Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson indicted on federal corruption charges
Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson has been indicted on corruption charges, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
City council member pushes for rent control in Philadelphia
A city council member is pushing for rent control in an attempt to keep low-income families from being priced out.
Local lawmaker hopes to combat gun violence in Philadelphia
A local lawmaker is working to combat gun violence in Philadelphia by focusing on stronger gun laws.
New speed cameras to be installed on Roosevelt Boulevard
On Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced details of the speed camera rollout on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Philadelphia city council passes bill banning single-use plastic bags
Philadelphia city council passed a bill Thursday that will ban retailers from giving customers single-use plastic bags.
Philadelphia city councilman Kenyatta Johnson under federal investigation
The city of Philadelphia has higher high-powered legal representatives to back councilman Kenyatta Johnson who is facing a federal investigation.
Lawmaker calls for acting Philadelphia police chief to resign over Rodney King shirt
A city council member is calling for the resignation of the Philadelphia police commissioner for having worn a T-shirt decades ago that critics say made light of a Los Angeles police beating.
Hank's Take: How many at-large council candidates can you fit into one story?
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Philadelphia City Council honors Meek Mill, designates "Meek Mill Weekend"
Hold up wait a minute, y'all thought he was finished?
City council bill would ban cashless stores in Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill to ban stores from only accepting credit and debit cards.
Philadelphia council welcomes Gritty with formal resolution
The Philadelphia City Council has issued a formal resolution welcoming the Philadelphia Flyers' new mascot Gritty to the city.
Philadelphia names street after former mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia's first black mayor says he was responsible for dropping a bomb on a home full of people 33 years ago.
Protesters condemn Goode's MOVE legacy as Philly names street for former mayor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr., who led the city in 1985 when police dropped a bomb on a rowhouse and caused an inferno that killed 11 people and destroyed more than 60 homes, defended his legacy against shouting protesters Friday as the city named a street in his honor.
City council holds hearing on sexual harassment training legislation
Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Law and Government held a public hearing Tuesday regarding a proposed bill that would mandate sexual harassment training for all City of Philadelphia employees.
Philadelphia and Boston's city council presidents face off
The players aren't the only ones facing off. Philadelphia and Boston's city council presidents are throwing down on social media The two city leaders are making Sunday's game even more interesting by placing a wager on the game.
Philadelphia City Council approves crackdown on nuisance 'beer delis'
Philadelphia City Council voted 14-3 Thursday, for legislation that aims to crack down on so-called “beer delis” that have become in nuisance in some city neighborhoods.
Controversial bulletproof glass bill faces full council vote Thursday
A controversial bill that aims to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philadelphia restaurants heads for a full council vote on Thursday, December 14.
City council holds hearing on Amazon bidding process
Philadelphia is one of more than 200 applicants waiting to hear if it has won the bid for Amazon’s new headquarters. Meanwhile, city council wants to know more.
Controversial bulletproof glass bill passes committee
The push to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philly convenient stores just got past another hurdle.
Philly residents under siege by raccoons seek answers
Philadelphians are feeling under siege these days, by aggressive raccoons that have—in some cases—taken over their neighborhoods.