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A Philadelphia City Council put a spotlight on what some say is a dearth of women in executive positions in the Philadelphia region.
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A Philadelphia City Council put a spotlight on what some say is a dearth of women in executive positions in the Philadelphia region.
City Council has given its thumbs-up to letting you fight parking tickets by mail or online rather than having to show up in person.
The mayor's budget hinges on state approval of a homestead exemption, and separately, gaining the ability to adjust the split of property taxes between the city and the school district.
"Being the optimist that I am, I believe we can get this done on time," says Philadelphia City Council president Darrell Clarke.
One councilman originally proposed three new ways to fight parking tickets: online, on the phone, or through the mail. But the mayor's office doesn't want the telephone hearings.
A City Council committee approved a controversial zoning change for the Norris Square section of North Philadelphia sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sanchez.
Alex Archowski, of the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, said some employers shy away from such tax credits because of paperwork.
Philadelphia city councilman Jim Kenney is proposing to eliminate a layer of bureaucratic red tape when your car is towed in error and you want to get the towing fee refunded.
"If you really want true input from the Federation, from parents and from other stakeholders, then we need to be a part of it at the beginning, and not at the end," Jerry Jordan said.
Public testimony is on tap today, on day two of the school district's budget hearings at City Council. The school district is banking on more money from the city.
Should receipts for purchases at convenience stores be mandatory? A Philadelphia City Councilman says yes, and he is now proposing exactly that.
Philadelphia City Council president Darrell Clarke wants landlords to pay an extra tax assessment to handle noise, trash, parking, and other matters related to student housing.
School District leaders met with City Council members yesterday, to try to persuade them to support Mayor Nutter's Actual Value tax plan and the extra $94-million it would provide for the district.
City Council President Darrell Clarke on Thursday delivered a shot across the bow to Mayor Nutter's plan to overhaul property taxes.
Nutter's finance chief Rob Dubow tells Councilman Bill Green property tax hikes will be fair because they're based on actual value of the home.
District Attorney Seth Williams pointed to a bar chart behind him, as he testified in council chambers, showing how the 22 largest counties in America fund their prosecutors.
Chief Recovery Officer Tom Knudsen says if City Council doesn't approve $94-million from the mayor's Actual Value tax initiative, it's not clear that schools will be able to open in September.
Anne Marie Ambrose, Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, was testifying at a city council budget hearing when one lawmaker asked about the Khalil Wimes case.
"The amount of moving around of dollars that we can do is minimal," said Arthur Evans, the city's commissioner of Behavioral Health, "but we will do the best that we can to try to mitigate those kinds of catastrophic cuts."
City Council members are voicing reservations about the Philadelphia Sheriff's request for a 25-percent budget increase at a time when other departments are belt-tightening.
Philadelphia's new sheriff, Jewell Williams, went before City Council asking for a whopping 25 percent increase in his budget, but he's backing off for now on his desire to get a new city-issued SUV.
The vote, backed by Councilman Jim Kenney, came despite a plea from Verizon that no hearing is needed.
Supporters of Philadelphia's vast Fairmount Park system packed City Council chambers on Tuesday, urging the lawmakers to restore park system funding that has been cut in recent years.
The incident last month in which a 24-year-old man rammed a gate at Philadelphia International Airport has prompted the airport to review the strength of its security perimeter.
City Council this spring will debate whether Philadelphia should require that battery-operated smoke detectors use batteries that last ten years.
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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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.