Tenants call on Parker admin to buy affordable homes in West, Southwest Philly
Tenants are demanding that Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration step in to prevent hundreds of subsidized homes in West…
Philadelphia’s weekly encampment cleanups a key part of mayor’s plan to end street homelessness
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Underneath an I-95 on-ramp near Center City, a peculiar living space has taken shape.…
LGBTQ+ community demands answers at Philadelphia City Council hearing on police response to Pride celebrations
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are demanding answers after the Philadelphia Police Department’s response to Pride celebrations in…
Carlton Williams to replace Adam Thiel as Philadelphia managing director, Mayor Parker announces
Managing director Adam Thiel is stepping down from Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration after more than two years. …
Philadelphia immigrant rights’ groups demand ‘ICE Out’ enforcement
Councilmember Rue Landau, who cosponsored the legislation alongside Councilmember Kendra Brooks, said in a statement to WHYY News…
Adam Thiel steps down; Carlton Williams named Philadelphia managing director
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced on Tuesday, July 28, that Carlton Williams has been appointed as…
Philadelphia to honor local veterans at City Hall with Vet Fest 2026
By Steve Jeffries Philadelphia’s veterans will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday as Vet Fest 2026…
Mayfair man charged in Northeast Philadelphia mosque arson
A Mayfair man is facing federal criminal charges for allegedly trying to burn down a Northeast Philadelphia mosque…
Philadelphia officials hope to leverage the city’s success as a World Cup host
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Congressman Brendan Boyle thinks Philadelphia should start planning now for the 2038 World Cup…
Small businesses beg for relief as Philly sees $100 million windfall
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Mayor Cherelle…
Powerful Microbursts Topple Trees Onto Cars, Homes and Roads Across Philadelphia
Cleanup was underway across Philadelphia on Sunday, July 12, after powerful microbursts toppled trees onto vehicles, homes, and…
Cleanup continues after microbursts rock West, South Philly
Philadelphians continued to clean up Sunday, a day after a severe storm damaged buildings and felled countless trees.…