Nutter Vetoes $4 Surcharge on Parking Tickets
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The school district's five-year financial plan includes a huge loan, says chief recovery officer Tom Knudsen.
Robin Jones and Rodney Williams, arrested over the weekend on DUI charges, are now out of work.
The convention story moves from Tampa to Charlotte.
More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an 'uptick' in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
City Council president Darrell Clarke promised that he and his colleagues will use campaign funds to arrange transportation for registered voters to get Penndot photo IDs when needed.
The founders of a blog devoted to Philadelphia environmental causes are reviving an effort to ban grocery store plastic bags in the city.
Nancy Gonzalez is charged with stealing from an elderly woman under her care.
The budget season is over at Philadelphia City Hall. City Council has passed a $3.6 billion budget, ending a tumultuous three-month stretch during which tough decisions were made on how to make ends meet.
The Philadelphia Urban Youth Academy will be an ambitious effort to help promising young ball players throughout the city -- both on the field and in the classroom.
"It becomes a domino effect, where you have one problem property turning in to an entire block of problem properties," an economist testified. "And then, there goes the neighborhood."
Children of fallen Philadelphia police and firefighter have, for years, received a 10-point bonus on civil service exams when applying for a city job. Now, a City Council committee has okayed a measure that would give the same preference to the grandchildren of the deceased.
The School Reform Commission publicly has no "plan B" now that Philadelphia City Council has decided to cut by more than half the amount of new money going to the school district.
Support in City Council for the mayor's proposed property tax overhaul appears to be crumbling, as lawmakers today try once again to hammer out a budget deal.
City council today will again hunker down and try to hammer out a budget deal. But first votes last week on a new property tax system, and new money for the school district, may not survive on final passage.
Many neighbors showed up in Council Chambers to express their concerns.
Philadelphia City Council today took a step toward requiring that older homes which still have battery-operated smoke alarms must use newer models with batteries that last 10 years.
City Council plans to hold hearings into Fire Department policies and procedures, in the wake of the April warehouse blaze in Kensington that claimed the lives of two firefighters.
Working late into the evening Thursday, City Council members reluctantly gave initial approval to an overhaul of Philadelphia's property tax system.
Councilman Bill Greenlee says he was looking to make the bike lane legislation consistent with policy on regulating roadway traffic.
City Council president Darrell Clarke says Council will hold two separate votes: one on the mayor's proposed property tax overhaul, the other on the mayor's proposed increase in School District funding.
Starting Friday, Philadelphia homeowners can apply for a homestead exemption -- even though the program has not yet even been approved by the state legislature.
Waste Management plans to build a $20-million facility in Northeast Philadelphia to process trash in a way that creates pellets which can be used as fuel.
It's clear that this year, the legal deadline won't be met.
Bicycle advocates - and the Nutter Administration - are reluctantly going along with a proposal to give Philadelphia City Council more control over the location of bike lanes.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Sunday starts partly cloudy in the Philadelphia region before another hot day.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Sunday starts partly cloudy in the Philadelphia region before another hot day.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
The concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was paused because of strong storms in Philadelphia.
Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Generations of families gathered in Conshohocken to celebrate the 75th running of its annual Soap Box Derby, a Fourth of July tradition that continues to bring racers year after year.
Mayor Cherelle Parker honored Philly natives including Colman Domingo and Gillie Da King during a July Fourth ceremony.
As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at Philadelphia's role in United States history.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect severe storms Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans cheering for Paraguay and France headed to South Philadelphia Saturday for the city's last 2026 Men's World Cup match.
Families packed Ocean City, New Jersey, Saturday for Fourth of July celebrations and tried to stay cool with ice cream and time in the ocean.
The One Philly: Unity Concert for America on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway will resume at midnight with a performance by The Roots and a fireworks show, organizers say.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect Saturday evening in the Philadelphia area, disrupting some July Fourth events. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.