PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia Council committee calls for reparations officeFebruary 19, 2026 Robert E. Williams said his great-grandmother was on one of the final slave ships to come to the…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia city councilmembers press superintendent on plan to close 20 district schoolsFebruary 18, 2026 During a crowded hearing Tuesday at Philadelphia City Council, the biggest question that emerged was: Why are more…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion school modernization plan faces criticism from parents, City Council membersFebruary 18, 2026 PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia’s school modernization plan is facing criticism from parents and City Council members, as the district…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia City Council set to learn more about controversial school closing planFebruary 17, 2026 Philadelphia City Council is set to learn more about the school district’s controversial plan to close nearly two…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia’s youth ombudsperson could soon be permanentFebruary 10, 2026 From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
PPhiladelphia Read More ‘ICE Out’ legislation set to be introduced in Philly City CouncilJanuary 29, 2026 By Jack Tomczuk A pair of City Council members are planning to introduce legislation this week intended to…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia City Council returns to housing-focused agendaJanuary 15, 2026 More protections for city renters Last April, Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke introduced the Safe Healthy Homes Act. The legislative…
PPhiladelphia Read More PHILADELPHIA BREAKS GROUND ON TEN-BLOCK TRANSFORMATION IN CENTER CITYJanuary 14, 2026 AVENUE OF THE ARTS, INC. REIMAGINES 1-MILE STRETCH FROM CITY HALL TO WASHINGTON AVENUE ON SOUTH BROAD STREET…
PPhiladelphia Read More Amid threats from Trump to close it, Philly slave exhibit marks its 15th anniversary | Local NewsDecember 25, 2025 We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia housing: What changed for renters, homeowners in 2025December 21, 2025 Help for low-income renters In June, Council passed legislation authorizing the city to create an antidisplacement fund for…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia City Council approves outdoor dining expansion, targets reservation scalpingDecember 12, 2025 Philadelphia City Council has approved legislation aimed at expanding outdoor dining and limiting the resale of restaurant reservations…
PPhiladelphia Read More Philadelphia housing: City Council OKs Parker’s H.O.M.E. planDecember 11, 2025 Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from…