Tom MacDonald

The transit agency is testing out a new gate system at 69th Street Station that would replace the traditional turnstiles currently in use.

Parker said the nominees have an enthusiasm and zeal for student achievement, adding that she chose them because they put children first.

“We can't take [voting] for granted,” said City Councilmember at-large Nina Ahmad. “We have to fight for it.”

The Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges are built similarly to the Francis Scott Key Bridge that failed, but they have major concrete structures that protect the piers.

The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.

More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.

The officers join Philly’s police department at a time when the Parker administration is rolling out safer streets initiatives.

The battleship returns to the dock where it was originally built in the early '40s for extensive repairs and new paint.

With only seven of its 17 city council members being women, a new Pew report found Philadelphia is falling behind other major U.S. cities in terms of female representation.

Mayor Cherelle Parker called for a cleaner, greener, safer city and included a plan to keep and grow business as part of her spending blueprint.

"We will finally be repairing a historic wrong,” said U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle.

The suburban Philadelphia based group said they have formed their organization so that their voices are heard by President Joe Biden and other elected officials.