Philadelphia City Council members get input from residents about proposed budget at town hall
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
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Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
The new legislation is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener, she said.
Former city councilwoman Marian Tasco was surprised with a mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Finley Recreation Center in East Mount Airy in honor of her public service.
If passed, the Philadelphia bill would require tax prep companies to notify clients of free options for filing in writing.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips spoke to CBS News Philadelphia's Jessica Kartalija after 8 students were shot near a SEPTA bus stop in his district Wednesday.
A proposed Philadelphia City Council bill wants to crack down on casino-style video games in the city, typically found in convenience stores.
Decker worked for City Council for 36 years and has been chief clerk since 2009.
City council members said the machines often lead to crime.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gaveled in the first full session of the year Thursday.
Clarke was first elected to City Council in 1999, representing the 5th District seat formerly held by John Street.
The council has already approved a ban on plastic bags that started last year. This new measure calling for the 15-cent fee now goes to the mayor's desk for his signature.
Ski masks are now banned in some places in Philadelphia. Anyone caught breaking the law can be fined $250.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution making every Friday in December "Shop Black Business Friday."
No more ski masks on public property in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday to prohibit wearing certain facial coverings to conceal your identity. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3RqYbxe
City Council voted on Thursday to ban ski masks and some other face coverings in schools, city buildings and other places.
Philadelphia elected its first LGBTQ+ council member, voting in Democratic candidate Rue Landau to an at-large seat Tuesday night.
Democrats won the vote to become at-large Philadelphia City Council members - and 1 Working Families Party candidate, incumbent Kendra Brooks, has been called a winner.
Among 9 issues reported at Philadelphia polls is a fraudulent document where City Council member Jamie Gauthier was not listed as an incumbent.
Philadelphia is weighing whether it should obtain more drones for police to use in preventing crime. City Council received a demonstration at a meeting on Friday.
The crime summit includes remarks from City Council members, state leaders and business owners, Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved legislation introduce that introduces "drifting" to the city's traffic code and cracks down on "boom parties."
On Thursday, the council unanimously passed a resolution calling for public hearings to explore the idea.
Life in Northeast Philadelphia has been severely impacted by the I-95 collapse and now city council is considering the idea of a subway line that would extend up the Roosevelt Boulevard into the Northeast. Liz Crawford reports.
Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson is calling for Phillies legend Dick Allen to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Philadelphia councilmember Michael Driscoll is aiming to ban certain car rallies in the city after a teen's death.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
An officer is expected to be released from the hospital after they were injured in a hit-and-run crash with another car in Hunting Park early Saturday morning.
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.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the left foot while riding a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday night, according to police.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
An officer is expected to be released from the hospital after they were injured in a hit-and-run crash with another car in Hunting Park early Saturday morning.
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.
Saturday is a blustery fall day leading up to the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week, where snow and rain chances are possible.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the left foot while riding a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday night, according to police.
Ahmed Muhumed took first place in the Philadelphia half marathon after never running one before, the frequent 5K and 10K runner said.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
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.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
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.
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.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
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.
A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party this summer.
The recall impacts a number of models from the years 2022 to 2025.
Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is helping some families put Thanksgiving dinner on the table. For the third year in a row, Maxey and his foundation provided free holiday meals. Long lines formed outside George Washington Carver High School in North Philadelphia for pickup and a chance to meet Maxey. Turkey and all the fixing were part of the 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners.
We should be dry for the rest of the weekend, but there is more rain on the way before the holiday. Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Runners from all over the country and the world come to Philadelphia for marathon weekend. Eva Andersen reports from the finish line at Saturday's half marathon.