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

Because 90% of the revenue from the sweetened beverage tax helps fund education initiatives, the city's public school ...

There are a few small changes to what Mayor Parker proposed. The money for Housing Preservation was reduced by $8 million, ...

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

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

A City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers ...

Philly’s controversial soda tax provides key funding for the city’s free prekindergarten program. But some city councilmembers now say they want to overhaul how the tax works.

Getting a table at one of Philadelphia's hottest restaurants is already difficult to score. Now, an app that allows the resale of restaurant reservations is facing legislation by Philadelphia City ...

Philadelphia City Council held a public hearing to discuss concerns over safety issues with SEPTA's Silverliner IV trains.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia City Council members spent their last session of 2014 talking about a revamped proposal for mandatory paid sick leave for employees. Laura Richards is a food server ...

City Council will probe the Philadelphia justice system’s procedures for “protecting victims of abuse and domestic violence” ...

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