Government

James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party.

The multibillion-dollar blueprint calls for no new wage or real estate taxes, but does add surcharges to national chain deliveries and ride-hailing fares.

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

Harris, who helped lead Mayor Parker’s historic 2023 campaign, has accepted a new job in private practice.

Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.

President Donald Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat in the Senate to vote against scaling back the war in Iran.

The city has made the top five for the convention and has a history of hosting major events and political conventions.

Current state laws against panhandling are not in effect because of First Amendment concerns by civil rights groups.

Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.

A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Bucks County, said the congressman was “still reviewing the text” of the war powers resolution.

The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the regime.

Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.

A new city controller report states the events could contribute between $1.3 to $2.5 billion to the city’s economy.