Every Voice, Every Vote

Off-year elections are typically sleepy. But this year’s cycle had more intrigue than usual.

Republicans, including President Donald Trump, had pushed voters to out the three justices as what has been a historically quiet race gained national attention.

The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger Patrick Dugan.

Olde Kensington voters came out for state Supreme Court retention votes, and to stay vigilant and connected locally.

Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.

Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.

The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.

Residents surveyed by The Lenfest Institute cited concerns over the mayor's "clean and green" initiative and handling of the opioid epidemic in Kensington.

SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.

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.

Service cuts could add 275,000 more vehicles to the road, and business leaders are concerned about congestion and lack of parking for commuters.

Cars parked during “no parking” hours along some street sweeping routes will be subject to fines of $31 starting Monday.

High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.

More than 60 community groups across Philly and surrounding suburbs will plant trees April 11 to 14.

The new unit will use high-tech surveillance to target people who dump trash on city streets and commit other quality-of-life crimes.