A bill to kill the soda tax could divide Philly’s state lawmakers
The split does not follow party lines.
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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.
Donald Trump’s budget: A ‘declaration of war’ on Philly
Five effects we'd see, from dirtier neighborhoods to more foreclosures.
Philly City Hall deals with fallout from ‘unpredictable’ Trump Administration
Council President Darrell Clarke calls this “the most unpredictable and ominous climate" in his 17 years there.
Philly’s sanctuary city status vs. Harrisburg and DC: A controversy, explained
There's been a lot of movement this week.
Philly gun violence activists to next attorney general: ‘We just want the homicides to stop’
"I don’t think that there’s any one clear answer.”
How Fishtown (finally) got those crosswalks on Frankford Ave
It's a huge deal and nearly a year in the making.
Darrell Clarke has no time for Jesse Jackson on Election Day
Relish, Philly Dems' de-facto HQ, was 'like that party scene from The Godfather.'
Why Philadelphia City Council can’t start its sessions on time
“In business, you’re on time... If you’re 15 minutes late, it’s a problem.”
Philly political leaders of color slam Trump and his Friday visit
Electeds and reverends railed against the GOP presidential candidate's meeting in town.
Introducing Philly’s first 9 ‘community schools’: Who made the cut
A full-time coordinator will be assigned to each school to oversee the process.
Philly’s soda tax: Meet the City Council staffers who did the math
"We know way more about bottled water and soda consumption than we ever imagined."
Pennsylvania’s gun laws, and why Philly can’t do much to tighten them
Want the city of Philadelphia to ban assault weapons? State law prohibits them from doing so.
Philly City Council OKs a soda tax, with a big complication
Philadelphia is on track to become the first major city in America to pass a soda tax.
City council and the soda tax: Where every member stands on how to fund pre-K
Everyone agrees Philadelphia needs universal pre-K -- but how to pay for it has sparked debate.