Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?
Mayor Kenney’s signature program has funded rec centers and pre-K. A new report raises questions about where the money goes.
Philly’s soda tax
Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax is in effect as of Jan. 1, 2017
Jim Kenney’s first big move as Philly mayor is the soda tax. The 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages also includes things like iced tea and sports drinks. Critics say the tax is regressive, and will hit the city’s lowest income residents hardest. The tax goes toward new initiatives like universal pre-K, but also toward the city’s fund balance.
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.
5 reasons Kenney’s grand Rebuild project might see some big changes
With a new director, the multimillion-dollar initiative is revving up.
Philly slaps $115,000 in soda tax compliance fines on businesses
Stores that buy from unregistered distributors are supposed to pay the tax themselves.
Kenney hints at a new grocer swooping in to replace the closing Overbrook ShopRite
ShopRite owner Jeff Brown says the soda tax might force him to shut down two more stores.
Here’s everything Philly’s soda tax money is (and isn’t) paying for
You can now search expenses in the sugar-funded revenue stream via an online database.
Alan Butkovitz officially enters the race for mayor on an anti-soda tax, pro-budget accountability platform
He's running as a Democrat, so he'll challenge Mayor Kenney in the May 21 primary.
Philly’s soda tax is legal, PA Supreme Court says, but Harrisburg could still kill it
Mayor Kenney is claiming victory, but state lawmakers could still make a move.
A bill to kill the soda tax could divide Philly’s state lawmakers
The split does not follow party lines.
GOP gov candidate threatens to mow grass at ‘really disgusting’ West Philly park
Put away your mower, Scott Wagner. The city cut the grass Monday.