Quetcy LozadaPhilly 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 City Council members threaten to shut down vote on facilities plan that would close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham and Sean Collins Walsh City Council members want homeownership program to be more affordableJake Blumgart Some North Philly residents are getting new homes to keep them in their ‘heavily gentrified’ neighborhoodsMichaelle Bond Stewards of Philly’s vacant lots are organizing against developers to secure long-tended land Jesse Bunch AdvertisementPhilly 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 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 Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pa. detention centers loomEvery lawmaker will have the opportunity to question members of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration as well as immigration advocates about the package. Anna Orso Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planConwell Middle School and Motivation High will not close after all, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. announced at a Thursday school board meeting.Kristen A. Graham Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Parents and students say the school is being penalized for things the district has the power and money to fix. Twelve separate requests have been submitted to fix the roof.Kristen A. Graham City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen 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 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 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
City Council members threaten to shut down vote on facilities plan that would close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham and Sean Collins Walsh
City Council members threaten to shut down vote on facilities plan that would close 17 Philly schoolsKristen A. Graham and Sean Collins Walsh
Some North Philly residents are getting new homes to keep them in their ‘heavily gentrified’ neighborhoodsMichaelle Bond
Some North Philly residents are getting new homes to keep them in their ‘heavily gentrified’ neighborhoodsMichaelle Bond
Stewards of Philly’s vacant lots are organizing against developers to secure long-tended land Jesse Bunch
Stewards of Philly’s vacant lots are organizing against developers to secure long-tended land Jesse Bunch
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
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
Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pa. detention centers loomEvery lawmaker will have the opportunity to question members of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration as well as immigration advocates about the package. Anna Orso
Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pa. detention centers loomEvery lawmaker will have the opportunity to question members of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration as well as immigration advocates about the package. Anna Orso
Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planConwell Middle School and Motivation High will not close after all, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. announced at a Thursday school board meeting.Kristen A. Graham
Two of 20 Philly schools slated for closure would be spared under a revised district planConwell Middle School and Motivation High will not close after all, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. announced at a Thursday school board meeting.Kristen A. Graham
Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Parents and students say the school is being penalized for things the district has the power and money to fix. Twelve separate requests have been submitted to fix the roof.Kristen A. Graham
Stetson Middle School was neglected for decades, district officials admit. Now, they’re trying to close the school.Parents and students say the school is being penalized for things the district has the power and money to fix. Twelve separate requests have been submitted to fix the roof.Kristen A. Graham
City Council members grill school district officials on plan to close 20 schools — and superintendent says he could have closed 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen 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 40Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. stood by his plan, saying he could have recommended closing "twice as many schools and been able to defend it.” Kristen 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
