The phenomenon of politicians using debt to finance signature initiatives or tackle societal challenges through “social bonds ...

While the city ranks in the top quarter of the state in salaries, educators in Bucks and Montgomery counties make a lot more.

Mayor Cherelle Parker had planned to cut funding for both transit subsidies, but now says she's working on keeping them.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced several appointments to lead key departments in her administration Friday morning. Among her appointments, Parker named Tyrell ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker recently released her annual budget proposal and ...

More than a dozen people were shot and two died in a series of violent incidents in Philadelphia this past weekend.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to join a number of city officials to discuss summer events and job opportunities that will be available for Philly youth and young adults this year.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s proposal to cut the city’s business income and receipts tax (BIRT), based off the Philadelphia Tax ...

Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials will speak about summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.

The city’s upcoming budget doesn’t include the Zero Fare program, which offers free SEPTA fare to more than 24,000 residents.