Imhotep Students Pitch Ideas To Curb Youth Violence To Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner As Summer Approaches

"We've had more shootings and gun violence and homicides involving young people during the last 2 to 3 years," Listenbee said.

Former Philadelphia Councilwoman Marian Tasco Honored With Mural In East Mount Airy

The mural represents Tasco's commitment to the community and the mark she has left on the city from her years of dedicated service.

Philadelphia City Council Passes Bill To Restrict Business In Kensington With Curfew

Lozada said the bill aims to "reduce crime, prevent trash from piling up, and calm after-hours activity."

Public Safety Large Focus Of Mayor Parker's Budget Address

The budget allows for hiring more police, installing cameras at rec centers, investments into a forensics lab, and more.

Four Philadelphia Police Officers Fired For Alleged Misconduct To Return And Receive Back Pay, Arbitrators Rule

The rulings will reduce their firings to suspensions and award them back pay, city records show.

Philadelphia Streets Department Apologizes For Oversalted Roads Following Snowstorm

CBS News Philadelphia took a spin around the neighborhood where plainly, streets appeared to have been oversalted.

Philadelphia received ‘F’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Commonwealth Court Ruling Offers Guidance for County Governments in PA

PA Commonwealth Court of Appeals finds in favor of Rudolph Clarke client.

Philadelphia Councilmember Claims No "Oversight" If Proposed 76ers Arena Gets State Or Federal Funding

Demonstrators with the Save Chinatown Coalition were outside City Hall making their voices heard.

How To Report A Pothole In Philadelphia

You can report street defects by calling 311 or using an online form.

Tamyra Ramsey Named Philadelphia Police Department's Acting Director Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

The West Philadelphia native has worked in the police department since April 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Mayor Cherelle Parker To Address Public Safety In Kensington, Name Philadelphia Deputy Police Commissioner

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is moving forward with plans to address public safety in Kensington.

Philadelphia Policy Change Paves The Way For High School Grads To Get City Jobs

For Tyrek Johnson, 19, the shop at Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical High School is like a second home.

7 Politics Stories The Philadelphia Region Should Watch For 2024

But the presidential race isn't the only one we're watching this year, and on the local level, new leaders are taking the reins.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Stresses Safety Once Again On First Full Day In Office

"The current levels of crimes against persons and properties in Philadelphia constitute a public safety emergency," Parker said.

Kevin Bethel Sworn In As Philadelphia Police Commissioner: "I Vow To Listen, To Understand And To Act"

The new police commissioner said he promises to restore hope and safety to the streets.

Mayor Jim Kenney Thanks Philadelphians On His Final Day In Office

Kenney served two terms and was Philadelphia's 99th mayor from Jan. 4, 2016, to Dec. 31, 2023.

What Philadelphia Needs From Next Mayor Cherelle Parker, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel

Many residents already know what they want: to feel safer.

Cherelle Parks Officially Becomes Philadelphia's First Female Mayor

The Philadelphia native, former teacher, council member, and state legislator was sworn into office on Tuesday, becoming the 100th mayor.

Mayor-Elect Cherelle Park Names Adam Geer As Chief Public Safety Director, Craig Murphy As Acting Fire Commissioner

Before becoming the deputy inspector general for public safety, Geer was an assistant district attorney for the city's DA's office.

Bidens To Visit Philadelphia On Jan 6: Reports

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are coming to Philadelphia again, according to news reports.

Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker Selects Adam Thiel As Philadelphia's Newest Managing Director

"I have a pretty good sense of how the city works, how city government works and I think how it can work," Thiel said.

SEPTA's Board Approves New Contract For Transit Police Union

SEPTA's police force went on strike on Dec. 13, but it ended four days later on Dec. 16 after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.

Leaders Present Cherelle Parker With "Blueprint For A Safer Philadelphia" - Here's What's In It

Jones presented the plan to Parker in a meeting at City Hall and told the crowd the plan has what the city needs to succeed.

How Philadelphia Plans To "Stitch" Chinatown's Divided Neighborhood Back Together

The Vine Street Expressway has split Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood for decades.

Philadelphia Receives Sensory Inclusive Certification, First City In The Nation

Philadelphia is being recognized for work being done to make the city more accessible to people with sensory sensitivities and challenges.

Ridley Park's Budget Vote Delayed As Owner Of Taylor Hospital Owes Thousands In Taxes

Borough officials say it's because the parent company of Taylor Hospital has refused to pay its 2023 taxes.

15-Cent Paper Bag Fee Bill Passes Philly City Council: Reports

If Mayor Jim Kenney signs the bill, customers at stores, restaurants, and more will foot the 15-cent bill per bag, if bags are taken.

Public Ski Mask Ban Goes Into Effect In Philadelphia

Wearing a full face covering, such as a ski mask, can lead to $250 fines in Philadelphia now that the bill has become law.

SEPTA Transit Police Vote To Strike After Rejecting Latest Contract

Two-thirds of transit police officers voted to reject the contract, and the strike became effective immediately.

SEPTA, Transit Police End Contract Negotiations Tuesday; Possible Strike On The Horizon

Union Vice President Troy Parham said contract negotiation centers around three things: wages, benefits and the term of the contract.

Philadelphia Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker To Name "Intergovernmental Roundtable"

Local, state and federal leaders are expected to be part of the panel. They'll help guide Parker before she takes office in January.

Philadelphia Still Offering Assistance To Businesses Hit By September Looting

It's been more than two months since several independent pharmacies and other local businesses were looted in North Philadelphia.

Ski Masks, Other Full Face Coverings Banned In Philly Under New Law

The Philadelphia City Council voted 13-2 to prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces.

Pro-Palestinian Rally Blocks Traffic In Center City

Dozens of protestors are blocking the intersection of 20th and Market Streets.

Real Estate Tax Relief Program For Philadelphia Homeowners Now Taking Applications

The program -- called FORWARD Platform -- will allow families to save up to $500 on their real estate taxes.

Legislation To Ban Food Trucks In Section Of Fishtown Sparks Controversy

At the intersection of Frankford and Girard in Fishtown, late-night bar hoppers line up to get their late-night bites at food trucks.

Cherelle Parker Projected As Philly's Next Mayor: Unofficial Results

The polls have closed and votes are being tallied. Stay tuned to Patch throughout the night for live vote count updates.

Election Task Force Ready To Probe Any Issues Tuesday In Philadelphia

Dozens of ADAs and detectives are ready to investigate polling location complaints and reported infractions of the PA Election Code.

Mayor Jim Kenney Among Hundreds Of Pa. Voters Who Need To "Cure" Mail Ballots

Philadelphia elections officials are urging voters who voted by mail to check if their name appears on four lists published Friday.