Skill games crackdown: Philadelphia City council wants to restrict, regulate gambling machines
There’s a new push in Philadelphia to crack down on gambling-style skill games, which are often found at corner stores and gas stations.
Sixers proposed arena top priority as opposition squares off with city council
Philadelphia City Council has opened its 2024 session welcoming four new members but a lingering issue remains - the Sixers proposed arena.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia City Council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Philly City Council takes vote on supervised injection sites
Philadelphia city council voted to make it very difficult to open supervised injection sites.
Rue Landau ready for historic run as first LGBTQ+ member of City Council
Rue Landau's historic victory came down during last month’s primary. Wednesday evening, with supporters, she says the fight for a seat at the table is an ongoing battle and one she says she’s ready to take on.
Philadelphia City Councilmember introduces legislation banning ski masks citywide: 'Residents want a ban'
According to officials,if the bill passes, it would prohibit people from wearing skis masks in schools, recreation centers, daycares, parks, city-owned buildings, or on any mode of transportation.
'Anti-drifting' bill introduced days after illegal car meet-ups turned deadly
Philadelphia City Council is now taking up the issue of illegal street racing days after illegal car meet-ups across the city culminated in a deadly officer-involved shooting.
Bobby Henon: Former Philadelphia councilmember sentenced following corruption trial
A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke not seeking re-election: 'Privilege of a lifetime'
"It's been the privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of Philadelphia. And I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to serve the public in meaningful ways," Clarke said.
Philadelphia to hold special elections for City Council vacancies caused by resignations
After four Philadelphia City Councilors recently resigned to pursue the city's Mayoral seat, City Council President Darrell Clarke announced a special election in November to fill their vacancies.
Philadelphia imposes 10 p.m. summer curfew for kids under 18
It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are? Starting Thursday night in Philadelphia, you'll have to.
Officials announce $1M in funding for cameras near Philly schools impacted by gun violence
Philadelphia leaders on Monday announced funding to install 100 security cameras near public schools impacted by gun violence, according to a press release.
SEPTA safety takes center stage at Philadelphia City Council budget meeting
SEPTA safety took center stage at Tuesday's budget meeting with Philadelphia City Council, as officials try to rebuild the public's confidence in the sixth-largest transit system in the country.
Kenyatta Johnson trial: Judge declares mistrial in case against councilman, wife
The trial for Philadelphia councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife has ended in a mistrial after days of jury deliberations.
Opening statements made in bribery trial of Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, wife
The federal government opened its bribery trial against Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife Dawn Chavous by accusing the pair of selling Johnson’s office for personal gain.
Bobby Henon resigns from Philadelphia City Council following conviction in corruption trial
Bobby Henon has resigned from Philadelphia City Council following his conviction in a weeks-long corruption trial last year.
Philadelphia council votes to extend eviction diversion
Philadelphia's eviction diversion program that gained national attention during the pandemic is set to continue through 2022.