The legislation passed Thursday by a vote of 10-5 and now heads to Mayor Cherelle Parker's desk. The mayor has not indicated ...

Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.

There are a few small changes to what Mayor Parker proposed. The money for Housing Preservation was reduced by $8 million, ...

The Philadelphia City Council passed a bill Thursday that paves the way for the city to move forward with its bike lane ...

Because 90% of the revenue from the sweetened beverage tax helps fund education initiatives, the city's public school ...

The district attorney's office has faced criticism over her alleged attacker, Keon King, being released on bail after an ...

The fee is meant to encourage Philadelphians to bring their own bags. Parker’s administration worries it could hurt low-income residents.

Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing to discuss concerns over safety issues with SEPTA's Silverliner IV trains.

Philly’s controversial soda tax provides key funding for the city’s free prekindergarten program. But some city councilmembers now say they want to overhaul how the tax works.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia City Council members spent their last session of 2014 talking about a revamped proposal for mandatory paid sick leave for employees. Laura Richards is a food server ...

City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before ...