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Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke wanted to mandate funding for a new Transit Access Fund. He's scaling back his plan.
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke, facing a lack of support amid budgetary concerns, has scaled back his plan to create a Transit Access Fund that would help pay for programs that subsidize SEPTA fares for low-income residents and other groups. O'Rourke in April proposed amending the Home Rule Charter to create the fund and mandate that it annually receive 0.5% of the city budget.
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA's top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat
Longtime City Councilmember Mark Squilla is on the short list to become the new leader of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Bob Brady, chair of the Democratic City Committee, said Monday. If Squilla, 64, takes the job, it would shake up the race for Council's 1st District, which he has represented for 14 years. It could also give progressives targeting the popular lawmaker's seat an easier path to grow their ranks on Council.
Philly City Council is reluctant to abolish the sheriff's office, even after a $20 million scandal
After a top aide to Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal confirmed in court last month that her scandal-plagued office had been sitting on nearly $20 million meant for public coffers , reformers renewed calls to abolish her position. But for City Council, which has the power to initiate such a change, eliminating the antiquated sheriff's office isn't on the agenda.
Your guide to Pennsylvania's midterm election. Here's who is on your ballot and what to know.
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Pennsylvania, can you believe it? It's almost here. Voters across the Keystone State are gearing up to cast their ballots in November's midterm elections, which will decide the balance of power in Harrisburg and Washington. Control of the U.S. House could come down to a few key Pennsylvania congressional districts, including one in the Philly suburbs. And the election will determine whether Democratic Gov.
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NJ power broker and former Inquirer co-owner George E Norcross III files $100 million lawsuit against the newspaper
South Jersey power broker and former Inquirer co-owner George E. Norcross III on Thursday filed a $100 million defamation and conspiracy lawsuit against the newspaper and one of its editors. Norcross was among six individuals indicted in 2024 by New Jersey state prosecutors in a racketeering case regarding economic development tax breaks for projects connected to Norcross in Camden.
She was Mayor Parker's director of youth engagement. Now, she's planning to run against her former boss in 2027.
Shania Bennett was the director of youth engagement in Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration until she resigned in May. The mayor, she said, once treated her as a protege. Now, Bennett, 26, says she plans to run against Parker next year — the first candidate to publicly announce their intention to challenge the mayor's reelection bid in next May's Democratic primary. “Sometimes, you have to be willing to hold people you love accountable,” Bennett said in an interview Tuesday.
Mayor Parker's election put lobbyist William Dunbar at the center of Philly politics. Now he's awaiting sentencing on tax fraud charges
When Mayor Cherelle L. Parker took office in early 2024, William F. Dunbar Sr. became one of the most important people in Philadelphia politics. A confidant of Parker who played an important advisory role in her 2023 campaign, Dunbar was also a registered lobbyist with a growing client list. When other key figures in Parker's campaign took top roles in her administration, Dunbar stepped into an official, but unpaid, role managing People for Parker, the mayor's political committee.
Johnny Doc's prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump, his lawyer says
Convicted former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty will have his six-year prison term cut short after President Donald Trump agreed to sign a commutation ending the rest of Dougherty's sentence, according to Dougherty's lawyer. George Bochetto said in an interview Thursday night he's hopeful that Dougherty, the former city power broker known as Johnny Doc, could be freed from a federal penitentiary in Lewisburg as soon as Friday.
The US Supreme Court removed limits on political parties coordinating with candidates. What does that mean for Philly's elections?
The U.S. Supreme Court this summer overturned limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with their chosen candidates — the latest in a series of decisions by the conservative majority that have unleashed a flood of money into national politics. How that will play out in Philadelphia remains to be seen. But local elections lawyers said last week it could boost the power of the city's political parties to influence the outcome of elections.
Mayor Parker's office declined to say if the city will be refunded for Christina Aguilera's canceled July 4th concert set
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's office on Tuesday declined to say whether the city will save money after pop star Christina Aguilera, who was scheduled to headline the city's free July Fourth concert , ended up not taking the stage Saturday due to the weather delays that pushed much of the concert and the subsequent fireworks display into the early morning hours of Sunday.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Philly congressional candidate Ala Stanford dropped out of a live debate, leaving her rivals to face off without her
Congressional hopeful Ala Stanford on Wednesday morning announced she was dropping out of a WHYY candidates debate two hours before it was scheduled to begin, saying her campaign could not agree with the public radio station on a format for the debate and criticizing her opponents in the race for “misogynistic attacks.” “I have never been afraid of a hard room,” Stanford said in a statement.
Mayor Cherelle L Parker endorses State Sen. Sharif Street for Congress Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy
Three years ago, State Sen. Sharif Street stood proudly behind Cherelle L. Parker at an election night victory party after voters picked her to be Philadelphia's first female mayor. At the time, Street was the head of the state Democratic Party, and he had enthusiastically supported her in a crowded primary. On Wednesday, now-Mayor Parker returned the favor.
Mayor Cherelle L Parker endorses State Sen. Sharif Street for Congress
Three years ago, State Sen. Sharif Street stood proudly behind Cherelle L. Parker at an election night victory party after voters picked her to be Philadelphia's first female mayor. At the time, Street was the head of the state Democratic Party, and he had enthusiastically supported her in a crowded primary. On Wednesday, now-Mayor Parker returned the favor.
What are Tottenham thinking? Self-destructive Roberto De Zerbi is the wrong man to fight relegation and is a betrayal to Spurs fans
So here we are again, Tottenham Hotspur. Seven games into the Igor Tudor reign that was supposed to save Spurs from relegation, they look more doomed than ever before. They are one point outside the Premier League's bottom three and are the only side without a win in the top-flight in 2026. Every time they seem to have turned a corner, a new disaster is waiting for them just ahead. Tottenham confirmed on Sunday they had mutually agreed to part company with Tudor after 44 days at the helm.
‘Not looking to raise taxes': Gov. Josh Shapiro gives tepid response to Mayor Parker's budget plans
Sean Walsh, The Philadelphia Inquirer Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's $7 billion city budget proposal includes two tax-raising measures that will require state approval , meaning she will have to win over Harrisburg Republicans who control the State Senate to make her plan a reality. It turns out Parker will also need to convince at least one notable Democrat in Harrisburg: Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Bars in Philadelphia can stay open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup and America's 250th under bill headed to Shapiro
Many Philadelphia bars will be able to stay open until 4 a.m. this summer during the FIFA World Cup and the nation's 250th anniversary celebration under state legislation approved Wednesday afternoon. The bill, which is sponsored by State Sen. Joe Picozzi (R., Philadelphia) and supported by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration, has been passed by the Senate and House, and is slated for final approval by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier moves to restrict zoning for four West Philly schools slated to close
Sean Walsh, Kristen Graham, Jake Blumgart, The Philadelphia Inquirer In an escalation of the fight over the Philadelphia School District's plan to close 18 schools , City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier on Thursday introduced zoning bills that would restrict potential redevelopment of four school buildings slated for closure in her West Philadelphia district.
Antoine Semenyo's last Bournemouth game? Man City transfer on brink of completion as medical booked for £65m winger
Sean Walsh Semenyo picks Man City as next club Semenyo was reportedly the subject of offers from Manchester United and Tottenham last summer , but decided to stay at the Vitality Stadium. After the forward's hot start to the 2025-26 season, several other Premier League clubs became interested, with Liverpool, Chelsea and City all exploring a deal too . Towards the end of December, Semenyo is said to have decided on the Etihad Stadium as his preferred destination .
All 17 City Council members may be running for reelection. That would be the first time in at least 75 years
All 17 of Philadelphias City Council members have indicated they will seek reelection in 2027. And if they follow through, that election would mark the first time all members simultaneously asked voters for new four-year terms since the citys Home Rule Charter was adopted in 1951. The 2027 primary is more than a year away, and plenty can happen before then.
Philly Council votes against Mayor Parkers vision for her signature housing plan, signaling a win for progressives
For almost two years, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has dominated Philadelphia City Hall with an unbending approach to negotiations. On Wednesday, City Council signaled those days may be over. During a combative hearing on legislation related to Parkers signature housing initiative, Council President Kenyatta Johnson on Wednesday afternoon refused to allow a vote on an amendment brought by the Parker administration and instead advanced Councils version of the proposal over the mayors objections.
Philly lawmakers approved $800M for Mayor Parkers housing plan in June. Now they have to redo it | City Council roundup
Call it a H.O.M.E. repair. City Council President Kenyatta Johnson on Thursday introduced legislation that will amend a bill lawmakers approved in June that authorized the city to take out $800 million in debt to fund Mayor Cherelle L. Parkers Housing Opportunities Made Easy, or H.O.M.E., initiative.
St. Hedwigs in Chester is no longer a church. Some of its buildings may be redeveloped into multifamily housing.
St. Hedwigs, which served Chesters Polish Catholic community for generations, is officially no longer a church. And some of the former parishs buildings may soon become multifamily housing. Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Prez last week issued a decree approving the relegation of the building to profane but not sordid use effective January 1, 2026. In other words, the building will no longer be designated as a Roman Catholic church, according to a Sunday announcement from the archdiocese.
Robert Pires, Claude Makelele, Cafu & Laura Georges: Inside Gatorade 5v5 in Munich for Champions League final
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