Philly’s 100th Mayor

To continue the free transportation program for low-income Philadelphians, it would cost the city $30 million each year.

Monday’s address provided the first substantive details of the administration’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative.

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

The city would boost spending on roads, libraries, and immigrant defense, among other areas.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.

Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.

Tax plan favored by business leaders faces pushback from community advocates.

The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.

The mayor’s latest budget proposal calls on the city to borrow $800 million to create and preserve more affordable and market-rate units across the city.

Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.

The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.

Since last May, there’s been a 57% reduction in shootings in Kensington, and police have seized 24,000 grams of fentanyl, according to city officials.

Tariq Trotter’s 2023 memoir about growing up in Philadelphia will be the focus of the Free Library’s all-city reading program.

The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.