City Council Looks To Repeal Outdated, Unenforced Laws
Eight bills introduced in to Philadelphia City Council on Thursday would repeal laws that have become outdated and unenforced.
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Eight bills introduced in to Philadelphia City Council on Thursday would repeal laws that have become outdated and unenforced.
Philadelphia City Council gets back to business Thursday after a summer recess.
Philadelphia City Council will meet before its regular session on Thursday to take action on bills that would clear the way for a massive facility renovation project known as "Rebuild."
Councilman David Oh details being stabbed outside his home last week and tells Chris Stigall he is already to get back to work.
Electric car owners squared off against their neighbors in Philadelphia city council, today, over a bill that would end electric-car-only parking spaces in the city.
Philadelphia city council, today, raised fees for dozens of kinds of licenses and permits needed to do business in the city, and only one council member voted against the fee hikes.
Philadelphia city council began their annual grilling of budget officials, Tuesday, in the first day of budget hearings, But some of the biggest concerns were outside the city's control.
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hopes they'll reconsider a measure that could bring retirement security to many Philadelphians.
David Cohen explains why Comcast opposes Philadelphia's wage discrimination bill.
A Philadelphia City Council committee passed a package of bills on Wednesday designed to reduce lead exposure in children.
Alanna Li says she was threatened by a City Councilwoman over the name of her food truck.
Philadelphia City Council returns to session Thursday after a twelve-week summer break.
Chris discussed the State Department Inspector General's report on Hillary Clinton's email server, the status of Philadelphia's soda tax proposal and Donald Trump's appearance with Jimmy Kimmel.
The Kenney Administration is expecting a legal challenge to the sugary beverage tax it has proposed, and, if it loses, the tax would be levied at the point of sale, not on the distributor.
Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla hopes PayPal would consider moving here in light of their opposition to North Carolina's 'bathroom bill.'
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.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Friday in the Philadelphia region, so it will be great sweatshirt weather.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Friday in the Philadelphia region, so it will be great sweatshirt weather.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Another suspect was arrested for involvement in a deadly 2025 shooting on South Etting Street in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
A 21-year-old man was arrested after running a red light in Center City and causing a crash that injured two other people, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia officials are courting party leaders in hopes of bringing the 2028 Democratic National Convention to the city.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
Flyers defenseman Cam York celebrated his playoff series-clinching overtime goal by slinging his stick into the stands.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
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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.
After renovations and nearly 3 years of closures, Philadelphia's Center City bus terminal has reopened — it's now known as the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center. Brandon Goldner gets a look inside on the first morning in operation.
The price of a gallon of gas jumped another 10 cents in the Philadelphia area overnight, bringing the city 5-county average to $4.44. The national average has jumped to $4.39 as the stalling negotiations with Iran led to a spike in oil prices. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and cool with a chance of rain at night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Golf fans got the chance to get up close and personal to the PGA Championship trophy Thursday night at City Hall.
The Sixers forced a Game 7 Thursday night in a dominant win over the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.