Council President Sponsors Bill Aimed At Increasing Local Hiring For Projects That Receive City Subsidies
The City Council President says, right now, less than a third of work on city construction sites goes to Philadelphians.
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The City Council President says, right now, less than a third of work on city construction sites goes to Philadelphians.
The mayor revealed several initiatives underway.
Philadelphia's fiscal watchdog is renewing its call for major reforms to keep the city's pension fund afloat.
The Mayor and City Council President have announced a ten-year effort to save money and create jobs, by making city buildings, businesses and homes greener.
Philadelphia has a new poet laureate. Mayor Jim Kenney Friday announced that the former Mural Arts Education Director will serve in the role for the next year.
Philadelphia estimates the cost of plowing out of the two feet of snow that fell two weeks ago will top $8 million.
Philadelphia's Streets Commissioner says more than 90 percent of Philadelphia's streets have been plowed and he expects to get close to the city's goal of having every through street clear by the end of today.
City officials continue a massive operation to remove snow from neighborhood streets.
Philadelphia will get some help with that difficult side street plowing that's continuing after the weekend's massive snowfall.
The city of Philadelphia has started its preparations for the winter storm that's expected to dump anywhere from 12-16 inches of snow in Philly and the surrounding areas.
Philadelphia's financial watchdog says tens of thousands of dollars in unused wireless internet hardware is just wasting away inside a city warehouse. City Controller Alan Butkovitz blames the Nutter Administration for doing nothing to make use of the equipment.
Hackers have released the email addresses of thousands of registered users at a website that promotes extramarital affairs. Nine of those addresses are for City of Philadelphia employees, and now city officials are investigating.
There are more than 230 World Heritage cities around the globe, but none so far in the US.
"Three deaths in less than five years have proven that the duck boats are dangerous on the water and dangerous on the land," said attorney Robert Mongeluzzi.
Everett Gillison, the city's deputy mayor for public safety, had assurances for both local residents and visitors.
The new commission's job: to recommend ways the city can pay for high-quality pre-K for 40,000 eligible three- and four-year-olds.
"Be prepared to walk" was the message from Mayor Nutter and other officials who spelled out transportation plans for the World Meeting of Families in September.
On the north apron of City Hall, fencing has been installed to prevent pedestrians from getting close to what is about to become a major work zone.
Officials say it's the most efficient method of generating the highest number of potential bidders and the most revenue.
Waring Elementary School students helped celebrate by dancing at Clemente Recreation Center, where deputy mayor Mike DiBerardinis said that kids like them were his chief motivation to cut his deparment's carbon footprint.
Three retired teachers sued the SRC on First Amendment grounds after they were prohibited from holding protest signs at a contentious meeting on charter schools.
Among the award winners was a woman who has fostered 126 children in her home over 43 years, and adopted five of them.
Eli Zebooker, a retired center city dentist, was the oldest man in attendance. He is a spry 102.
Today's primary election has the parties choosing not only nominees for mayor, but for all 17 seats on City Council.
Voters are being asked to approve commissions for women and universal pre-kindergarten, a rule promoting multi-language access to city services, and a referendum on school district governance.
The House Ethics Committee has released its long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Read the full report here.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we head to Old City where a local artist captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The House Ethics Committee has released its long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Read the full report here.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we head to Old City where a local artist captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we head to Old City where a local artist captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
At the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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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.
"Potted Potter," a family-friend show that tells the lengthy store of Harry Potter and friends in just 70 minutes, runs at the Zellerbach Theatre on Penn's campus from Dec. 26 until Jan. 5, 2025.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to Old City where local artist Shawn Theodore captures stunning close-up shots of everyday Philadelphians whose faces have now been featured worldwide.
Several Philadelphia Starbucks locations are closed Monday after local baristas joined a nationwide strike against the company, the city's Christmas Village will be open through Tuesday for last minute holiday shoppers, and Monday stays frigid and below freezing. These stories and more in your Digital Brief for Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Inside the SEPTA Store you'll find typical gift shop items like sweatshirts, cups and hats, along with nostalgic items, from train and trolley models to books on SEPTA's history.
High temperatures Monday will stay below freezing, and sunny skies will eventually cloud up as the Delaware Valley heads into the afternoon. Tomorrow, a wintry mix moves across the city and could bring anywhere between a dusting to one inch of snow to areas north of Philadelphia.