Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker pitches her $6.7 billion budget plan as Trump’s ‘grave’ threat to cut aid to cities looms
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s second budget address to Philadelphia City Council sounded in many ways like an ordinary mayoral speech, with Parker waxing poetic about heroic first responders, touting wins during her first year,
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's 2026 budget includes tax cuts, preparations for 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker is introducing her 2026 budget for the city of Philadelphia in a City Council session Thursday.
Mayor Parker spends big in $6.7B Philly budget plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out a $6.7 billion budget blueprint Thursday that would hike spending and overhaul city taxes. Why it matters: Parker is keeping her foot on the gas, seeking to boost spending by nearly 6% over last year to check items off her ambitious agenda.
Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
Mayor Parker unveils $6.7B budget in major investments for Philadelphians
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
Mayor Cherelle Parker calls for historic tax cuts in Philadelphia budget address
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker laid out her proposed spending plan on Thursday, delivering her second budget address to City Council.
Federal workers in Philadelphia were laid off last month. Now, those still employed face a shutdown
Federal workers in Philadelphia faced layoffs last month, and now as a government shutdown looms, some face the reality of ...
6-year-old boy killed, 8-year-old girl injured in North Philadelphia rowhome fire
A 6-year-old girl was killed, and an 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after a rowhome fire that sparked overnight in ...
Sixers injury news: Latest update on Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George
Here is the latest injury update on Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George with 17 games remaining in the season.
Map shows Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day 2025 parade route; city announces road closures
The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and JFK Boulevard, march north ...
Comcast Chief Donates $125 Million to Expand and Refurbish Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Comcast chief Brian Roberts has pledged $125 million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to build a new tower and ...
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Philadelphia woman sent to prison for role in multi-county straw purchase scheme
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia woman was sent to prison after she admitted to purchasing five firearms using straw purchase ...
Philadelphia mayor unveils $6.7B budget proposal for 2026
Now in her second year in the highest office in the city, Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled a $6.7 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year to City Council on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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Philadelphia Eagles could steal yet another star away from Giants?
The Philadelphia Eagles famously stole running back Saquon Barkley away from the New York Giants last offseason, and the ...
Philadelphia Phillies Ace Has Window of Opportunity to Win NL Cy Young
As the Philadelphia Phillies get set for the start of the 2025 campaign, the team will be leaning on what could be one of the best starting rotations in the NL.
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When and where you'll be able to see peak cherry blossoms in Philadelphia this year
The arboretum is one of the several places Visit Philadelphia recommends to view the Cherry Blossoms. Of course, there's also ...
Sunny Friday in Philadelphia region, but the weekend ends with storms Sunday. Here's the weather forecast.
Philadelphia will be sunny on Friday with a high of 61, but the weekend ends with storms on Sunday that will bring heavy rain ...