Does Councilmember Young Want to Stifle Development?
Does City Council really want to encourage more economic investment in Philadelphia? Or are members more interested in…
Philadelphia budget: Parker wants millions for rental inspections, modular home factories
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Mayor Parker proposes ride share and delivery taxes
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has unveiled a $7 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that…
What’s in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027?
Mayor Cherelle Parker pitched her $6.97 billion budget to city council on Thursday, saying it includes new taxes…
Philadelphia budget: Parker proposes Amazon, Uber taxes
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Philadelphia mayor proposes new taxes on deliveries, rideshare apps like Uber in new $6.97 billion budget
A ride home in Philadelphia could soon cost more if Mayor Cherelle Parker’s latest budget takes effect. Parker…
Sincere Harris to leave role in Philadelphia City Hall
Sincere Harris is leaving her post as Mayor Cherelle Parker‘s chief deputy mayor after more than two years…
How Philadelphia Brought Down Crime
When you remark upon what is truly a miraculous turnaround in Philadelphia’s violent crime landscape — a record…
Philadelphia working to create 1,000 more long-term homeless shelter beds.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Breaks Ground On First Phase Of 1,000-Unit Redevelopment
A vacant public housing complex overlooking West Philadelphia is one stop closer to coming back online after a…
Philadelphia working to create 1,000 more long-term homeless shelter beds.
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Philadelphia sued for allegedly not promoting five police officers because they are White
The city of Philadelphia is facing a lawsuit from five police officers who claim they were denied promotions…