The legislation passed Thursday by a vote of 10-5 and now heads to Mayor Cherelle Parker's desk. The mayor has not indicated ...

Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.

There are a few small changes to what Mayor Parker proposed. The money for Housing Preservation was reduced by $8 million, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's city council president has announced a special election to fill two council seats left empty amid a scramble to be the city's next mayor. Darrell Clarke issued ...

The district attorney's office has faced criticism over her alleged attacker, Keon King, being released on bail after an ...

The fee is meant to encourage Philadelphians to bring their own bags. Parker’s administration worries it could hurt ...

Following Monday's announcement of a merger between Rosemont College and Villanova University, Philadelphia City Council will hold hearings to investigate a growing trend in higher education. In the ...

Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing to discuss concerns over safety issues with SEPTA's Silverliner IV trains.

Eleven bills related to the construction of a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in City Council Thursday. Each bill required at least nine yes votes to ...

Remains were found on Oct. 18 in a shallow grave near an abandoned middle school. The remains were later identified as Kada ...

A real estate developer who offered to buy the property in 2021 said Philadelphia's moves to clean up the site now are "too ...

City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before ...