PPhiladelphia Read More City Council to consider food insecurity office, city-run grocery storeOctober 8, 2026 After federal policy changes led to thousands of Philly residents losing access to food benefits, a new bill…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia’s DEI policy change is hurting diverse businesses, entrepreneurs saySeptember 28, 2026 Michael Brown expects he will have to close his Black-owned union construction business by the end of next…
PPhiladelphia Read More What to expect as Philly City Council returns on Thurs. to begin its fall legislative session | Local NewsSeptember 16, 2026 Philadelphia City Council will return from its summer break Thursday to a potential battle with Mayor Cherelle Parker…
PPhiladelphia Read More PMC Proposes 31-Story Apartment Building In Center City WestAugust 24, 2026 Philadelphia’s largest multifamily owner hopes to build a massive new tower overlooking the Schuylkill River and Center City…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia to honor local veterans at City Hall with Vet Fest 2026July 28, 2026 By Steve Jeffries Philadelphia’s veterans will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday as Vet Fest 2026…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philly school district will not cut 340 jobs after city leaders commit to finding fundingJune 11, 2026 The School District of Philadelphia has reversed course on its plans to eliminate 340 staff positions after city…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia leaders running out of time to pass preliminary budget, tax hikes on the lineJune 4, 2026 Philadelphia City Council is running out of time because they have to pass a preliminary budget on Thursday…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philly could automatically enroll 200,000 workers in retirement plansMay 29, 2026 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. It’s pretty…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philly targets 20 corridors with events, upgrades ahead of America 250April 28, 2026 Metro Philadelphia Philadelphia is kicking off a new effort to breathe more life into neighborhood business corridors ahead…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia City Council resolution examines death by suicide among first respondersFebruary 26, 2026 Philadelphia City Council is weighing whether death by suicide among the city’s first responders should be considered a…
PPhiladelphia Read More City Council moves to set up board for PhillySaves, a proposed retirement program for non-city workersNovember 1, 2025 A retirement program for non-city workers was proposed months ago, and this week City Council moved to establish a board…