, and Ryan W. Briggs See more storiesAdvertisement
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalParker on Thursday proposed investments in workforce development, financial counseling, and internship opportunities for young people. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils ‘economic mobility agenda’ in $7 billion city budget proposalParker on Thursday proposed investments in workforce development, financial counseling, and internship opportunities for young people. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planKristen A. Graham
Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planKristen A. Graham
Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Kristen A. Graham
Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Kristen A. Graham
City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Kristen A. Graham and Anna Orso
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham
These Philly schools are slated for big upgrades as the district works to modernize buildingsThe school district released details about modernization projects for schools in each City Council district as Council members express opposition to a proposal to close 20 schools.Kristen A. Graham
Under new leadership, Women’s Community Revitalization Project is developing apartments on public land in KensingtonThe plan is for 34 apartments in a new building, flanked by two triplexes, on land owned by the city.Jake Blumgart
Under new leadership, Women’s Community Revitalization Project is developing apartments on public land in KensingtonThe plan is for 34 apartments in a new building, flanked by two triplexes, on land owned by the city.Jake Blumgart
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham
This beloved Kensington middle school just celebrated its 100th year. It may not be open much longer.Russell H. Conwell Middle School is one of 20 schools that the Philadelphia School District has proposed closing. Its students, staff, and alumni are fighting to save it.Kristen A. Graham
Philly Council president says he’ll hold up school funding over the closure and consolidation plan ‘if need be’Johnson’s public insistence that Council members effectively have veto power over parts of the district’s long-awaited facilities master plan raises the stakes ahead of a Feb. 17 hearing.Anna Orso and Kristen A. Graham
Philly Council president says he’ll hold up school funding over the closure and consolidation plan ‘if need be’Johnson’s public insistence that Council members effectively have veto power over parts of the district’s long-awaited facilities master plan raises the stakes ahead of a Feb. 17 hearing.Anna Orso and Kristen A. Graham
Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso
Josh Shapiro doesn’t need Pa. Society, the Parker-Johnson relationship, Kim Ward’s budget ballad, and more takeaways from Pa.’s weekend in NYCHundreds of Pennsylvania politcos made their way to New York for the state’s annual weekend of civility, bipartisanship, fundraising, and partying.Gillian McGoldrick, Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Julia Terruso
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
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parker’s housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it. | City Council roundupCouncil President Kenyatta Johnson said negotiations over H.O.M.E. haven't strained his relationship with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
Philly moves to ban mobile addiction services from parts of Kensington and most of the Lower NortheastIt’s the second time City Council appeared poised to restrict mobile service providers, which are groups that operate out of vans or trucks and offer a range of assistance to people in need.Anna Orso
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
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
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
A new effort to catch illegal dumpers is underway in PhiladelphiaThe enforcement unit includes 40 officers who investigate dumping cases and a dozen employees who monitor surveillance cameras at sites where people frequently dump waste.Anna Orso
A new effort to catch illegal dumpers is underway in PhiladelphiaThe enforcement unit includes 40 officers who investigate dumping cases and a dozen employees who monitor surveillance cameras at sites where people frequently dump waste.Anna Orso
New bill would ban new convenience stores and pharmacies from opening in Kensington The new zoning restrictions on new pharmacies and convenience stores come in the wake of a curfew bill that sought to crack down on "nuisance businesses." Jake Blumgart and Zoe Greenberg
New bill would ban new convenience stores and pharmacies from opening in Kensington The new zoning restrictions on new pharmacies and convenience stores come in the wake of a curfew bill that sought to crack down on "nuisance businesses." Jake Blumgart and Zoe Greenberg
Prevention Point celebrates National Recovery Month, despite threats to its fundingThe Kensington nonprofit has come under scrutiny for its harm reduction practices.Nate File and Aubrey Whelan
Prevention Point celebrates National Recovery Month, despite threats to its fundingThe Kensington nonprofit has come under scrutiny for its harm reduction practices.Nate File and Aubrey Whelan
Mayor Cherelle Parker allows expanded business curfew to become law without her signature | City Council roundupIn its first fall session, Council also introduced a bill on parking regulations and bike lanes, and called for tighter enforcement on businesses that sell unregulated hemp and kratom.Sean Collins Walsh, Fallon Roth, Jake Blumgart, and Ryan W. Briggs
Mayor Cherelle Parker allows expanded business curfew to become law without her signature | City Council roundupIn its first fall session, Council also introduced a bill on parking regulations and bike lanes, and called for tighter enforcement on businesses that sell unregulated hemp and kratom.Sean Collins Walsh, Fallon Roth, Jake Blumgart, and Ryan W. Briggs
