City Council
Council Calling SRC, Teachers Back to Bargaining Table
It’s not easy to get unanimity from the Philadelphia City Council. But every single member has signed on to sponsor a resolution asking the School Reform […]
Analysis: What the PGW Flop Means
Philadelphia’s bid to become the nation’s next great energy hub is a stool built on three legs. The pitch goes a little like this. “Hey petrochemical and energy […]
Councilman Wants to Outlaw Selling Your Public Parking Space
A Philadelphia City Councilman wants to outlaw a new app that allows you to sell your public parking space to the next driver. Councilman Bill […]
Nutter Still Wants PGW Sale Hearing
Though seemingly dead for good after a City Council announcement on Monday, there may still be life in the proposal to sell Philadelphia Gas Works […]
Clarke: No Approval for PGW Sale
Philadelphia City Council will not approve the sale of Philadelphia Gas Works to a private buyer, Council President Darrell Clarke announced today. The council also […]
Councilman Calls for Hearing on Bed Bugs
Councilman Mark Squilla is calling for a City Council hearing on bed bugs, saying he’s heard anecdotal evidence they’re becoming more prevalent in Philadelphia, particularly […]
Council Might (or Might Not) Proceed With PGW Hearings
City Council might finally begin the process of formally dealing with the proposed sale of Philadelphia Gas Works to a private company today. Or it […]
City Council to Hear Testimony on Hate Crimes Bill Today
City Council today will hear testimony on a bill that would create a “hate crime” designation when an offender is found to be motivated against […]
Officials: “We Have the Tools” To Manage Ebola in Philly
City Council held a hearing Thursday to determine if Philly is ready to meet the challenge of Ebola appearing here. The answer? Yes. Maybe. Mostly, […]
Councilwoman: Cigarette Tax Should Cover Vaping
Funny side effect of recent innovations in tobacco consumption: The city’s new $2-a-pack sales tax on cigarettes doesn’t apply to e-cigarettes — but Councilwoman Blondell […]
City Elections Chief Who Hasn’t Voted Since 2011 Breaks Silence
Anthony Clark, the City Commissioner chairman who has not voted since the 2011 general election, has broken his silence on the matter. “That’s personal,” he […]
This Is the Monster We Celebrate on Columbus Day
A version of this story ran in 2012. Imagine, if you will, that the man who murdered your entire family, raped your daughter, sister, and […]
Philly Elections Chair in Hot Water for Not Voting for Last 5 Elections
Yesterday, City Paper reported a small, if hilarious piece of news: Anthony Clark, who heads the Philadelphia City Commissioners office, has not voted in the […]
Kenney Wants Council to Consider Approving Uber-Style Ride Sharing
Councilman Jim Kenney, reportedly thinking about a run for mayor, may be positioning himself as the city’s libertarian superhero. Just weeks after his bill decriminalizing […]
Firm Says PGW Sale Poses Concerns
KYW Newsradio reports that a new report is raising concerns about the sale of Philadelphia Gas Works to UIL Holdings, a private Connecticut company. The […]