Government

After weeks of debate, City Council approved the budget without Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on ride-share and short-term rentals.

Parker blamed “billionaire tech companies” after Council rejected a $1 per-ride tax on rideshare services meant to benefit the school district.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

Lawmakers targeted improvements in education and child care, focusing on early education and underserved students.

The mayor spent more than 50 minutes highlighting the city’s record-low crime, neighborhood investments and workforce initiatives in his State of the City address.

Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May.

Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.

Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.

Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.

The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.

A rioter from New Jersey described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer hailed the fund as “good news."

Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.