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.
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Councilmembers said barring any setbacks, they plan to approve the city budget next Thursday at Philadelphia City Hall.
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.
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.
The city of Philadelphia is set to begin a cleanup program to fulfill Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise of a "clean and green" city.
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.
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.
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 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 Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.
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.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will come with two noticeable changes — the humidity increase and the few storms that pass by the area.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Multiple people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will come with two noticeable changes — the humidity increase and the few storms that pass by the area.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Multiple people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly is tracking storms for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Community College of Philadelphia marked its 60th anniversary Tuesday night with a fundraiser featuring student music, art and a visit from one of the city's most celebrated performers.
Dozens of Haitian soccer fans gathered at Stockton University on Tuesday for a rare opportunity to watch Haiti's men's national team train in person as the squad prepares for its return to the FIFA World Cup.
The road was closed for nearly five hours after a tractor-trailer flipped on its side.
At least two people were shot in Trenton on Tuesday night, according to police.