philadelphia-politics
Philly City Council invests $7.6M to clear tangled titles
'We have to educate people,' Register of Wills Tracey L. Gordon said. 'Make it a conversation in your house about how to protect your generational wealth.'
Rocked by resignations, a depleted Philly City Council says it’s staying on task
As the 2023 race for mayor heats up, four councilmembers have departed in less than 30 days.
Harrisburg Republicans have fiddled this summer while our communities suffer | Opinion
Instead of really trying to fight crime, GOP lawmakers are focused on trying to oust elected Philly DA Larry Krasner.
Philly Mayor Kenney opens up about his proudest moments in office – and his biggest mistakes
Philly’s chief executive talks soda tax, gun violence, COVID-19 and his plans for the future.
Brother of 2 MOVE bombing victims calls for Philly to release their remains
“They are my sisters. They are my immediate family,” Lionell Dotson Sr., said at a news conference outside City Hall last week. “They took them from me. They are holding them like they are trophies."
Kenyatta Johnson, like many Black pols, is victim of racist selective prosecution | Michael Coard
When the racist, selective prosecution of Black elected officials began in 1868, it was wrong. It's still wrong today.
Philly Councilmember Helen Gym is ready to address livability in city with 2023 budget
By Brian Saunders PHILADELPHIA — As At-large Councilmember Helen Gym looks at her legislative agenda and Philadelphia’s budget priorities for 2023, the city’s livability is top of mind. “We have choices to make,” she said. “You know, there’s no question that at a time when our city and you know I define our city, by […]
Philly City Councilmember Allan Domb tries to spread word about unclaimed money
In a recent interview, Domb told the Philadelphia Tribune that a lack of information is to blame.
Philly’s Black clergy gives Kenney an ‘F’ for gun violence response
By Brian Saunders PHILADELPHIA — One year after the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity introduced a Gun Violence Elimination Plan, it’s giving Mayor Jim Kenney a failing grade in addressing that epidemic. After a city record of 562 homicides in 2021, there have already been 106 homicides this year. According to the Rev. Gregory […]
Proposal would ban Philly from keeping Social Security cash for foster kids | Friday Morning Coffee
The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Helen Gym, 'rectifies a clear injustice,' she said.
Philly Council moves to preserve affordable housing in University City neighborhood
By Brian Saunders PHILADELPHIA — City Council has approved legislation requiring the inclusion of affordable housing in future developments of the University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, who sponsored the proposal, said that 20% of houses in the development will be offered at an affordable rent. Last year, the owners of University […]
Philly’s plan for Washington Avenue raises concerns among residents, businesses
''There is a definite concern regarding the changing of the South Philadelphia community and the future of Washington Avenue,' City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson said