Philly's music scene was celebrated in City Council. A new declaration names Philadelphia as America's Original Music City. There were cheers as speakers urged councilmembers to vote yes.

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson says the city needs to find out ways to address gun violence after the mass shooting at Fairmount Park.

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All five measures are now expected to pass during a final vote on June 12, Council’s last regular meeting before summer recess. That keeps intact Parker’s goal of having her signature housing plan ...

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Discussions between City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker on the budget continued into Wednesday evening, without any committee votes taking place during the day. Two City Council committees ...

Philadelphia City Council is on track to approve Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion housing proposal before the body breaks for the summer next month, keeping intact the administration’s timetable for ...

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Philadelphia’s rich musical history is getting official recognition. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas introduced a resolution declaring Philadelphia “The Original Music City,” a nod to the ...

Protestors are upset about the mayor’s $7 billion budget proposal which gives more funding to police, fire and BARC; and makes cuts to other services like parks, health and public works.

Despite the bickering, the council eventually passed a motion, 4-3, that directs city staff to show a budget with the desired tax rate of 76.7 cents per $100 of assessed value.