Philly’s Pat Toomey protests ramp up as fight over healthcare bill rages

Organizers are ready for the latest battle with Pennsylvania’s senator.

As Trumpcare advances, the Mayor’s Office releases two new quick-action guides on healthcare in Philly

Gov. Tom Wolf plans next week to veto a bipartisan bill that would forbid cities from banning or taxing plastic bags

The scene from the Toomey healthcare protest

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Council votes 16-1 in favor of Rebuild

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Quaker wedding licenses: What they are and how to get one in Philly

Pennsylvania is one of the rare states that lets couples get hitched without an officiant.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court upholds Philly soda tax

Yes, there could still be another appeal.

Sen. Pat Toomey is among senators having lunch today with Trump to discuss healthcare bill

Philly admits it will earn less money from the soda tax than it planned

The city is about to lower projections — it would need about $20 million in May and June to reach its previous projection of $46 million.

PA’s financial crisis: State revenues are $1 billion below expectations

Half of eligible PA public school agencies haven’t opted into free lunches

Schools shame kids who fall behind on lunch fees, but districts aren’t opting into a federal program.

City Council to Mayor Kenney: We won’t pass Rebuild unless its diversity goals are clearer

Kingsessing Rec: The massive one-time cricket club where world-class boxers train

We’re featuring rec centers across the city as part of a new series.

Philly’s Film Office will rally for more tax credits

Pennsylvania offers film producers $60 million total each year in tax credits, and there are concerns even that money could go away.

Soda tax revenue comes in under projections for April

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Why Philly politicians want to end K-5 suspensions

“We’re missing a prime opportunity in our schools to teach young people,” said Rep. Jordan Harris, who’s created legislation to address the issue.

PA Supreme Court rules to restrict the use of civil forfeiture

This bill would make it illegal to post “wacky wavy arm flailing inflatable tube men” on Philly streets

Crisis averted: You’ll be able to keep using a PA driver’s license to fly

Gov. Wolf and the legislature beat the June 6 deadline.

Municipal IDs 101: What you need to know about Philly’s plan

The city has partnered with Temple Law School’s Sheller Center for Social Justice to research hurdles that the program may face.