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Philly City Council committee advances controversial worker protection bill The bill was pocket vetoed by Mayor Kenney before he left office.

April 6, 2024
Councilmember Jim Harrity reintroduces worker protection bill pocket vetoed by Kenney

February 9, 2024
Former Mayor Kenney vetoed 4 bills simply by not signing them The move is what’s known as a pocket veto

January 5, 2024
Cherelle Parker sworn in as Philadelphia’s first female mayor New mayor signed three executive orders, including a public safety emergency declaration

January 2, 2024
Philadelphia residents have high expectations of Cherelle Parker as city's 100th mayor

December 31, 2023
City negotiates 1-year contract extension with firefighters' union The contract includes one of the largest one-year wage increases in three decades

December 21, 2023
Mayor-elect Parker promises new police commissioner by Thanksgiving Labor leader Ryan Boyer will head transition team

November 9, 2023
Leadership overhaul coming to Philly City Council as members jockey for power Insiders say Kenyatta Johnson let it be known he has the votes to be council president; rivals hold out hope

October 23, 2023
38 years after MOVE bombing, city unveils exhibit chronicling tragedy The exhibit is in response to one of the recommendations made by an independent auditor last year

October 18, 2023
Hilco breaks ground on former PES refinery with plans to redevelop as e-commerce and life sciences hub

October 16, 2023