Teen-repelling ‘Mosquito’ devices to stay in Philly public parks indefinitely
A city review found support for the ‘sonic weapons’ — but they never asked young folks.
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Kill the soda tax? Council candidates are sweet on repeal
The majority of Democratic challengers surveyed say they'd seek other ways to fund pre-K.
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‘He’s a crook’: Northeast Philly reacts to councilman’s indictment
Bobby Henon's federal charges have rattled his constituents.
Local 98 indictment can’t stop Philly City Hall’s love of side hustles
Councilman Bobby Henon isn't the only one with a second job.
Who’s Johnny Doc and why should I care that he got indicted?
6 things you need to know about Philadelphia’s most powerful unelected politician.
Who’s paying for Bobby Henon’s attorney? Not taxpayers (anymore)
The city spent $7,800 in attorneys fees for the councilman's staff during the FBI probe.
The ‘soft corruption’ of City Hall’s secret $2 million grant fund
Council's Philadelphia Activities Fund is one of the least-watched pots of money in the city — despite years of abuses.
Inside City Council’s love affair with task forces — which sound important but have zero accountability
We looked more than a dozen of these boards to see if they got anything done.
City Council pronunciation guide: How to say your elected officials’ names
The city's legislative body is about to be back in session. Make sure you know how to talk about it.