Philadelphia
Budget
Four for Friday: Focusing on Philly’s finances
City Council gave initial approval to a $6.8 billion city budget Thursday
News & Politics
Meet the elder stateswomen of the state’s protest movement
The Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia has been demonstrating against injustice and speaking truth to power for almost 20 years.
News & Politics
Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary
The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.
Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Labor
Bernie Sanders brings ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Philadelphia for May Day
Labor leaders and advocacy organizations flooded the streets around City Hall as part of the ‘Workers over Billionaires’ rally
Transportation
Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide
Philadelphia
Getting back on track: Giving Harriet Tubman’s PA connections their due
Eight score years after the end of the Civil War, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad continue to resonate throughout the commonwealth.
Philadelphia
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Campaigns & Elections
No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup
Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events
Transportation
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia among the U.S. cities preparing for ‘quite epic’ 2026 World Cup
The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. – and Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park’s Fan Fest expects 25,000 people
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Politics
Thousands rally across PA as part of nationwide protest against Trump's agenda
At the event, dubbed ‘Hands Off,’ local leaders and advocates spoke out against an ‘assault on our freedoms and our communities.’
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with former Judge and Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan
The Northeast Philly native is pitching himself as much-needed alternative to DA Larry Krasner.
Personality
Q&A with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
The firebrand progressive prosecutor is seeking his third term while battling the Trump administration
Philadelphia
What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding
Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position
Philadelphia
Parker’s ‘One Philly 2.0’ budget pushes campaign promises – and tax cuts
The Philadelphia mayor’s second spending plan focuses on housing and addiction services
Philadelphia
Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers
The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning
Philadelphia
‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace
TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.
Transportation
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
