Task Force calls on city council to address food insecurity
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia needs a permanent authority to address food insecurity. That’s the conclusion of a…
Justice Department sues Philadelphia over law regulating ICE operations
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia over a newly enacted law that restricts how federal…
Philadelphia housing advocates get mixed bag with next city budget
A modular home factory in Philly? On a frigid January day, Parker huddled outdoors with residents and union…
Philadelphia activist ends hunger strike as budget passes
The campaign to make Philly more affordable Sunrise Movement Philadelphia’s affordability agenda is broken into two categories: budget…
At Philadelphia City Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activist sounds alarm about police tactics at Pride
Days after members of the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community raised concerns about police tactics during Pride in the city’s…
Philadelphia City Council bans carriage horse businesses
Philadelphia City Council banned carriage horse businesses Thursday. In a statement, Carriage Horse Freedom and Revolution Philadelphia praised…
Mayor Parker to sign $7B fiscal year 2027 budget into law: What we know
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will sign the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget bill into law following final…
340 school-based job cuts “off the table” as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
Nearly a week after City Council rejected Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed ride-hailing tax, she announced a plan…
Philly superintendent defends decision to move forward with hundreds of school-based cuts
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s schools chief is standing by his decision not to reverse school-based cuts following…
Pennsylvania residents brace for another June bill hike as summer AC season begins
In Pennsylvania, PECO Energy consumers started to see about a 5% increase in their electric bills on June…
Philly teachers union blasts district cuts despite $48 million – NBC10 Philadelphia
The union representing thousands of Philadelphia public school teachers slammed the school district’s decision to move forward with…
City Council preliminarily approves Mayor Parker’s $7B budget, kills proposed tax on rideshare
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia City Council on Thursday rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker’s controversial proposed tax on rideshare apps and…