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

Because 90% of the revenue from the sweetened beverage tax helps fund education initiatives, the city's public school ...

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, ...

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 low-income residents.

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

Philadelphia City Council will consider a bill to require a 10-cent fee on paper bags. The proposal passed out of a legislative committee this week. It wouldn't just impact grocery stores, but also ...

Philly’s controversial soda tax provides key funding for the city’s free prekindergarten program. But some city councilmembers now say they want to overhaul how the tax works.

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

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