‘Beyond frustrating’: Sheriff’s Office problems prevent Land Bank from buying lots for community gardens, houses
Even City Council members can't figure out what the holdup is. Sheriff Rochelle Bilal has been active at community events, ...
Parker dodged a GOP grilling as the mayors of Boston, Chicago, and Denver got called to Congress to defend their ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker was not asked to appear before the Congressional committee but Philadelphia’s policies ...
Jefferson Health CEO says the system is exploring moving headquarters out of Philadelphia
Jefferson Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, with 32 hospitals and 65,000 employees in ...
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$5M will help provide grants to first-time home buyers in Philly; Mayor Parker launches H.O.M.E. initiative
Mayor Cherelle Parker moved on her pledge to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units for city residents as Wells Fargo Bank gave a $5 million check returning its NeighborhoodLIFT program ...
The city is aging unevenly | Morning Newsletter
As Philadelphia ages, the Mantua neighborhood has only gotten younger, and less affordable. Is this driven by college ...
No tax on businesses? The Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission is calling for a major change
The Tax Reform Commission convened by City Council President Kenyatta Johnson is recommending eliminating the city’s business ...
DA Larry Krasner has the support of some of Philly’s top Black Democrats, despite the snub from his party
The Democratic Party declined to endorse Krasner as he seeks a third term amid a serious primary challenge from former Judge ...
2 charters denied, 2025-26 calendar approved | School board roundup
The board's votes to deny Early College Charter and Pan American Academy Charter high schools continued a seven-year streak ...
Deadline could be extended for Philly’s new low-income real estate tax freeze program | City Council roundup
The program freezes the amount low-income homeowners pay on their property taxes even if their assessments or tax rates ...
Mayor Parker appoints nonprofit leader Angela D. Brooks to oversee H.O.M.E., Philly’s long-awaited housing initiative
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Wednesday announced the appointment of housing nonprofit leader Angela D. Brooks to a new position overseeing the mayor’s plan to build or preserve 30,000 units of housing ...
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‘Housing, housing, housing:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker lays out her agenda for year two of her administration
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Wednesday said her focus for 2025 is on increasing housing production, revitalizing the Market East corridor, and launching an ”aggressive” tax reform plan.