Opposition Building Against Mayor Kenney's Drink Tax From Business Owners
Anne McNally, the owner of McNally's Tavern in Chestnut Hill, says the will stop selling soda if Mayor Kenney's sugary drinks tax passes.
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Anne McNally, the owner of McNally's Tavern in Chestnut Hill, says the will stop selling soda if Mayor Kenney's sugary drinks tax passes.
Philadelphia City council continues budget hearings this week. Among the departments before council is Human Services, which has requested a budget increase, even though it has transferred its child welfare work to community non-profits.
Councilman Taubenberger can see it: Philadelphia's abandoned warehouses turned into vertical farms, and a "school" for sharing the technology with others.
The ravages of the Philadelphia school district budget cuts came into sharp focus, today, at city council hearings on the state of the schools.
Philadelphia is one step closer to banning the sale of pets from so-called "puppy mills." A city council committee has approved a bill requiring that pet stores get cats and dogs from shelters or rescue organizations.
Philadelphia City Council began hearings Tuesday on the city budget, including a proposed tax on sugary beverages to pay for ambitious new programs.
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has raised concerns nationally about lead contamination, including in Philadelphia city council.
Ed Feldman from GTown Radio in Germantown says the Kenney Administration should prevent a Donald Trump rally in Philadelphia.
Councilman Bill Greenlee defends resolution condemning Donald Trump.
The nomination passed out of the Committee of the Whole and will be voted on next week.
Philadelphia City Council guarantees two seats to Republicans, to insure the party is represented despite being in the political minority. But it doesn't mean they always agree.
The committee co-chair says it hopes to have recommendations by the fall.
Chris discusses this weekend's storm, National Review breaking with Donald Trump, and Philadelphia City Council's new rules for hoverboards. He talked with Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and National Review's Andrew McCarthy at 8:20 about why voting for Trump is a mistake.
It will cost an extra $5 to own a car in Philadelphia, under a law City Council passed Thursday. It was among more than 80 pieces of legislation passed in the final council session of this term.
Philadelphia City Council will meet Thursday for the final time this session. Some major bills are expected to pass and other measures are likely to die as a result of inaction.
Chris reviewed last night's Sixers game, featuring their first win of the season and Kobe Bryant's last appearance in Philadelphia, Attorney General Kathleen Kane's appointment of a special prosecutor, and Philadelphia City Council demanding concessions from Comcast. He also talked with Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about Kane's appointment at 8am.
It's been a full year since 21-year-old Shane Montgomery disappeared from a Manayunk bar after a night of celebration with friends. His body was later found in the Schuylkill River. Now, an effort to prevent similar tragedies this Thanksgiving eve has stalled in Philadelphia City Council.
The city of Philadelphia may try to condemn a piece of property along the Delaware River for part of a planned 3.3 mile bicycle and walking trail.
A hearing is scheduled in Philadelphia City Council, today, on the bills that are needed for construction of the city's second casino.
It appears that one of the Republican council-at-large seats will change hands.
Ann Schwartzman, executive director of the Pennsylvania Prison Society, says a coalition has put together the "Prisoner Re-Entry Network" online, to help with the transition.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has endorsed four city council candidates, including an independent candidate running for one of seven at-large seats.
Philadelphia's second casino -- still on the drawing board -- would be allowed a larger building and bigger signs, under a bill introduced in city council this week.
Councilman Bill Greenlee introduced the bill after a Temple University study found that thousands of low-wage workers, each week, are shortchanged.
Two of the major items on council's agenda are related in an odd sort of way. One is schools, the other is prisons - or, specifically, the House of Correction, a crumbling, ninety-year-old structure on State Road.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Collingdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job.
The man who shot and killed five people and wounded three others in Kingsessing in 2023 has pleaded guilty.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
The Collingdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
An Amazon driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run in Allentown in November was arrested in Philadelphia Wednesday, U.S. Marshals said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Phillies and right-handed reliever Brad Keller agreed to a two-year contract on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region will be seasonable, and that warmer temperatures are on the way. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Starting in January, the average homeowner will pay about $72 more every year.
Police said the man was operating a construction vehicle when he accidentally hit the side of the barn, which caused it to collapse.
Collingsdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job with a K-9 unit on the way. Madeleine Wright.
The lawsuit alleges the company misled customers on how much money they could save with its Uber One subscription service.