Philly’s 100th Mayor

The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.

Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

The proposal may violate state law. It comes as the administration seeks to expand the city’s housing supply amid an ongoing crisis.

The city’s budget proposal put the future of free SEPTA rides for city workers into question, but a new deal ensures the program will remain.

The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.

The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.

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.