Philadelphia Council Committee Approves Compromise Bill on Riverbank Development
Joe Syrnick of the Schuylkill River Development Corporation said the final legislation should satisfy both environmentalists and developers.
Joe Syrnick of the Schuylkill River Development Corporation said the final legislation should satisfy both environmentalists and developers.
A controversial plan to build new affordable housing in the city's Point Breeze section was given an initial okay Tuesday by a city council committee.
At issue: whether the water commissioner should have the final say on rate hikes.
The sponsor, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, says once the mayor signs it, the measure will take effect next March.
Before the City Council finance committee today was a proposal from Councilman Bill Green to require that half the man-hours on many contracts be performed by Philadelphia residents.
A city councilman wants to make it a bit more difficult for Philadelphia neighborhoods to acquire residential parking permits, because the current system often invites mini-civil wars.
Philadelphia city council has put off a vote on a bill to boost penalties against skateboarders and others who do damage to public art and memorials.
The new assessment system dubbed the Actual Value Initiative ("AVI") will result in higher assessments, and that means the mayor and City Council will have to lower the millage rate significantly.
"We simply do not have the space in Philadelphia to allow for safe operation of these vehicles and to create a buffer to help prevent community and environmental disruptions," said parks commissioner Michael Diberardinis.
The Friends of Manton Street Park and Community Garden are celebrating their second-place win in a "Best/Worst Lot" contest held by the "Campaign To Take Back Vacant Land."
City Council this week will decide whether to boost the penalties against skateboarders and others who do damage the art.
Philadelphia city officials are looking to impose, for the first time, penalties for the use of all-terrain vehicles ("ATVs") on sidewalks.
"What we're going to suggest now is that we don't require the ticket. The tower will have to provide photographic evidence and hold it for 60 days," Jim Kenney said.
A city councilman is proposing a huge overhaul to the long-controversial 10-year property tax abatement in Philadelphia.
"We found that constitutionally we can have a two-tiered tax system, so we believe that the more you owe, the higher the penalties should be," Darrell Clarke said.
The legislation would allow Finnigan's Wake, at 3rd and Spring Garden Streets, to add second-floor balconies that would jut out over the sidewalk.
Revamping Philadelphia's property tax system remains high on the agenda as City Council opens its fall session today after a three-month summer recess.
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The school district's five-year financial plan includes a huge loan, says chief recovery officer Tom Knudsen.
Robin Jones and Rodney Williams, arrested over the weekend on DUI charges, are now out of work.
The convention story moves from Tampa to Charlotte.
More surveillance cameras may be part of the answer as city officials briefed City Council on what they admit is an 'uptick' in violence at recreation centers and in the parks.
City Council president Darrell Clarke promised that he and his colleagues will use campaign funds to arrange transportation for registered voters to get Penndot photo IDs when needed.
The founders of a blog devoted to Philadelphia environmental causes are reviving an effort to ban grocery store plastic bags in the city.
Nancy Gonzalez is charged with stealing from an elderly woman under her care.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will be stopping in Montgomery County Sunday morning for the Harris-Waltz campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
A woman turned herself in and a man was arrested by state troopers in connection with the illegal car meetups last weekend.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will be stopping in Montgomery County Sunday morning for the Harris-Waltz campaign.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
This weekend's Schuylkill Expressway closure on I-76 East in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philly was canceled.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
The Harris and Trump campaigns are once again holding events in Pennsylvania leading up the 2024 election.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
Mostly cloudy skies, off-and-on showers and humid conditions in Philadelphia on Saturday as the moisture from Helene heads this way.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason when the Phillies lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals.
The Eagles announced that they will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday without another one of their key wide receivers, A.J. Brown.
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans have travel plans in Florida but may not have much to do.
This week's Game of the Week was in West Chester where two undefeated teams duked it out under the lights.
The Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Taking a live look over downtown Bethlehem, it has been a rainy and grey start to the weekend. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak reports our NEXT Weather forecast.
The vice presidential nominees are getting ready for Tuesday's debate. Meantime, Republican JD Vance is crisscrossing battleground Pennsylvania. He held a rally in Newtown, Bucks County Saturday afternoon. Earlier, he took part in a town hall in Monroeville, Allegheny County.
Cyclists gathered in Center City in memory of Dr. Barbara Friedes on Saturday She was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver while riding her bike near Rittenhouse Square in July. Cyclists rode to the site of the crash where they stopped to dedicate what they call an angel bike near the intersection.
Saturday is cloudy with some rain, but we're not complaining since we need this precipitation.
The District Attorneys from Chester and Delaware counties met with members from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and several local retailers to discuss how to combat organized retail thefts.