City Council Votes To Ban 'The Box'
Philadelphia City Council today gave final approval to new restrictions on the questions employers can ask of job applicants about possible prior criminal records.
Philadelphia City Council today gave final approval to new restrictions on the questions employers can ask of job applicants about possible prior criminal records.
More than a year after the city created bike-only lanes on Pine and Spruce Streets, officials are looking at the same thing for some north-south streets.
Owners of Philadelphia parking garages and lots mounted a full court press Wednesday at City Hall trying to convince City Council to lower the city's parking tax. They came away empty-handed, at least for now.
The Nutter Administration told City Council members Tuesday that the controversial policy of temporary closures of fire stations is not going to change, even with an increase in the Fire Department budget.
The long-running confusion over the city's system of assessing property values was again front and center as City Council began its review of the mayor's budget. The question: what happens when the latest tax hike gets rolled back?
There were oral arguments held before a Philadelphia judge on whether two City Council members, a city commissioner, and a mayoral candidate were eligible to remain on their respective ballots.
Dogs in Philadelphia are supposed to be registered, but few actually are. The fee is $16 for neutered dogs and $40 for those not neutered.
Chris talked to Francis Finnegan, who alleges he was molested by a priest at the age of seven, Lou Dubois on the economic impact of the NCAA Tournament and Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick about the federal budget.
Former Philadelphia city councilman Rick Mariano, who spent four years in federal prison following a conviction for bribery, returned to Philadelphia City Council today for the first time since his release.
A Philadelphia GOP ward leader has gone to court, trying to get longtime city councilman Frank Rizzo thrown off the primary ballot.
Jannie Blackwell believes students should be free to pray alone or in groups, as long as the activity is not disruptive and does not infringe on the rights of others.
Philadelphians will be asked on the May ballot whether the home rule charter should be amended to create a Jobs Commission. The Philadelphia unemployment rate, at last check, was stubbornly higher than the national average of nine percent.
A City Councilwoman says she's "seething green" over what she calls "anti-Irish" merchandise being sold by Spencer Gifts for St. Patrick's Day.
Several members of Philadelphia City Council and the Muslim and Jewish communities spoke out at City Hall against the hearings in Washington, DC on the radicalization of the Muslim community.
Philadelphia city councilman Frank DiCicco won't seek a fifth term as the councilman for the 1st District, which encompasses parts of South Philadelphia, center city, Old City, and Northern Liberties.
Following the mayor's speech to City Council on Thursday morning, Councilman Frank Rizzo called the mayor's budget "a first draft," and he expects Nutter to wind up blaming Governor Corbett for the final result.
Mayor Michael Nutter was delivering his new budget on Thursday morning to City Council, unveiling a hold-the-line spending plan.
As pressure mounts from federal authorities for change at the Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia city councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has decided to give up her seat on the PHA board.
Philadelphia City Council was holding a lengthy public hearing today on a controversial topic: whether the city should require companies to offer employees earned sick leave.
Advocates for the bill say it would cut health care costs. Opponents call it burdensome.
The budget that Mayor Nutter is expected to deliver is expected to be a relatively pain-free spending plan. However, bad news from Harrisburg or D.C. in the future could change that.
Philadelphia City Council is putting a 21st Century sheen on a five-decade old city law that deals with discrimination.
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics is drafting new regulations that spell out what city workers can and cannot do when it comes to political activity. But the political watchdog group, The Committee of 70, isn't satisfied.
City Council's vote last year to raise a particular fee from $30 to $750 prompted a flood of outrage and now has prompted a council committee to roll it back about halfway.
Streets commissioner Clarena Tolson asked council to approve spending an extra $1.9 million for road salt. She says the current supply -- about 12-thousand tons -- is enough only to cover one more major storm.
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the bye week 2-2 following the loss against the Buccaneers.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
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.
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the bye week 2-2 following the loss against the Buccaneers.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "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.
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
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.
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 will enter the bye week 2-2 following the loss against the Buccaneers.
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.
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.'
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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.
Puerto Rican pride took center stage Sunday afternoon as hundreds marched and danced down Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the 2024 Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The Philadelphia region can expect more clouds and some showers Monday and Tuesday, but things will clear up later in the week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Jalen Hurts had another turnover as the team struggled to move the ball in a 33-16 loss to the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield carved apart the Philadelphia Eagles' defense as the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 33-16, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
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.