Philly played host to a night of political theater heavy on quips and personal attacks and light on concrete policy stances.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the debate stage for the first time ever together in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
"This is the largest quality of life undertaking in this city's history," Parker said.
"We would ask that that item be pushed two weeks until the next meeting to allow us time to work out the issues," Hofstad said.
"I do think a decision whether to move forward will be made in the fall," Councilmember Mark Squilla said.
"Most of these people are unsung heroes. Everybody in here is a superstar," 911 dispatcher Tomsz Rog said.
Philadelphia will once again take front and center on the national political stage.
One focus of Vance's rally surrounded the drug crisis and how issues at the border are having an impact on it.
The permits are $35, but the plan would raise that price to $75 annually.
"She was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn't know she was Black until years ago when she happened to turn Black," said Trump.
Dial, 28, is scheduled for trial in September on first- and third-degree murder, manslaughter, official oppression and other charges.
Campaign officials talked about gun violence, which will be a key campaign issue for Harris if she secures the Democratic nomination.
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker came out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden stepped out of the race.
"The levee resulted in 14 inches of induced flooding, which was unacceptable to everybody around the room," Beeman said.
An unknown number of city employees' emails were compromised in a hack dating back to 2023, the City of Philadelphia announced.
"I made a decision that I stand by firmly," Parker said Wednesday during a press conference at City Hall.
The signature stretch of Center City on South Broad Street is known for its musical theater, opera, film and comedy shows.
The host resigned just days after the Biden interview, with the station noting the questions violated their editorial independence.
The policy was said to sunset a virtual work policy enacted in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The former president will be at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia Saturday night as he campaigns for his reelection.
Thompson will replace Acting Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy as he retires after being in the role since the beginning of the year.
"I'm coming here every day. You know that gives me a sense of purpose. Every day I come in, I don't miss a day," Franklin said.
Squilla introduced a resolution Thursday that passed in City Council to hold hearings about the closure of UArts.
The confusion began Monday night when an email with the subject line was sent out stating the author's event was canceled.
The president and vice president are scheduled to land in Philly at 12:55 p.m. and attend two campaign events before leaving at 4:40 p.m.
Starting June 3, workers will pick up trash, sweep streets, fill potholes, get rid of abandoned cars and fix abandoned buildings.
Body camera footage showed Dial opening fire on Irizarry as he sat inside a car on Willard Street in Kensington on Aug. 14.
Numerous primary elections took place Tuesday, but many were uncontested. See results from Philadelphia's contested primary races here.
An arrest warrant issued last week for State Rep. Kevin Boyle has been withdrawn, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said Monday.
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the city will receive the funds over five years, with the first payment coming in September.
Biden ordered a classic-size Italian hoagie with American cheese and a black-white milkshake from the Delaware County-based store.
State Rep. Boyle could face expulsion under the proposal that would determine if he is "incapacitated" and unable to perform his duties.
President Joe Biden will be in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon and is set to be endorsed by members of the Kennedy family.
Prosecutors allege Fiocca assaulted a contractor in August 2020 after questions were raised about his poor job performance.
Cleaning up the neighborhood is a major priority for Parker, Philly's 100th mayor.
"I am cognizant of the issues facing the department and the challenges that lie ahead," Resnick said at City Hall Wednesday.
The bill the mayor focuses on includes casino-style games, also called skill games, often found in gas stations and convenience stores.
Interim Director DeCamp acknowledged the previous delays during the meeting and didn't want to put another date out there for release.
"We've had more shootings and gun violence and homicides involving young people during the last 2 to 3 years," Listenbee said.
The mural represents Tasco's commitment to the community and the mark she has left on the city from her years of dedicated service.