Kenney’s Soda Tax Gets a Big-Name Supporter: Hillary Clinton
Clinton said she was “very supportive” of the mayor’s plan Wednesday at a forum in Philly.
57 Painted Donkeys Are Going to Be Displayed Throughout Philly for the DNC
They’ll be at the Independence Beer Garden, Art Museum, Comcast Plaza, the Porch at 30th Street Station and many more places.
9 Bold Ideas From Philly’s Plan to Cut the Prison Population
The city just won a huge MacArthur grant. Here’s what’s proposed in it.
Watch Out, Brian Sims: Ben Waxman Is Getting Big Ward Endorsements
Is Sims still paying the price for running against Babette Josephs years ago?
Kenney Appoints Philly’s First Female Prison Chief
Blanche Carney is a 21-year veteran of the prison system.
Why Kenney’s Endorsement of Steve Zappala Matters
Stephen Zappala is Johnny Doc’s candidate in the Attorney General’s race.
This Cool New Tool Lets You Look Up the Salaries of City Workers
Open data advocates fought for years to make the information public.
Philly’s CJC Locked Down After Defendant Fled Courtroom
The defendant has been apprehended, officials say.
Most Philly Voters Support a Soda Tax, Says Kenney Poll*
*The poll asked voters last fall if they would endorse a soda tax to fill a budget gap.
Officials: Sugary Drink Sales Will Drop by 55% Under Kenney’s Tax
Is that because residents will stop drinking soda — or buy it elsewhere?
Here Is the Full Budget Address Given by Mayor Kenney
“As some of you may have already heard, Big Soda isn’t thrilled.”
10 Things to Know About Kenney’s Budget
The new mayor sets aside money for a Vision Zero plan, labor contracts and more. But there’s no extra cash for the school district.
Were Officials Trying to Limit Access to Kenney’s Budget Address?
A Council email said you had to be on the “official list” to attend the new mayor’s speech. Was it a mistake?