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Why Mayor Cherelle Parker is asking Council to approve a tax cut that will take effect in 2038
Parker’s budget proposal includes a bill that not only cuts the business tax rates for next year, but bakes in 13 years of ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing plan relies on $800 million in bonds. Here’s what you need to know about Philly’s city debt.
The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...
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Mayor Parker's proposed raise for Philly teachers won't do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts
While the city ranks in the top quarter of the state in salaries, educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties make a lot more.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority to preserve and build 20K affordable units under new ‘Opening Doors’ initiative
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is set to play a major role in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s push to create and preserve 30,000 ...
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Philadelphia Commerce Director Alba Martinez to Step Down, Produce Musical
Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina commerce director and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ officials in city history, ...
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Gas industry group that includes PGW lobbies against federal funding for Philadelphia and state
The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its ...
Philadelphia prosecutor seeks a third term, saying progressivism is ascendant despite Trump setbacks
The Philadelphia district attorney who became a campaign trail punching bag for Republicans amid rising crime in U.S. cities ...
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Mayor Parker’s plan to end small business tax break faces pushback from City Council
City Council members expressed concern Tuesday over a proposal in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget plan that would require ...
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Philadelphia kicks off its first spring break camp for students
PHILADELPHIA - Students in the School District of Philadelphia are on spring break, and this year, they get to enjoy a fun and free camp. FOX 29's Alex George was there for the kickoff. Filled with ...