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.
New Holiday: Kevin Hart Day is July 6
Add a new holiday on the calendar here in Philadelphia. This summer, we'll celebrate Kevin Hart Day.
Philly: Where you can't ask, 'How much did you make at your last job?'
Despite a threat from cable giant Comcast to take legal action, Philadelphia has banned employers from asking potential hires to provide their salary history, a move supporters say is a step toward closing the wage gap between men and women.
Philadelphia city council passes "ticket to tow" bill
We’ve all been there you come outside and your car is gone—towed! The owner of one of the city’s biggest towing companies is setting the record straight.
Philadelphia becomes 1st major American city with soda tax
Philadelphia is set to become the first major American city with a soda tax despite a multimillion-dollar campaign by the beverage industry to block it.
Council committee approves changed soda tax proposal
Philadelphia could soon become the first major U.S. city with a sugary drinks tax after a city council committee voted Wednesday to approve an amended version of a soda tax proposal that would set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
City Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Sugary Drink Tax
After hours of testimony City Council gave preliminary approval to a soda tax increase but with changes to the mayor's proposal.
Philadelphia City Council passes soda tax out of committee
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia City Council passed an amended version of a soda tax proposal that will set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
Both sides rally before possible soda tax vote
Philadelphia’s city council could vote Wednesday on the city's proposed soda tax. Tuesday night, dozens of people filled City Hall to push for the proposal.
Councilman Introduces Legislation to Expand Gender-Neutral Public Restrooms
Local leaders want all individual occupancy bathrooms citywide to be gender neutral.