Education Crisis Sets The Stage For Political Showdown
There is a political showdown on the horizon. Thursday morning there will be a hearing on funding for public schools and Mayor Michael Nutter believes soda can help secure those funds.
There is a political showdown on the horizon. Thursday morning there will be a hearing on funding for public schools and Mayor Michael Nutter believes soda can help secure those funds.
Shops that sell tobacco in Philadelphia will soon have to fork over $50 for a permit.
Arlene Ackerman wants $102 million from the city to help cover the school district's massive deficit, but councilmembers why the school district is spending money on other programs.
The debate continues in City Council over whether to force local firms to give workers earned sick leave. The proposal was amended Thursday, but not enough to satisfy critics.
It will be a day of intense negotiations in City Hall, as Mayor Nutter and council members grapple with how to help solve the School District's financial woes.
The original bill requiring earned sick leave covered all Philadelphia businesses, but now Councilman Bill Greenlee has amended it to exclude small firms.
Philadelphia City Council has voted to tweak the controversial lump-sum pension perk known as "DROP," turning its back on the mayor's call to abolish the program.
A Phialdelphia city council committee has given thumbs-up to a measure that would allow for large-scale electronic signage on Market Street East in center city.
A compromise has been reached on a bill that would give police more leeway in handling aggressive panhandlers in the city.
Will DROP be dropped? Not likely, it seems. City Council today holds its long-delayed hearing on the controversial pension perk, and the lawmakers are likely to ignore the mayor's call to abolish DROP.
Today brings the start of one of the biggest weeks in Philadelphia City Council this year, with debates raging over bailing out the school district, requiring companies to give paid sick leave, policing the homeless and eliminating the DROP program.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is proposing a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as he and City Council continue trying to help bail out the cash-starved Philadelphia school district.
Mayor Michael Nutter is looking to revive his failed plan to tax sodas, and to raise property taxes and rates for on-street parking, in order to help bail out the School District of Philadelphia from a deficit topping $600 million.
Longtime Philadelphia City Councilman Frank Rizzo was the surprise loser in the recent Republican primary. He's back at work, saying he's ready to move on after his elected duties are over, later this year.
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Legislation that would require Philadelphia companies, large and small, to provide paid sick days is back on the radar screen, and could be voted on, before City Council goes on its summer break. But it's likely to be amended.
The letter states that there is some apparent confusion about last year's 9.9-percent tax hike to help the city's finances and stave off enormous cutbacks.
Community groups pushing for a new law in Philadelphia that would require most businesses in the city to offer paid sick days to workers urged City Council to move the bill forward.
Now that the Philadelphia primary is out of the way, City Council members hope to deal with the controversial DROP pension plan before they take their summer recess.
The School District of Philadelphia is telling City Council it needs more money from the city to balance its budget.
The Philadelphia School District goes before City Council today, hat in hand.
Despite dismal turnout in Tuesday's primary, Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter was expected to easily beat his outspoken rival, Milton Street.
Low turnout is expected in Tuesday's primary election in Philadelphia, but both official and unofficial watchdogs will be out to make sure things go smoothly.
The Pennsylvania primary is tomorrow and some politicians are reaching out to an underdog who they think can help them win.
Items that contain zinc can be especially dangerous if licked or ingested by dogs. Animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the signs and symptoms of potential zinc toxicity.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
President Biden said a regional conflict in the Middle East "has to be avoided."
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Sunday will be overcast with spotty showers throughout the morning and afternoon. A few steadier showers are possible overnight into Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
President Biden said a regional conflict in the Middle East "has to be avoided."
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Sunday will be overcast with spotty showers throughout the morning and afternoon. A few steadier showers are possible overnight into Monday.
A Philly native completed his goal of running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times in honor of his brother.
A Philly native completed his goal of running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times in honor of his brother.
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.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
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.
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 Philadelphia Eagles won a nail biter of a game against the New Orleans in Week 3, and now look to improve their record to 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Some Eagles fans traveling to Tampa Bay, Florida for Sunday's game have had to change their plans in the wake of Hurricane Helene, but back in Philadelphia it'll be another gloomy and gray day to watch football at home. More in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
Thousands of people are taking over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia for the annual CHOP Parkway Run and Walk, which raises money to help children fight cancer. This year's goal is to raise $2 million for pediatric cancer research.
While dogs often put things in their mouths that they shouldn't, items that contain zinc can be especially dangerous to our pets. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains which household items contain zinc and need to be kept away from dogs, and the signs and symptoms of zinc poisoning.
The outer bands of Hurricane Helene brought cloudy skies and spotty showers to the Delaware Valley, and those conditions will continue as we head into the work week. The Philadelphia area could see some peeks of sun Monday, but the next mostly sunny day doesn't come until Thursday.
Philadelphia police have made two more arrests in connection with last weekend's illegal car meetups. A 20-year-old from Monmouth County, New Jersey and an 18-year-old from Pittsburgh are charged with risking a catastrophe and other crimes. Police said there were 11 incidents of illegal street racing, drifting, and other reckless activities throughout the city.