Philadelphia City Council passes $13 billion budget for fiscal year 2026
The budget includes investments of more than $26 million to fund critical infrstructure and $30 million for anti-violence grants.
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The budget includes investments of more than $26 million to fund critical infrstructure and $30 million for anti-violence grants.
Organizers believe the Philadelphia demonstration will be one of the largest in the nation. They said the city could see between 60,000 and 80,000 people rally against the Trump administration's deportation efforts and the military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C.
Huge crowds are expected in Philadelphia and cities across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the "No Kings Day" protest.
The mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day left two dead and nine others wounded.
Philadelphia is standing against gun violence on Tuesday with two events, one week after the fatal Lemon Hill mass shooting.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office will host a vigil in Fairmount Park to help the community heal after the deadly mass shooting on Lemon Hill that injured 9 people and killed two. The vigil is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Quinta Brunson was honored with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at her alma mater, which inspired her show Abbott Elementary.
Mayor Parker got a closer look at Amazon's delivery station in the city. She toured the 140,000 square foot facility in Southwest Philly Thursday morning. It handles up to 25,000 packages a day and is the last stop for packages delivered to Delaware County, Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed into law a measure that will limit where mobile service providers can operate in the city's Kensington section as part of her ongoing effort to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park left two adults dead and nine others injured, including three minors.
With the weather getting nicer and more Philadelphians heading outside, the city has begun its 2025 Summer One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program.
With the weather getting nicer and more Philadelphians heading outside to enjoy it, the city has officially launched its 2025 Summer One Philly, United City Citywide Cleaning Program. The program is a continued practice of Mayor Cherelle Parker's goal to make Philadelphia the safest, cleanest and greenest big city in the U.S.
Philadelphia's summer plans are in full swing as Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to provide safety, engagement and job opportunities for young people.
Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed a spike in gun violence in the city over the weekend.
City leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on Monday to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with a flag-raising ceremony aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
A pilot program offering free SEPTA rides to people living near the poverty line in Philadelphia could come to an end this year.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Will Smith both hinted about a Fourth of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway featuring Smith and other Philly artists.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed 2026 budget includes some tax cuts, expansion of programs for the School District of Philadelphia and more money for America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Cherelle Parker unveiled a $2 billion plan to invest in housing in Philadelphia and make homes more affordable for owners and renters.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a proposal to build and preserve 30,000 housing units in the city.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is introducing her 2026 budget for the city of Philadelphia in a City Council session Thursday.
The mayor spoke to a session of City Council at City Hall on Thursday and set the city's priorities for the 2026 fiscal year, which begins in July 2025.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed budget would give Philadelphia's street safety advocates two major victories.
Mayor Cherelle Parker set aside $5 million for Vision Zero, Philadelphia's long-term traffic safety initiative, and an additional $5 million for concrete protection along Spruce and Pine streets, the city's two most popular bike lanes.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Consumer advocates say store loyalty reward programs may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will see mostly sunny skies now that the front that brought Easter rain has passed.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Consumer advocates say store loyalty reward programs may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will see mostly sunny skies now that the front that brought Easter rain has passed.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Consumer advocates say store loyalty reward programs may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The parents of an toddler who was injured after crawling under a fence and sticking his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, have been charged, according to the Derry Township Police Department.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4 after they were hit head-on by a driver on Route 222 in Berks County. The firefighters were assisting with a search for a missing woman at the time of the crash.
At Neumann University in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, two beloved nuns are raising money for student athletes – by selling bobbleheads inspired by one of the sisters.
From gas to groceries, people are hunting for ways to save. That often means pulling out a phone at checkout and scanning a store app for discounts. But consumer advocates say those savings may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
Monday will see a return to average temperatures for this time of year in the Delaware Valley with highs around 60 degrees. Breezy conditions will develop in the afternoon with some gusts between 10-20 mph, before secondary cold friend sweeps through on Tuesday and knocks temperatures back down.