City Council President Agrees To Slow Down Effort To Revamp City’s Home Rule CharterThe City Council President's ambitious plan to reorganize huge portions of Philadelphia government has moved off of the fast-track, in the wake of concerns by some in the city's development community.
Phila. FOP Head Says Pa. State Senate Seat May Be His Next GoalThe head of the Philadelphia chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, John McNesby, says he's likely to run for the state senate. And a new court ruling could boost the size of his campaign warchest.
Water Rate Controversy Among Four Questions On Philadelphia BallotsAt issue: whether the water commissioner should have the final say on rate hikes.
Philadelphia Lawmakers Still Haggling Over Budget, Unfazed By June 1st DeadlineIt's clear that this year, the legal deadline won't be met.
Philadelphia Lawmaker Wants To Tighten 'Resign To Run' Candidacy RuleCouncilman Jim Kenney wants voters to decide on a proposed change that would require candidates to resign from other elected offices before running in Philadelphia.