City Council, bucking landlords, advances renter protection package
By Jack Tomczuk Nine months after shelving two-thirds of Nicolas O’Rourke’s Safe Healthy Homes Act, a City Council…
City council works to make Erie a ‘Welcoming City’
Erie City Council wants Erie to officially be named a “Welcoming City,” but there’s apparently some work that…
Council approves resign-to-run rule change for state and federal elections
Philadelphia elected officials could be allowed to keep their existing jobs if they decide to run for state…
How Not to Plan A Neighborhood
Most Fridays, my family likes to order from Vince’s Pizzeria in Fishtown, and I’ll admit I have some…
Philly may ease resign-to-run rule for city employees
City employees who run for state or federal offices would be able to keep their jobs while campaigning…
Reading officials remember former Councilman ‘Strat’ Marmarou | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. — City leaders say you always knew when “Strat” Marmarou walked into a room. “Strat was…
City Council roundup: Lawmakers pass puppy moratorium, tighten tobacco rules, push renter protections
By Jack Tomczuk City Council on Thursday passed a three-year moratorium on the breeding and sale of puppies,…
Reading officials remember former Councilman ‘Strat’ Marmarou | Berks Regional News
READING, Pa. — City leaders say you always knew when “Strat” Marmarou walked into a room. “Strat was…
ACCT to enforce new ban on unlicensed dog breeding in Philadelphia
In three months, the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia will start enforcing a newly approved three-year…
Erie Moves Forward with New Public Safety Building Plan | Local News
City of Erie planners continue to make progress on the long-range plan to transform the former Miller Brothers…
The Reader Beat: City Council Notes from February 4, 2026
Following our notes taken during the city council meeting on Feb. 4. I attended the City Council meeting…
Philly considers banning unlicensed dog breeding for three years to help overcrowded shelters
A temporary ban on unlicensed dog breeding and sales is being considered by City Council as a way…