Philadelphia
Labor
'The strike is over, and nobody’s happy’ – Philadelphia municipal workers agree to deal with the city
With piles of trash assaulting eyes and noses and mounting political pressure, a deal that fell short of what the union wanted and climbed past what Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted
News & Politics
Funding transit is essential to the justice system
The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.
Satire/Odd News
WNBA Poll Results: Let the Freedom ring
Readers say Philadelphia Freedom is their favorite team name
Philadelphia
Unlucky number 7: Philly municipal worker strike prepares to enter second week
With the city’s trash continuing to go uncollected, talks between the Parker administration and District Council 33 offer little hope for a quick resolution.
Satire/Odd News
Reader’s poll: Philadelphia’s WNBA team name
Which team name do you think is the best option for the city’s 2030 team?
News & Politics
Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker announces trash collection ‘pause’ with city worker strike imminent
A work stoppage will impact city services from the sanitation and water departments to swimming pools and emergency services
Interviews & Profiles
Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations
World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026
Philadelphia
Weekend roundup: ‘No Kings’ protests large and small pop up across Pennsylvania
From Philly to Pittsburgh and in towns and suburbs in between, people showed up in droves on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Budget
Philly’s $6.8 billion budget by the numbers
Mayor Parker got final approval for her major H.O.M.E. initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing
Budget
Four for Friday: Focusing on Philly’s finances
City Council gave initial approval to a $6.8 billion city budget Thursday
News & Politics
Meet the elder stateswomen of the state’s protest movement
The Granny Peace Brigade Philadelphia has been demonstrating against injustice and speaking truth to power for almost 20 years.
News & Politics
Larry Krasner runs away with Philadelphia District Attorney primary
The incumbent Democrat fended off a primary challenger; next up: an uncontested general election race in November.
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Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Labor
Bernie Sanders brings ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Philadelphia for May Day
Labor leaders and advocacy organizations flooded the streets around City Hall as part of the ‘Workers over Billionaires’ rally
Transportation
Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide
Philadelphia
Getting back on track: Giving Harriet Tubman’s PA connections their due
Eight score years after the end of the Civil War, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad continue to resonate throughout the commonwealth.
Philadelphia
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Campaigns & Elections
No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup
Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events
Transportation
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
