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Broad Street Brief: City Council Hears From Parker Admin, Sixers on Arena

Mayor Cherelle Parker is reportedly taking a cautious approach to preparations for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term, focusing on maintaining safety, cleanliness, and prosperity while addressing uncertainties about...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Advances Components of Arena Legislation

City Council Advances Arena Legislation - During Thursday’s meeting, City Council voted 11-5 to advance two largely procedural resolutions key to the development and construction of the Sixers’ proposed Center City arena....more

Broad Street Brief: City, CCP Launch Municipal Employment College

Last week, Mayor Cherelle Parker joined the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) to launch the new City College for Municipal Employment, which will train students specifically for local government jobs. The program aims...more

Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Shares Arena Agreement Details

CITY HALL - Mayor Parker Shares Details on Sixers Arena Agreement - On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the terms of the City’s agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers for the proposed $1.55 billion Center City...more

Broad Street Brief: Philadelphia Electeds Represent at DNC

City Controller Christy Brady is criticizing Philadelphia's new “streetery” licensing system for its complexity and high costs, which could deter restaurants from applying and cause financial losses for both the City and...more

Broad Street Brief: FY25 Budget Will Not Include Wage, Business Tax Cuts

FY25 Budget Will Not Include Wage, Business Tax Cuts City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) confirmed Thursday that Philadelphia’s FY25 budget will not include cuts to wage or business tax rates. This decision comes...more

Broad Street Brief: FY25 Budget Hearings Come to a Close

The City is reportedly working with service providers to open a triage center in Fairmount for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders, with the goal of providing short-term care and connecting...more

Broad Street Brief: City Council Kensington Caucus Made Official

What Governor Shapiro’s $48.34B FY25 State Budget Means for Philadelphia- This week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a $48.34 billion state budget, which Mayor Parker has endorsed for its potential to address Philadelphia’s...more

Broad Street Brief: Judge Ballot Withdrawal; School Cafeteria Workers Strike

Philadelphia Democratic State Representative Announces Candidacy for Attorney General- State Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General....more

Broad Street Brief: 2023 Municipal Election Updates; How Philadelphia Democrats Vote; TUGSA Strike Marches Into Fourth

2023 Mayoral Race Update: Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Parker; What Would it Mean to Become Philadelphia’s First Female Mayor? On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council...more

Broad Street Brief: New Candidates Enter Mayoral, At-Large City Council Races; DA Krasner Asks Court to Intervene in “Unlawful”...

State Representative Brown Soft-Launches Mayoral Campaign at Pennsylvania Society Event in New York- Last week, West Philadelphia State Representative Amen Brown announced his intention to run for mayor at a Pennsylvania...more

Broad Street Brief: Election Day 2022 in Philadelphia: New City Councilmembers, Ballot Question Responses

On Tuesday, Philadelphians turned out in droves to participate in the highly anticipated midterm election. The state’s highly competitive U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races drew much national attention, and while ballots are...more

Broad Street Brief: A Rundown of Philadelphia’s Potential Mayoral Candidates

CITY HALL- A Rundown of Philadelphia’s Potential Mayoral Candidates In 2023, the city of Philadelphia will elect its 100th mayor. Because of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter’s resign-to-run rule — which requires that any...more

Broad Street Brief: Philadelphia’s State Legislative Races Were Contentious But Had Few Surprises

CITY HALL- Philadelphia’s State Legislative Races Were Contentious But Had Few Surprises- Despite infighting between progressive and establishment Democrats, incumbents were largely victorious in Tuesday’s Democratic...more

Broad Street Brief: Democratic Party Selects State Representative Mike Driscoll to Be Nominee in 6th Council District Special...

CITY HALL - Democratic Party Selects State Representative Mike Driscoll to Be Nominee in 6th Council District Special Election Ward leaders in the 6th Council district selected State Representative Mike Driscoll to run in...more

Broad Street Brief: Council President Clarke Introduces New Legislative Map

CITY HALL - Council President Clarke Introduces New Legislative Map A new district map for City Council was introduced by President Darrell Clarke, which makes some small adjustments to districts based on population...more

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