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

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

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 ...

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

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's city council president has announced a special election to fill two council seats left empty amid a scramble to be the city's next mayor. Darrell Clarke issued ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A bill to crack down on so-called 'stop and go' establishments passed by a 14-3 vote in Philadelphia City Council on Thursday. The legislation changes licensing requirements for ...

Just weeks after a deadly shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia City Council is working to provide safe and accessible activities for children this summer. A lot is happening under ...

Following Monday's announcement of a merger between Rosemont College and Villanova University, Philadelphia City Council will hold hearings to investigate a growing trend in higher education. In the ...

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

Philadelphia City Council honored the life and legacy of pioneering reporter and editor Michael Days last week.

Remains were found on Oct. 18 in a shallow grave near an abandoned middle school. The remains were later identified as Kada ...