Rue LandauA City Hall security guard sketches during his breaks. He just had his first show.Khalik White has overcome housing insecurity, alcoholism, and even being called the worst artist on Instagram, to become an artist with amazing depth. His coworkers couldn't get enough of his art.Nina Starner, For The Inquirer Philly is once again looking at a $1-per-ride tax. But this time, it’s on the robots.Anna Orso Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso As drones become cheaper and easier to use, suburban police in the Philly region are adopting them as ‘first responders’Vinny Vella Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender AdvertisementShould Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso Philly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh Mayor Parker’s administration opposed giving death benefits to families of first responders who die by suicide. Council called it ‘cruel’ and ‘outrageous.’City Council members erupted Wednesday after a Parker administration official testified the mayor opposes legislation to extend death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide.Anna Orso Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O’Rourke call on World Cup party hosts to prepare for ICE activityThe Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition will host training sessions to teach business owners and watch party hosts their rights when interacting with ICE.Henry Savage 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
A City Hall security guard sketches during his breaks. He just had his first show.Khalik White has overcome housing insecurity, alcoholism, and even being called the worst artist on Instagram, to become an artist with amazing depth. His coworkers couldn't get enough of his art.Nina Starner, For The Inquirer
A City Hall security guard sketches during his breaks. He just had his first show.Khalik White has overcome housing insecurity, alcoholism, and even being called the worst artist on Instagram, to become an artist with amazing depth. His coworkers couldn't get enough of his art.Nina Starner, For The Inquirer
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
As drones become cheaper and easier to use, suburban police in the Philly region are adopting them as ‘first responders’Vinny Vella
As drones become cheaper and easier to use, suburban police in the Philly region are adopting them as ‘first responders’Vinny Vella
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff’s office, even after a $20 million scandalSean Collins Walsh, Anna Orso, Ryan W. Briggs, and William Bender
Should Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh
Should Philly open a city-supported grocery store? Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to consider it.Johnson called for a hearing examining the possibility of opening a municipal-backed store as part of his Philly Food Affordability Act. Sean Collins Walsh
Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart
Philly laws conflate drag shows with strip clubs. City Council wants to change that.A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.Beatrice Forman and Jake Blumgart
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
After a messy budget fight, Philly City Council turns to its unfinished business: Trash, taxes, and a new arenaWhen lawmakers last met in June, they approved a $7.1 billion city budget that left all sides feeling dejected.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdownThere is no specific data center proposal currently under consideration by City Council, but activists say city lawmakers are "on notice" to proactively halt any potential projects.Anna Orso
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso
Philly developers are planning a $1.5M campaign to protect City Council from progressive challengersPhilly For Growth, a super PAC backed by the city's development interests, wants to keep progressives from growing their power on City Council.Anna Orso
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
Philly City Council grilled Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel over officers’ Pride response as LGBTQ+ advocates demanded accountabilityBethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.Anna Orso
Philly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser
Philly’s queen of Gay Bingo hangs up her heels after 30 years and $5 million raised for AIDS researchThe man behind the makeup, Michael Byrne, bid adieu to Carlota Ttendant and his longtime gig hosting Gay Bingo: “Drag is a young girl’s game.” Maggie Prosser
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Banning ‘convenience’ fees, buying the police headquarters, and approving the city budget | City Council roundupCouncil also approved the purchase of the police headquarters building on North Broad Street and expanded death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso
Philly City Council will hold hearings to investigate police response during Pride celebration in the Gayborhood“It’s clear that this was a lack of communication, a lack of planning, and a lack of clear on-the-ground decision making of what to do in this situation,” said Councilmember Rue Landau.Andrea Padilla and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Mayor Parker responds to the police use of force during Philly's Pride celebrationAfter 15 people were arrested Sunday during Pride celebrations, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said she is investigating and meeting with community leaders.Henry Savage and Jesse Bunch
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly progressives made gains in Democratic ward elections. But party chair Bob Brady remains well-positioned for reelection. The Philadelphia Democratic Party’s internal politics have become a key battleground in between progressive upstarts and the establishment.Sean Collins Walsh
Mayor Parker’s administration opposed giving death benefits to families of first responders who die by suicide. Council called it ‘cruel’ and ‘outrageous.’City Council members erupted Wednesday after a Parker administration official testified the mayor opposes legislation to extend death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide.Anna Orso
Mayor Parker’s administration opposed giving death benefits to families of first responders who die by suicide. Council called it ‘cruel’ and ‘outrageous.’City Council members erupted Wednesday after a Parker administration official testified the mayor opposes legislation to extend death benefits to the families of first responders who die by suicide.Anna Orso
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O’Rourke call on World Cup party hosts to prepare for ICE activityThe Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition will host training sessions to teach business owners and watch party hosts their rights when interacting with ICE.Henry Savage
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O’Rourke call on World Cup party hosts to prepare for ICE activityThe Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition will host training sessions to teach business owners and watch party hosts their rights when interacting with ICE.Henry Savage
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
