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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Which lawsuits cost Philly taxpayers nearly $50 million last year? New bill would bring sunshine to sexual harassment payouts
Councilmember Helen Gym has two goals: provide accountability, and identify recurring problems.
Mosquito devices ‘on pause’ in Philadelphia as Parks & Rec plans audit
The sound is like "a paper cut in your ear."
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‘They must really hate teens’: Backlash grows against Mosquito devices in Philly parks
Councilmember Helen Gym is on a mission to get the "sonic weapons" taken down.
Philly’s getting 2 new gas plants — unless neighbors can stop them
PGW just won Council approval, while SEPTA's facility is nearly done.
100k votes: Is Helen Gym now in the running for Philly mayor?
The activist's election night tally doesn't bode well for the Rizzo statue.
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.
Philly is now the second-largest U.S. city with a ‘fair workweek’ law
Upwards of 130,000 Philadelphians can now expect dependable schedules and mandated rest between shifts.
This City Council candidate shared racist comments and posts on Facebook
Republican Bill Heeney Sr. accepted responsibility for the postings, while calling their release a political hit job.
City Council might set regular hours for every McDonald’s employee in Philly
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia's fair workweek bill.
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 preview: Everything Philly government is (and isn’t) fighting about this fall
The construction tax debate is just the start.
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.
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.