Philadelphia City Council could reshape how the city disposes its trash
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
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Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
Mayor Cherelle Parker pitched her $6.97 billion budget to city council on Thursday, saying it includes new taxes on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft that will help generate more than $9 million in revenue for the School District of Philadelphia.
Multiple "Safe Healthy Homes" bills have passed out of committee in Philadelphia City Council, and could come up for a final vote later in March. The bills protect tenant organizers from landlord retaliation and add new accountability measures for landlords.
Philadelphia City Council has passed a "backyard breeding bill" that will place a three-year suspension on dog breeding by small breeders.
Advocates say the bill will help curb an increase in the number of stray and abandoned dogs in the city and help shelters reduce overcrowding.
Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.
Members of Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington on a plan to close 20 schools in the city and make other changes to the district.
"ICE Out" legislation was introduced in Philadelphia City Council on Thursday amid growing scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement in the wake of multiple fatal shootings in Minneapolis. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders reports.
City council says it will consider a bill that would ban Philadelphia from contracting with companies that burn solid waste or recyclables.
City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
Philadelphians may soon have to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags in the city.
The Philadelphia City Council just passed a bill that paves the way for the city to move forward with its bike lane safety project. Loading zones in some neighborhoods that were installed and then removed a few months later could be put in place again. Liz Crawford reports more about the back-and-forth.
Neighbors and strangers alike are bringing donations of all kinds to the office of Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips for the family of Kada Scott, who was kidnapped and killed earlier this month.
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
Philadelphia City Council plans to have a public hearing Thursday on the investigation into SEPTA's Silverliner IV railcars.
Philadelphia's City Council took action on the Trump administration on Thursday. The city's legislative body passed two resolutions regarding moves the White House has made.
One of the resolutions condemned the Trump administration's use of the National Guard in American cities.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The budget includes investments of more than $26 million to fund critical infrstructure and $30 million for anti-violence grants.
Philly's music scene was celebrated in City Council. A new declaration names Philadelphia as America's Original Music City. There were cheers as speakers urged councilmembers to vote yes. The unofficial designation not only highlights the city's important music history, such as the “Philly Soul” sound.
SEPTA announced last week that, without additional funding, there will be fare hikes and the elimination of bus routes and train lines.
A bill to put speed cameras in several different school zones in Philadelphia was voted out of committee Monday in City Council.
A bill that would create a pilot program for speed enforcement cameras in some Philadelphia school zones passed out of committee. City Council will vote on the proposal later this month.
Under the proposal, drivers caught speeding near one of the schools would have to pay a fine between $100 and $150, depending on how fast they were going.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found a problem with courtesy towing — some people go weeks without knowing what happened to their car.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
EnsembleArts Philly's Great Stages Gala, held on Friday, April 10, 2026, honored the performing arts.
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Temps in the Philadelphia region will get close to 90 degrees Tuesday as summer-like heat arrives in the Delaware Valley.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Two men were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, police said.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
The Philadelphia Flyers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth in five seasons.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice and drove in three runs, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 13-7.
The Phillies placed Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day IL with a groin injury and recalled Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Organizers of the Philadelphia Pride Festival say it will be moving out of the Gayborhood this year to accomodate crowd sizes that have grown consistently post-COVID-19.
Grays Ferry Avenue has partially reopened in Philadelphia after the fatal parking garage collapse shut down the major corridor for nearly a week.
Felony charges have been dropped against a teenager who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during her arrest at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in February.
Park officials say all of the pedestrian safety lights within the park and along the Bartram's mile trail are out due to the vandalism.
A Mount Laurel, New Jersey, animal hospital is reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on what their pets eat to avoid an expensive vet visit. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on what signs to keep an eye on.