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Joe Frazier City Council

City Council steps in to halt any possible demolition of Joe Frazier's gym

76ers arena proposal advances to final vote in City Council

76ers arena council vote

Sixers arena vote postponed again Wednesday evening, now set to take place before Thursday's council meeting

76ers Council Vote

Philly's new health commissioner brings 3 decades of city service to the job

Philly Health Commissioner

Philly groups sign open letter pushing President Biden to grant mass pardons before he leaves office

Biden clemency pardon

City Council pushes committee vote on 76ers arena to next week

City Council delayed

North Wildwood and New Jersey reach agreement to end decadelong battle over beach replenishment

North Wildwood settlement

New safeguards for Philly residents using housing vouchers go into effect

New housing voucher rules

Philly youth sports programs get $3 million from city for travel expenses, equipment upgrades and other expenses

Philly youth sports

Can Donald Trump actually eliminate the U.S. Department of Education?

education dept mcmahon

Mayor Cherelle Parker begins search for new LGBTQ+ Affairs leader after filling 2 top roles in her administration

Cherelle Parker administration

Philly City Council supports the creation of a state health care advocate – here's what that office would do

Public Health care Advovate PA

Philly's largest city workers union agrees to 1-year contract, averting strike

City workers strike averted

Gov. Josh Shapiro approves $153 million for SEPTA to prevent massive fare increases, service cuts

SEPTA deficit Shapiro funding

City Council to hold hearings ahead of Trump's inauguration to develop plan to protect marginalized groups

Rue Landau LGBTQ Immigrant hearings

Business leaders tout economic boon of 76ers' arena at hearing but don't commit to helping fund SEPTA

Arena hearings

Undated mail-in ballots can't be included in recount for Pa.'s Senate election, state Supreme Court declares

undated ballots Pennsylvania court

Mehmet Oz picked by Donald Trump to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

mehmet oz donald trump medicare medicaid

Donald Trump picks Howard Lutnick, Haverford College's largest donor, as commerce secretary

howard lutnick commerce

Philly to roll out second trash pick up days starting December to combat illegal dumping

Philly trash days

Stadium workers would get wage increase, health care under new proposal by City Council

Aramark workers prevailing wage

Taney Street will be renamed LeCount Terrace after Philly civil rights activist

Taney Street renaming

Could SEPTA be saved from fiscal cliff by federal infrastructure funds? Some City Council members think so.

SEPTA budget resolution

In heated hearing, City Council presses 76ers to move team's headquarters from Camden to Philly

76ers arena hearings

What does a second Trump term mean for education?

Trump education

New Jersey voters get first chance to sound off on lawmakers' push to redesign ballots

nj ballot changes

In first post-election comments, Mayor Cherelle Parker says she's committed to transparency

Parker Trump election comments

City Council to start hearings next week to discuss proposed 76ers arena

76ers arena hearings

Republicans sweep Pennsylvania races for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer

PA Row Offices

Tuesday's other statewide races in Pennsylvania are for attorney general, auditor general, treasurer

Pennsylvania election results

100 people have been released from Philly jails due to staffing shortages since October

Philly jails inmates

In Pa. state House, can Democrats hold onto their majority? Or will the GOP flip enough districts to retake control

pennsylvania general assembly election

Kamala Harris' Philly campaign event Monday to feature Lady Gaga, Oprah

kamala harris philadelphia concert performers

Bucks County is a microcosm of election chaos. There's poor communication, viral misinformation and lawfare.

buck county election

If Trump wins, would Pennsylvania's federally funded climate initiatives be upended?

climate change pa

It's illegal to ride an e-scooter on the street in Pa., but that could change

Pa illegal scooters

Some City Council members say the process is moving too fast on the proposed 76ers arena

Debbi Wei Arena hearings

City Council considers 76ers 'arena services district' to mitigate impacts on communities near proposed new site

76ers arena district

Protesters pack City Council to object introduction of legislation for new 76ers arena in Center City

Arena legislation introduction

City council approves tax breaks for developer on former oil refinery site in Southwest Philly

Hilco tax break refinery

City Council proposes to rename Taney Street after Philly civil rights activist Caroline LeCount

Taney LeCount Street

Mayor Cherelle Parker shakes up administration, naming new leaders for two major initiatives

Mayor Parker appointments

City Council to consider restoring tax incentive for sustainable businesses in Philly

Sustainable tax credit bill Gauthier

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