Philadelphia
Mayor Jim Kenney appropriates $5 million for gun violence prevention
The $5 million comes in addition to another $4.4 million approved earlier this year to implement gun violence prevention initiatives in Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest levels of gun violence.
Joe Coffee to close down its two Philadelphia locations
Joe Coffee has been in the Philadelphia area since 2013, with its University City location on Drexel's campus at 3200 Chestnut St.
West Philadelphia elementary school revitalized in Wells Fargo Day of Caring
300 volunteers from Wells Fargo and the nonprofits City Year Philadelphia and Ameri Core came to beautify the school on Oct. 23, CBS Philly reported.
Philadelphia GOP leader resigns after historic election loss
The announcement comes less than a week after the Philadelphia GOP lost one of two seats on the city council dedicated to the minority party.
Cost of SEPTA Key technology rises to $192.5 million following several delays
The new system will replace tokens and tickets with an electronically reloadable card as the primary form of payment, but will require an overhaul of the current card reader system.
Here’s what you should know about Philadelphia’s Nov. 5 election
Along with City Council races, Philadelphia residents will elect a mayor, sheriff, city commissioner, and will vote in several judicial races and on three ballot questions about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania policies.
Philadelphia district attorney endorses Elizabeth Warren for President
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he supported Warren’s ideas for promoting economic justice and fighting racial profiling, as well as her desire to lift up lower-income families.
Former Center City Starbucks manager sues company for alleged anti-white discrimination
Shannon Phillips oversaw the Starbucks on 18th and Spruce streets, where two black men were arrested on suspicion of trespassing for declining to leave the store while waiting for an acquaintance.
Dizengoff hummus to replace Little Baby's in Franklin's Table
Dizengoff is a small Philadelphia chain serving Israeli-inspired hummus with an array of toppings, from tabouleh to beets to chicken.
Philadelphia ranked 19th best city for baseball
The top three baseball cities overall were New York, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.
Philadelphia introduces bill aiming to limit e-cigarette sales to minors
The new bill would substantially limit e-cigarette sales in stores that allow children and teenagers to enter, such as gas stations and convenience stores.
Here’s what you should know about Philadelphia’s legal protections for tenants
Philadelphia laws uphold renters’ rights on myriad issues ranging from discrimination, rental suitability, evictions without “good cause,” and other unfair rental practices.
Philadelphia lawmakers aim to ban the use of heavy fuel oils in the city
The Philadelphia City Council's Committee on the Environment unanimously approved a bill to phase out the usage, sales, and storage of heavy fuel oils over the next five years.
Two Philadelphia schools close temporarily after testing positive for asbestos
The two schools, which share a campus in Spring Garden, will undergo additional air tests to ensure that occupied areas are safe, Action News reported.
Penn Museum rebrands itself as a 'gift for the city' after recent renovations
The museum will fully re-open to Penn students on Nov. 13, and to the general public on Nov. 16, with redesigned galleries and a refurbished main entrance and auditorium.
Two Penn professors named Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania
The annual Distinguished Daughter event has taken place since 1948 and recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional service through their career or volunteer efforts.
Weekly Fossil Free Penn sit-ins demand a public town hall on University's investments
The first sit-in took place on Sept. 27 outside the office of President Amy Gutmann, with about 40 students and faculty members in attendance.
Philadelphia native Meek Mill donates supplies to his former elementary school
Rapper and Philadelphia native Meek Mill donated backpacks and supplies to his former elementary school as part of his ongoing philanthropic efforts in the city.
Philadelphia's real estate tax breaks benefit the wealthiest in the city, analysis shows
The study found that the city's 10-year tax exemption policy for newly built and renovated properties disproportionately benefits those living in the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.