7-hour North Philly police standoff ends without fatalities: Suspect surrenders, hostages free
Six officers were injured during the gun battle, and more than 50 children were trapped in a nearby daycare for hours.
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DA Krasner slams Kenney over ‘no excuse’ meddling with police complaints
Once-thorough descriptions of alleged PPD misconduct were reduced to a single sentence.
Are fireworks legal in Philadelphia? It’s still up in the air
...but good luck finding a place to set them off.
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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.
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary
Soda tax backlash wasn't enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who'll likely coast to a second term.
Ballot question: Should Philly have a permanent office to help immigrants?
The Office of Immigrant Affairs is currently only temporary.
Why Philadelphia doesn’t clean its own City Hall — and why two mayors are feuding over it
Jim Kenney is taking heat for spurning a vendor with political ties to John Street.
Philadelphia’s new version of street sweeping is…dusty
Watch a demo of the backpack leaf blowers that will scatter debris — so drivers don't have to move their cars.
‘Councilmanic prerogative’ is a campaign issue. But WTF is it?
A simple guide to City Council’s real estate power.
The Year in Starbucks: How the coffee giant has remained in the local spotlight
There's been no lack of Philly drama since last year’s unwarranted arrests.
Philly to boost historic preservation with comprehensive survey and developer incentives
There's still no plans to hire a public archaeologist.
Why doesn’t Philadelphia have rent control like many other big cities?
We used to have it — and housing advocates are pushing for a return.
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.