Jamie Gauthier

Black Bottom renaming

City recognizes section of University City as Black Bottom, which it was called in early 20th century

Divisive bill to ban city from burning its trash put on hold before a vote

Chester mayor

New legislation targets rising utility bills and inaccurate water meter readings

Water department bills.jpg

City Council calls for Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan to prioritize Philly's poorest residents

HOME hearing Nov. 12

Overnight curfew approved for bodegas in Kensington, Fairhill and Germantown

City Council June 5

Section of 47th Street in West Philly to be turned into one-way road to make room for bike lane

Bike lane 47th street

Philly renters could get more protections under bills aimed at making landlords keep up with repairs

Safe Healthy Housing

Descendants of MOVE bombing victims say Penn Museum has more remains

MOVE bombing remains

New safeguards for Philly residents using housing vouchers go into effect

New housing voucher rules

City Council to consider restoring tax incentive for sustainable businesses in Philly

Sustainable tax credit bill Gauthier

How will each city council member vote on the proposed 76ers arena?

City Council 76ers

911 call center gets boost, including raises for dispatchers and a new system with more location transparency

911 Call Center Upgrades

Former Greensgrow space in West Philly could be revitalized under new nonprofit

Greensgrow West Philly

An experimental orchard aims to help Philly's urban farms adapt to climate change

High Tunnel Orchard

City Council announces structure for Philadelphia Reparations Task Force, asks volunteers to join

Philly Reparations Task Force

Philly City Council considers forming a reparations task force. What does that mean?

Philadelphia Reparations

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Creatine Supplement Training

Can the Bathhouse cure anxieties about going to wellness spaces?

Bathhouse Sauna

Your next job? Just across the Delaware

Limited - Your Next Job? Just Across the Delaware

Sixers' black "Hardwood Classic" uniforms returning for 2026-27 season

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