Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
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Opinion: Superintendent search offers a chance to transform the district – but will we blow it?
A parent on what Philly schools need now.
Opinion: Congress has a huge opportunity to help fix Philly’s stubborn digital divide
What would Philadelphia look like if more people had the info they need to make their lives better?
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Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms
The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.
Do I have to wear a mask or not? Philly’s new COVID mandate, explained
Biz owners can choose between two options for indoor spaces. For big outdoor events, it depends if you’re seated or not.
Philadelphia: Still no vaccine requirements for city workers, same with SEPTA and school district
The Kenney administration continues to avoid a mandate.
Would a gun violence emergency help Philadelphia? Advocates just want action, whatever you call it
Semantics aside, the city still hasn’t set a timeline for distributing its new anti-violence grants.
Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond
Saved by the bell? Not this time.
Kenney not ready to declare gun violence emergency for Philadelphia
“There’s a whole range of legal and practical questions that need to be answered,” the mayor said.
How Philly will spend $155 million to stop surging violence
In a first, a new review committee will evaluate grants to grassroots programs.
Opinion: The MOVE bombing was deliberate, not an act of last resort
An activist makes the case for continued vigilance in speaking the truths of that fateful day.
Philly health commissioner resigns over MOVE remains: Tom Farley’s rise to power and fall from grace
Farley, who said he made "a terrible error in judgement," was once called "Superman" by the New York Times.
Secret Philly: The 1914 trash cleanup program that gained nationwide fame
The weeklong effort was so robust it was called “a model” for other cities to follow.
Editorial cartoon: Who thought it was a good idea to use NRA videos at Philly rec centers?
The gun lobby’s Eddie Eagle videos were being deployed on city property.
‘It’s not enough’: Philly leaders react to Chauvin murder verdict, express hope for more accountability
Elected officials emphasized that more work remains to be done.
Averting another Walter Wallace Jr. tragedy: $13 million boost for mental health crisis response
Mayor Kenney’s proposed city budget would up the number of units available and help integrate with police dispatch.
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
Meet the North Philly-raised Marine veteran who forced the city’s hand on gun violence
The activism of hunger striker Jamal Johnson is known nationwide.
Jamal Johnson is back on hunger strike, demanding Kenney take action on gun violence
The mayor’s office says regular public safety briefings are coming “soon.”
Inside Philly’s 40-year war on homeless encampments
The Ben Franklin Parkway occupation followed a well-trodden model. What can city government do to break the cycle?