Philadelphia
Economic Development
‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination
Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan
The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union
Immigration
PA pols uncowed by feds’ prosecution threat over immigration
A new Justice Department directive threatens to prosecute local officials who defy federal immigration enforcement orders – but commonwealth politicians say it’s full of legal holes.
Philadelphia
Afterschool Special: Lt. Gov. Davis pushes statewide program in North Philadelphia
The BOOST initiative received $11.5 million in the 2024-2025 budget
Philadelphia
‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal
The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena
Economic Development
Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.
Business
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
General Assembly
The Year in Review
Our top stories of 2024 and where the issues stand
Philadelphia
At the buzzer: Sixers arena gets final Council approval on last day of session
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena, if passed this year, could open for the 2031 season
Philadelphia
Updated
Give-and-go: Philadelphia City Council gives initial approval to amended Sixers arena deal
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation needed to begin the project by the end of this year
Philadelphia
Postponed: Philly Council delays Sixers arena vote twice, pushes vote to Thursday
The Sixers have said the $1.3 billion arena could open for the 2031 season if Council approves legislation by the end of this year.
Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA
The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’
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Decision 2024
A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi
Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.
Campaigns & Elections
In Northeast Philadelphia, Republican Joe Picozzi is optimistic about his state Senate bid
The 29-year-old is hoping to flip Philadelphia’s 5th state Senate district.
Campaigns & Elections
Philadelphia’s election security once again in national spotlight amid false fraud claims
Former President Donald Trump claimed there is ‘massive’ cheating in the city despite officials debunking his statements
Campaigns & Elections
Four for Friday: Fact-checking the fraud claims in PA
Here’s what’s known – and what’s false – in the counties in question
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with Sharif Street
The Senate Insurance Committee minority chair talks health care accessibility and affordability
Budget
Flat, falling soda tax revenues have both positive and negative impact
Tax soda – and people drink less of it. But successful soda taxes can create problems for the public health and development programs they support.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles host ‘Safer America’ gun violence prevention summit with local and White House officials
Violence prevention advocates and public officials discussed a public health approach to combating gun violence at Lincoln Financial Field
Policy
Philly Mayor Parker unveils plans, legislative package for proposed 76ers arena complex
The mayor held her second town hall in a week to provide further details about how the city is approaching the next steps in redeveloping the swath of real estate that cuts across the Market East and Chinatown neighborhoods.
