City audit: Understaffing and slower 911 response times for communities of color are major problems for Philly police
Requested by City Council, the report by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.
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Meet Mr. Riggs, the affluent feline companion of advocates for a Philly wealth tax
The inflatable character looks like it could give you a cuddle and talk wealth distribution at the same time.
Still trying to fill hundreds of open positions, the Free Library has managed to expand service at over a dozen branches
Saturday hours could be on their way as early as this winter.
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How Philly schools are funded — property taxes play a huge role — and why state budget negotiations are key
Philadelphia’s school district will spend more than $4 billion this year to educate city kids.
Philly is cutting the wage tax to boost business. What does that mean for workers? (Spoiler: not much)
The wage tax is Philadelphia's single biggest bucket of revenue, bringing in more than $1.5 billion annually.
Cutting through the budget BS with Rebecca Rhynhart: 4 takeaways
Residents, activists, and officials tried to make sense of how to understand and impact Philly's finances at a Billy Penn event.
Philly Streets is creating a new unit to speed fixing potholes and make sidewalks more accessible
The curb ramp repair crew has the potential to save the city millions in contractor costs.
A Southwest Philly festival is using arts and food to spark community discussions on the city budget
The Kingsessing event includes free lunch by the Mercado de Latinas.
La propuesta simplificada: un evento en el suroeste de Filadelfia quiere animar a la comunidad para discutir asuntos del presupuesto y expresar demandas
Tendrán almuerzo gratis dado por el Mercado de Latinas.
Mayor Kenney’s budget earmarks about $500 per Philly resident for violence prevention
Some of it is an increase in police funding, which has jumped $26 per person during his tenure. But there are also programs tucked into the Managing Director’s Office.
With ‘significant’ $10 million funding boost, Free Library forecasts stable five-day-a-week service and major hiring spree
There’s no timeline yet for the improvements — and advocates are pressing for more.
Philly’s parks and rec system deserves millions more in Kenney’s budget, advocates urge at City Hall rally
Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
Most people don’t follow the city budget process, but schools, housing, and police stand out
How should Philly spend taxpayer money? We want your opinion.
A $2 million Vision Zero budget cut could imperil future Philly traffic safety projects
Current renovations will continue as planned, but capital funding is at risk.
Philly diverts $14 million from police funding in late-night budget agreement with no public comment
Some allocations for the Cultural Fund and African American Museum were restored.
Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say
Some proposals raise questions about Philadelphia’s familiarity with its own past promises on transforming the PPD.
Philly to slash police oversight, anti-violence initiatives while increasing PPD budget
This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say.
Hundreds laid off, no arts funding and every other reason people are protesting Kenney’s budget cuts
The pandemic has torn a half-billion dollar hole in Philly's finances.
Philly public pools will not open this summer, because of budget cuts — and virus worries
Residents will have to go without neighborhood swim spots this year.
Philly’s $5B budget: Tracking the increase over 10 years
Recent surpluses probably won't carry the city through a recession.