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The bill's sponsor, Councilman Jim Kenney, estimates that the new marijuana policy could save the police department and the courts $4 million a year.
Council president Darrell Clarke said an additional $30 million would serve as a stopgap in case Harrisburg approves a city tax on cigarettes.
Much to Mayor Nutter's chagrin, his controversial plan to sell the Philadelphia Gas Works will not be introduced before City Council adjourns for the summer season.
Philadelphia school district officials are warning of dire consequences if the city and state don't quickly come through with millions in new funding.
Drexel paid $25 million for the school building, which the district closed last June.
The largest city workers union -- which has been without a contract for five years -- is asking City Council to delay passage of the budget until the union works out a deal with the Mayor Michael Nutter.
The School District of Philadelphia's plan to sell a shuttered high school to Drexel University appears to be a go, and that would mean an infusion of cash for the schools next week as officials struggle to pay the bills by month's end.
But the lawmakers voiced frustration at how the school district conducts its business.
A City Council committee has approved a bill that gives new powers to the city's health department to identify and shut down operations that dispense prescription drugs without medical necessity.
The airport workers were unhappy because the mayor's executive order raising their wages does not apply to contracts currently in force, and that means the raises won't come until the contracts are amended or renewed.
The bill, authored by Councilman Jim Kenney, would make possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana -- about an ounce -- a simple "code violation," punishable only by a $25 fine.
Council president Darrell Clarke (photo) says the meetings didn't fall under the requirements of the state's Sushine Laws. The head of the Pennsylvania Freedom of Information Coalition begs to differ.
"Peco management should be ashamed," said resident Marla Rosenberg. Peco filed a loss claim for $750,000. The city's total liability is capped at $500,000.
City Council president Darrell Clarke says the school district's immediate need for $35 million by month's end is a "self-inflicted wound" because the district, in his view, dragged its feet on selling old, shuttered buildings.
At a Council hearing this morning, school district COO Fran Burns said seven of the 27 buildings have buyers, and the rest are not likely to bring in as much as had been hoped.
Mayor Nutter wants to sell the city-owned utility to a Connecticut firm called UIL for $1.86 billion.
Councilman-at-large David Oh says there are plenty of dimes and nickels tucked away in corners of Mayor Michael Nutter's budget proposal.
Jennifer Schultz, of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, testified that the new assessment system known as "AVI" (Actual Value Initiative) left many homeowners confused and scared.
In Philadelphia today, three candidates are vying to fill the City Council seat made vacant when at-large Councilman Bill Green resigned to become chairman of the School Reform Commission.
The Philadelphia school funding crisis was coming to a head in City Council as the Council president introduced a bailout plan that neither the mayor, state lawmakers, nor school advocates are likely to embrace.
City councilman Wilson Goode Jr. is accusing the Nutter administration of ignoring the needs of the school district by opposing his plan to scale back the city's ten-year property tax abatement.
A new agency is hoping to do for North Broad Street what the "Avenue of the Arts" has done for South Broad, according to City Council president Darrell Clarke.
Man's best friend is getting some new protection in Philadelphia.
Teachers' union president Jerry Jordan called on City Council to allocate all $120 million from a city sales tax extension to schools.
The City of Philadelphia has issued a Heat Health Emergency on June 11-12 as heat index values are forecast to reach triple digits.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
Members of the Black Panther Party for Intercommunal Solidarity are challenging the loss of their gun licenses amid an investigation of Philadelphia police by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Thursday will be similar to Wednesday, just hotter, more humid, and a greater risk of severe storms.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The City of Philadelphia has issued a Heat Health Emergency on June 11-12 as heat index values are forecast to reach triple digits.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
The City of Philadelphia has issued a Heat Health Emergency on June 11-12 as heat index values are forecast to reach triple digits.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday after a decades-long process.
Members of the Black Panther Party for Intercommunal Solidarity are challenging the loss of their gun licenses amid an investigation of Philadelphia police by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The first wave of extended-hours permits allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. have been approved just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
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.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper also went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García left the game vs. the Blue Jays in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies.
The Eagles added some depth to their defensive line by signing A.J. Epenesa, who spent the last six seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A rare and unique art structure known as FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Wednesday after a decades-long process. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Intense humidity will take temperatures feel more like 100 degrees across the Delaware Valley as another heat wave gets underway. Along with the heat, the NEXT Weather team is tracking several chances for potentially severe storms Thursday and Friday.
Officials in Bahrain say an 11-year-old girl was injured after Iran fired missiles toward the country overnight. The attack comes as Iran responds to a second round of U.S. airstrikes following President Trump's warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled peace talks.
The senior class graduation ceremony in Abington, Pennsylvania, was interrupted by a storm on Wednesday. Strong wind and rain sent seniors in their caps and gowns running off the field.
From food trucks to games and plenty of screens to watch World Cup soccer, Lemon Hill is ready to host thousands of fans at the FIFA Fan Festival. Wakisha Bailey reports from the grounds and shows around.