city budget

City Council reaches $5.9B budget that includes tax breaks for homeowners at the expense of the school district

Philly Council tax relief proposals would slash school funding One proposal would cut the city’s school budget contribution in half

Neighbors rebuke proposed $3M for Cobbs Creek Golf Course restoration at public budget hearing Residents argue the funds should be put toward other city projects

How hard has pandemic hit Philly economy? Pew study uncovers, projects answers Shrinking job market, working from home will impact the city for years beyond, the study says

Arts, cultural community use City Hall protest to demand more funding Activists believe city budget treats arts and culture as an afterthought

Philadelphia falls in national ranking of city parks Parks and Recreation commissioner said that the city dropped parks funding by 20% in recent years