Philadelphia City Council Pulls Plug on PGW Privatization Deal
The deal, worth nearly $2 billion, needed City Council approval but the legislation was never introduced, nor hearings scheduled.
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The deal, worth nearly $2 billion, needed City Council approval but the legislation was never introduced, nor hearings scheduled.
Council David Oh wants local performers to be guaranteed roles on stage when taxpayers help foot the bill for a play, musical or concert.
"Neighbors have had bed bugs, and it's creeping into their properties," Squilla says, describing anecdotal evidence from constituents.
The changes were spurred by the deaths of two firefighters who perished in a warehouse fire in Kensington in 2012.
One measure restricts the sale of toy guns in the city unless the toy is brightly colored.
Among those testifying in favor of the legislation was a transgender woman who says she was repeatedly victimized in Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia City Council, lawmakers impose restrictions on what the public can say at its weekly meetings. One speaker this past week made his displeasure with the rules quite evident.
Joseph Schulle, head of the firefighters' union Local 22, has no faith in the CDC standards and believes that hazmat suits are needed for the paramedics should they have to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak.
City Council president Darrell Clarke calls them "entrepreneurs," those folks who set up a folding table on a sidewalk to sell everything from handbags to CDs to incense.
Has peace broken out at Philadelphia City Hall? Seven months after City Council announced an ambitious plan to boost affordable housing in Philadelphia, the effort is finally moving forward with the cooperation of the Nutter Administration.
Council president Darrell Clarke, who represents the area around Temple University, says neighbors face public drunkenness and related issues on a regular basis.
The city's Department of Licenses & Inspections says street vendor spots are assigned by a neutral lottery, not by a neighborhood group, and L&I would have no way to control what could be subsequent chaos.
Members of Philadelphia's disabled community turned out in City Council this past week in hopes of prodding state lawmakers to put more handicapped accessible taxis on city streets.
Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez wants to change Philadelphia's Home Rule Charter so that every agency and department would be required to have a plan for working with residents who don't speak English well.
A consultant hired by Philadelphia City Council to analyze the proposed sale of PGW finds several big concerns with the deal, including the possibility that the buyer could simply flip PGW to another buyer.
A print ad sponsored by UIL Holdings, the Connecticut-based firm that wants to buy PGW from the city, claims the city's gas infrastructure is "dangerously outdated."
A City Council committee has signed off on a measure to provide $30 million in temprary funding to the cash-starved Philadelphia school district.
Council today approved that ballot question, but it was not immediately clear if the mayor will sign it in time for it to appear on the November ballot.
The measure, which passed 14-2, embodies the compromise announced last week by Mayor Nutter and the bill's sponsor, councilman Jim Kenney.
The lawmakers heard promises of improvements from local officials, and tales of bureaucratic bungling from veterans.
Philadelphia City Council plans to take a look at one of the longest-running issues facing the city: short dumping -- the illegal dumping of trash on vacant lots or even sidewalks.
Council president Darrell Clarke has introduced a bill giving the Philadelphia Fire Department responsibility for inspecting propane tanks used on curbside food trucks.
Philadelphia City Council opened its fall session today with one controversial matter front and center: whether to put more teeth into the civilian panel that studies cases of police misconduct.
"We've gotten to a place where it is out of the criminal realm," says the Kenney said today.
It was back in June that the pot decriminalization bill passed City Council in a straight party line vote, 13-3. Because Council then went into recess, Mayor Nutter has until Thursday to sign or veto it, or let it become law without his signature.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sherwayne Garrison was charged with murder for shooting and killing a 48-year-old man last week after he tried to steal his car in Frankford.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sherwayne Garrison was charged with murder for shooting and killing a 48-year-old man last week after he tried to steal his car in Frankford.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
A water main break left some residents without water and others displaced Sunday in Northern Liberties.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Brandon Graham now only trails Trent Cole and Reggie White on Philadelphia's all-time sacks list.
James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to seven games tonight against the Rams on Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast as we get ready for the holiday week in the Philadelphia area.
Nearly 20,000 people participated in the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, and many more were spread across the city to cheer them on. William Loevner talked to CBS News Philadelphia after winning the men's elite race.
Crews are cleaning up part of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood after a water main break flooded the street and damaged at least one apartment building.
Thousands of athletes participated in Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Plus, more details on new funding for SEPTA and the latest weather forecast for the region.
Philadelphia Marathon race director Kathleen Titus talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what draws athletes to the race and what makes the weekend a success.