Why PA’s controversial Berks detention center for immigrant families is still open

A chorus of legislators and Philadelphia City Council are calling for the Berks County facility's closure, as pressure mounts on Gov. Tom Wolf.

City Council approved the a new tax on construction, but not with enough votes to override a veto — which Kenney might do

How will the city fund Philly schools? Here’s what local officials are suggesting

The School District of Philadelphia needs money, but municipal leaders can't agree on where to find it.

UPDATED: HHS disputes report that nation’s top doc came out in support of safe injection sites

Will the endorsement by Surgeon General Jerome Adams affect the debate in Philly?

Election 2018

May 2018 Philadelphia ballot questions: What they are and who will care

What you'll be faced with at the polls and who stands to benefit.

Mayor Kenney sent a ‘threatening’ letter to City Council Friday about the long-debated $500 million Rebuild program, outlining plans to scale it back so projects can start ASAP

City Council is considering a bill that would force chain restaurants to label high-sodium dishes

BROKE in Philly

Why a Philly councilman wants to stop marijuana testing for parolees

The policy change would likely depend on state implementation.

City Council is reportedly considering a construction tax — a 1 percent ‘impact fee’ that would help fund affordable housing

Philly City Council has 13 new SUVs. Here’s who drives them the most.

New Philly food and drink

City Council is considering a bill that would let bars stay open through 4 a.m.

Philly City Council approves workplace sexual harassment bill on International Women’s Day

If voters give the go-ahead, training will be required for all city employees.

City Council might require Philly restaurants to label sodium on menus

Why Philly stop-and-go violations have gone unenforced for so long

Store owner Michelle Tran said she's reported violations, and 'they didn't do anything about it.'

Neighborhoods

Philly’s stop-and-go bill comes up for a vote as the alt-right targets Councilwoman Cindy Bass

Incorrect claims about Bass and bulletproof glass have gotten millions of views.

Most Philadelphians can’t afford Center City. Can inclusionary zoning make a difference?

City Council is pushing for mixed-income housing while Philly is being called a "tale of two cities."

Philly’s inclusionary zoning bill: Who’s for and against it, and why

It's the most contentious bill to come through City Council since the soda tax.

That new buffered bike lane in West Philly might become temporary if Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has her way

Mayor Kenney on Frank Rizzo statue: ‘Now is the right time’ to discuss removal

Councilwoman Helen Gym wants to start conversations about Rizzo when City Council is back in session.

2 Philly, PA pols on why they won’t stop trying to raise the minimum wage

A Q&A with Rep. Patty Kim and Councilwoman Helen Gym