The $2 cigarette tax passes City Council

While the $2 per-pack tax was approved yesterday, it still requires state house approval.

Councilwoman wants plan for reuse of vacant Philly school buildings

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown called for hearings on how to best repurpose the 23 Philadelphia school buildings that will soon become vacant.

Is the administration dragging its feet on municipal advertising?

An exchange over municipal advertising between Mayor Michael Nutter’s administration and City Council became heated during a hearing Wednesday.

Councilman David Oh introduces Philly budget amendments to save $48m

City Councilman David Oh plans to introduce amendments to Philadelphia’s operating budget he says will save the city $48 million.

Bypassing opposition, police reform bills will be forced to a vote

In an unusual move, two city councilmen plan to force a vote on two controversial police reform bills that another [...]

Report: Poverty soaring for Philadelphia International Airport workers

Though the Philadelphia International Airport is an economic engine, subcontracted employees are working in poverty, according to a new report.

Can Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. save Philadelphia airport workers?

Councilman Wilson Goode Jr. will propose extending living wage to employees of city subcontractors like those at the Philadelphia International Airport.

City forms task force to investigate deadly collapse

Clarke announced yesterday the formation of task force that will investigate the mismanagement and oversight in last week’s building collapse.

City Council to vote on extending Sunday brunch hours

Sunday brunch is a New York institution, on par with teatime in England or tapas in Spain.

City Council forms task force to probe fatal building collapse

City Council has formed a Special Investigative Committee to review city procedures in the wake of last week’s fatal building collapse in Philadelphia.