Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget gets preliminary approval from city council
Councilmembers said barring any setbacks, they plan to approve the city budget next Thursday at Philadelphia City Hall.
Councilmembers said barring any setbacks, they plan to approve the city budget next Thursday at Philadelphia City Hall.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's One Philly Budget includes billions for Parker's key priorities: Safety, clean and green initiatives, economic opportunity, housing and education.
In her budget address earlier in 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker put cleaning and greening the city right up there with public safety as one of her top priorities.
One resident in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section said it was the "first time" she saw city workers collaborating to clear garbage out of her neighborhood.
The city of Philadelphia is set to begin a cleanup program to fulfill Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise of a "clean and green" city.
A initiative to clean up Philadelphia streets starts Monday, June 3, part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's goal of making Philly the "cleanest, greenest, safest" city in America.
Philadelphia has set an ambitious goal as it tries to become the cleanest big city in the country.
Entrepreneurs, elected officials, and other civic and community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss ways to expand opportunities in Philadelphia. The one-day OpportUNITY Summit kicked off this morning at Vie on North Broad Street. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was one of the first speakers.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that starting July 15, 2024, all city employees are expected to work from the office five days a week. Parker said she believes the policy will benefit the city and government.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced Friday during a news conference that it plans to clean every block in the city over 13 weeks this summer.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration announced plans to clean every block in the city over a 13-week period this summer.
A CBS News investigation found thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes. A Philly resident who lost her son to gun violence said there needs to be "more awareness" about this issue.
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the city is "making positive strides," but more needs to be done after Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments that lined two blocks of Kensington.
Patrice Rogers, who runs Stop the Risk in the zone that was cleared out, has noticed more Philadelphia police in Kensington since the city cleared out homeless encampments.
From how Philadelphia and Penn police conducted their intervention Friday morning to how the college community is reacting, here's everything we know about the dismantling of the encampment on Penn's campus.
Mayor Cherelle Parker will continue her series of town halls across Philadelphia on Thursday, discussing her $6.29 billion budget proposal for the city — more on this story in your Digital Brief for Thursday, May 9, 2024.
A resident in recovery says Philadelphia's clearing of homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue only scratches the surface of what's truly needed.
Philadelphia's chief public safety director said the Parker administration's clearing of the homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue Wednesday morning was a "successful" resolution, but questions remain.
Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue, but it appears some of the targeted population were pushed to side streets without a permanent solution in place.
Philadelphia Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer said Wednesday's cleaning up of Kensington Avenue was a "successful resolution" with no major incidents, but many questions remain.
The city of Philadelphia is clearing out a homeless encampment in Kensington, with city officials claiming they will work with individuals in the neighborhood to find treatment centers or housing — more on this story in your Digital Brief for Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Kensington has been plagued by an opioid crisis for years and recently drugs like xylazine have been sweeping the city's streets.
Since Parker was inaugurated as mayor, she's made cleaning up Kensington's open-air drug market one of her top priorities to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city" in the United States.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
A 5-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department was placed on administrative duty after fatally shooting two dogs in Carroll Park this week.
Harper celebrated after his tying home run, Suárez became the season's first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 in the Major League Baseball's third London Series opener.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary in a way that will benefit your wallet.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
A 5-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department was placed on administrative duty after fatally shooting two dogs in Carroll Park this week.
Harper celebrated after his tying home run, Suárez became the season's first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 in the Major League Baseball's third London Series opener.
A man from Chester said his SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, were stolen and now he said he has no idea how he's going to put food on the table.
The Phillies and Mets are headed to London as part of MLB's 2024 World Tour this weekend. Here's what you need to know, including how to watch, when they play and how to buy tickets.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
A 5-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department was placed on administrative duty after fatally shooting two dogs in Carroll Park this week.
Harper celebrated after his tying home run, Suárez became the season's first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 in the Major League Baseball's third London Series opener.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary in a way that will benefit your wallet.
Saturday is clear and sunny but Sunday's weather could have some showers around the Philadelphia area.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
Saturday is clear and sunny but Sunday's weather could have some showers around the Philadelphia area.
Gov. Phil Murphy toured the work being done in North Wildwood Friday afternoon and said the potential negative economic impact on the summer season is what led to the emergency project.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
New Jersey police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man with his department-issued firearm after a late-night crash in Camden County.
It's been a year since smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifted down over the Philadelphia region, leaving the city with the lowest air quality in the world for a time.
Saturday is clear and sunny but Sunday's weather could have some showers around the Philadelphia area.
Lower humidity, a pleasant breeze and clearing clouds all make for wonderful weather on Friday in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore. The trend continues into Saturday.
Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, Delaware is not only a popular getaway for families, but it's long been a booming mecca for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Philadelphia region won't be experiencing any severe weather on Thursday night.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend.
Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162.
During SIPS, more than 90 bars and restaurants will be offering a variety of drinks. It happens every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 28 in Center City Philadelphia.
There's a new buzz happening in Montgomery County on City Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Conshohocken State Road Wednesday as new shops, restaurants and apartments are being added to an old landmark.
Over the past 20 years, Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran have helped transform Philadelphia's Gayborhood into the trendy Midtown Village it is today.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
A part of I-76 was blocked for several hours Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle crash.
Philadelphia City Council advanced a bill Monday to bring speed cameras to Broad Street to combat speeding and reckless driving.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
Harper celebrated after his tying home run, Suárez became the season's first 10-game winner and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-2 in the Major League Baseball's third London Series opener.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Police arrested former Giants running back Saquon Barkley's father during a traffic stop in the Bronx after officers said he had a loaded handgun.
The Phillies and Mets are headed to London as part of MLB's 2024 World Tour this weekend. Here's what you need to know, including how to watch, when they play and how to buy tickets.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary in a way that will benefit your wallet.
Philadelphia native Tierra Whack is the latest artist to grace NPR Music's iconic Tiny Desk concert. Its latest series celebrates Black Music Month with nine concerts featuring Black women artists.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Now exonerated after 27 years behind bars, Eddie Ramirez worked with Philadelphia artist King Saladeen on a new mural set to be unveiled on June 8.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
As they get ready for Saturday's game in London against the Mets, the Phillies have seen some sights around the U.K.'s capital city and coach Rob Thomson even partied with some fans at the Philly-themed Passyunk Avenue bar in London. Ross DiMattei catches you up on all the Phillies excitement across the pond so far.
A heat dome over the western U.S. will slide east by the end of next week, bringing us temperatures in the high 80s and 90s, Tammie Souza reports. In the meantime, it's a beautiful Saturday with some clouds and showers arriving Sunday.
A card-skimming scam is affecting Pennsylvanians who collect SNAP benefits, and draining the balances of many people's EBT cards, according to the state. Meanwhile, the Phillies are getting ready for first pitch in their London Series against the New York Mets. Back home, Philadelphia police are planning to boost the deployment of officers in the city's Kensington neighborhood.
I-76 westbound was closed at South Street to University Avenue after a crash on Saturday morning.
A beautiful Saturday is shaping up with sunshine, low humidity and a refreshing breeze. A cold front sweeps through on Sunday and will bring the chance for a few showers, especially north and west, and then we're back to sunshine and slightly cooler air for the early days of next week. Bill Kelly reports.