City Council to consider expanding SEPTA’s student fare program
Students, parents and teachers will get the chance to share their thoughts on expanding SEPTA’s student fare program…
ICE Out, Safe Healthy Homes packages win final City Council approval
“Thank you Council.” Progressive activists, who have not always been aligned with City Council, chanted that refrain after…
Philly budget season: Thomas, Landau want $6 million for arts
Last year, Mayor Cherelle Parker initially proposed $3.5 million for the arts. Landau and the arts and culture…
‘ICE Out’ bills advance with broad City Council support
City Council is poised to pass a legislative package designed to ensure that Philadelphia does not collaborate with…
Ghanaian president welcomed to Philadelphia amid backlash over anti-LGBTQ bill
Philadelphia Gay News published this article on March 25. The Washington Blade republished it with permission. Ghanaian President…
Philly’s proposed ICE restrictions have enough support to become law without Mayor Parker’s signature, council member says
Councilmember Kendra Brooks said Thursday that her legislative proposal to place new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Krasner, councilmembers, slam ICE and Trump over Minneapolis shooting
District Attorney Larry Krasner mourned a woman killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis…
Amid threats from Trump to close it, Philly slave exhibit marks its 15th anniversary | Local News
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Philadelphia City Council approves outdoor dining expansion, targets reservation scalping
Philadelphia City Council has approved legislation aimed at expanding outdoor dining and limiting the resale of restaurant reservations…
Philly could see more sidewalk cafes in 2026 with new City Council bill
Mural City Cellars co-owner Nicholas Ducos said he’s been trying to get a permit for picnic tables outside…
Restaurateurs call for expanded sidewalk dining ahead of 2026 tourism surge
The World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary: Not a day seems to…
Philadelphia earns perfect score in Municipal Equality Index amid Mayor Parker’s DEI shifts and scandals
The Municipal Equality Index — an annual report issued by the Human Rights Campaign — measures cities by…