City Council

City Council budget

City Council approves 2027 budget without Mayor Parker's proposed rideshare and Airbnb taxes

City Council cuts Mayor Parker's proposed taxes on Uber, Airbnb in preliminary budget approval

City Council budget

City Council urges state to let voters rank candidates instead of picking just one

ranked choice voting philadelphia

Philly may crack down on smoke shops that sell kratom and hemp products. But some say the proposal lacks thought

Philly Kratom Proposal

Waymo is a no-show at City Council hearing to review safety and labor impact of driverless taxis

Waymo City Council

City Council could ban sale of foie gras at Philly stores and restaurants

Foie gras dish

School board approves plan to close 17 schools despite strong opposition from City Council and communities

Isaiah Thomas board meeting

Approval of 'ICE Out' legislation shows Philly 'is not afraid' to stand up to Trump, council member says

ICE Out approval.jpg

Philly school board delays vote on plan to close 17 schools hours before scheduled meeting

School Board vote

City Council expands renter protections by approving Safe Healthy Homes Act

Safe Healthy Homes Act

Educators, tech advocates weigh in on Mayor Parker's proposed rideshare tax

Mayor Parker budget

City Council committee to investigate CHOP parking garage collapse

building collapse special committee.jpg

City Council advances bills to restrict ICE agents, but Parker administration says they contain 'problematic language'

ICE Restrictions Philadelphia

Bill about special visas for crime victims is City Council's latest effort to add protections for immigrants

City Council U&T visas

City requires landlords to give verifiable contact information after some renters say they're unreachable

Landlord contact City Council

Is Philly ready to shift gears and share the road with autonomous vehicles?

Waymo Philly hearing

City Council to go 'back to the drawing board' on amending resign-to-run law

Resign to run repeal

Lawsuit filed by landlords that halted vote on bills to boost tenant protections was in 'bad faith,' council member says

Safe Healthy Homes lawsuit.jpg

Council members urge Philly school district to 'go back to the drawing board' on facilities plan

School district impeach

Voters to weigh in on longstanding rule requiring Philly elected officials to resign before running for a new office

resign to run approval

Could Philly City Council members be allowed to run for state or federal office without resigning?

resign to run .jpg

Philly's proposal to ban unlicensed dog breeding sparks debate at City Council

Philly puppy moratorium

City explores establishing Child Welfare Commission to advise on family policies and inform public of resources

Child welfare commission

Exemption to overnight curfew would allow gyms and fitness centers to open before 6 a.m.

business curfew gyms

Proposed ICE restrictions appear to have enough City Council support to become law without mayor's signature

ICE Legislation Philly

City Council members lay out 'ICE Out' legislation that includes ban on agents wearing masks

ICE Legislation 2

Divisive bill to ban city from burning its trash put on hold before a vote

Chester mayor

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Sixers abruptly uproot Center City arena plan to stay in South Philly

Sixers arena

North Philly legislator and his community remain at odds over the future of Cecil B. Moore Library

Cecil B moore library

More sidewalk cafes could pop up next year after City Council cuts red tape in approval process

sidewalk cafes city council

'Just part of the legislative process': Council president downplays tension over delay to Parker's housing plan

HOME plan budget council

Philly adds protections for workers who are menstruating or going through menopause

philly menopause protections

New legislation targets rising utility bills and inaccurate water meter readings

Water department bills.jpg

City Council's bill to charge 10 cents for paper bags to become law despite lack of support from mayor

Paper bag fee

City Council calls for Mayor Parker's H.O.M.E. plan to prioritize Philly's poorest residents

HOME hearing Nov. 12

With SNAP benefits in flux, Philly finds short-term funding solutions but has no long-term answers

City Council SNAP hearing

City Council moves to establish a board to oversee proposed retirement program for non-city workers

retirement savings philadelphia

City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill

City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott's death

City Council domestic violence

Philly renters will get voter registration information when signing a new lease

Voter Registration Philadelphia

Philly wants people with disabilities to enjoy 2026 celebrations, but critics say work must be done to ensure access

Disability accessibility 2026

City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records

Rue Landau hiring

City Council condemns President Trump over plans to alter the slavery exhibit at Independence Park

philly slavery exhibits

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A commemorative wine glass for the inaugural Bucks County Pour Tour

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