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Hundreds of city workers whistled, jeered and shouted at the mayor as he tried to deliver his speech in City Council on Thursday.
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Hundreds of city workers whistled, jeered and shouted at the mayor as he tried to deliver his speech in City Council on Thursday.
Council voted 11-6 for the measure, but a two-thirds majority, or 12 votes, will be needed to override another expected veto from the Mayor.
This came after several lengthy speeches both for and against the measure on the floor of City Council.
The lines are clearly drawn on this controversial issue, and a coalition of groups has delivered 60,000 signatures urging Council to, as they put it, "stand with families, not corporate lobbyists."
Mike Resnick, the city's public safety director (far right in top photo), says that with 54 shootings at recreation centers since 2010, the Nutter administration supports the ban.
City Council chambers will be packed this coming Thursday as Mayor Nutter unveils his new budget - one that will be hashed over by council members over the new few months.
After a day-long hearing, a Philadelphia City Council committee hasapproved a bill that forces local businesses to offer workers paid sick leave.
The idea was first debated in 2011, but died after a veto by Mayor Nutter. Now supporters of earned, paid sick leave are trying again.
Philadelphia City Council members are up in arms over the mayor's decision to renew a huge contract for prison health care to a company that was recently forced to pay nearly $2 million to settle the city's fraud claim.
The issue was prompted by repeated problems with wayward overflowing dumpsters in Center City alleys, but representatives of condos urged Council members to back off on the requirements.
A Philadelphia city councilman wants to put the brakes on the city's controversial property tax overhaul.
Councilman Bill Greenlee says he has received calls from job-hunters who say the potential employer wanted a password to access their otherwise-private Facebook page or other personal info.
Second District councilman Kenyatta Johnson says his district is among those that will be hardest hit by the move to the so-called Actual Value Initiative ("AVI").
Aides to the mayor were in the hot seat Wednesday as city council members grilled them over the controversial new property assessments that have some residents fuming.
Philadelphia City Council members say they're getting inundated with calls and emails from residents upset about the new property assessments that the Nutter Administration issued last Friday.
John McDaniel, longtime associate and former campaign manager of Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, pleaded guilty last week to stealing more than $100,000 from her 2011 campaign.
Tara Russell has worked for four years at the airport, assisting travelers who use wheelchairs. She told City Council's Commerce and Economic Development Committee that she earns just $7.00 an hour because she is expected to earn tips.
The former campaign manager for beleaguered Philadelphia city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has pleaded guilty to stealing about $100,000 from her campaign/political committee account.
Nelson Mandela Myers was praised by councilmembers for finding five-year-old Nai'lla Robinson early on the morning of January 15th and immediately contacting police.
"We think it's very important, as I've said time after time, to create revenue opportunities for the city other than sticking our hands into the citizens' pockets and increasing taxes." Clarke said.
A city council committee was not horsing around when its members approved the first-ever regulations on keeping a horse as a pet in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia School District's top security official says the district should "re-think" its security efforts at elementary schools in light of the Sandy Hook massacre.
Today's hearing was called by Council President Darrell Clarke, who along with several other council members visited Baltimore last month to see how that city has ramped up its crime camera program.
As Philadelphia City Council hunkers down in coming months to set a new property tax rate, the six freshmen on council are pushing a related topic: how to better nab tax deadbeats.
Congressman Brady and others are backing a plan in which Penn National Gaming would run the second casino, and two-thirds of the revenues would be channeled through a non-profit to the struggling school district and the pension fund.
After snow tapers off Sunday night, any wet areas of the ground will harden when temperatures drop into the 20s.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
After snow tapers off Sunday night, any wet areas of the ground will harden when temperatures drop into the 20s.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including the Democratic Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware, visited Denmark this weekend to reassure Danes and Greenlanders that President Trump is not speaking for all Americans in his push to take the Arctic island.
If you're headed out at any point Sunday or even Monday, use caution. PennDOT has shared tips on how to drive more safely on icy or snowy roads. Jan Carabeo has your latest headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Any snow or slush on the ground Sunday night will freeze hard tonight, with Monday morning temperatures in the teens or 20s. Then on Tuesday, we'll feel the coldest air of the season. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.
Center City District Restaurant Week in Philadelphia returns this weekend as more than 120 locations will offer discounted dining deals.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Philadelphia region. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.