Aug 18, 2024 · Mayor Cherelle Parker. The city’s revaluation for Tax Year 2025 is complete, meaning property values and property taxes are on the rise. And although some increases may appear to put a strain on the wallet, Mayor Cherelle Parker along with city officials unveiled plans to expand outreach for key tax relief programs to mitigate the …

Jan 4, 2024 · Congrats to Class 400 Class 400 of the Philadelphia Police Department recently graduated during a ceremony at Temple’s Performing Arts Center. In all, there were 33 graduates, including Khaleef Fields and Meagan Owen as part of Temple’s police department. Of the 31 Philadelphia police officers, 11 were assigned to the 24th district and 10 apiece […]

Jan 27, 2025 · The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) has launched a new initiative aimed at bringing neighbors together and expanding access to essential resources.

Dec 6, 2024 · The City of Philadelphia is responding to a state trust’s decision to block $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds, originally set aside for Kensington home repairs and small business support.

Dec 9, 2024 · Efforts to improve conditions at the Philadelphia bus terminal on Spring Garden Street are facing delays, leaving passengers and community members frustrated.

Mar 14, 2024 · Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez last week ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher Cooke and Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy in front of a capacity congregation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The role of an auxiliary bishop is to assist the diocesan bishop by sharing in his pastoral and administrative […]

Mar 21, 2024 · Mayor Cherelle Parker last week delivered her first budget address to City Council, calling it a “One Philly” budget. “It’s my first budget proposal as your mayor and it’s big and it’s bold,” she said. The budget does not include any tax hikes. Over five years, she plans to spend $2 billion in new funding […]

Jan 27, 2025 · The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) has launched a new initiative aimed at bringing neighbors together and expanding access to essential resources. The Kensington Engagement Center, now open at ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, the city’s first woman mayor, marked her first year in office with a State of the City address on Friday at the Temple Performing Arts Center. Speaking to a diverse audience of officials, union workers, and community members, Parker outlined the progress made ...

Jun 15, 2024 · City and state leaders and others recently kicked off the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence by announcing the first wave of a multi-year schedule of programming, events and activities through 2026. “Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy and has been the leading destination for advocates, innovators and …