The Philadelphia City Council passed a bill Thursday that bans the use of ski masks in parks, schools, public transit or other city-owned buildings, a move they say will help law enforcement ...

For Leem Washington, ski masks aren’t just a fashion accessory that protects his face from the biting cold of Philadelphia winters — they also keep him from being a victim of mistaken identity.

The Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday to ban ski masks in public and city spaces, including parks, public transit and government buildings. The measure passed 13-2, with advocates saying ...