Rideshare tax proposed to close budget deficit for Philadelphia schools
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Mayor Cherelle Parker announced an updated proposal Monday to increase taxes on rideshare companies, a…
Philly mayor proposes $1 tax on Uber, Lyft to patch school district’s budget hole
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Students rally against proposed closure of 5 West Philly schools
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Eagles sign Stone Smartt to one-year contract
The Eagles signed tight end Stone Smartt to a one-year deal on Monday. Smartt went undrafted in 2022…
Uber, Lyft tax could increase 400% to lessen Philadelphia school cuts, Mayor Parker proposes
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Monday unveiled a proposal to impose a $1-per-ride tax on rideshare services like…
New Jersey man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting woman on Philadelphia-bound flight
A New Jersey man was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on…
Philadelphia Composting Network Expands to Nearly 30 Sites
The citywide composting program, led by Ash Richards within the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation department, aims to divert…
Mayor Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to fund Philadelphia public schools
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1…
Bestselling Author Liz Moore Reflects on Craft and Career at Rutgers–Camden
Rutgers University–Camden hosted acclaimed, bestselling author Liz Moore last month for an intimate look at the writer’s career…
What Mayor Parker’s $1 rideshare tax means for Philly schools
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday a plan to increase Philadelphia’s rideshare tax to $1 per trip,…
GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
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Is ‘Love is Blind’ filming in Philly? Camera crews fuel speculation
Multiple film crews were seen in the city over the weekend, fueling speculation from reality TV fans that…