Philadelphia
Politics
Getting a peloton of pushback: Bikers targeting Philly Jewish businesses draw massive opposition
Counterprotesters turned out in force against the demonstration, with Israeli flags filling Rittenhouse Square and hundreds lining up to support targeted restaurants.
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia voters approve ballot measures focused on the arts, small businesses
The two ballot measures continue the recent trend of amending the city’s Home Rule Charter
Philadelphia
Politics
‘These Zionist establishments must go!’ Organizers of upcoming Philly ‘Boycott Ride’ target Jewish-owned eateries
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists plans to intimidate Jewish-owned businesses on the eve of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Nazi night of terror that destroyed thousands of Jewish homes and businesses.
Philadelphia
Policy
Pennsylvania Prison Society celebrates return and expansion of prison bus program
State lawmakers approved $600,000 for the program, which makes family visits at remote state prisons possible
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia City Council turns to transit access and affordability in the city
Councilmember O’Rourke reintroduced his Transit Access Fund bill during session Thursday
Philadelphia
Politics
Port of Philadelphia announces major expansion with the help of state, federal and private funds
Gov. Josh Shapiro held a press conference at PhilaPort Tuesday morning to unveil the total expansion investment of $837 million
Philadelphia
Policy
New report details the impact immigrants have on Philadelphia’s population and economy
Philadelphia’s Welcoming Center examines the critical economic contributions of the region’s immigrants – and the effects of current federal immigration policies.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Senate Democrats weigh adult-use cannabis options during Philadelphia hearing
The event coincided with Black Cannabis Week and the Cannabis Opportunities Conference in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia City Council calls on state lawmakers to address automated license plate readers
Councilmembers also find themselves on dueling sides of the trash disposal debate
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Historic figures: Philadelphia’s America 250 celebrations by the numbers
As our semiquincentennial summer to remember fades in the rearview mirror, we take a look at the receipts
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia City Council’s fall return interrupted by bomb squad investigation
Council’s first day of legislative session was briefly interrupted by an evacuation before authorities gave the all-clear on a suspicious bag
News & Politics
Politics
Trash, tech and talking arena: What to watch for during Philadelphia City Council’s return
Council ended last year’s budget negotiations bucking Mayor Cherelle Parker’s tax proposals
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Politics
State House and Assembly Speakers from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, New York convene in Philadelphia for historic panel
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion
News & Politics
Politics
Stitch, please: Philadelphia’s Chinatown hopes a highway cap can reconnect the community
Local leaders see the Chinatown Stitch as a way to bridge communities divided by the Vine Street Expressway.
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro administration announces wage theft protection for home health care workers
Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Nancy Walker announced the plan at SEIU Local 1201 in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia’s Chinatown community celebrates highway cap project despite funding uncertainty
Chinatown Stitch stakeholders held a celebration to unveil construction progress and the market stalls designed for the ensuing street-level plaza.
Philadelphia
Personality
Philadelphia’s forgotten baseball stars helped make America’s pastime an international game
The Philadelphia Royal Giants barnstorming team were the first all-Black team to play in Japan
News & Politics
Politics
Addition by subtraction: Philly schools’ controversial closure plan has many ways to fail
The School District of Philadelphia has a $3 billion “right-sizing” plan to improve hundreds of city schools by closing 17 of them – but not everyone is buying it.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
LeBus James? LeBron Trains?: Other options for LeBron James to go from New York City to Philadelphia
He could relive his time on the banana boat or battle minivans on I-95.
Budget
Policy