Parker Signs Bill Limiting Where Mobile Service Providers Can Operate In Kensington

The bill allows for the city to designate other areas for the providers to gather, but these are the two locations specified so far.

Philadelphia City Council President On Mass Shooting At Fairmount Park: "It Is Totally Unacceptable"

Reaction from city officials has begun pouring in after the deadly mass shooting in Philadelphia at Fairmount Park on Memorial Day.

Krasner Defeats Dugan In Philly District Attorney Primary Race

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner beat former Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan in the Democratic primary election.

Officials Call For More Poll Workers In Philadelphia Ahead Of Pennsylvania Primary Election

Many critical races are happening right here in Philadelphia, including the Democratic primary for Philadelphia district attorney.

Shapiro, Pa. Leaders, Former Crozer Health Staff Promote Bills To Limit Private Equity In Health Care

Over 2,000 health care workers lost their jobs and the county is now down to two hospitals, Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald.

Dozens Of Philadelphia Mail-In Ballots At Risk Of Not Being Counted Due To Voter Errors. Here's How To Fix It.

City commissioners said they're also having trouble with mail ballots from voters whose identity couldn't be verified.

Philly Has One Of Nation's Best DMV Offices, Analysis Says

An analysis of Google reviews for DMV offices across the country shows one of the best is in Philly. The city is also a top five for DMVs.

Primary Election Day In Philadelphia: Who's On The Ballot

Tuesday, May 20 is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

New U.S. Citizens Take Oath Of Allegiance At Philadelphia's Museum Of The American Revolution

The event, hosted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, welcomed 24 eligible candidates from around the globe.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Summer Programs For Young People

Parker stressed the importance of keeping young people "engaged and active."

EPA Grant Cuts Leave Philadelphia Community Projects At Bartram's Garden And Elsewhere In Limbo

"It said 'cease further operations on this grant,'" said Caroline Winschel, Bartram's Garden's director of development and communications.

City Of Philadelphia Begins 2025 Mechanical Street Cleaning Program. See If Your Neighborhood Made The List.

The street-cleaning program will cover select Philadelphia neighborhoods that have high amounts of litter.

"Courtesy Tows" In Philadelphia Leave Some Searching For Their Cars And Paying Fines

Aaron Cashman says he was shocked to find out his car had been towed to an impound lot in South Philly, even though he was parked legally.

Millions In Funds For Pennsylvania Farms And Food Banks, Including Philabundance, In Jeopardy As USDA Ends Program

Philabundance, the largest food bank in the Philadelphia region, will now have to look at how to fill a million-dollar hole.

PPA Will Start Charging For Loading Zones At 22 Spots In Center City Philadelphia – Here's The Full List.

In the 22 zones, cameras will monitor vehicles that pull up and time their stay in the space. The first three minutes are free.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Shares Plan To Make Housing More Affordable In City

"Beyond public safety, there is no more pressing issue for Philadelphia than access to housing," Mayor Parker said.

Philadelphia Mayor's New Budget Includes Big Boost To Traffic Safety, Bike Lane Protection

Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget, released Thursday, included a major victory for Philadelphia street safety advocates.

Philadelphia Administrator Says Cuts To Department Of Education Create "Chaos" And "Peril"

The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.

Watch Live: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Presents Her 2026 Budget

Mayor Cherelle Parker is introducing her 2026 budget for the city of Philadelphia in a City Council session Thursday.

Will Smith To Get West Philly Street Named After Him

The west Philadelphia native's name will be on the 2000 block of North 59th Street after the City Council passed a resolution Thursday.

Lawsuit Alleges Philadelphia EMS Left Scene Without Treating 74-Year-Old Who Died After Medical Episode

Ronald Scott, Mackrides' son, described his mother as a God-fearing woman who loved her grandkids.

VA Admin Center In Philly Among Federal Buildngs That Could Be Sold

The Veterans Administration Center is among properties considered "not core to government operations," according to the federal government.

Philadelphia Faces $10.3 Billion Shortfall, Earning a “D” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Philadelphia's financial report

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Denies He Was Endorsed By Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault As Election Heats Up

Krasner, who is running for re-election, was there, and his opponent says he wonders how Krasner did not know.

Trump Calls Comcast 'Concast,' CEO 'Lowlife' In Social Media Post

The jabs came as President Donald Trump railed at the soon-to-be former MNSBC host Joy Ann Reid, whose show was just canceled.

Philadelphia Parking Authority To Start Using AI Cameras To Ticket Drivers Illegally Parked In Bus Lanes

The tickets will range from $101 if a car blocks a mass transit lane or $76 if you double park or block a bus stop.

IRS Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers In Philadelphia As Tax Season Begins

The IRS has laid off hundreds in Philadelphia amid tax season, with more cuts expected. Here's what it means for taxpayers.

National Park Rangers At Independence Mall Among Probationary Workers Fired By Trump Administration

The terminated employees in Philadelphia had good reviews, contrary to what was stated in their notice of termination, the union said.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Launches Campaign For Third Term

"We have been on this track now, we're on our fifth year of being on this track, of homicides going down and down and down," Krasner said.

SS United States To Leave Philly, Become World's Largest Reef

The SS United States will begin its long, final journey to northwest Florida on Friday afternoon.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Tours Philadelphia Plane Crash Site; Number Of Injured Increases To 24

State and federal authorities are promising their full support as the neighborhood recovers from the devastation.

Philadelphia's Office Of Immigrant Affairs Executive Director Resigns

OIA Executive Director Amy Eusebio will leave her position on Friday, the Philadelphia mayor said.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Executive Order Revealing "Wellness Court" In Kensington

The Kensington Neighborhood Wellness Court will be located at 3901 Whitaker Ave, inside the 24th and 25th police district station house.

Joanna McClinton Reelected As Pennsylvania House Speaker After Republican Candidate Bows Out

In the initial vote for speaker, Republican Leader Jesse Topper and McClinton each garnered 101 votes.

Philadelphia City Hall Displays Work From Former University Of The Arts Students, Faculty In New Exhibit

"It's definitely a bittersweet kind of nostalgic kind of feeling," former student Michael Dipietro said.

Philly Council OKs 76ers Chinatown Arena Plans

After months of protests, the Philadelphia City Council voted to advance the controversial arena plan in Chinatown.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman Wears Eagles Hat After Losing Bet To Mayor Cherelle Parker: "You Won This Round"

He also carried a sign proclaiming that Wawa is better than Sheetz.

Philadelphia Mayor Parker To Address City Violence After More Than 20 Shot Over Weekend

The first fatal shooting happened Saturday night when a young man in his 20s was shot and killed on the 600 block of North 32nd Street.

Chinatown Organization Calls For Sixers To Include $163M In Arena Deal For Business Grants, Land Trusts

"We as a community have been very encouraged by the advocacy, the critical questioning, of the community benefits agreement," Chin said.

New Philadelphia Law Cracks Down On Drivers Blocking Bike Lanes – Starting Next Year

The law changes bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets from "no parking" zones to "no stopping" zones.